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60 infant babysitters are listed in Oak Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Oak Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle!
I have 4 younger...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "
Care member
Amanda K.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a nursing student, my goal is to specialize in pediatrics, children are my passion it's who I want to be around for the rest of my life, I have many years of babysitting experience ranging from newborns to school age children. I am a very energetic and outgoing babysitter, I plan activities and always make sure...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is very good with the kids and was never late!"
Alan G.
Dinora R.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...
Dinora can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dinora has helped with my 7 and 5 year old daughters for years. They love having her watch them. She is patient, kind, creative, and overall a delight to have in our home."
Amber W.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."
Anne M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...
Jenna K.
Samantha S.
Orland Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our little girl is on the autistic spectrum and can be quite a handful. Samantha has been a blessing. She is someone we can trust to watch/entertain our daughter so we can snag some precious time for ourselves. Highly recommended."
Care member
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...
Colleen C.
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful, caring and considerate. Very professional and attentive to my son. Would definitely hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her!"
Dana-rachael S.
Alma A.
Alsip, IL
$20-30/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over 6 years in the field, I'm passionate about caring for children and helping them grow and learn. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and positively impacting their lives.
My calm and patient...
Alma can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alma is an amazing addition to your family! She is always on time and respectful. I never was worried about my children in any way. She truly cared for them and also educated them! They did routine "classes" every day. She was active with them and prepared healthy...
Brittany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!
Christen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."
Andrew W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "
Valerie V.
Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mccoy was perfect, she was on time and my daughter said she loved her , she had a great personality and was very polite, we would give her 10 stars if we could, we definitely will be using her again."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Currently: UNAVAILABLE as NANNY.
About me: Hello there, my name is Julia, but you can call me Julie and I'm 28. I have been watching, caring for, and babysitting since I was 10 years old. I genuinely love watching and caring for children and have the most experience with newborns-6yo. I have been a career nanny exclusively for...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Julia as a babysitter here and there for me and my husband we have a 7 month old and she has watched him since he was born she's very dependable and I trust her! she has been nothing short of amazing for our family. SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
Ellen F.
4.6
(15)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...
Katarzyna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy is a great babysitter, super kind and organized. My son loves playing with her. He is delighted when he sees Kathy. We know our son is in good hands when Kathy is taking care of him. We are grateful that we could meet Kathy on Care and she will definitely be...
Chang L.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Very easy to work with, good with babies."
Ela U.
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"
Essence J.
Priscila T.
Chicago, IL
$20-100/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 26 Years old, I work with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own, motherhood has been life changing for me, and it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school perusing my...
Priscila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely use her again!!"
Bethany H.
Anna S.
Homer Glen, IL
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am 22 years old. I have attained my bachelor's degree in psychology and am now working toward attaining my masters to pursue child and adolescent psychology. I am kind, caring, patient, and determined. I have been working with children in various areas (tutoring, child-care, and giving piano lessons) since...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a hard worker and genuinely puts a great effort to creating a positive and educational atmosphere for children. She has been tutoring my daughter for a few years now, and occasionally babysitting for about 5 months. She evidently is passionate about what...
Margaret S.
Susan R.
Chicago, IL
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I like working with kids because kids are sometimes misunderstood. They are the future and they need to be shown compassion and understanding in order for them to grow into confident, caring adults.
I started working with kids when I was 16 volunteering at a daycare. I then got a full time job there when I was 19. I worked...
3.0
"she was great with our son but quite with no warning becasue I wasnt comfortable with her taking my son out and about. Also took a lot of sick days which caused me to use all my PTO time at work by October."
Katherine R.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Forest, IL
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Danielle H.
5.0
Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had!
- Care member
Amanda K.
4.0
Amanda worked with our family for a couple of weeks. She was great with our boys. Scheduling was an issue so we parted ways.
- Patricia L.
Dinora R.
5.0
She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative.
- Nicol R.
Cassie J.
5.0
Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Oak Forest, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Oak Forest, IL in January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Oak Forest have rates starting at $16.83.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
There are 18 infant babysitters near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Oak Forest, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.