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28 child care providers are listed in River Forest, IL

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in River Forest, IL

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Natalie R.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dejah took care of our 6 yr old girl and 5 yr old boy for 2 weeks when she had a break from her regular nanny position. She is fantastic in so many ways and would definitely hire her again."

Perry G.

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Luana A.


River Forest, IL

$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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Greta N.


River Forest, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ilah M.


River Forest, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Ilah. I am a Filipino-American who has over 25 years of experience in nannying. I have a college degree but I enjoyed nannying so it's what I've been doing for years. I just love working with children. I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and even teenagers. I am proactive...
Ilah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aurey S.


River Forest, IL

$20/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...
Used to work as nanny for at least 8 years in Oak Park area. Later had my own kids tried to focus on taking care of them. Can provide written references or phone numbers.
Katarina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
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Molly F.


River Forest, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny

Hi, my name is Molly. I am kind, creative, engaging, and fun. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have most frequently worked with families who have multiple kids. I also have plenty of experience caring for twins. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently working on my...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bozena S.


River Forest, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And Superior References

I have been a nanny for 20 plus years. I have proven track record and great references. Care Check and background check are included with my profile. I have worked for families with two or three children in the past. I provided care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children, as well as children up to age of 12. My...
Bozena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma S.


River Forest, IL

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience and am an elementary education major. I will be graduating in May, but am currently student teaching. I love kids and am happy to help.
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a psychology major at Dominican University with a passion for working with children of all ages. My interest in child care was sparked by learning about the significant positive impact that attentive and compassionate care can have on a child's development and well-being. As someone beginning my career in psychology and...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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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 7 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 motivating children to learn, develop new skills,...
I have worked in education for 15 years. I have experience with grades K-8, and I am currently an elementary school teacher. I have a wealth of knowledge and resources to make caring for children a positive and safe experience.
Krystina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Child care centers in River Forest, IL

HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

1040 N HARLEM AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL

At Har Zion Early Childhood Center, we believe that children thrive when families partner with professional educators to create a lifelong love of learning through exploration, creativity, collaboration, and Jewish tradition.

5.0

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Keystone Montessori in River Forest, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 81 children.
5.0
"I love the staff and teachers at Keystone Montessori School. They provide a great education for our children. Thanks Guys!"

Kimberly


West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL

West Suburban Temple Har Zion provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in River Forest, Illinois, for kids from infant, toddler, and preschool. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...

Kathy Fischer

233 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL

Kathy Fischer provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in River Forest, Illinois, for kids from zero to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois Foundation provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in River Forest, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in River Forest, IL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Ratings for River Forest, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 28 listed child care providers.