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109 overnight child care are listed in Chicago, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2023

The average experience for nearby overnight child care is 7 years

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Emma B.

Best hire ever! I’m so sad she moved back to Webster, If you are smart you would snatch her up quick!
She has a wonderful demeanor, she’s patient, kind and puts the kids first. I couldn’t say a bad thing and she worked for us for almost a year. We miss you Emma! Come visit!

– Scott M.

Valentina M.

Valentina (V) is excellent and our kids love her. Our kids are now in full-time school so we do not have enough hours for her to be full time but we love having her and highly recommend her.

– Thomas D.

Rachel I.

Rachel helped us out very last minute. Despite a very hectic situation at home, she was wonderful with our daughter. Very happy to have connected with her and look forward to hiring her again.

– Ashley W.

Tiaira Y.

Tiaira has been our full-time nanny since our daughter was 4 months old. Right away, she adapted to our daily routine and put our daughter onto a consistent baby schedule. She’s kept her on track with developmental milestones, and has been an incredible resource to us as first-time parents. Shetakes her to different parks throughout the day and has found classes and activities to keep her engaged at every stage. She’s also orderly, keeping our place and play areas clean, fully-stocked, and tidy. Tiaira has a calm, respectful demeanor that our daughter responds well to, but we’ve also seen her be firm when needed. She’s observant and informs us of any new developments/concerns that may have come up during the day.
When Covid hit, Tiaira was able to balance all of this around two of us working from home. She was also trustworthy – we knew she was taking every precaution to keep herself and our daughter safe. We highly recommend her as an experienced, reliable, and engaging nanny….

– Anando N.

Alexander M.

Alex is great with our son, is awesome at communicating with us and is truly a genuine good person.

– Lisa D.

Overnight child care in Chicago, IL

Crystal C.

Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Evening/Overnight/Part-time Nanny/Childcare Licensed Provider

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Hello, my name is Crystal and I would love to help care for their little one. I promise that your children will be in great hands. I offer nanny services. I have had a criminal back ground check as well as fingerprinted I have 11+ years of childcare and homeschooling, I have helped 4 students withremote learning for ages 5, 6, 7 and 9 thus far, I obtain a state license in Pediatric CPR, I carry a personal First Aid Kit and an ADE Deliberator, I possess a food sanitation license, several accredited certificates in Professional and Child Development and college Child Development credits most specialize in infant care. I am dedicated to my growth professionally for I continuously set a minimum of 20 clock hours of training every year. My most important accomplishment is that “I genuinely have the love, patience and gentile guidance for every child”! If you have any questions I am more than happy to help….

Emma B.

Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Anything But 9-5 Nanny/Babysitter

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Hello! My name is Emma and I am here to support your childcare needs. I am a certified special education and elementary teacher in Illinois and New York with a M. Ed. in childhood and special education. Over the past 10 years, I’ve provided respite for families that have kids with disabilities,provided overnight care to infants and toddlers when their parents went on vacation, and went on vacation with families so that the parents could enjoy some time on their own.
I’d be happy to provide these services to you and your family as well as date night sitting or regular weeknight/weekend sitting!. ..

Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

Best hire ever! I’m so sad she moved back to Webster, If you are smart you would snatch her up quick!
She has a wonderful demeanor, she’s patient, kind and puts the kids first. I couldn’t say a bad thing andshe worked for us for almost a year. We miss you Emma! Come visit!…

Reviewed by Scott M.

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Hi there!
-Nanny with over 6 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children.
-Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified)
-Experience preparing healthy menus for children.
-Creativity to organize education activities in spare time.
-Participated in bedtime and bathroutines.
-Experience with multiples.
-English and Spanish speaking.
-Non smoker.
-Long hours schedule.
-Babysitting and overnight service.
-Driver’s license.
-COVID-19 vaccinated.
-Comfortable with pets.
-Own car.
About me ~ I’ve always liked children. As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and creativity/art with kids. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well rounded. I think it’s important to provide them with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an enthusiastic and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and your family….

