Babysitter Available in Waukegan, IL: Nancy V.

$20/hr

9 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Nancy. I have over 8 years of experience working in the childcare and education field, along with being a parent myself. My background includes working in daycare centers, schools, ABA therapy, and providing private babysitting services. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and am passionate about supporting children’s growth and development. I truly enjoy the work I do and look forward to building meaningful relationships with new families! :)

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Weekends 6:00 am , 7:00 pm

Full-time

Part-time

Occasional work

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

9 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Experience as a Teacher, Assistant Director, and Home Visitor
• Background working in daycare centers, schools, ABA therapy, and private childcare
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Parent with firsthand understanding of children’s developmental and emotional needs
• Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children
• Enjoy building strong, trusting relationships with families and supporting child development

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

• Lead fun and engaging sports and physical activities to support coordination and teamwork
• Plan arts and crafts activities, including coloring, painting, and creative projects
• Encourage language and imagination through reading books and storytelling
• Create age-appropriate, hands-on activities that support learning through play
• Promote social, emotional, and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment

The most important part about being a nanny...

Safety first: Always ensuring children are safe, supervised, and cared for in a secure environment.
• Trust and communication: Building honest, open communication with families and respecting their routines and values.
• Emotional support: Being patient, kind, and attentive to children’s feelings and needs.
• Consistency and reliability: Showing up on time, following through, and providing stability for children.
• Respect for individuality: Understanding that every child is unique and may need different approaches.
• Positive role modeling: Demonstrating kindness, responsibility, and healthy behavior.
• Engagement: Actively playing, learning, and creating meaningful moments with children—not just supervising.

My experience with special needs children...

• Experience working with children diagnosed with autism and ADHD, providing individualized support
• Knowledgeable in implementing strategies to support behavioral, social, and emotional development
• Familiar with accommodating food allergies and maintaining a safe, allergy-aware environment
• Able to follow individualized plans and collaborate with families and professionals
• Patient, attentive, and responsive to each child’s unique needs

The most important part about being a nanny...

One sweet and funny moment I’ve had with a child was during story time. I was reading a book and using different voices for each character. One child suddenly stopped me and said very seriously, “You’re doing it wrong—this character sounds braver,” then stood up and showed me how to do the voice. We both burst out laughing, and the rest of the group joined in. It turned into a wonderful moment of confidence, creativity, and connection.