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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Yoselin G.
Highwood, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yoselin. I am 27 years old and currently a teacher's assistant at Deer Path Middle School in Lake Forest. I am CPR/AED certified, a dual language speaker (English and Spanish), and graduated from North Central College in Naperville. I am looking for a part time job. Ideally 15 hrs a week or less.
Yoselin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & 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
"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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Martina worked for our family for two years, from mid-2020 through mid 2022. When she began, it was to care for our then 1-year-old and 4-year-old boys.
With Martina, you are getting a dedicated and loving nanny. It was such a pleasure to have her in our home...
Malinda L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well.
For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks forward to their time together. "
Stephanie B.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
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
Clare F.
5.0
Excellent sitter, kids had a great time.
- Care member
Charina M.
5.0
Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process.
- Susan D.
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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 January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Highwood have rates starting at $19.43.
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.