Find a wedding babysitter in Oak Park, IL

Hello! My name is Aralena and I am a full time graduate student who just moved to the state of Illinois. I recently graduated in May 2026 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology from Louisiana State University. I may be new to UrbanSitter but I have many years of experience working with kids and I love to do it! I have worked in daycares, party centers, and have lead children closely within a church setting. I have experience working with all ages ranging from infants to 12 years old. I have years of experience with meal times, sleeping, changing clothes, changing diapers, and play time. I have worked with children with disabilities (physical and mental) and have experience working with pets, specifically cats. I have my own cat! I love music (I can play 8 instruments!), reading, and cooking. I would love to help your family with anything needed!

I am currently pursuing a masters in occupational therapy at DePaul University and have a passion for helping children. Despite being in grad school, I’m a child at heart, enjoy watching kid movies/cartoons, playing outside, painting, and board games. I have experience with younger siblings, neurodivergent kids, and usually babysit ages 1-12, but am looking forward to gaining more experience across all ages!

I have experience with two daughters and multiple care of children throughout my years of being a mother. I’m highly interested in the safety and well being of children. I enjoy cooking healthy snacks and dinners. I enjoy having the children outside to experience the city and the greenery; including snowy days. I believe our children are the best investment in life. I believe in the importance of guiding them to be the best of themselves, to enjoy life and to be responsible of their acts, and to educating them that every decision has its effect. I have a full grown daughter and also a 11 year old. I’m proud of my job as a mom. I enjoy being active, the nature and connect well with people in all backgrounds. I’m creative, willing, well coordinated. , I’m back at playing volleyball once a week. My availability in the morning will be from 8:30-4:30pm during the week. But I can be accommodated I’m also offering sporadic weekend hours for date nights etc.

I am a nanny , who is also a mother , a student and a fiancé. I’m very loving , caring , patient and love working with kids. I also plan on being an early childhood educator . I love fall season , scary movies , coloring and going on walks on my free time. I have 2 cuddly pit bulls so I am also an animal lover. I work for multiple families through agency’s and baby sitting apps. I would love to help you and your family with childcare (:

Growing up my grandma owned a daycare and I would help her take care of kids and plan arts and crafts time for them. I also have recent experience over the past 2 summers of working at a stay away camp looking over multiple different age groups of kids over the age of 6 full time. After my first summer I was promoted to leader of my cabin group and have learned to keep things together, better my communication, and still keep kids happy! Pets wise, I have 3 cats and a dog so I know how to manage!