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60 infant babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years
Infant babysitters in River Forest, IL
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Anna to help us out with our daughter while we hosted several dinner guests. She was early and connected with Samantha the moment she walked in the door. We certainly appreciated her flexibility as our dinner party lasted a bit longer than originally...
Derek L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 10 years of experience with children from newborn to 16yrs. I have been a full time nanny/house manager for a family of 3 boys (6, 10, 12) and one was autistic. I graduated from the University of Illinois in May of 2015. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology. Recently I was a program manager for...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca is a cheerful, no-nonsense personality who does a wonderful job with my four and five year old boys. She was very responsible, asked the right questions, and my boys love her!"
Chelsea M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Nicole and I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. I love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have experience with children of all ages, so I am comfortable caring for babies as well as teens. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a specialty in child welfare...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"My family has had a fantastic experience with Nichole as a part-time caregiver for my 9 month old and 4 year old. She is responsible, reliable, and punctual. Plus, the boys love her! I'd highly recommend Nichole and hope to keep working with her in the future as...
Luis S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The first paying babysitting job I had was for a 2-year-old boy. Since then, I have babysat for a family with three children: the youngest boy under the age of two, a 5-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy. I have also grown up watching my younger sister and baby cousins (sometimes newborns). I have babysat for family with two...
Reena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of treats! She helped them with daily summer learning work (assigned by mom) and was quick to learn their favorite things/activities,...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so...
Krystyna can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a...
Lindsey B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I can provide references for my experience. I have babysat for a family continually with their baby at age 4 months until the child was a 3-year-old toddler.
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was punctual, respectful, and flexible, and we'd hire her again in a second. Only reason we aren't needing her help is...
Joel H.
Nancy H.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of baby-sitting/nanny experience. I have worked with kids of ages 3 months to 9- years-old. I enjoyed caring for kids and I am very responsible with them.
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Nancy has been with us since my son was 5 months old. She has been an amazing addition to our family and we absolutely love her. My son is kind and smart, and I know that has a lot to do with the love and knowledge Nancy gives him. Nancy is extremely reliable and...
Blake L.
4.2
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Isabella and I'm currently in the process of trying to get into law school. I graduated with my bachelors in communication. I've been working and taking care of kids since I was young. I started by watching my baby nephews , and then began babysitting for kids within the family or for friends. Over the last few...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Isabella is a very caring individual who did everything I asked of for her for my nieces. I have twin nieces that are 6 years old and they were so happy with Isabella that they wanted her to come everyday. I recommend Isabella to take care of your child she is very...
Karina P.
Valentina M.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
-Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children.
-Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified)
-Experience preparing healthy menus for children.
-Creativity to organize education activities in spare time.
-Participated in bedtime and bath routines.
-Experience with...
Valentina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's patient, organized and loving with children."
Manuel R.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to Chicago for work and am looking for families needing a date night sitter and/or weekend sitter. I have been babysitting children since I was 13. I have experience with children of all ages, and I have babysat up to seven children at a time. Babysitting has always been something I enjoy and take great pride...
Cali can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Cali is a wonderful babysitter! Our children thought she was so much fun and we experienced her as conscientious, very experienced, and creative. We offer her our highest recommendation!"
Jessica L.
Catherine H.
Chicago, IL
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Experienced, Affirming And Professional Evening And Weekend Care Giver Available
5.0
(2)
I am honored to be considered for caring for your child! I am a passionate health advocate and social worker. I graduated with my MSW from WashU in 2021, with a Child Behavioral Health and Health policy emphasis. I specialize in working with children with neurodivergence, and utilize a wholistic, strengths-based care approach....
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Cate to watch my 4 month old daughter when I went back to work and we could not have been happier with her! She was always on time and even arrived a few minute early. She was very organized, followed our instructions to a tee, and always kept us updated...
Madeline C.
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all.
Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc....
Rebecca L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
- Currently nannying FT
I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Bridget nannied both of my children newborn to toddler aged would definitely recommend! Some of the task she provided were potty training, meal prep, weaning, nap time, and age appropriate activities for both kids. She also was very cautious when it came to covid."
Kristyn H.
Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Grad Student, And Future Speech Therapist Who Loves Kids!
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Jennifer K.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Diana is an amazing nanny. We hired Diana through Care, interviewed her and hired her on the spot to watch our 3 month old son. Diana is very dependable and always on time. Even though our son is now in daycare, we still use Diana to this day for babysitting and...
Darren G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady."
Jordan C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lindsey. I have a breadth of childcare experience, ranging from kiddos as young as six months, to teenagers. I'm fully vaccinated and I observe all CDC guidelines. I'm willing to do whatever makes you and your family most comfortable.
I've spent 9+ years as a camp counselor and wilderness trip leader for young...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey worked for me as a camp counselor at my all-girls, residential summer camp. Lindsey managed what many young people cannot...she found the balance between being our campers' friend/playmate and parent/trusted confidante. Lindsey is able to dress up, be...
Kat M.
Bianca T.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Bianca! I graduated from Indiana University in 2023, and have nearly 10 years of nanny and babysitting experience. I've worked with children between the ages of newborn and 11 years old. I have experience with diaper changing through helping kids with homework, and I love keeping the kids active. I also...
Bianca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I were looking for a sitter last minute for a date night and Bianca came to the rescue! She is super sweet and our kids really like her!"
Leah A.
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Grace, a flexible and experienced sitter eager to connect with families as a date night or regular sitter.
I am experienced caring for children of various ages, including toddlers and infants.
My schedule is incredibly flexible, accommodating to both daytime and evening hours, as well as weekends.
In addition to...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is amazing. She was our full-time nanny for for 3 months and was always on-time and a great communicator. She watched our son when he was 6-9 months and did a great job at helping to introduce solids to him. Always helpful around the house. Our son adored...
Anna T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
In my 10 plus years of caretaking, I have worked with many families with a variety of support needs. I have experience with all ages, ranging from infant to adult care, and with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other mental and physical disabilities. I am passionate about caretaking, and find great...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
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.
Rebecca V.
5.0
We hired Becca for our wedding weekend to watch our 3 kids, ages 10 and 8 (twins). We got a separate hotel room for her and the kids for two nights so we could enjoy a worry free weekend with family and friends. She was amazing with them. She took them to the pool, brought games for them and kept...
- Karen S.
Nicole J.
5.0
My family has had a fantastic experience with Nichole as a part-time caregiver for my 9 month old and 4 year old. She is responsible, reliable, and punctual. Plus, the boys love her! I'd highly recommend Nichole and hope to keep working with her in the future as our post COVID-19 childcare needs...
- Luis S.
Reena J.
5.0
Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of treats! She helped them with daily summer learning work (assigned by mom) and was quick to learn their favorite things/activities, what they liked to do, and how to...
- Elizabeth K.
Krystyna L.
5.0
I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a great fit for a family, just not...
- Lindsey B.
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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 December, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in River Forest have rates starting at $20.23.
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.