Destinee C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60645
Meet Destinee
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
Hi there! I'm Destinée, and I'm excited to introduce myself as your reliable and caring babysitter. With a background as a special education teacher and over seven years of experience as a nanny, I bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every childcare opportunity. I hold a bachelor's degree in general education and a master's degree in special education, which have equipped me with the skills to engage and support children of all abilities and ages. I have a deep understanding of developmental milestones and effective strategies for creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Whether it's helping with homework, organizing creative activities, or simply providing attentive care, I am dedicated to ensuring your children feel happy, secure, and valued under my watch. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my expertise and passion for childcare to your family's routine!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 06/28/2018
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/17/2019
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/7/17
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/7/17
Sittercity Parent
2/22/2019
Destinée was amazing! She knew exactly how to engage my 3yo and 8yo, and had no problem putting them down to sleep. She is reliable and so sweet and the house was mess free when o got home, she even made the dishes!! I will definitely book her again :-)
Sittercity Parent
5/21/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/16/2018
Andrea H.
5/14/2018
Liesbeth J.
4/21/2018
Tony V.
1/4/2018
Christian V.
12/2/2017
Great experience with Destinee. Very proactive in initiating contact w/ us upon booking the appointment. She's very attentive, responsible and personable. Bonus points for being flexible when we were running late to get back home. Would definitely book her again!
Angel H.
8/26/2017
Caroline P.
8/18/2017
Liesbeth J.
8/4/2017
Destinee is always great! She is punctual and my son has a great time with her especially when they go outside. She is very responsible and always leaves the place neat and tidy. Have booked her on numerous occasions.
Jennifer D.
7/30/2017
Caroline P.
7/24/2017
Dane T.
7/23/2017
Caroline P.
6/29/2017
Mikelle K.
6/17/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/7/2017
Destinée was great! Bonus points for asking how she could help during nap time. She also was completely understanding and flexible when my doctor's appointment ran an hour past schedule.
Caroline P.
6/4/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/4/2017
We love Destinee - she is so great with our 'spirited' boys, gives them boundaries and loves them up!
Sittercity Parent
5/30/2017
Jamie U.
5/24/2017
She's awesome, did great, stayed positive with a 2yr old crying for an hour solid. Poor baby, but poor sitter too!
Caroline P.
5/22/2017
Jamie U.
5/21/2017
Jeremy H.
5/20/2017
Mikelle K.
5/20/2017
Caroline P.
5/20/2017
Sittercity Parent
5/12/2017
Sittercity Parent
5/10/2017
Angel H.
5/8/2017
She is awesome! My daughter is already asking when she can come back.
Seth A.
5/2/2017
Caroline P.
5/2/2017
Caroline P.
5/1/2017
Anne S.
4/28/2017
Liesbeth J.
4/28/2017
Destinee is great with my son! He adores her and always asks if she is coming to watch him. She arrives on time and follows my son's routine. She is also comfortable working with his hyper-activity and high energy.
Jennifer D.
4/27/2017
Sittercity Parent
4/21/2017
Caroline P.
4/9/2017
Alexandra E.
4/5/2017
She was great! Wonderful personality, very organized. Would def book again!
Sittercity Parent
4/3/2017
We use Desi whenever we have a a chance. She is professional, great with our kids, and we feel they are in good hands.
Sittercity Parent
3/27/2017
This is our 4th or 5th time with Desi. She is consistently great and my son and daughter love her.
Sittercity Parent
3/27/2017
Our best Chime sitter yet! The kids really liked her.
Sittercity Parent
3/26/2017
Desi helped me tidy up without me asking her which was very nice.
Sittercity Parent
3/26/2017
Desi is great. She was prompt, fed our kids dinner, put them to bed, and folded our laundry!
Sittercity Parent
3/24/2017
Desai is great and why we continue to use her over and over again!
Sittercity Parent
3/20/2017
Desai was great. She instantly bonded with my 2 yo son, took him to the park, played and colored with him at home, and kept him safe and happy.
Sittercity Parent
3/18/2017
Michelle C.
3/10/2017
Seth A.
3/9/2017
Michelle C.
3/7/2017
Upon returning home from work, our child was giggling and had enjoyed a fun-filled day. Nothing makes us happier than Destinee giving our child a great day and helping make the our transition home so easy! We will definitely be using Destinee again soon.
Stuart K.
3/4/2017
Sittercity Parent
3/1/2017
Sittercity Parent
2/22/2017
Sittercity Parent
2/19/2017
We love Destinee. She's sweet, responsible, very easygoing and super fun for my two boys.
Sittercity Parent
1/18/2017
She was wonderful - very professional, helpful, and playful. She came on very short notice and was even doing puppet shows with the boys an hour in. We look forward to booking her again!
Sittercity Parent
12/31/2016
Destinee did a great job with my 3 and 1 year old boys. She was professional and on time, very thoughtful with the kids!
Katie W.
12/30/2016
Great with my son and was flexible when I was running a little late. Would definitely book again!
Sittercity Parent
12/28/2016
Loved her!!
Donna M.
12/22/2016
Destinée looked after my 10-yr-old and almost 8-yr-old girls and was just wonderful. She has a very warm, mature presence and we all felt immediately comfortable with her. She kept my girls entertained and happy by playing hide-and-seek with my younger girl and by assisting my older girl with a computer layout of a newsletter. I am so happy she was willing to look after our girls, and I hope she will sit for us again!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$50/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Elementary Education/Special Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies