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Find babysitters in Forest Park, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Forest Park, IL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Forest Park, IL

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Ashley H.


Forest Park, IL

$26-28/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Who Loves Literature!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and my current job as a High School English Teacher make...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did...

Claire C.

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Danielle C.


Forest Park, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Nanny Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving and kind babysitter who loves to play with kids and help them use their imagination! I currently during the week am a household manager / nanny and looking for extra supplemental hours to make a bit more during the week ! I am pretty flexible especially on weekends ! So late night date nights I can absolutely do...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is the best! She is kind, helpful and our 3 kids love her! She plays games, takes them to all kinds of museums, rec center, etc... I have no concern at all when my kids are with her as I thoroughly trust her! She follows through on my requests and makes...

Katie H.

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Imani F.


Forest Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"If you're looking for someone who's dependable, flexible, and reliable, Imani is definitely the caretaker for you. She provided various services for my two children (such as babysitting and appointments) and they always looked forward to seeing her. She came with...

Tenishia C.

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Julia W.


Forest Park, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have cared for infants to young teens. Experience includes camp counselor, after-school care for preschool through 5th grade, and experience with an infant. I am a high-energy, positive and engaging person. I love the creative world of children and learning to see the world...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natasa K.


Forest Park, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter /after School/ Evenings/ Weekends

I have 8+ years of experience with kids of various ages. I used to work in daycare for 3 years. As an Au Pair / babysitter for over 5 years. Currently working for the family with three kids ( after school care ) and one family with 1 child ( date nights ) . I have tons of educational materials, activity sheets, and coloring...
Natasa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lily Z.


Forest Park, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Lily From Providence, RI

Hi! My name is Lily and I am currently a first year medical student in Chicago. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children. I grew up in Rhode Island babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I then became a camp counselor when I was 14. I spent 3...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm an experienced, calm, and patient childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I realized the positive impact I could have on their lives. I believe in supporting families and providing reliable childcare options, so parents...
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Desiree B.


Forest Park, IL

$15-20/hr20 yrs exp

As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. My time in previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I take pride in being a calm, creative, and friendly caregiver, always striving to support...
Desiree can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Elizabeth A.


Forest Park, IL

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nurturing And Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have work as a nanny for 6 years for one family in Chicago, I looked after a little boy when he was just a year old up to 7 years old. I lived in Forest Park.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Krystyna C.


Forest Park, IL

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hi , I live in Forest Park. I have approximately 20 years of experience caring for children, from infants to school age. I am responsible, patient, and very reliable, understanding, and flexible for family`s needs. I can prepare snacks and make meals for children. I have great references for your review. Your children will have...
Krystyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Stephanie. I'm a new RN with a background in newborn care and Senior Living Assisted care settings. My passion in healthcare is for Maternal-newborn health, and I will be beginning my NICU position in the spring. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and have over three years of experience in assisted living/...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him and he really enjoyed having her come. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her to others!"

Austin M.

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Jennifer K.


Chicago, IL

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...

Suzy D.

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Kisha J.


Chicago, IL

$36/hr3 yrs exp

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kisha, I am 19 with 3 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly. I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer. I adapt easily. Maybe your little...
Kisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm our baby down before bed which is a challenging task considering that we are staying for a short period of time...

Nasser A.

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Aubrey L.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 nieces and nephews, so I started babysitting at a very young age. I have watched infants, toddlers, and young kids. Most recently I have spent a lot of time with my best friend's children from infant to school age. I've watched kids from 7 weeks old to 2 years old; some of these reviews are listed on my profile. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Aubrey did great with our 2.5 year old and 5 month old. She engaged them easily and they warmed up to her really quickly. Everything went off without a hitch. Thanks, Aubrey!"

Rebecca C.

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Mary T.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! I am 24 and certified in childcare and First Aid. I have nannied for many families and have multiple references. I have taken multiple courses on childcare during high school as well. I currently work as a hairstylist and am looking for something part-time. This could include, date nights, weekend, morning drop off,...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sandrine M.


Chicago, IL

$17-18/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sandrine. I have experienced as a caregiver. I can do light housekeeping work, prepare meals, and assist in bathing and dressing. I have a vehicle for pick up and drop off. Please email me or message me if you're interested in hiring me. Thank you!
Sandrine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sandrine is great with my special-needs child. She used to work overnights to help him get ready for bed and for school in the morning. We are still in contact and she often sits for him. He is always excited to see her."

Dawn E.

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Neucilene R.


Chicago, IL

$15-24/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Neucilene, but you can call me Neuci, Im passionate about providing dedicated care for children. With 8 years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of their needs and a genuine love for helping them thrive. Im originally from Brazil, where I worked as a daycare teacher As a babysitter, I...
Neucilene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Neuci was gentle and energetic taking care of our daughter for a day. Neuci found activities that she and my daughter could do together, kept a timely schedule for feeding and sleep, and even put the playroom in order before leaving. We will definitely reach out...

Kenneth L.

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Lauren C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Young Teacher Looking For Part Time Work :)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren, and I have 12 years of part-time babysitting experience and a year of full-time care. With 3 years of teaching High School English and Special Education, I bring valuable skills to ensure children have fun, learn, and stay safe. I am trained in teaching phonics and how to read, which I love...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was soooo sweet and dependable! She was such a responsible care-taker for our 2 yo sold and he little 1 yo buddy. She showed up on time both days, was super respectful, and fun with the toddlers! It was such a relief having Lauren babysit since we didn't...

Kristine Z.

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Ashlynn W.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Ashlynn, Part-time Sitter And Tutor

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My Son absolutely adores Ashlynn! Whenever we tell him she is coming to babysit him he gets so excited. She is very good at high energy play with a busy toddler but also excellent with gentle care and patience during bed time. We are always happy to reach out and...

Emily S.

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Katherine K.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a professional dancer/actor living in the Chicago area. I am looking for occasional babysitting, date nights, and am open to some long term positions. My experience includes 3 different families in which I have provided long term care in addition to teaching dance classes and summer camps for children ranging in ages...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I am pleased to recommend Katie for employment. Katie assisted me with early childhood dance camps during the summer of 2016. She was consistently dependable, arriving on time and ready to work. She interacted well with the young campers, ages 3-5. Katie was...

Colleen B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Ashley H.

5.0

Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did not fit with ours she let us know...

- Claire C.

Danielle C.

5.0

Danielle is great! We hired her to come to our hotel room and watch our two boys while we went out to dinner. I was a bit nervous to leave my kids with a stranger in a new city, but Danielle put me at ease right away, and she was a huge help to us when we were in a pinch. She arrived early, and...

- Ingrid O.

Imani F.

5.0

We love Imani!! Imani was our good friend and neighbor's part time nanny and they were kind enough to share her with us for weekend and evening babysitting jobs. She is incredible - smart, mature, reliable and really fun with the kids. We have kept in touch with Imani through the years and have...

- Dana R.

Stephanie D.

5.0

Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him and he really enjoyed having her come. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her to others!

- Austin M.

Jennifer K.

5.0

Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with infants, toddlers and beyond. She...

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Babysitters in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.