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Arielle Crawford

Arielle Crawford
Chicago Ridge, IL

Hello there! My name is Arielle, and I'm a passionate babysitter for ages 1-12. I am actively seeking a part-time, nannying position in the area. With a warm and nurturing personality, I pride myself on creating a safe and engaging environment in my care. In terms of availability, I am looking for a part-time schedule that aligns with the needs of a loving family. My rate is $15.0 per hour, and I am open to discussing any additional responsibilities or expectations that you may have for the role

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Chicago Ridge for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Welcoming every child and mandated reporter. I also have Childhood development, health and safety basics. I am CPR , first aid and AED certification. I am also a high senior that is about to be a college freshman. I have my ECE level 1 credential.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

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Sophia Reece

Sophia Reece
Chicago, IL

Looking for summertime childcare/petcare?

Hi there! I have been babysitting since my early teens and I loved working with kids so much that I became a teacher! I got my elementary license in 2022 and have been in classrooms since then. I’ve tutored the last two years and I love watching my kids grow and learn.

Babysitter, Parent helper $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

-

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 25 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Jessie Rivers

Jessie Rivers
Chicago, IL

Hii I’m Jess

I'm a 18 Graduate. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable caring, and loving person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I also have experience in preparing meals for children with dietary restrictions, and I am certified in cooking.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 11 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
  • 18 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Lena Marion Cooper

Lena Marion Cooper
Chicago, IL

Play, Learn, Explore - The Perfect Trio.

Hello, I'm Lena and I'm a Chicago native! Fun Fact I love hide and seek, board games, crafts and music. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! Can't wait to meet you!

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 16 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

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Jamera barnes

Jamera barnes
Chicago, IL

Hello

My name is Jamera I'm a 16 year old I live in Oak Park and I love kids

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 8 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts

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Monica Taylor
Villa Park, IL

Hi my name is Monica!

i would be a perfect fit as a babysitter because my experience at the daycare i work with kids of all ages. i am kind, supportive , and very intelligent and i can ensure you and your children feel comfortable and happy. i genuinely care about kids well-being. i know i can ensure you i can be a great baby sitter.if your interested please don’t hesitate to contact me

Babysitter, Nanny $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Villa Park for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

i have worked at a daycare for about 5 years. i also have many skills with working with twins. i am a highschool graduate and i am 18 years old

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting

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Maritza Saenz
Forest Park, IL

Babysitter $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Forest Park for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m currently in high school about to graduate in a year, I have experience watching kids like family members or friends, I have 3 pit bull dogs, a turtle and a cat so I do have experience with pets as well

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

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Nourah Kazmi

Nourah Kazmi
Chicago, IL

Experienced and Caring Babysitter Dedicated to Your Child's Happiness and Safety!

Hello! My name is Nourah Kazmi, and I am a student at DePaul University. I live in the city of Chicago and am originally from the suburbs of Chicago. and have a license and transportation if needed. I am an incoming sophomore in the Business Program! See my YouTube link below to get to know a bit more about me!

Babysitter, Nanny $27 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I have worked at children's focused institutions, including LifeTime Kids Academy and Harmony Learning Center, and have nannied/babysat for multiple families. I am a student at DePaul University working towards a Bachelor of Science in Business.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Kira Juarez
Chicago, IL

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Debra Jimison

Debra Jimison
Chicago, IL

Hey I’m Debbie and I’m just interested in helping as much as possible

Hey love I’m currently getting ready to start work but I’m still available. I don’t start work until the next 2 weeks so far I am available. I love helping out and I could use the extra cash as a side hustle for myself. I just moved back to chicago in February, I left at 19 to go to college and I came back to work and stack up more money to make sure I’m good , just a fresh start. I love kids , I love watching tv with the kids, playing, I even specialize in housekeeping and caregiving.

Babysitter, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 8 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 31 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Debra For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Chicago Ridge, IL, United States (Jul 2024)

Chicago Ridge babysitters are paid an average of $19.33 per hour as of July 2024, which is 1.3% higher than the Illinois average of $19.08, and 13.4% higher than the United States average of $17.04. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Chicago Ridge:
$15.00 $19.33 $27.00
Illinois:
$2.00 $19.08 $40.00
United States:
$2.00 $17.04 $80.00

Rates are calculated daily from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.