Valentina can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

Valentina (V) is excellent and our kids love her. Our kids are now in full-time school so we do not have enough hours for her to be full time but we love having her and highly recommend her.

Reviewed by Thomas D.

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Although I don’t have any children of my own at the moment, but I know I’ll make a great mother! I’ve been around children and taking care of children all my life. I have younger siblings and many nieces and nephews. While still in high school I used to babysit my teachers children. I did more thanjust watch her kids. I cleaned the house, cooked dinner and assisted with homework and stayed overnight. One time, I was a house sitter and I watched my teachers dog. I’m very good with children. I’ve babysat a wide range of ages, from 6-month-old to 12 years. I’m an organized person and I like to keep things clean. My hobbies are Acting, writing, reading, and fitness….

Rachel can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

Rachel helped us out very last minute. Despite a very hectic situation at home, she was wonderful with our daughter. Very happy to have connected with her and look forward to hiring her again.

Reviewed by Ashley W.

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Hello! My name is Tiaira, I am a compassionate and dedicated nanny with extensive experience with multiple forms of childcare with children from newborns to preteens including experience with multiples. My forms of childcare includes housecleaning, meal preparation, multiples, running errands,scheduling and planning, and maintaining an active life for your little one. I also have experience in arts in crafts, baby yoga, planning activities for children, potty training, bedtime, baths, routine scheduling, overnights, and traveling. With the traveling basics, I am a frequent flyer and have experience with traveling with children and animals. I also have certification in CPR and First Aid. I am also available to do swimming lessons, tutoring, and securing a child on a consistent routine. In conclusion, my job is to be including in your daily lives to make you lives easier while caring for your most precious loved ones….

Recent review:

Tiaira has been our full-time nanny since our daughter was 4 months old. Right away, she adapted to our daily routine and put our daughter onto a consistent baby schedule. She’s kept her on track withdevelopmental milestones, and has been an incredible resource to us as first-time parents. She takes her to different parks throughout the day and has found classes and activities to keep her engaged at every stage. She’s also orderly, keeping our place and play areas clean, fully-stocked, and tidy. Tiaira has a calm, respectful demeanor that our daughter responds well to, but we’ve also seen her be firm when needed. She’s observant and informs us of any new developments/concerns that may have come up during the day.
When Covid hit, Tiaira was able to balance all of this around two of us working from home. She was also trustworthy – we knew she was taking every precaution to keep herself and our daughter safe. We highly recommend her as an experienced, reliable, and engaging nanny….

Reviewed by Anando N.

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I have several years of experience caring for children. I am the oldest of eight cousins and I have previously babysat each cousin many times. I have an older sister who I would babysit when she was younger, and I have worked a summer job as a day camp counselor since 2003. I am CPR- and First-Aidalong with Epi-pen certified as well as knowledgeable in disabilities, allergies and medical conditions. Previously taught Junior Kindergarten as well as assistant teacher for a toddler classroom for four years. Last family I sat for was for (2) boys; a toddler and infant for about 20-25 hours a week with occasional weekend sitting. I have done over night sitting as well….

Recent review:

Alex is great with our son, is awesome at communicating with us and is truly a genuine good person.

Reviewed by Lisa D.

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Hi! My name is Tricia… I’m 20 years old & a junior at DePaul University. I also work at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! I am looking for a job with hours that will work with my schedule but I can also be a bit flexible! I have 7 years of experience in childcare and I’ve nannied for 4 familiesin the past. Ive babysat for every age group & I have lots of experience as an over night/long-term sitter. I am very comfortable with pets and do not mind doing household chores like basic house keeping! I’m able to help with school, I love to cook and bake, & I have my drivers license and my own car. A little bit more about me is that I am a very patient and understanding person. Please feel free to reach out, I would love to help!! Thank you so much(:…

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In the last 10 years, I have provided babysitter/nanny services for a wide spectrum of clients (working moms to executives) ranging from overnight care, meal preparation, tutoring, etiquette, time management skills and etc. I am a nurturer and teacher by nature coming from a large multiculturalfamily. I’m eager to share my knowledge through various activities (age dependent) such as art and crafts, physical activities and independence promotion skills.
*Fully Vaccinated *…

