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Caitlin M.

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Chicago, IL 60645

from $30 per hour

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About Caitlin

Experience: 10 yrs

I have over 15 years of nanny/house manager experience, as well as a an extensive background in childcare/education. Passionate about childcare, teaching autonomy, independence, and helping nurture the new , mindful, critical thinkers of the world. I've been with my current family of 5 children (I only care for the younger 3) for the last year. Previous to that, I was a House manager/nanny for 8 years for a single parent family with 6 children. Overall I've worked for 6 families full time and passionate about child development and being a safe and nurturing resource for children and families I have extensive experience with special needs, learning/developmental disabilities, multiples, extra medical/health needs, and managing large households. Some things that I love and that also have been useful; gardening, live music, cooking(love to use veggies in my garden), sports, nature/the outdoors, arts & crafts/DIY , learning ASL, and reading.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 1 review

Caitlin was our nanny for a year and became a warm, calm, and engaging presence in our home. She developed wonderful relationships with our children and has a natural ability to connect with kids and keep them engaged through activities they genuinely enjoy. Whether she was playing basketball in the driveway, board games, chess, or simply spending quality time with them, she was fully present and made everyday moments fun. Our children are energetic and each have their own unique needs, and Caitlin was especially wonderful with our neurodivergent son. She met him with patience, understanding, and genuine warmth, and she seemed to instinctively know when to engage, encourage, and support him while also recognizing when to step back and give him space. We always appreciated the calm, steady presence she brought to our home. Caitlin was also an excellent cook and introduced our children to a variety of new foods, many of which they ended up loving. She helped with homework, encouraged independence, and always seemed to know when to step in to provide support and when to let the kids work through things on their own. I always appreciated that balance. One of the things we valued most was how invested she was in our children. It often felt like we were working toward the same goals, and she genuinely cared about their well-being and growth. Our children looked forward to spending time with her, and she brought a positive, nurturing energy to our family every day. Any family looking for a nanny who is calm, interactive, nurturing, and truly enjoys spending time with children would be fortunate to have Caitlin caring for their kids.

MP
Melinda P.

7/20/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$30/hr

2 children

$32/hr

3 children

$35/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Special needs care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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