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742 infants child care are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future."
Brittany S.
5.0
(36)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her....
Alex M.
Ellie R.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard, motivated worker and I have been working in childcare for over 6 years. I have worked in a preschool during summers while I was in school and have multiple babysitting jobs throughout the years! I recently graduated with my masters for mental health counseling. I have worked in Chicago public schools and am...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again! "
Lauren G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leeanna, and I have been a nanny for 10 years in Chicago. I have extensive experience with infants and toddler age children, but have worked with children as old as 8. My most recent experience is in share settings with two children of the same age, so I am definitely comfortable with multiples! I like interactive...
Leeanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Leeanna provided our family with care for over three years. She cared for my daughter from 9 months to 3 years old and my son from 4 months to 17 months. She was a huge asset to our family overseeing the growth of our children and providing them with daily love,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a professional hotelier who's just left the industry, I'm looking for a long-term position to become an extension of a loving family to grow with. I've been intermittently caring for children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am very fun and outgoing. I like to be active and...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My 8 month old son LOVED Morgan. His face lit up when she walked in every morning. Morgan also was very respectful of my needs as a mother which I really appreciated!"
Subu R.
5.0
(1)
My name is Alexa, I'm 30 years old and a fellow parent.
I have 15+ years experience as a babysitter and 9 years nannying & house managing, during which I was caring for children from infant age through the 5th grade, mostly in multiples.
I'm very patient and I love finding cool new enrichment activities that children will...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
Emely T.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about supporting families and nurturing children's development, which is why I've dedicated the last four years to being a childcare provider. My formal education, combined with my hands-on experience as a babysitter, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and enriching environment for children of all...
Emely can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Emely to watch our 15m old son and she was such a natural! She jumped right in with full confidence and my son was comfortable with her right away. She has such a fun spirit and it was so comforting knowing they were having a blast before we even got out...
Celia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."
Barb G.
Sydney C.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an educator with a passion for nurturing young minds, I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated childcare provider. With three years of experience, I've cultivated a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, fostering their growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sydney was a great sitter and we look forward to seeing her on a future Chicago visit. Our kiddo loved hanging out with Sydney, playing games, and watching TV. We felt confident in Sydney taking care of our son and ensuring he went to bed on time."
Kyle D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nursing student working at a children's hospital in Chicago, looking for occasional work, either during the day or for date nights. I am from Paraguay, but I have been living in the US for 10 years. I started my caregiver career as a Kindergarten teacher aid, and have taken care of children ages 2 months to 12 years...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda is an exceptional nanny with a nurturing spirit! She has understanding of child care and development. She is very helpful and made my first maternity experience so smooth, I appreciate all her support. I'm happy she was here for my family, she is very much...
Flavia C.
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(2)
I have 4 years of experience, primarily with family and friends. I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago and have a bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in French. I am about to begin my doctoral program in clinical psychology at Adler University. I have worked with children ages 7 to 17, am very...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judith was wonderful with the kids! She was very attentive and truly cared about each child's individual interests and needs. The kids loved her!!"
Care member
4.3
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana I'm 32 years old and I am originally from Brazil (Portuguese speaker). I am a former Au Pair and I've been working as a full time nanny ever since. I started in the childcare field when I was since 16 years old working with kids from all ages, but for the past 5 years I've been working , mostly, with infants...
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Juliana is a doll! She babysat our 16 month old son today for the first time. She fit right in with the family and our son adored her. She was filling in last minute for our nanny. We will definitely use her again for fill-ins and date nights! "
Janna W.
Paige R.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige and I am an experienced teacher/tutor/caregiver with10 years experience with children aging from infant to 10 years old. I have been teaching for 7 years I am currently teaching 2nd grade at CPS. In 2017 I received my Masters in Urban Education and type 03 certification with endorsements in math, language...
Paige can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruth, and I love working with kids! I'm a graduate student at Rush University pursuing a doctorate in Audiology. I have experience caring for children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. Additionally, I have experience tutoring children in their homes. I have a personality that is very happy,...
Ruth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth helped us with our 1 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson before and during my daughter's wedding in June 2019. The children loved her sweet and quiet demeanor. Ruth is an incredibly capable and helpful child care expert. She knew when the children...
Mary kathryn V.
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a special education teacher looking for a part-time or recurring babysitting or caretaking jobs. I have experience with children ages infant to high school with and without disabilities as well as adults with disabilities. I have been a preschool teacher for 7 years. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I know basic...
Terra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Extremely reliable and conscientious. Communicates effectively with adults and children. Relates very well in large family situations, and with individuals that need special attention. Recommend very highly."
Chuck C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Mechtilde! In my 5 plus years of caring for infants, toddlers, and children, I have provided a safe and nurturing environment, which includes early learning developmental activities, creating and implementing schedules, and preparing nutritious meals. I believe in the importance of fostering acceptance, confidence,...
Mechtilde can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Mechtilde. She is patient and kind and truly cares about the children she cares for. She gets the kids outside as often as possible, does crafts and activities, reads to them, and makes them meals. The only reason we will no...
Margarita P.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Janae I've been a babysitter most of my life, I started out with family (little brothers, nieces & nephews etc.) I babysat for kids from infant up to preteens. Three years ago is when I started to get paid for babysitting. I love babysitting because kids are pure and help me connect with my inner child and creativity. I...
Janae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janae is a helpful, nice caregiver. She's been very instrumental in care of my son with special needs. She's worked for us for a year and during that time her level of attention and availability have been appreciated "
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Chicago, IL
Amy R.
5.0
Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future.
- Brittany S.
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Ellie R.
5.0
Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again!
- Lauren G.
Rachel B.
4.0
Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend her!
- Joni P.
Leeanna P.
5.0
Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We unfortunately had to part ways with her due to a family move but otherwise would still be working with her. I trusted my children with Leeanna and knew she would show...
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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 $21.50.
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 Rating4.8 / 5
Infants Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 546 reviews of the 742 listed infants child care.