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Maria S.

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Chicago, IL 60647

from $25 per hour

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About Maria

Experience: 4 yrs

I'm Mari, 26, and I'm passionate about caring for children. I have experience working with several families and children of different ages, including those with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified (two courses completed), and I have my own car, which allows me to be reliable and flexible with schedules. I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and caring. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel loved. I'm passionate about child development, helping children grow and learn in a safe, stimulating environment. I enjoy studying, spending time calling my family, exploring American culture, travel, music, and movies. I'm skilled in communication, patience, and creating a nurturing environment for children.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Working with Maria has been an absolute gift. She has not only been a reliable and nurturing child care provider, but also an incredible support to me during the group activities I would run. Her presence made a huge difference — she created a safe, loving, and warm learning atmosphere where every child felt seen, valued, and excited to participate. The kids in my care absolutely looked forward to seeing her every time. Her gentle, soft-spoken nature and genuine connection with the children made her someone they naturally gravitated toward. She has a beautiful way of being fully present with each child, always attentive to their needs while encouraging their independence and curiosity. Watching her interact with them — whether it was through play, learning moments, or just comforting them — was honestly inspiring. Maria brought so much lightness to the workload. In even the most stressful situations, she stayed calm, positive, and solution-oriented. She made sure every child felt included, going the extra mile to create games and activities that matched each child’s unique personality and interests. It was clear that she not only cared deeply, but was truly skilled at adapting the environment to suit the children’s needs while still letting them take the lead. Her balance of structure and freedom, love and learning, made every day with her a joy for both kids and adults. I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with her and would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family or team looking for a truly special caregiver.

SF
Samantha F.

10/3/2025

Services

Age groups

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

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-50/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$27/hr

3 children

$30/hr

4 children

$35/hr

5 children

$45/hr

6 children

$50/hr

Can help with

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Some graduate school

Languages

English

Portuguese

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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mon

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

tue

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

wed

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

thu

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

fri

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

sat

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

sun

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM

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