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743 infants child care are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in Chicago, IL
Margaret G.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of an infant up to age 8 years old. I have changed diapers, fed, bathed, baked cookies and cakes. I have colored, painted, played board games, hide and seek, sat on the floor and played dolls and action figures.
Margaret can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Margie has been taking care of our little one for a little over a year and a half now and I can confidently say that hiring her was one of the best decisions my wife and I have ever made.
Margie truly cares and provides exceptional care.
Margie is reliable -...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all Families! I am a teacher first Nanny! I have my Associate Degree in Preschool Education and Infant/Toddler Care. Previously I worked as a Nanny, Toddler teacher at a daycare, and a Special Education classroom Assistant. I am a very positive and outspoken person. I love children, they are my passion. I love to help them...
Aidalys can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aidalys was great with my daughter."
Shahrzad S.
5.0
(4)
I have been working in childcare for over 10 years. With experience in child psychology, I provide safe, emotionally developmental care for children of all ages. I have extensive care with infants and elementary aged children as well as proficient care with teens and young adults.
Kymon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Interviewed Kymon in person, she seemed dependable, experienced, and knowledgeable. Her communication was also prompt and courteous. We ultimately hired someone who lived closer but would have been happy to hire Kymon as well."
Yang W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
5.0
(3)
10+ years of childcare/education experience. Strong driver (clean background and driving record).
Mature, responsible caregiver with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills and extensive experience as both live-in and live-out nanny kids and infants. Certified in Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED/First-Aid.
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Leticia. She has spent 4+ years with my family, both as a babysitter and a guitar teacher. She has always cared for my kids, remembered their birthdays and often when here, treated as one of the family. I can always count on her to be right on time (if not...
Merav R.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Marcy R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in sitting infants up to 17-year-olds, involving playtime, bath time, feeding, changing, nap time and arts and crafts, etc. as needed.
I also have experience in tutoring young children so I can help out with light homework
Aryana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"What can I say, she has a way with kids. My kid loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience tutoring and teaching elementary school-aged children and have cared for children from infants to age 13. First aid and CPR certified. I plan to work with children and adolescents through my future profession and have a strong background, including both a bachelor's and master's degree, in...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Callie is great with my almost 2 yo son and 4 yo daughter. She plays with them inside, takes them outside and makes sure they are having fun! She is dependable and my daughter gets so excited on the days she is coming to "play"! My son who was never really with...
Christina S.
Anna K.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a young professional who works full time during the week. I have plenty of experience babysitting and nannying throughout high school and college. I have experience with children from infants to 12-year-olds. I am a 2016 college graduate with a degree in economics. Looking to help out on the weekends and weeknights.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been a life-saver this summer. She easily handles getting my two very young children up, fed, ready for the day and out the door. I will miss her when she moves!"
Tami Y.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Margarita, I have experience in both caretaking and infant and older child care for over a decade. I have raised three children of my own and five grandchildren. I am consistent, punctual and dedicated to treating your family members like my own.
5.0
"Margarita was so sweet with my 9 month old son! She does a great job helping around the house and is so warm and friendly."
Rupali A.
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 28 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019. My experience includes more than seven years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night classes and vacation bible school.
I started working as an infant teacher shortly after...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 8 wonderful years of experience in children and infants. I am a mother of a 7-year-old boy and know just how important it is to stay on top of active schedule. I am CPR certified and lifeguard certified. I absolutely love children and would love the opportunity to take care of your little ones!
Naysa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
Ashley C.
Chicago, IL
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Ashley ! I am from Chicago. I used to work as an infant teacher and have over 8+ years of nannying experience. Ages range from infant to middle school. I have a degree in Early Childhood Development. About obtain my second degree soon. I am a mother of a 5-year-old boy. I am bilingual in Spanish. I love to do arts and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has a genuine love and passion for working with children and it really shows! She is very creative and brought her own activities to do with the kids. She also put her teaching skills to use with my kids, she is so much more than just a "sitter." Also, I loved...
Jazmine B.
Lauryn A.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...
Lauryn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was punctual and our son had a great night."
Care member
Inga W.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for a variety of families and the ages of the kids have been infant to middle school. My jobs have ranged from a few hours up to overnight stays. I love kids and give them my full attention when with them. I love playing games and sports with them. I have four years of high school Spanish and can read story books...
Inga can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Inga took care of our infant son (8 months) for an evening. She was very punctual and professional and we would gladly hire her again. Actually, we already have! She went above and beyond: paying attention to the little details for us, tidying up, and giving our...
Melissa L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm patient, caring, and compassionate nanny with 10 plus years experience caring for children ages newborn to 10 years old. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. I have an...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sara is an absolutely incredible nanny. She nanny’d our daughter from July 2021 to July 2023 and established a wonderful bond with her. She is a very kind, caring person and really cares about the children she nanny’s for. Sara also helps out with home stuff and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and caring sitter. I love children and hope to have some of my own one day. I have experience with all ages but my expertise are infants and toddlers. I am energetic and always up for an adventure with your children. Whether it's needing a part time nanny or sitter or even a date night, I am here to help!
Irais can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Chicago, IL
Margaret G.
5.0
Margaret is a loving caregiver who is very committed to doing her best. She loves babies and is very open to adopting whatever method of parenting and care you need. She takes safety extremely seriously and is extremely dependable.
- Care member
Abagayle K.
5.0
My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again.
- Beth B.
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.
Aidalys N.
5.0
Aidalys was great with my daughter.
- Shahrzad S.
Kymon H.
5.0
Interviewed Kymon in person, she seemed dependable, experienced, and knowledgeable. Her communication was also prompt and courteous. We ultimately hired someone who lived closer but would have been happy to hire Kymon as well.
- Yang W.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Chicago, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Chicago, IL?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Chicago, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Chicago, IL, is $21.96.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Chicago, IL by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Chicago, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Chicago, IL can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Chicago, IL?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Chicago, IL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Chicago, IL?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Chicago, IL, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
Ratings for Chicago, IL infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infants Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 622 reviews of the 743 listed infants child care.