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Infant babysitters in Highwood, IL

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Erin F.


North Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Loving Sitter

5.0

(5)

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

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, travel, carpooling
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.

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Agnieszka G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Shayna L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$15-22/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Fun Sitter!

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shayna is a very sweet girl and completely reliable. Your child will love her too! "

Ashley M.

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Maria M.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Anna K.


Glenview, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."

Farheen A.

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Janesha L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-27/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...
Janesha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Has great communication great work ethic very need and organized I will recommend her to anybody over and over"

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Alyssa G.


Libertyville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

Crystal Y.

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Shahnaz K.


Deerfield, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

20yrs Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I have worked for 5 families in the northshore area. I lived in Deerfield for over 30 years. I tended to the children from infants to teens with ease and with great care. I am great with kids. I understand and respect families. I am great to work with.
Shahnaz can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Shahnaz was lovely to work with. My 12 month old lit up every morning when she arrived and my 6 and 8 year old were delighted with the arts and crafts she guided them in. She really played with the children-not all nannies do. Shahnaz also took excellent care of...

Meredith L.

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Ellen S.


Northbrook, IL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.

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Larissa S.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking. We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our...

Agnes O.

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little...

Brian T.

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judith took care of our infant and very energetic toddler for 2 consecutive days at our hotel and at the wedding venues we were at. She was reliable, punctual and kept the kids engaged. She brought in activities for my toddler including stuff from the library which...

Rabeea M.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah works well with kids of all ages. She has creative ideas for play, and does a great job engaging with the children. Sarah is responsible and dependable. I would recommend her highly."

Ella S.

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Izabella K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & 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.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Yuleima B.


Prospect Heights, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I've been a babysitter since I was 17, I love kids and I can help with anything you need like laundry, buying some things at the store, feeding the kids, taking care of dogs, taking care of the kids and dogs when you travel. I can also help with virtual learning if necessary, I speak Spanish and I...
Yuleima can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!"

Colleen L.

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Haley H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!"

Erik E.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Erin F.

5.0

She is wonderful. Kind. Thoughtful. Intelligent. And responsible. She's the best. Truly.

- Brandi C.

Lauren H.

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 still has a drawing of princess...

- Sarah E.

Agnieszka G.

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 the best hands. She is always on...

- Lisa 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.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years, Maria was always dependable and on time. Maria took our son to various programs (e.g. music, gymnastics), play dates, the library and preschool....

- Tracey C.

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