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Infant babysitters in Highwood, IL
Thomas D.
Highwood, IL
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a student athlete at Lake Forest College. Growing up I had a baby sitter and it had a great impact on my development as a young child, I'm looking to pass it forward onto the next generation. I worked in the daycare system for three years in high school and want to give back now that I have some free time on my...
Thomas can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Melissa L.
Highwood, IL
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I know how to communicate effectively with parents about...
Shayley P.
Highwood, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family!
My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Yoselin G.
Highwood, IL
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yoselin. I am 27 years old and a teacher's assistant. I am CPR/AED certified, a dual language speaker (English and Spanish), and graduated from North Central College in Naperville.
Yoselin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Versatile and detail-oriented Family Generalist/Family Assistant with extensive experience in childcare, household management, and personal assistance. Adept at organizing schedules, managing household tasks, and providing nurturing care for children. Skilled in creating efficient systems that keep homes running smoothly, while...
Bridgette can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hello My name it's Sheila. I'm 27 years old I'm looking for a nanny position. I'm a mother of two kids. One it's eight yearls old and my little girl it's 3 months old. I'm a stay home mom so I want to start working as a babysitter couple days. Please let me know if you will like to meet me. I am looking for a long term position....
Sheila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Pollyanna, I'm 31yo.
I have plenty of experience with infants.
I'm certified as a Newborn Care Specialist and looking forward to helping families with their little ones.
I'm dependable, fun-loving and patient.
I'm married and have a fur baby
-Speak English, Portuguese and some Spanish
-CPR-First Aid certified
Pollyanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Polly has worked for us for 1.5 years and she is truly amazing. The kids adore her and truly enjoy every day they spend with her. She gives the kids her full attention throughout the day and is very good at keeping them entertained. She started working for us when...
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic person. I have a passion for kids. Just being around them makes me happy. I love playing with them and keep them active. Putting a smile on their little faces makes me the happiest. I have 4 years of experience. I have cared for newborn, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Reecy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Reecy was great with our 15 month old son. She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with our needs. We would hire Reecy again!"
Tiffany T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...
Nadine K.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
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."
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
Charina M.
Northbrook, IL
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurse's assistant, and a mother of five kids, four of whom are already grown and in the Philippines. Most of my experience was in the hospital, taking care of newborn babies. Being a mother and raising five kids already. I know I can be as good as I am taking care of older people. Just give me a try.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process."
Susan D.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."
Kayla S.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hi Kelly I see that you have contacted me! thanks so much "
Kendall G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I also have 5 nieces and 2 nephews ranging from pre-teen to toddler, who I have cared for since they've been born, upon numerous occasions, so I have experience ranging from newborns to preteens.
I am a non smoker with my own vehicle. My boyfriend is a mechanic, so my car...
Kristine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristine used to baby-sit for my daughters when she was a teenager. She would play games with them, take them to the park, and they absolutely loved when she would make them a pillow fort. She would cook for them when need be, they were a fan of her ranch grilled...
Damien M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/babysitter living in Glenview, IL. After working for 20 years in a medical office, I decided I wanted to pursue other opportunities. So, I currently devote my time to working as a Hospice Volunteer for NorthShore University Health System as needed, plus I work various childcare positions. Working with children is an...
Martina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Martina was a full time nanny for our daughter from when she was 4 months old to when she was 14 months old, from October 2023 to August 2024.
Martina is absolutely wonderful and it was so lovely to have her in our home. Martina is very calm, positive, dedicated...
Lorraine C.
5.0
(5)
Most recently, I nannied an infant full time from the time she was 8 weeks until she turned a year old. I then nannied 3 kids ages 4-9 part time while in undergrad. Since then, I've had a job in research for two years before moving to the North Chicago area to pursue my graduate degree. I'm looking to get back into babysitting...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin is one of the most gracious, most loving and caring people I've met. Erin is exceptional at everything she puts her mind and heart to."
Joe M.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
Pollyanna P.
5.0
Pollyanna has taken care of our 7 month old who loves her! She is very sweet and does a great job at playing with our little one. Pollyanna also does light housekeeping which has been such a huge help! She will become a great addition to any family!
- Ashley C.
Reecy P.
5.0
Reecy was great with our 15 month old son. She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with our needs. We would hire Reecy again!
- Tiffany T.
Erika V.
5.0
Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.
- Christine Q.
Klimentina G.
5.0
I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.
- Traci B.
Olga S.
5.0
I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and our little one at ease. She engaged in creative activities, ensuring our child was entertained and happy. Her responsible attitude and reliability...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Highwood, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Highwood, IL in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Highwood have rates starting at $20.71.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Highwood, 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 7 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Highwood, IL?
There are 7 infant babysitters near you in Highwood, 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.