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60 infant babysitters are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...
May can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She currently works for us full time, but I'm sure she would want some occasional extra work. She is very neat and tidy and my 2 yr. old son really likes her. She is fun and still corrects him the way I have asked her to."
Christina M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her."
Lynn S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough about Nubia. She was perfect for our family. Nubia was fantastic to our little girl. She watched our daughter from newborn stage to two years old. My husband and I both had very demanding jobs and Nubia did everything to make our lives easier....
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3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents
My name is Laura, non smoker, I have my own transportation, I'm CPR certified. I've worked with would say I'm a responsible, loving and caring person. I consider myself outgoing, fair, organized and a really good driver
Since 2018 I've been working with kids; I also had a great experience as an Au pair for 2 years,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Laura is one of the best, most amazing and caring babysitter I have ever hired for my son. Not only does she help me with my son while I work from hone but she also does things around the house that are not even part of her job. I have never trusted anyone...
Eda D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lisa, Chicago born, college educated, a nanny, musician, writer, artist, ex-office manager, and a very warm, responsible, energetic & fun woman.
I have 16 years professional nanny experience focusing on babies and toddlers.
I'm on the sensitive, empathetic side, and extremely intuitive with babies. I've learned a lot...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was great! We hired her to watch our 5 month old for our first night out and it went so smoothly. She was very communicative beforehand (and during) and she was very punctual. She seems to have a great amount of experience with kids in general and infants...
Bryn L.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria is our go-to sitter for our toddler. His face lights up when he sees her. She’s a natural! Maria is engaging with him, and she’s always punctual. Having a sitter was a bumpy transition for him at first, but Maria was very soothing and warm with him. I also...
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Karla C.
Berwyn, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. let me introduce myself, I'm Karla, I have 2 children, an adolescent and a 2-year-old girl, I've worked taking care of babies at home, I also have a lot of experience in residential cleaning, I'm a pro-breastfeeding mom, I make special homemade sugar-free meals for start complementary feeding, study about methods like BLW...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"If you are looking for someone to care for your children like they were their own, help around the house with light housework- dishes, organizing, vacuuming, cooking, have a positive attitude, message Karla! I'm a stay at home parent and when we lived in Elmhurst,...
Alex J.
5.0
(2)
Hello families and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...
Karalin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karalin D worked for me as a nanny/house manager for 4 years. Karalin was a very good, reliable, full- time employee. She took care of my 3 children before and after school (age range 3-11 years old over the course of her employment), and also on their days off...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm 30 years old and attended UIC where I received my Bachelors in Psychology. I am kind, honest and very attentive to the emotional and practical needs of children and families. I am very reliable and adaptable and happy to assist with light housework, laundry, running errands and helping wherever is needed. I...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Lauren became our nanny in December 2020 when our nanny had to leave us due to a family emergency and we were in a bit of a bind. Our boys 2.5 years and 16m old took to her instantly . Lauren in punctual, patient with kids, kind, communicative, and also great at...
Neesha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Diana :) I'm Dutch Mexican and since I was 15 years old I worked as a babysitter during the weekends.
I have a 8 years younger sister who I took care of during her childhood.
While in high school I lived in Germany for three years and babysit German and American babies from 0-3 years old. After college I worked on a...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Diana has served as our nanny for the past year, and the only reason we are parting ways is because of a move to California. Diana is truly amazing -- she has taken a keen interest in nurturing the development of our two young boys -- planning play dates, field...
Jennifer M.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I have a huge passion for children! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 11 years now with newborns through the age of 13 years old. One of my biggest goals is to make sure the children reach all of their milestones. I enjoy showing them new things likes the ABC's, numbers, colors,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely wonderful to work with! She babysat our three month old for two months until my mother in law returned and I can't say enough good things about her. We will miss her dearly!"
Christine P.
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 :) I grew up in Northbrook and was raised by a great family. I'm fun, energetic, and outgoing, and will gladly help your child with homework, hours of fun and play, art projects, taking them places, cooking, etc. I teach English to Spanish-speakers and also have...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bonnie was wonderful with my 2 and 4 year old daughters. She was actively engaged in connecting and playing with them. "
Lindsey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Carmen currently watches our children on the weekend and we have nothing but great things to say. She is professional, punctual, she is sweet and caring and fun. My daughters took to her very quickly. We love having Carmen care for our children- she is a delight!"
Surekha B.
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help!
I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "
Amanda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsay a mother of 2 beautiful girls under 5 and one handsome baby boy. I've found care. com when I was in a hunt for a more flexible schedule. I've had a passion for nurturing young minds, which led me to become a childcare provider. With over three years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lindsay is excellent - highly recommend! We needed backup care for our 2 year old son, and she was quick to reply and flexible with her hours. Lindsay is a warm, genuine, patient, fun caregiver. She also has experience in childcare and is a mother of 2 young...
Jessica C.
Ellie R.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard, motivated worker and I have been working in childcare for over 6 years. I have worked in a preschool during summers while I was in school and have multiple babysitting jobs throughout the years! I recently graduated with my masters for mental health counseling. I have worked in Chicago public schools and am...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again! "
Lauren G.
Madison E.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time!
I'm...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have excellent references! I have worked with children of all ages, even newborns. I have had 17 years of nanny experience, and over 20 years of babysitting experience. I am responsible, energetic, understanding, flexible, hardworking, fun, creative and organized. I have always cared for children all my life. I just love...
Magdalena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"I highly recommend Magdalena (Megie) D. as a nanny. She has been caring for our 5-year-old twins (a boy and a girl) for 3 years (August, 2008-August, 2011).
Megie is bright, reliable, and affectionate. She is also well-versed in child development, both due to...
Carolyn O.
Stephanie I.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I would love to help out your family!
Previously I nannied for a family in Uptown for three and a half years, but they moved at the end of last year and I have been working temporary nanny jobs since then. I have over 15 years of childcare behind me. I babysat on my own for several years growing...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to watch our two little ones when I went back to work. It was crazy trying to manage two parents working from home during a pandemic and we couldn't have done it without Stephanie's help! When she started our kids were 2 years old and 4 months...
Sarah Beth E.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
May D.
5.0
Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible
- Suha Z.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her.
- Lynn S.
Nubia F.
5.0
*Review written by my wife* We'll always cherish the time Nubia spent with our family. Nubia took care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months old until she was 2 and our son from birth until 4 months old. We made the difficult decision to send our kids to Montessori after my daughter's 2nd...
- Alexander N.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura is one of the best, most amazing and caring babysitter I have ever hired for my son. Not only does she help me with my son while I work from hone but she also does things around the house that are not even part of her job. I have never trusted anyone beside myself and my husband with my son...
- Eda D.
Lisa J.
5.0
Lisa cared for our son from 3 months to 21 months. She brings years of experience to the job and it shows in her deep knowledge about childcare. She's also very caring, attentive, and engaging with the kids she cares for. She treated our son as if he were her own child. She's very creative in...
- Carrie W.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Melrose Park, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Melrose Park have rates starting at $19.28.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, 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 18 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL?
There are 18 infant babysitters near you in Melrose Park, 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.
Ratings for Melrose Park, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.