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Infant babysitters in Highland Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...
Shana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine. She then jumped right in to playing with him and we felt comfortable leaving our seven month old with her. Shana...
Robert S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls really enjoy having Shayna sit for them. She is great about playing with the kids and making it fun for them. We were a bit nervous to have someone new watch our girls when we moved to the area years ago and we are so happy that we found Shayna. "
Leslie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive the children around. She has such a wonderful demeanor -- kind, calm, patient, reliable, and mature, and...
Lia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I also do summer school in the mornings while on summer break. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a sociable and cheerful individual, who enjoys spending time with children. I find them to be adorable and great companions.
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns up to 5-6-year-olds. This experience comes from caring for my nieces, nephews, siblings, and other babysitting...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."
Kayla S.
Olga S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Nurturing, Responsible, Thoughtful, Outgoing, And Compassionate
5.0
(1)
My name is Olga. I have more then 5 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids.
I am responsible,...
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Olga was outstanding! We consider her a member of our family, she was very engaged and caring with the children I can’t say enough good things about her we were just so lucky to have her in our lives."
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4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected to her immediately! Lauren is a very talented artist and my daughter loved doing crafts with her, in fact she...
Sarah E.
Anna K.
Glenview, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."
Farheen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my undergrad college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of one of my professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in...
Abraham can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Eunice L.
Arlington Heights, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
If you are in need of a fun loving, responsible caretaker, I will be a great match. I am young with lots of energy so I would definitely be able to keep up with children. I love working with children and I have experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look...
Eunice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eunice as we were interviewing for our childcare needs. Eunice is extremely warm, personable and has a smile that lights up the room. She was open, conscientious and enthusiastic during our conversation and our kids both...
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*I am not available*
Hello! My name is Cara. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology. I have worked as a nanny with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years old. I worked at summer camp for 6 summers and three of those summers I was a group counselor with 11 6-year-old girls.
I love...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cara watched our one year old daughter for most of a year. During that time she was very reliable and provided great care. She did great playing, teaching, and showing activities to develop motor skills and mental development.
Cara has a great personality...
Kevin K.
Maria M.
Wheeling, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mari trustworthy kind and dependable. She treated our special needs daughter S. like part of the family. I could not ask for anything more."
Martin B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelly was by far the most organized and prepared candidate we have interviewed. She asked very insightful questions. She was very prompt, engaging and the children warmed to her immediately. We wish we could have hired her too!"
Phil G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me!
I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley was an amazing catch for our family, we were so lucky to have her! When my little guy was just a few months old, I interviewed quite a few perspective sitters & she stood out far above the others. I can't for the life of me find anyone as trustworthy, fun,...
Colleen S.
5.0
(2)
Hi parents! I'm reliable and patient and have over 8 years of experience when it comes to working with children.
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dedicated caregiver with a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the well-being of children and your animals! Proven expertise in childcare and dog watching- I have used her regularly for both. She stayed at our home too for longer weekends while my...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have two younger siblings. I have volunteered for 2 years at a camp with kids teaching them and babysitting them. I speak polish also. Im studying to go into Veterinary Technician, I work at veterinary doctors office as a veterinary assistant.
Izabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her."
Susan T.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and...
Kathryn S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
Elena Z.
Arlington Heights, IL
$24-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Friendly Babysitter Available Part-time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children of different ages and abilities for the last 14 years. I feel very comfortable and confident in this role and throughout the years developed strong bonds with families where I had the privilege to work. I am a mother to an adult daughter and I started working with children back in Russia where I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this letter as a recommendation Elena Z. was talking care of mine parents and they adored her , they feel like she was there daughter , she spent her time with them more then Me and my husband , always with a smile , regardless of how hard it was ....
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, IL
Shana G.
5.0
Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine. She then jumped right in to playing with him and we felt comfortable leaving our seven month old with her. Shana successfully put him to bed and he...
- Robert S.
Shayna L.
5.0
My daughters (12 & 9) LOVE Shayna. They cannot wait for her to come over and I don't feel in a rush to come home from my night out knowing she is in charge. She is a good role model for my almost teenager as well. My daughter likes to talk to Shayna about her middle school and high school...
- Jennifer L.
Ellen S.
5.0
Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive the children around. She has such a wonderful demeanor -- kind, calm, patient, reliable, and mature, and she's also great at communicating with...
- Lia D.
Rebecca S.
5.0
Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her.
- Stephanie D.
Samantha T.
5.0
Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo.
- Kayla S.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Highland Park, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Highland Park, IL in February, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Highland Park have rates starting at $19.86.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Highland Park, IL?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 14 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Highland Park, IL?
There are 14 infant babysitters near you in Highland Park, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.