Leslie M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60605
Meet Leslie
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I live in Chicago and have a full-time job during the week as a Delivery Consultant for a software company. I don't have any children of my own, but love being around children of all ages watching them react to new things and explore the world. I consider myself to be optimistic, friendly, energetic, creative, and firm when necessary. Outside of my full time job, I avoid screen time as much as possible. I much prefer to be out doing new things - love the arts, baking/cooking, and being active. I babysat regularly in high school and college - ages from infant to elementary. While in high school I volunteered at a local fitness center in the day care center, caring for children as their parents used the gym. I participated in Big Brothers/Big Sisters in college and enjoyed mentoring children in underserved communities. I have three young nieces Read more and a nephew that live out of state. I don't get to see them as often as I would like, so I cherish my time with them and enjoy spoiling them as much as I can! I am generally available after 5pm on weekday evenings and anytime on weekends. I have a car and live in the South Loop neighborhood.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 05/28/2024
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/22/2024
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 10/01/2022
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
- Generally available evenings and weekends
- After school care availability
William H.
11/20/2024
Leslie was prompt, communicative, and took great care of our 9-month-old!
Christine J.
10/31/2024
Austin F.
1/7/2024
Leslie is so wonderful, we have had her come multiple times to watch our 2 year old and 4 month old. She made us feel so comfortable and dealt with toddler tantrums and infant bottle refusals with grace :). Would recommend her highly!
Jacqui L.
2/16/2023
Leslie is amazing. The best sitter we have ever had - my 3 children (2,5 &7) absolutely love her!
Katie S.
2/1/2023
Leslie has been wonderful with both our boys. She’s so patient while they warmed up to her and put us at ease when we were out of the house knowing they’re having fun and we’ll cared for under her care. We will continue to use Leslie.
Patrick C.
11/15/2022
Leslie has been truly a wonder with our three year old who she has watched several times. Communication and responsiveness are always excellent and we highly recommend working with Leslie!
Charlotte K.
10/31/2022
Leslie has been so great with our 3 year old. She is always very warm with him and makes him feel comfortable. He is typically apprehensive when he senses we are leaving and it never phases her. She gives him time to acclimate and every time we leave, he is happily playing with her. She is also very patient and flexible with him depending on his mood of the day (which you never know with toddlers!). We always are thrilled to have her over and could not feel more comfortable leaving for a date night. We have also recommended her to friends who have had great experiences as well. We highly recommend Leslie!
David N.
10/12/2022
Matthew F.
8/3/2022
Leslie is kind, professional, flexible and everything we wanted in a sitter. She was the first sitter we have hired for our 8 month old (besides our parents) and I was nervous. I won't hesitate to call Leslie for our date nights. She is great and our little guy was safe and sound in her care.
Lindsey D.
6/23/2022
Jeff C.
6/13/2022
Tracy M.
3/29/2022
Areeba S.
3/11/2022
Leslie was very kind and accommodating. She brought great energy and was very interactive with my 1 yo daughter. I would definitely hire her again.
Redding K.
11/7/2021
Leslie was great! My kids loved her, they hope she can come back. She was responsible, fun, played catch with my son, and was super nice.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$30/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
Education
Marketing and Information Technology
Graduated Marquette University 2006
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading