Jovie of Glenview
Nannies & Babysitters in Glenview
connecting families with the right nannies and babysitters
meet Jovie of Glenview
We provide reliable nanny and babysitter services to families in Glenview. We know how important it is to find the right help for your family, that's why our nannies and babysitters are experienced, carefully screened, and vetted to help your family thrive.
We offer full and part-time nannies and on-demand babysitters so you can balance your family, personal, and professional life. Jovie of Glenview can also provide childcare services for conferences, events, parties, and business meetings. We're locally owned and operated and part of your community - here to provide exceptional support to your family when you need it most.
Jovie has been Building Stronger Families™ in Chicago and surrounding communities since 2007. Locally owned and operated, we are part of your community, here to serve your family.
Our Childcare Services
Nannies
At Jovie, our experienced and vetted nannies offer personalized in-home care to make your family's life smoother. First time parents? Babies love us! Need reliable childcare while you're working 9-to-5? We've got your back. Whether you need a helping hand around the house full-time, part-time, or as needed, Jovie can help you find a fantastic nanny who'll feel like part of your family.
Babysitters
At Jovie, we take the stress out of finding a reliable and background-checked babysitter you can count on. Skip the hassle of sifting through online job postings, waiting for interview responses, or relying on word-of-mouth referrals. With Jovie, stress-free hiring, personalized matching, and full-service childcare solutions are just a few steps away.
Conference & Business Events
With over 10,000 hours of event care under our belts, Jovie is the nation’s leading childcare provider and industry expert in professional childcare staffing solutions for corporate events. Our team of background-checked and experienced babysitters provide first-in-class care, allowing parents to take part in your event knowing their children are in safe hands.
Wedding
Jovie’s babysitters make it easy for you to be fully present on your wedding day and focus on what truly matters – celebrating your love and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Jovie’s professional on-site childcare allows your wedding guests to fully relax and have fun knowing their children are in great hands.
Hotel/Vacation Babysitting Services
Whether your venue is hosting a conference or the go-to spot for family vacations, Jovie’s background screened and experienced babysitters can offer a convenient and stress-free solution with on-site hotel and resort childcare staffing. Parents can truly relax and make the most of their trip knowing their children are in great hands.
Childcare for Special Events
You're thinking of including kids in your celebration, but you want the adults to have a good time too. Jovie’s screened and experienced babysitters make it easy to include the little ones in your big day with on-site childcare staffing at your special event!
Babysitter Staffing for Sports Teams
Jovie is the trusted expert in childcare staffing solutions for over 13+ teams in professional sports leagues. As the leading childcare provider in the nation, we are seasoned pros at ensuring peace of mind for players, staff, and their families from preseason to playoffs.
Church Childcare Staffing
Jovie provides peace of mind for families and religious organizations of all faiths. We offer reliable childcare staffing for churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and any other religious venue.
Employee Backup Care
Creating a backup childcare program for your company is beneficial for retaining top employees. When employees have peace of mind knowing that their children are well taken care of, they can concentrate on their work and feel grateful for this valuable employee benefit. Jovie's vetted and experienced babysitters can provide childcare in your employees’ homes, making life a little easier for working parents.
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Become a part of an amazing childcare team that is passionate about kids and loves building lasting relationships with families.
Meet the Team
Laura H.
Franchise Owner
Laura Horwitz is mom to 3 boys and owns the offices of Jovie in Glenview and Chicago. She and her husband grew up on the north shore. She has a MA in Mathematics Education and has been a teacher, tutor, and babysitter. Laura uses her knowledge and experience to match role models in the form of nannies and sitters with local families. Her Glenview office has been open since 2007 and has achieved Rockstar status multiple years in a row for building stronger families. She can find long term PT or FT nannies for families or short term back up sitters for the occasional need. She has also helped roll out a brand new app that allows families to reserve a sitter on their phone in minutes. This mighty mom also is an avid volunteer and has helped with the PTA, GMPS Parent Board, Local School Council, and GBS Parent Association Executive Council, as well as participates in the local chamber of commerce and other local organizations.
Jackie S.
Sr. Family Services Manager
Jackie is the Sr. Family Services Manager, and a mom to one son. Prior to working with Jovie, she was a private nanny for many years. She uses her knowledge and experience as both a nanny and a parent to help families find great role models for their own families, and help nannies find wonderful families. Jackie has a BA in Marketing Communications and is an avid sports fan.
Molly P.
Role Model and Office Manager
Molly has been with Jovie for a little over three years, starting as our Role Model Coordinator and working her way to her current title, of Role Model and Office Manager. She helps to train and orientate all of the sitters on our team, as well as ensuring that throughout their time here they are not only supported, but properly equipped to provide excellent care to all of our families. Prior to working at Jovie, She obtained her bachelors degree in Psychology from Ripon College. This background in human sciences influences the way that she approaches supporting our caregivers, making sure to bring empathy and respect into every conversation. Outside of work, She enjoys reading, writing, and exploring as much of Chicago as she can! She loves being a part of the Jovie team located in the best city in the world, and she is grateful for the opportunity to hire and support our outstanding caregivers.
Meghan Proskey
Hiring Supervisor
Mica C.
Administrative Coordinator
Mica joined the Austin, Texas Jovie office in 2023, and then transferred to the Chicago location in 2024. She discovered her love of working with children as a teen, which encouraged her to earn a degree and pursue a career in Dance Education. Now on the Jovie team, she focuses her energy on community outreach and sitter recruitment. In her free time, she loves making art, taking walks by the lake, teaching a few classes on the side, and playing with her cat, Ruby. Her favorite part of the job is meeting new people and helping them reach their goals!
Isaac S.
Role Model Coordinator
Isaac is the Role Model Coordinator and Hospitality Liaison for Jovie Childcare, He is happy to be celebrating 3 years with Jovie Childcare. Isaac enjoys working closely with the sitters to ensure they have a wonderful experience working with us here at Jovie, being a former sitter himself he knows all of the in's and out's of working in the Childcare field. He helps to bring in new hotels for our in room childcare services as well as fostering a good working relationship with our already established Hotels. He is a fan of comic books, anime, and theatre. In his spare time he enjoys acting for the stage and film and spending time with his family, friends and his dog.
London M.
Sr. Recruiting Coordinator
London is the Senior Recruiting Coordinator at Jovie, where she connects potential families and sitters with our services. She also takes the lead in organizing and overseeing events, and loves being on location, engaging with our sitters and the children we care for. Having worked as a sitter and nanny through Jovie she gained valuable experience that has helped her grow in her administrative role. Originally from Minnesota, she now embraces all things Chicago—especially the food! She is also a pug enthusiast and an avid traveler. She looks forward to growing our amazing Jovie team!