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Infant babysitters in Highwood, IL
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Jennifer L.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Tracey C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."
Farheen A.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, 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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...
Evangelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Evangaline got a huge thumbs-up from our seven-year old, and I appreciated her punctuality (arriving a few minutes early) and flexibility (greeting us with a smile despite the fact our evening out extended an hour later than intended). Very professional, very...
Brad L.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Larissa S.
Wheeling, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I firstly wanted to say I love kids of all ages and stages of life. I am a sophomore in college but I am currently taking a break to hopefully broaden my experience with children. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with all different ages from newborn to preteen. I was a volunteer Sunday school...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine was great with our boys! She took wonderful care of them, and knocked out all of the routines we had. They told me they had a great night with her, and we will definitely book her again! 😊"
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5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"
Nicole R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(9)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hardworking loving and caring. What more could you ask for :)"
Alex K.
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!"
Colleen L.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, 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.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient, and careful. She takes good care of our son, follows our rules about napping and feeding, and teaches him new...
Ariel Z.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
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.
Anna K.
5.0
Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again.
- Farheen A.
Alyssa G.
5.0
Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!
- Crystal Y.
Shahnaz K.
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 our house and prepared delicious...
- Meredith L.
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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 February, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Highwood have rates starting at $20.14.
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.