Melissa C.

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Mount Prospect, IL 60056

from $20 per hour

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About Melissa

Experience: 20 yrs

In addition to raising 2 kids of my own, I have over 20 years of babysitting experience. I love supporting other families by providing reliable childcare. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I easy to communicate with and will follow your preferred communication method to keep you informed about your child's day or any issues. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy taking the kids outside, board games, puzzles, and educational games with children. I have a college degree and am CPR trained. I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ages 0-12+. I would love to bring my experience and enthusiasm to your family and help you manage the day to day child care needs.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

Melissa is the quintessential mom/aunt that every child should have in their life! She took care of my daughter as a toddler and my daughter still loves her and still wants to spend time with her now that she is a mom. She wants her own children to receive the care she received from Melissa and that is the highest praise! Everyone I know who grew up with Melissa wants her to care for their children now! Melissa is the ideal combination of loving and firm, immensely comforting but without coddling, strongly protective while helping children develop their strengths and discover their own power. I’ve watched Melissa care for children for over 30 years and I’ve never met anyone I would trust more to meet the emotional and physical needs of a child, or anyone of any age! I’ve also watched her care for the elderly struggling with mental and physical losses. Melissa is beloved and in high demand because she is a wonderful human being with a gift for, heart for, and mind for caregiving!

Lynn J.

2/28/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$20/hr

2 children

$23/hr

3 children

$26/hr

Can help with

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Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker