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Ainsley Denise Tilghman

Ainsley Denise Tilghman
Deerfield, IL

Activity summary

Last seen: 6 days ago Member since: May 2026

Hi! It's Ainsley!

Hi! My name is Ainsley, and I am a responsible and caring high school student at Deerfield High School. I have strong experience working with children and love creating a fun, safe, and positive environment for them. I am dependable, organized, and great at managing my time, so you can trust that your kids will be well taken care of. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, or sticking to routines, I am dedicated to making both kids and parents feel comfortable!

Babysitter $19/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $12 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Deerfield 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible and hardworking rising junior at Deerfield High School with strong experience working with children. I have been involved in leadership roles through student council, which have helped me develop communication, patience, and problem-solving skills. I am organized, dependable, and good at managing my time, even with a busy schedule. I have experience working with younger children through activities, group settings, and helping lead and organize events. I am comfortable supervising kids, keeping them engaged, and making sure they are safe. I am also able to help with elementary school and middle school math and English homework, prepare meals & snacks, and maintain a positive and structured environment. I also have a fully reliable car and a drivers license and a clean record. I am also usually able to do last minute work on the weekends if you need it!

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Kristin Bonds

Kristin Bonds
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Last seen: 2 days ago Member since: May 2026

“Passionate, experienced, and full of energy, I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids thrive.”

I’m so excited to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with kids, they bring so much joy, curiosity, and energy. With years of experience, from tutoring to summer camps and volunteer babysitting, I bring both safety and a fun, nurturing environment. I can’t wait to create a positive, engaging space where your kids feel seen, heard, and inspired.

Babysitter $18/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)

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing

Dog walking $17 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

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

My credentials

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

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

I’m 20 years old, and I’ve been working with children since I was in fifth grade. Over the years, I’ve gained experience as a tutor for second graders, worked at multiple summer camps, and volunteered at event babysitting gigs. I truly love working with kids, and I’m always eager to learn new things and grow in my role. I bring a positive attitude, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility! I wanna build friendships and trust with whomever I work with!

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Ava Hortega

Ava Hortega
Highland Park, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2026

Hello i'm Ava!

Hi! My name is Ava and I am a senior at Niles West High school and will be going to college at Triton College next fall to play softball and study Criminal Justice. I enjoy spending time outside, reading, and doing arts and crafts. I'm very outgoing and love spending time with kids. I have been babysitting for a few years for family members, my siblings, and kids around my neighborhood.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Highland 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a senior in high school and Niles West High school and will be going to Triton College next year to play softball and study Criminal Justice. I have been babysitting for a couple years for family members, my siblings, and kids around my neighborhood. I help out at my high schools summer softball camp working with young girls grades ranging from 4th to 8th grade.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Writing

Contact Ava For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Aidan Diehl

Aidan Diehl
Evanston, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Creative Kind Teen

Hi, my name is Aidan. I love soccer (goalie), football (right defender), and tech—like Roblox, Minecraft, video editing, and coding basics. Math is my favorite subject. I am social, a creative thinker and kind. I am good with little kids and have many friends.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Computers / coding

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Evanston 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi, I’m Aidan! I’m excited to offer babysitting and mother’s helper services for families with children ages 3–11. I’m 15 and have experience as a group helper for 4–5 year olds at Tamarack Day Camp, as well as being a mother’s helper for my young cousins and a family from my church and 2 after school programs and reading to preschoolers.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Jessie Rivers

Jessie Rivers
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Hii I’m Jess

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. I also gave a kid id my own

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
  • 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 twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

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'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • I have child car seats
  • 18 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jessie For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Emily M Martinez

Emily M Martinez
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Reliable & Caring Babysitter | Experienced with Infants to School-Age | Flexible & Trustworthy

Hello! My name is Emily, and I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I’ve helped families with daily routines, playtime, homework, and bedtime, always making sure the children feel safe and supported. I’m patient, responsible, and love engaging kids in creative and educational activities. Whether you need occasional babysitting or consistent help, I’m here to make your life easier and your child’s day brighter!

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Computers / coding
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Cleaning cages / bedding

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog grooming

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for 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
  • 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:

  • 19 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 19 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have hands-on experience caring for children in both paid and volunteer settings, including babysitting and helping families with daily routines. I’ve worked with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, supporting their emotional, physical, and educational needs. I am trained in basic child safety and development, and I’m familiar with CPR and First Aid practices. I’m responsible, patient, and attentive, with a strong ability to create a safe and engaging environment for kids. My educational background includes a high school diploma, and I’ve taken informal courses related to child development and early learning. I’m eager to continue learning and growing in the childcare field, and I’m committed to providing dependable and compassionate care.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Emily For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sophia Reece

Sophia Reece
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

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 twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

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:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Sophia For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Olivia Moore

Olivia Moore
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

Welcome message:

As a 20-year-old with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from babies to teenagers, I'm a responsible, creative, and patient babysitter. I'm skilled in a variety of activities like drawing, crafting, music, and games, and I'm comfortable helping with homework and pets. I'm first-aid certified and currently in college, so I can provide a safe and enriching environment for your little ones. I'd be happy to discuss my availability and qualifications further.

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

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

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Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • 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
    • CPR training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have worked in summer camps, schools and daycare from children as young as 6 months to 12 years old

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design

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Josemari(J.M)

Josemari(J.M)
Skokie, IL

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Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

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

Babysitter $22/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Pet sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $22 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

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
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness

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Alyssa Matthews

Alyssa Matthews
Chicago, IL

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Member since: Sep 2024

Need a babysitter?

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

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

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

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

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Babysitting Pay Rates Northfield, IL, United States (Updated 27 Apr 2026)

Northfield babysitters are paid an average of $21.19 per hour as of May 2026, which is 6.6% higher than the Illinois average of $19.87, and 14.2% higher than the United States average of $18.56. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Northfield.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Northfield:
$19.26 $21.19 $23.11
Illinois:
$18.06 $19.87 $21.67
United States:
$16.87 $18.56 $20.24

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

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.