
"Katrina watched our son while we were in town for a wedding. She was timely, so nice and sent great pictures throughout the evening. He looked like he was having more fun than we were!"
Madeleine B., parent

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Hello! My name is Talia and I'm currently a sophomore at UIC majoring in Industrial Design. I'm glad to offer child care, senior care, pet care, and household services. I love babysitting and have taken care of my cousins and elderly family for as long as I can remember. I love painting and playing with my younger cousins as well as encouraging them to pursue their passions. My responsibilities included driving to/from school and parks, crafts, tutoring, and even Spanish lessons. I dog walked for over a year and even taught tricks! I've worked as a household/personal assistant before and can cook, clean, organize -- you name it.
Hello! I am Maya! I am currently a sophomore at NEIU (Northeastern Illinois University). Currently I am offering child and animal care. I work at the Child Care Center at my college ! I work with 1-5 years olds. I’m a very caring and loving person. I have experience taking care of many children. I also used to be a lifeguard so I am trained in CPR and first aid! I love to cook and bake many things. I have one dog named Felix. I love to explore around Chicago and go on new adventures. I love doing art crafts as well. I used to be in the art program in my high school. I’m a very goal oriented girl!
I am a caring and dependable childcare provider with 6+ years of experience as a special education classroom assistant, currently pursuing my master's in special education. I'm skilled in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment while supporting children's individual needs and development. I enjoy engaging kids in fun, age-appropriate activities, helping with routines, and encouraging independence. I'm patient, attentive, and value strong communication with families.
Hi, I'm Rebecca. I've spent the past 10 years providing therapy to children with autism in clinical and in-home settings. While I'm still in clinics part-time, I would love to provide childcare as well for those in my community as I finish my Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I've been a pet sitter for the last 6 years with Rover/Wag as well. I love to help! I take a very empathetic and whole-child approach to childcare that allows me to build meaningful relationships with clients and their caregivers, as well as trust. My experience with children has allowed me to very effectively multi-task, remain calm under pressure, and use creative problem solving in all situations. I'm happy to cook, clean, or run errands as necessary as well. All pets are a bonus!
Hello! I'm Camille, a responsible and fun babysitter located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago with over 5 years of experience with caring for children from toddlers to pre-teens. My most recent job caring for children was an after-school art program teaching kids interactive art projects from making animations to puppetry. In my free time I enjoy playing bass in my band, making art, and watching movies. On top of child care, I'm always happy to help with chores around the house and cooking. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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4.9 average star rating from 5,060 reviews in River Forest, IL

"Katrina watched our son while we were in town for a wedding. She was timely, so nice and sent great pictures throughout the evening. He looked like he was having more fun than we were!"
Madeleine B., parent

"Caitlin was awesome and jumped right in to chaperone four girls (10, 9, 8 and 6) at a family wedding (they were bridesmaids) and she was very helpful with the event as well as taking them home and putting them to bed."
Lila P., parent

"McKenna was great with our 3 year old son! She came prepared with a box of fun activities and handled playing, dinner, and bedtime seamlessly... and it was all at our hotel while we were in town for a wedding. Thank you McKenna!"
Catherine B., parent

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