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

60 babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in River Forest, IL

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Greta N.


River Forest, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."

Lis C.

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Dejah S.


River Forest, IL

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dejah and I am a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. I am now a graduate student at Rush University going for my MSN. I've have had many experiences with children, babysitting often as well as working in a child care center and home daycare professionally. I am very active, fun and playful but, I...
Dejah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children. She not only is responsible for the girls, but organizes activities, takes initiative to handle things around the...

Matthew H.

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Natalie R.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...

Megan H.

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Luana A.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hello dear families, My name is Luana, and I am 27 years old. In Brazil, my home country, I have a degree in education and have worked with tutoring, assisting children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. In the United States, I have worked with children of various ages and have also taken courses in baby-led...
5.0
"Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and loving. Our family loves and misses her very much. She's incredibly responsible, hard-working, and thoughtful....

Jennifer Z.

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Clare M.


River Forest, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter

I'm a recent college grad who love kids and has a super flexible schedule. I grew up with a sister 8 years younger than me, so I am good with all ages and have been babysitting for many years. I have tons of energy and love any and all summer activities!
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley and I am eager to help. I would describe myself reliable, charismatic and respectful. I have over 4 years of prior of babysitting experience with ages ranging from infancy to 13 years of age, as well as being a mother to a young son! I have experience in helping motivate children learn, develop new...
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Aurey S.


River Forest, IL

$20-33/hr7 yrs exp

Audrey Stutz

Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I major in psychology and creative writing with a minor in art. This summer I am hoping to work in child care, senior care, pet care, and/or household services. I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, any pets, and have experience...
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Laura G.


River Forest, IL

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Let me introduce myself: My name is Laura. Even though I'm young, I already have a pedagogy degree from a renowned college in Brazil and a lot of experience taking care of children. My preferred method of education is Montessori, I think it's extremely important as it promotes the independence of little ones, I don't believe in...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Julia P.


River Forest, IL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

NICU And Postpartum RN Specializing In Newborn Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julia and I am so excited to help you care for your little ones. I am currently a registered nurse in the NICU and I have over 5 years total experience as a nanny with kids from 3mos-10yrs. I am certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation. For families with a newborn/infant, I can assist with bathing, sleep...
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Debora M.


River Forest, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible, Creative And Positive Care For Your Kids! INFANT QUALIFIED

I'd describe my personality as flexible, patient and creative. I like working with kids because it's fascinating see them learning ang growing. I'm looking for a job that be flexible and closer to me. I started working with kids in 2018 but I had done breaks between. In my spare time, I like to read go for walks, coffee and...
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over four years of experience, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of various ages, from infants to toddlers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved and supported. I'm known for my...

Lauren G.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I did a fair amount of babysitting when I was in high school. The family I most frequently babysat for had an 8-year-old boy. My brother and his wife have 11-month-old son. The past few months I have been helping take care of him about 3 to 4 days a week. We have so much fun together! Recently I moved back to Cleveland from...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Gillian H.


River Forest, IL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

19 Years, Sophomore At Concordia University Chicago In River Forest.

Hey there! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. (I wasn't always paid for watching my siblings.) My mom runs an at home day care so I'm around the little ones all the time and it's an absolutely lovely way to live. I am a great communicator with adults and children alike and love getting to know kids. God made...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling

Unna B.


River Forest, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelors of science in psychology. With a passion for psychology, therapy, childhood & development, I have years of experience working with children in all different fields. In addition to childcare I also have years of experience watching animals and...
Unna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Annie H.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time And Overnight Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady."

Jordan C.

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Viktoriya T.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Dancing Queen

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...

Adrien K.

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Celia R.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years. My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet...

Jennifer K.

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Munirih P.


Oak Park, IL

$16-32/hr7 yrs exp

Loves To Laugh, Learn, And Provide Quality Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Highly recommend! She was extremely good with our kiddos!"

Emily D.

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Jessica J.


Niles, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Work :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...

Qudsia K.

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Liza S.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years. I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "

Jenna M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Greta N.

5.0

We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her.

- Lis C.

Dejah S.

5.0

Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children. She not only is responsible for the girls, but organizes activities, takes initiative to handle things around the house, and has a way of...

- Matthew H.

Natalie R.

5.0

Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...

- Megan H.

Luana A.

5.0

Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and loving. Our family loves and misses her very much. She's incredibly responsible, hard-working, and thoughtful. Luana is great with kids of all ages,...

- Jennifer Z.

Annie H.

5.0

I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady.

- Jordan C.

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