Marissa can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

Marissa has provided care for our two children for almost 2 years. She is fantastic, has a heart of gold, she loves children and teaching to them. She has child development and nutritionist degree and she iswonderful with my kids.
She is always very positive, enthusiastic and she absolutely loves her job. My kids adore her. Even when we moved to Calabasas we loved her so much that we asked her to follow the family, and she did for a year. As we recently found out that my child has a serious health condition we need to find specific care for the problem.
We really adore Marissa, she us part of our family and we want to have still in our children’s life so we hope that she will come and visit at times. …

Reviewed by Barbara C.

Alexandra B.

Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate, Experience With All Ages

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I’ve been babysitting for 12 years, working with children infant-12 years old. In high school, I worked at an indoor gymnastics facility where I hosted children’s birthday parties and supervised play. In 2013-14 I volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club tutoring a third grader, and during the fall of2014 I tutored a fourth grader. I have worked as a nanny and currently babysit for multiple families. I work at a K-8 school as a recess monitor and am working on an MEd at DePaul University to be a high school English teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified for all ages. I’m comfortable with and have done any and all duties that may arise, including transporting children to/from activities (do not have my own car), cooking dinner, changing diapers, giving baths, helping with homework, and staying over night….

Recent review:

Ally watched our 6 & 8yr old girls and they love her! The first two times she watched them, it was for longer periods than we would normally have a sitter – she was great with making meals, playtime, bath time,etc….

Reviewed by Dana A.

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Hello! My name is Itzel. I recently graduated with my bachelors from DePaul University. I have babysat for several families with toddlers, preteens, and as well as twins! I am very energetic, caring and loving. Most than anything, I enjoy doing activities with kids and having fun! I’m open to helpwith any requests such as traveling, overnight stays, pick-ups/drop-offs, homework help, and etc. Please feel free to message me with any specific questions….

Itzel can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

Itzel was super sweet and did a great job with our infant son for date night. We will hire her again!

Reviewed by Mark W.

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Hi there! My name is Rachel and I am an aspiring Pediatrician currently in my third year of medical school looking for occasional weekend and date night babysitting jobs.
As an experienced babysitter, nanny, and counselor at an overnight summer camp, I have experience working with children of allages from newborn to adolescence. I am also comfortable assisting with light cleaning, meal preparation, and pet care. Some of my favorite hobbies include hiking, playing the violin, and reading. My responsibility and reliability coupled with my enthusiasm makes me a trusted candidate to care for your children. I look forward to meeting your family!…

Recent review:

We hired Rachel to babysit our 7 month old girl for two nights while we were in town for a wedding. She was professional, punctual, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with, plus wonderful with the baby.If we ever need a babysitter in Chicago again, we’ll definitely be reaching out to Rachel….

Reviewed by Benjamin K.

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As a caregiver for several families over the past 15 years, I have developed a strong understanding of what it takes to provide high-quality and fun care for children! I am skilled in creating a safe and nurturing environment, preparing healthy meals, and engaging children in educational and funactivities. Additionally, I am certified in CPR and first aid, and have undergone background checks.
Here is my availability, starting Monday, Apr 10th and beyond:
-7a-10a or 2:30p-5:30p M-F
– Saturday and Sunday nights
-Overnight care any day e. g. 7:30p to 10a M-S
I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your family and help your children grow and thrive. Multiple references available upon request! *Note: I do not have access to a car, but I do have a Driver’s License. ..

Colleen can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

Colleen has babysat for my son several times over the last three years, while he has been between 3 and 6. He absolutely adores her because she is so engaged with him. She shares our core values, both as aperson and a caretaker, so we are 100% confident in leaving our son in her care for any period of time. Colleen brings a positive, youthful energy to our home whenever she comes by, and my son looks forward to every instance when he is getting Colleen as his caretaker.
Colleen has true “camp counselor” energy and enthusiasm, and I am confident she could provide excellent care for a number of children at once….

Reviewed by Taylor B.

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Hi! My name is Jordan. I am 27 years old.
I babysat for two little girls from the time they were both born until they moved away.
I would watch them whenever I was needed from early morning to even overnights.
I played with them , took them to the park, helped with homework and nap time.
I havealso baby sat for two older girls, middle school ages. Helped with home work, pick ups and drops offs to sports and other activists. Made lunches or dinners, and little stuff around the house with their dog.
The last job I had sitting was again two little girls, one was 2 and the other since once she was born. I did diapers, bottles, nap times, cleaning up after them, laundry and whatever else was needed around the house.
I adore children and just want to help care and enrich their lives in any way possible….

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Hi!
I am a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with 9+ years of experience in caring for kids of all ages. I started babysitting for my younger siblings and their friends’ families when I was about 11-12, and have continued in childcare roles all throughout high school and collegesince then. I volunteered at a preschool throughout High School, and worked as a babysitter for local families most weekends. I have also worked as camp counselor at an overnight summer camp for three summers where I was the primary caretaker of kids between the ages of 8-16 years old. As a counselor, I planned and organized a range of creative and fun age-appropriate activities on a daily basis. The past two summers I have been both a full and part time nanny for two kids. I love children and am committed to building a strong connection with your family, and helping to create a healthy happy environment….

Recent review:

Alex looked after our 6 month old son for a couple of months after my husband and I returned to work. She was wonderful with him- took him on walks, played with him and always kept detailed notes of her timewith him. We really enjoyed having Alex in our home and trusted her with our son. However, the reason for the 3 stars is because after 2 months, she stopped communicating with us and stopped showing up without any notice or explanation. We gave her numerous opportunities to let us know what was going on- I called and texted for days with no reply. It was extremely disappointing and very unlike the person we knew. Our time with Alex ended suddenly and was really poor experience for us as we were left with having to figure out childcare last minute. We really liked Alex and believe she was a responsible and trustworthy care taker, however, I am unable to give a glowing recommendation at this time….

Reviewed by Katie P.

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Welcome! Excited to be your potential nanny/babysitter. A little background about myself. I am one of five siblings. I started working at a Montessori school at age 16 and worked there for over 7+ yrs. Also, a nursery manager at a church in Lincoln Park for 6 yrs. I have experience as a mothershelper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school is closed, child is sick, mothers helper, or when current nanny needs coverage. Also, please note I have a 5 hour minimum and rates (starting at $22/hr for one child) are based on experience and qualifications. Can book in advance and reserve multiple dates if they are available. Message me to share calendar for availability. Feel free to message me with any questions. Hope to hear from you soon! -Tanya…

Tanya can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we couldhave asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for some of the best pictures! Thank you Tanya!!…

Reviewed by Alex M.

Meggie D.

Chicago, IL

$44-44/hr • 10 yrs exp

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!

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Hi there! I’m a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright who recently moved to Chicago from NYC. I have 10+ years of professional child care experience, including FT, PT, and live-in (Manhattan, Hamptons in the summers). After graduating college, I spent several years as alive-in nanny/personal assistant to families, and still babysit PT while working remotely as writing, teaching elementary school drama classes for CPS, and pet sitting overnight in clients’ homes all over Chicago.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: I’m NOT a “hand your child an iPad while I watch the clock” type of sitter! 😛 I *actively* play & have an uncanny talent for reducing/handling/circumventing temper tantrums & teeth-brushing/vegetable-eating resistance! I am always down to make a fort out of cushions, I adore Play-Doh &, am GREAT with pets, and while I’m absolutely responsible & reliable, I’m also laid back, fun, and easy to work with! :)…

Meggie can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning

Recent review:

Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsibleand willing to do anything. …

Reviewed by Jutta K.

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Hello, I’m Dana and I’m an Ohio native! My childcare experience expands across all age groups and all situations. From standard weekly sitting with children 6 months and up to overnight camp counselor work for children ages 6-16. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child’s life, as mysitters and camp counselors were such a big part of mine. I love all kinds of games, crafts, and outdoor activities, and I can’t wait to experience them with your family!…

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My name is Shirah and I have immense experience in working with youth of all ages. I worked for 3 years for Chicago YMCA as an overnight camp counselor and offseason residential outdoor educator.
As a counselor, I developed meaningful and strong relationships with my kids through my engagingpersonality., experience, and knowledge of youth. I excel in team building activities, one on one communication, and utilizing parents to hold kids accountable and get a better understanding of individual kids. I am trained in CPR and experienced in First Aid.
Please reach out to me if you are interested, I would love to work with you and you children!…

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Hi! My name is Lily. I’m originally from New Mexico but came to the midwest for college. I graduated in 2022 with my B. A. in English Literature and have minors in education and biology. I’ve worked with kids since I was one! I’ve been babysitting since I was 13 and have provided care in manydifferent capacities in that time. I have had families who only use me when parents need a date night, families who have me hang out all day while parents work remotely, and even families who have me stay overnight while parents take a weekend trip! I also have 7 years experience as a camp counselor, 4 of which I was the lead counselor. During undergrad, I completed over 150 hours of in-classroom assistance as a teachers aide and also volunteered as a reading tutor.
I am reliable, energetic, and organized. I look forward to seeing how I can help care for you and yours!. ..

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I have a ton of experience working with children. I have worked as a counselor at day camps and overnight camps for 7 years, worked as a senior counselor at an overnight camp overseeing 28 college-aged counselors and over 1, 000 kids throughout the summer. I have babysat for multiple family’s,coached basketball teams working with kids from ages 10-18, worked in nursery’s, worked at kids clubs, and after school programs. I have babysat infants, provided childcare overnight, and have experience in many different scenarios….

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FAQs for overnight child care near me in Chicago, IL

How much does overnight child care cost near me in Chicago, IL?

How much overnight child care costs near you depends on exactly where you live and what type of experience you’re looking for. That being said, the average hourly rate for overnight child care in Chicago, IL is $19.17. You can review different caregiver profiles to find someone who’s rates match your budget.

How do I find overnight child care near me in Chicago, IL?

Not sure how to find overnight child care? It’s easy to find overnight child care near you when you use Care.com. You can review 85 profiles for overnight child care providers near you in Chicago, IL to see which have the experience you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from real families when looking at different profiles to get an idea of which caregiver will be the best fit.

What type of overnight child care services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?

You can search through 85 profiles of overnight caregivers in Chicago, IL to find a caregiver near you who is comfortable taking on your desired responsibilities. For example, if you have to travel for work on a weekday, you may need someone who can provide after school transportation, who can cook dinner, and who can stay with your children overnight.

Ratings for Chicago, IL overnight child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Overnight Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 98 reviews of the 109 listed overnight child care.

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What You Need to Know About Overnight Daycare

With the demands of modern life, both parents in at least 46% of households in the US are working full-time jobs to ensure they meet the needs of their families. But according to a McKinsey global survey, respondents felt that most kids suffer whenever mothers join the labor force. That’s because the kids may not have someone to look after them. That’s where an overnight daycare comes in.

In some families, mothers are the sole breadwinner, while other families have both parents, but the tough economy compels parents to work even during the wee hours to make ends meet. This creates the need to leave them in a daycare overnight.

But what’s an overnight daycare, and how does it work? Read on;

What is an Overnight Daycare?

Overnight daycare centers are facilities with caregivers whose role is to care for children left under their watch overnight, outside typical childcare hours. Professionals run these facilities, so parents can be at ease knowing that their kids are in good hands. With an overnight daycare, you can leave your kids to sleepover at the center, or you can opt to pick them early morning hours, depending on your job.

Actually, overnight daycares are a relief for parents who work irregular hours such as overnight shifts or early morning hours. As for the traditional daycare centers, most operate from 5 am to 7 pm and then close. Therefore, these are not ideal for parents looking for daycares that match their irregular job schedules. Single parents are the most affected and can get frustrated because they have few options at their disposal with child care. If you are in such a condition, overnight daycare can make all the difference. But you need to make sure it’s reliable and find out the overnight daycare rates.

