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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mya, a dedicated and trustworthy childcare provider with 8 years of experience. I am a group fitness instructor at studio spin in highland park and glenbrook, I recently started my own kids spa party business, and am looking for more babysitting jobs. I additionally am able to provide services for other needs such as...
Mya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mya is a nice young women. She is very funny."
Madison M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family!
I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...
Jolly B.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Lan - she is always punctual, dependable, trustworthy, kind and patient with the baby! She's a super fast learner so it was very easy and pleasant to adjust to each other and settle in. Thank you so much Lan, for taking such a good care of...
Jennifer O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...
Molly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."
Jenn R.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
(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 have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Edyta, I am an experienced, reliable, and caring nanny with several years of experience and excellent references. I am bilingual English/Polish. I can take care of your children at your home. I have a safe and reliable car if needed, to take your children to activities. I am looking for a full-time position. My...
5.0
"Really nice lady!!! I am amused how professional and kind she is ! I would totally recommend her !"
Denis S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old.
In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
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Evelin G.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-21/hr
As a baby sitter, I am nurturing, responsible, and dependable, with a natural ability to connect with kids and create a safe, enjoyable environment. My focus is on attending to their basic needs, such as easy meal preparation, playtime, and maintaining routines, while ensuring their safety and well-being. I bring creativity and...
Evelin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello, I'm From Thailand.
I'm kind , patient and love baby. I have 3-4 years experienced with baby.
Kind, patiently, flexible
Love kid
2018
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Daniel G.
Great Lakes, IL
$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
To start off I know how to do multiple things, for instance I can cook, I'm in the medical field so I could 100% help out with homework, and I also love the out doors so I have no problem going outside. I get along very well with kids and also have experience with them too as I had baby cousins that I had to care for on multiple...
Daniel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ava K.
Glencoe, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am a master's student at Rush (for dietetics) looking to pick up some extra work hours babysitting! I have been babysitting for 10 years and am comfortable with all ages (infant to preteen). I am great with pets and can assist with cleaning if wanted. I also have a car and am happy to do school pickups or carpooling!...
Alexys S.
Wilmette, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Alexys. I've lived in Wilmette for about 7 years now, moved up here from Florida. I have two younger brothers. I've babysat all different ages from newborns to 16-year-olds. I have a passion for babysitting babies, toddlers, and kids. I can help with housework and cooking while nannying/babysitting.
Alexys can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Bianca, and I genuinely love supporting families providing gentle, safe high quality night/overnight care to infants and children.
I have gained over 10+ years professional experience caring for babies, children, and teenagers as a babysitter, nanny, and newborn care specialist.
I'm First aid/CPR/AED...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
Mya M.
5.0
Mya is a nice young women. She is very funny.
- Madison M.
Samantha W.
5.0
I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to enjoy children. I also spoke to her...
- Jolly B.
Grace K.
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 nannying prior to our family. We all...
- Korinne M.
Dana L.
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 (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
Paige C.
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 extremely dependable. To this day we still...
- Kathryn S.
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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.