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60 infant babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years
Infant babysitters in River Forest, IL
5.0
(2)
Hi,
My name is Diana and I am fun, creative and easy going. I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I have nanny for children from the age of 2 weeks old, toddlers, twins up to 12 years in age which has included infant, twins, toddlers. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am a certified IDSA sleep consultant. use...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Diana to anyone seeking childcare. Diana has been babysitting our son for almost two years now and she has been a pleasure to work with the whole time. Our son has been happy to spend time with her, and we've felt secure knowing...
Amanda Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Over the past 10 years, I have held many job titles: babysitter, counselor, teacher, tutor, and nanny. Each new job and title has reinforced my passion and love for working with kids!
I love planning creative activities and adventures to encourage kids' curiosity and interests. I'm a huge lover of animals and...
Adrian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to...
Alexis B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2007 mostly with newborn babies
Elena can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elena has been with our family for over two years since our baby was 3 months old. As a part-time nanny, Elena was an invaluable part of our home. In addition to providing excellent care and love to our child, she cleaned, prepared meals for the baby and kept our...
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria is a great caregiver- we hired her when my little one was 5 months old. She is caring, patient and playful. She took time to learn our routine and has been very patient with helping our baby sleep. She also helps with light cleaning and keeps the kids stuff...
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Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years.
My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cece comes from a wonderful close knit family and took wonderful care of my children. She kept them active and engaged during her time with them. She was responsive and reliable. Knowing my kids were having a blast with Cece gave me peace of mind when I had to...
Michelle 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful with my 4-month-old daughter. She took care of my daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Elizabeth was always on time and ready to jump in to help with my daughter as well as tended to household work. Elizabeth treated her like...
Lindsay W.
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
"May was a wonderful many for my 3 boys. She is patient, helpful, responsible and caring. She became like a part of the family while she worked for us. "
Kinley K.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
Madeline S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved working with kids, whether it's through babysitting, tutoring, or at summer camp. I've babysat for over a dozen families, and most of my experience has been with babies and toddlers, from part-time roles to a full-time nanny.
As a summer camp leader, I learned the importance of play and fun for child...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls loved her, and her references spoke glowingly of her. Looking forward to having her as a sitter again."
Juliana F.
5.0
(1)
With over a decade of experience caring for infants, I bring deep expertise and a genuine passion for supporting families. Most recently, I spent 17 months as a full-time nanny in a nanny share, caring for two boys from 4 months old until they transitioned to daycare at age two.
While I now work full-time as a realtor, my...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is an extremely skilled and experienced nanny. She is dependable and trustworthy. She gets to know each child's unique personality and needs and truly cares for the children she is taking care of. She took care of our son from an infant until age two and I...
Kaitlin M.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My previous and current bosses say that I'm the perfect combination between authority and love. I love to play and read. I'm a big fan of outdoor activities and I know which places in the city make special events for kids, story times, etc. I have pedagogy because I'm a Psychologist and I can help your kids to reach their...
Nerivel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nerivel has been our babysitter since my son was 2 months until he started the preschool.
I can only say good things about her and about her work. She is totally lovable and caring, especially with our son. My kid adores her and their bond is really...
Ana C.
5.0
(7)
Howdy! My name is Sierra, and I have over 11 years of experience ranging from babysitting to daycare to full-time nannying. I love to work with babies and toddlers but have experience with kids all the way up to 13. I am looking for a part-time nanny family starting January 2025.
I pride myself on my energetic and sympathetic...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Frankly, Sierra is the caregiver I wish I could be. Extremely attentive, patient, engaged, nurturing. Five stars. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the only babysitter aside from family I have ever hired. She is dependable and loves my son. She is very attentive to him and gets on his level to play. He loved seeing her for months!!"
Beth G.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I obtained my CDA (Child...
Nevaeh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "
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Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 18 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Colleen started babysitting for us 6 years ago after the birth of my third child. Colleen is a wonderful, patient, responsible, caring person. She juggles the needs of my three children easily, and the kids are always excited to see Miss Colleen."
Lisa E.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Toni and I live in Chicago. A little about me: I worked at a daycare throughout college for over 4 years. I also have a BS degree from Western Michigan University. I currently work in healthcare management with Family Medicine Residents during their 3-year training program. I am hoping to find a family with...
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Toni is simply amazing. I love how caring she was with our family and how much she pays attention to them, she really got to know them and their quirks. I would highly recommend her. Also did very well with transportation and meal prep :)"
Toni G.
Juanita O.
Chicago, IL
$30-57/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an 60-year-old grandmother of 6. . My youngest are 9 and 10 years old. I was a Customer Service Representative for over 30 years of my life. I was laid off after 15 years of service at AT&T . That's why I decided to do child care as a new found job. .. I been blessed to be a nanny for the last 7 years. I been with wonderful...
5.0
"Juanita has been a wonderful addition to our family she's been great with my 3 children who all adore her. She's also a great cook and helpful with light cleaning around the house!"
Shelly P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel. I have experience with babies and toddlers. My priority is the safety and care the kids. I love to play, make crafts, and read books and we can go to the library. I speak French and Spanish, and I have an Associated Early Childhood at San Augustin College . I have very good references of the families to whom I...
Isabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Isabel. She is responsible, never once showed up late, dependable, loving, sweet, patient, and loves our son. She helped us through a big move (even helped us pack). She could never just sit still when our son was napping and...
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Diana S.
5.0
Diana is very dependable and always great with our kids!
- Care member
Adrian W.
5.0
Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to have her back!
- Alexis B.
Elena S.
5.0
Elena has been with our family for over two years since our baby was 3 months old. As a part-time nanny, Elena was an invaluable part of our home. In addition to providing excellent care and love to our child, she cleaned, prepared meals for the baby and kept our home organized. We truly could not...
- Care member
Maria P.
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 appreciate that she is patient with...
- Care member
Celia R.
5.0
CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet and positive and always willing to...
- Jennifer K.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in River Forest, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in River Forest, IL in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in River Forest have rates starting at $20.92.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in River 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 13 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in River Forest, IL?
There are 13 infant babysitters near you in River 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 River Forest, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.