How Does an Overnight Daycare Work?

Unlike a traditional daycare, where children spend most of their time playing and eating, an overnight daycare takes a different direction because children sometimes have to spend the entire night at the site. So, having adequate and comfortable sleeping facilities is inevitable.

Most importantly, a night daycare needs to have reputable accreditation. The facility needs to meet common licensing standards to offer overnight child care services. Licensing and accreditation vary from one State to the other. Before leaving your children in a night daycare, make sure it has complied with all governing rules. This way, you are guaranteed the safety of your children.

Also, a quality overnight daycare must be well-equipped to offer quality services. For example, children are supposed to sleep in cribs or beds because cots are unacceptable in overnight daycares. Every child gets separate toiletries and clean linens. Besides, the children’s parents must agree on gender and age-appropriate sleeping plans, and the information must be added in the Parent Contract. Rooms meant for overnight care should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and must have proof of approval by the Fire Marshal.

Furthermore, snacks and meals are offered to the children in an overnight daycare. Throughout the night, the kids are supervised to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Providers in quality overnight daycares observe mealtimes, children’s sleeping habits, age-based bedtime routines, sleep disturbances, and so on. Overnight daycare service providers can only run their facility after a go-ahead from their Regional Officer. To get approval, they must submit their operational plan, which covers the number of children under their watch, their ages, and the snack and meal schedule.

Is an Overnight Day Care Important?

With over 40% of Americans working non-typical employment jobs, overnight daycares are gaining momentum. For example, service industry workers, police officers, and healthcare workers are a group of people that mainly work during overnight shifts. And these people are always on the lookout for quality overnight daycares. Single parents are another category of people who desperately search for quality overnight childcare services.

Therefore, the need for an overnight daycare cannot be underrated. For people working for overnight shifts consistently, it’s a challenge to find a reliable overnight babysitter for the entire week or month. So, for them, reliable overnight daycare services mean everything.

If you have a safe place to leave your children overnight, you’ll have peace of mind in the workplace. You’ll know that your children are well-taken off and that they’ll enjoy some quality sleep even in your absence. It is possible to achieve this with a quality overnight daycare that has everything your children may need. The center should have a caring team, and the environment must be conducive enough.

The good thing about overnight daycare centers is that they apply a holistic approach while offering their services. They’ll cover up for you, including helping your kids complete their homework before retiring to bed. Also, if your children love bedtime stories, some providers can help with that.

Hygiene is maintained in these facilities, and they’ll make sure that your children brush their teeth before going to bed. Depending on your schedule, you can pick your child up in the morning, but if you only work during odd or late hours, you can pick them up mid-sleep. Overnight daycare centers are highly flexible and an excellent option to help you keep your job and meet all the parenting demands.

Overnight Day Care vs. In-Home Daycare

Leaving your baby under someone else’s care is a major decision. You have to decide between a home daycare or an overnight daycare. Here’s a breakdown of the two;

In-home daycare

This is a home-based daycare or family child care. It involves looking for a reliable caregiver to look after your children in your home. This is opposed to a daycare center where you drop off your children in a home-like environment. With this option, the caregivers are not necessarily required to undergo formal education in early childhood education to start an in-home daycare. Most develop programs depending on early training philosophies.

Pros of In-home Daycare

• Cost-effective: According to a recent survey, On average, in-home daycare costs around $199 weekly, while overnight daycare rates could hit $211 per child for the same period. (The rates primarily depend on the provider).
• Lower teacher-to-child ratio: In an in-home daycare, one teacher is limited to six children, according to the US Office of Personnel Management. This is unlike in the 1: 12 teacher-child ratio in daycare centers.
• Highly flexible: This kind of program is flexible enough to accommodate you in case of late-night meetings or a weekend out.
• Consistency: Your children can have the same caregiver from infancy to kindergarten.

Cons of In-home Daycare

• Less direct educational instruction since the child care providers may lack the same level of training
• The children may not play as much due to the lack of outdoor play space
• Potential overexposure to screens, depending on daycare capacity

Overnight Daycare Center

With daycare centers, parents drop off their kids at the site and pick them off later.

Pros

• They are convenient: they operate even in the odd hours, enabling parents to concentrate on their work.
• Trained caregivers: caregivers in overnight daycare centers are highly trained to offer exceptional child care services.
• Offer a conducive and safe environment for children: Regardless of parents’ irregular schedules, overnight daycare centers support families, so they function more happily and efficiently.

Cons

• The rotation of daycare workers takes a toll on children
• Sleep disruptions as children adopt the idea of sleeping at the site or home.
• Very unsettling because children may sleep in different beds every night, depending on their numbers.

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Overnight Daycare

An overnight daycare needs to comply with state rules and regulations to operate. The certification for the overnight program differs from the typical daycare program. The provider must register with the State’s office using a unique business name. Also, they must file a federal tax ID (Identification Number) with local and State revenue offices. The business can be registered as a corporation, partnership, LLC, or sole proprietorship.

It’s also critical for the provider to acquire a federal employer ID from the IRS office, then register the number with local and State agencies. The license is obtained from the Revenue Department and must have business insurance. However, keep in mind that legal and regulatory requirements for overnight daycare facilities differ from one State to another. Make sure you understand your State’s requirements to ensure you enroll your child in a facility that complies with the rule of law.

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Round-the-clock kindergarten – salvation or problem?

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Tags: News of Kazakhstan today and open round-the-clock kindergartens. According to officials, such children’s institutions on the basis of the state will not entail serious financial costs, but will help solve one of the most important issues today – the safety of children.

If such kindergartens had worked, perhaps the tragedy with five sisters in Astana would not have happened when parents were forced to work at night, and the children were at home. And dozens of other troubles, perhaps, also bypassed Kazakhstani children, if boys and girls were supervised at night.

Our editors decided to thoroughly study this issue, and to collect in one article interviews of those who have already worked or encountered the work of such kindergartens that operate around the clock, we talked with psychologists and with children who practically lived in a kindergarten.

A resident of the third metropolis Larisa Shadrina worked in the night kindergarten No. 2 of the city of Chimkent in 1981 as a nanny. The woman recalls that there were 30 kids in the group, they brought children from three years old to the kindergarten, but only those who were not able to be taken by their relatives stayed at night.

“I worked in the preparatory group. We had a 24-hour kindergarten and the children were under our supervision from Monday to Friday. Only I had 18 children left for the night, they were older and some already understood that since the parents did not pick up, then they could not. And some had to explain that their parents are working and have not abandoned them. Someone understood, someone did not, so I had a girl who could not sleep at night and I had to sit with her. The only thing that was required of us adults was love! And we tried to give it to each of our kids. The time was like 1981, plants and factories were working, and people were needed,” says Larisa Shadrina.

Our heroine Natalia recalls how she was looking forward to Friday and her mother at the door.

A woman admits that she didn’t like and didn’t want to stay in the kindergarten at night, but her parents worked in several shifts, so she had to live in a state institution five days a week.

“I still remember my first night in kindergarten. I remember how they turned off the light, I lay and quietly cried into the pillow, because I missed my mother very much. My sister tried to calm me down and I fell asleep. I woke up in the middle of the night from something tickling my hand, looking closer, I noticed a huge furry spider on my pillow. I could not wake up the nanny, so I went to bed with my sister. In the morning they scolded me and even tried to ridicule me for behaving like a little girl. But when they heard about the spider, they immediately set about cleaning the room. There were other situations that forever stuck in my memory, how they did not let me into the toilet, forcing me to finish eating sour beetroot. I could not finish the beetroot, but I did not have time to run to the toilet either. I also remember good moments, like a boy kissed on the cheek and confessed his love. I remember the joy of meeting my parents on Friday and hugging my mother at home, inhaling her native aroma, ”says Natalya.

Now Natalya is a mother herself, and it is very difficult for her to think of leaving her child somewhere for the night. But, he understands his parents, he says, then there was a time when people worked for the good of the country day and night.

Marina Nigmatulina also recalls that kindergarten was a real salvation for two working parents. The children were fed and supervised while the parents earned their living.

“My mother worked in shifts at a bakery, and my father was a truck driver, he was always on flights, I remember how once my father picked me up in the middle of the week when he arrived from a flight, it was a real holiday. I have a bunch of photos from our garden somewhere at home. I remember my friends from kindergarten, some of them even became relatives, my brother married the sister of my classmate. I can tell you what is needed, ask my mother if necessary, ”says Marina.

However, psychologists say that sometimes a night nursery can become a real stress for a child. Fatima Yunusova, works with children’s psychological trauma and opposes the fact that the child remains in round-the-clock kindergartens and is left without parental attention for a long time. She gives a number of facts why this can negatively affect babies.

“Firstly, tactile communication with parents (or adults who replace parents) is important for children. Teachers cannot provide this. There are many children. Their task is to feed, lay down and monitor the dry diaper. All. And the sense of security of the child depends on hugs and touches, which plays an important role in adulthood.

Secondly, during the first years of life, the child is closely connected with the mother at the energy level. He does not separate himself from his mother. In his world, he and his mother are one, so a long separation, especially at night, is a great stress for the child

Thirdly, the child grows up more stress-resistant, calm and confident when no more than one or two adults take care of him. In the nursery, strangers will feed, change a diaper, wash, change clothes, and they often change. Not every child is able to cope with this situation. As a result, such a person grows up to be a more anxious and insecure person.

And, finally, the most important thing for a child is the unconditional love and attention of a parent. Not a single educator is able to love someone else’s child as his own and give him the care that parents can give, ”the psychologist believes.

Today, parents increasingly trust their children to nannies, who are found through ads on social networks. Those who cannot afford such a service ask their grandparents. But, some have to go to extreme measures and leave children at night and daytime completely alone at home, which often ends sadly. Sleepover gardens like these could be a great option for single mothers. But, then, what about the mental health of the “next” generation?

So far, this topic raises many questions, but we note that everything new is well forgotten old.

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Employment dictates its conditions. Many parents have to work late, work night shifts, or travel frequently on business trips. With whom to leave the child if there are no grandparents or other relatives in the family who could help in such a situation?

Finding a reliable babysitter with whom you can leave your child overnight is extremely difficult, and not all families have the opportunity to pay for her services. A way out of the situation can be a group of round-the-clock stay in kindergarten.

Today in Soligorsk, such a group exists on the basis of the State Educational Institution “Nursery Garden No. 23” Luchik “, located on Parkovaya St., 4. About why this group is needed, and who can use its services, to the correspondent of Electronic Soligorsk “said the head of the kindergarten Svetlana Andrukhovych.

– Who can use the 24 hour group service?

– Single mothers or parents with part-time work, late hours, night shifts, such as in an emergency hospital or a bakery, frequent business trips.

– Is it possible to leave the child just so that at this time, for example, go somewhere on their own business?

– No. There are children in the round-the-clock stay group, for whom there is no one to look after in the evenings due to the busyness of their parents. In all other cases, you will have to involve relatives or hire a nanny.

– At what age can children be accepted into the round-the-clock group?

– Our age group, from 3 to 6 years old, is designed for 12 children. It is intended only for pupils of our kindergarten, so parents who need the services of a round-the-clock group should think about it in advance.

– Do I need to provide any documents?

– Yes, parents must provide documentary evidence that, due to certain circumstances, they have no one to leave their child with in the evening or at night. As a rule, this is a certificate from the place of work about the shift schedule, etc.

– Tell us about the working hours of the 24-hour group?

– We have a five-day work week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am. There are two teachers in two shifts, from 7:00 to 14:00 and from 14:00 to 21:00. Then the night nurse comes. In the round-the-clock stay group, children can stay overnight from one to three days. Parents should take care of clothes and a change of underwear.