I'm Ashley. Graduating from high school this month, I'm eager to explore opportunities as a nanny or babysitter. Certified in CPR, with my own car, and ample experience across all age groups, I cherish moments spent with children, fostering their growth through engaging, educational activities. I'm thrilled to meet new families and offer affectionate, attentive care for your little ones. I would be delighted to become part of your childcare team.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Forest Park for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
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
First aid training for babies
Water safety training
10 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet owner references
General credentials:
18 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Graduating high school this month, I can drive and have my own car, I am a certified lifeguard, certified in CPR, and soon to be a certified nursing assistant.
My skills and interests:
Music
Dance
Comedy
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Arts/crafts
Sports
Fitness
Swimming
Nature
Cooking
Video
Design
Computers
Writing
Foreign languages
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
Passionate soccer player with a love for music and working with children. Family and animals are everything to me!.
Hello, I’m Kaylee! I’m a senior at Schaumburg high school. I have been working with children and animals for the past 4 years! I enjoy working with children and taking care of animals and always make it a priority to make them feel comfortable along with the families.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Streamwood for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
4 years experience working with children
Water safety training
3 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet owner references
General credentials:
18 years old
Police check
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Im a senior at Schaumburg highschool.
Child care
My educational background includes coursework in Early Childhood Development and am currently enrolled in one of those classses now which allow me to work with children ages 3-5 every week. I have four years of paid experience in childcare. I enjoy a variety of games with children, from outdoor sports to board games and educational games that promote learning. I am also willing to assist with cooking and meal preparation, light housekeeping, and swimming supervision and am pet friendly!
Pet care
3 years of payed experiences. Growing up with pets my whole life such as dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, lizards, fish, turtles and guinea pigs, I understand their needs deeply. I offer personalized care, including special attention for senior pets or pets with medical conditions along with pets that are under a year old. Plus, I provide daily updates and photos for your peace of mind.
I'm a 19 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/babysitting 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.
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.
Third year at Loyola University Chicago, studying Psychology and Multimedia Journalism. I am an older sister to two siblings and have been babysitting for children around ages 3-13 since the seventh grade. I love to paint, draw, and create. I am able to provide homework help, stick to routines, and playfully engage with your children!
Hi Everyone my name is Josemari but I preferred to be called JM or Mr.JM . I have been working with different age groups for 3 years. I worked at the Skokie park District as a camp counselor and program leader , that was a fun experience working with K - 5th grade kids . I now work as an assistant teacher at the Bareberuex School of Evanston, mainly assisting the junior-K teachers with activities in the afternoon two days a week . I am also in my 2nd year of community college finishing up my early childhood certificate. In my free time I like to walk around my local park and host different events in pokemon go for my local community. Lastly I have my CPR and first aid completed
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!
I recently graduated from college and currently looking to babysit in my free time. I'm looking for a full time job as of now, but until then, I have decent availability.
Babysitter $20 / 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)
Up to 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Transporting kids
Changing diapers
Help with homework
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
Tutoring
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:
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Morn
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Day
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Arvo
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Nite
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
1 year experience working with children
General credentials:
23 years old
Drivers license
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I'm a recent college graduate, looking for babysitting jobs to help save up. I have worked with children in various settings (camp, preschool). I have worked with kids ages between 3-11. I prepared snacks for my preschool job. I was also a camp counselor for regular and special needs kids.
My skills and interests:
Music
Dance
Drawing/painting
Design
Computers
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
Babysitting Pay Rates Elmhurst, IL, United States (Jun 2025)
Elmhurst babysitters are paid an average of $19.24 per hour as of June 2025, which is 6.9% higher than the Illinois average of $17.99, and 16% higher than the United States average of $16.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
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Avg
Max
Elmhurst:
$15.00
$19.24
$27.00
Illinois:
$2.00
$17.99
$40.00
United States:
$0.00
$16.58
$80.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)
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