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60 infant babysitters are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to provide part-time childcare and babysitting while working full-time in Chicago. I have experience with being a day-time nanny, and nighttime babysitter. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preteens, and young teenagers. I absolutely enjoy being around children and providing a great...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family."
William C.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive, patient, and high energy aunt of 4 kids. (Not counting all my friends kids that call me aunt :) I have experience with babies of 6 months to older kids of 13 years old. I am great at maintaining attention and communicating with kids depending on their development level. I like to keep an organized schedule...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn is an amazing Sitter for my child with autism spectrum, we're actually sad that we had to lose her because of travel issues which is very understandable but she's very reliable and a caring individual, she even offered and gave us enough time and help out...
Danna T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own!
I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to...
Elissa K.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for a new family that I can become an extended part of and grow with! I have 10 years experience with ages ranging from 1 month to 14 years old. I have a reliable vehicle with insurance and I am a non-smoker. I am pet friendly and eager to help out around the house!
Aimee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Aimee is absolutely amazing and we are so happy we connected and have someone to help us!! She is so friendly, great with kids, our boys said they love her. They had so much fun. She is also great with our 2 big dogs who love her as well. Highly recommend!!"
Lisa K.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nomfundo was our nanny while we lived downtown Chicago. We tried desperately to convince her to move with us to Texas. Nomfundo is punctual, observant, considerate, conscientious, kind, warm, loving and sweet. Our entire family adored her, even our dog and he is...
Aaron C.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science & a master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting and at a high school as a School Social...
Jtaia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia is fantastic and a thoughtful communicator. I really appreciated the fact that she kept in touch with me frequently leading up to the date she came to watch our 8-year-old son. She brought a brand-new game for them to enjoy together which was such a treat!...
Carla H.
Gisela G.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 wonderful children (ages, 29 yr old boy, 21 yr old girl and a 5-year-old boy).
I have 6 years of experience helping raising newborns, I can provide good care and safe environment and find activities according to their age am currently learning sign language as well.
!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gisela has babysat for our infant starting at 6 weeks and she has been wonderful. She's timely, attentive, and is clearly good with little ones. Highly recommend!"
Matt T.
Laura R.
Lombard, IL
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have graduated from high school in May 2017. For the last 2 years of high school I was apart of my schools preschool program were I was a TA and an intern. I feel comfortable babysitting all ages and helping out around the house and such. I have experience in sitting babies, toddlers (including potty training), elementary age,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
Jhan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us.
As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure you are very clear on what you expect, as well as do's and don't, as far as addressing it up front, and...
Maryam A.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents of beautiful angels!
or furry friends!
My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets!
I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...
Danielle R.
5.0
(2)
Patient, fun-loving, responsible babysitter with 3 years of professional child care experience and 5 years of supervised experience with children ranging from 3 months old to 4 years of age. Effective at engaging in variety of activities to meet your child's educational and physical needs. My priority is to ensure a fun, safe,...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I needed a last min babysitter and was recommended Rosie from a friend, I was a bit skeptical when I learned she moved here from New York a couple months ago, however all that worry went out the door once I met with her. She takes COVID very seriously and took all...
Cynthia A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...
Qudsia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lindsay I'm a bilingual mother of a 4year old and a 1year old both girls who go to day care and currently expecting my 3rd baby. I consider myself a very fun mother. I have 2years of experience working with 3-5-year-olds and before giving birth I recently work at a day care caring for 2-year-olds. We enjoy doing a...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
Callista V.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...
Callista can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Callista is super engaged when she babysits for my daughters (ages 2 and 4). They read, color, walk outside, go to the playground. She is confident, punctual, poised and articulate. The girls always enjoy having Callista around! "
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Gretchene D.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I am a small business owner and found Gretchene to be one of the best employees I have ever had. Not only was she great with my two children, she also helped out with my business. She is loving, dependable, smart and energetic. She is a delight to work with."
Nap P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Alayna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alayna was amazing! We have a 4 and 1 year old, and they both loved her. Alayna took care of both of our boys while we attended a wedding, and our boys could not have been happier. I would highly recommend using her services! Thank you, Alayna! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is viridiana, I'm 32 years old. I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages Newborn-7years old (Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor activities and...
Viridiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!"
Melanie L.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
Grace H.
5.0
As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family.
- William C.
Jocelyn A.
5.0
Jocelyn is an amazing Sitter for my child with autism spectrum, we're actually sad that we had to lose her because of travel issues which is very understandable but she's very reliable and a caring individual, she even offered and gave us enough time and help out for awhile until we find a new...
- Danna T.
Corinne C.
5.0
Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to be apart of the family and we are...
- Elissa K.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
Aimee N.
5.0
We absolutely loved having Aimee as a part of our family!
- Jarrod J.
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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 December, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Melrose Park have rates starting at $18.94.
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 17 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL?
There are 17 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 9 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.