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60 infants child care are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 8 years
Infants child care in Forest Park, IL
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle was fabulous! She helped us with last minute childcare. She communicated well, was dependable, and my daughter loved playing with her!"
Ashley B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting experience dates back to 14yo. I began watching kids for family members & then became a camp counselor watching 20 kids (5-9 years old) simultaneously. I went to school at UIUC for Nursing, graduated with my BSN & will continue working with children in my upcoming career at Lurie Children's Hospital in the...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am a looking for a full time, live out position. I studied Early Childhood Education for two years and discovered my strengths were working with children, one on one where I could help them reach their milestones and encourage education through both indoor and outdoor play. I studied Spanish for 14 years and can teach basic...
Mindra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia was amazing with our daughter. She was also very responsible. We worked with her for over two years and she was maybe sick once or twice, was never late and always gave us so much advance notice if she needed time off. She helped us sleep train and was great...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Juliana, I'm from Colombia and I am a Spanish teacher with over 4 years of experience as a nanny.
I am looking for a summer job, occasional babysitting, date nights and overnight care.
I have experience with infants, toddlers and school age children.
I am an active person, responsible, caring but strict, I am...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Juliana is an incredibly hard worker, very professional and dependable. She is a fantastic cook and would leave the kitchen spotless afterwards. She follows instructions perfectly and would happily do any odd jobs or projects around the house for me as well as any...
Kristine S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello! From nannying to working in schools to spending summers as a camp counselor, my life has always revolved around working with youth of all ages (including infants)! I have an extensive background in childcare and references upon request. Vaccinated & boosted, CPR/First Aid certified.
Reach out with any questions you may...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job, our daughter was very comfortable with her, Natalie is professional and clearly has lots of experience with kids."
Care member
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
Michelle S.
Chicago, IL
$26-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michelle, I am 28 years old and have a passion for kids. Anyone who knows me can confirm my love for them. I have 8 years of experience with children. Some of this time was spent as a nanny for infants, toddlers, and teenagers, as well as a gymnastics coach for ages 3-11. I love art, music, games, puzzles, and...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has a natural ability with children. She seeks to understand them and to calmly guide them to make the right decisions. She has worked with our 11, 9 and 5-year-old daughters for over 1 year and we simply love her. Michelle is caring, artistic,...
Brandi R.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny and am fluent in Spanish as an additional language. I am CPR/first aid infant and child certified. I hold a Bachelors in psychology with a concentration in Children and family studies minor, enabling me to be ECE certified to work in the early childhood education field. I have a wide work experience with...
Yesenia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Yesenia is extremely helpful and caring. She was a nanny to our newborn baby who was 5 months old when she started with us. She always follows instructions very carefully and included a daily report of how the baby did at the end of each day, including bottles,...
Amanda L.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare.
I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...
Staci C.
Whitney C.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am hoping to work for someone I can get to know and build a relationship. I have 4+ year of experience being a nanny/babysitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. References can be provided if interested.
I am a medical professional who is CPR/AED certified. I have my BS in psychology and...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Whitney has a passion for youth. She's a great coach, mentor, teacher and role model. My daughters love being around her, whether it's for sports or just hanging out. She is a very sweet, respectful, and lovable person. You would love Whitney!! "
Andrea J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
Eila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Eila was our nanny for the summer months (2024) and she is an absolute dream for a baby. My son was 5 months when she started, and from the first day they met, he has been smiling ever since. It's difficult to find trustworthy care as a first time mom, but I knew I...
Nina P.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
Madison E.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time!
I'm...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is the BEST! She was the first nanny we ever had for our 8 month old, so I was very nervous having someone else care for her, but the moment Madison walked in, I was at ease. She has a calm, sweet and nurturing demeanor. She always made sure our babe was...
Sarah V.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have dedicated the last 10 years to building my career as a nanny, and have led a helping hand to parents as they dive into their journey of parenthood. I specialize in infant care, and recently became a certified newborn care specialist! My energy and approach is empathetic, logical and I'm a nurturing person by nature. I...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jillian has cared for our son for the past 6 months. When she first started looking after him he was just over 6 months old and they quickly bonded. Both my husband and I work from home and she's been a great addition to our home unit. She's been collaborative with...
Lauren H.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Robin R.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development Therapist/Social Worker/Floor-Time Therapist
5.0
(2)
Since the age of 16, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, including babysitting for some of my own family members, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. I truly enjoy the joy that children bring into the world with their creative, loving, fun, and inquiring minds. Due to my fond admiration and respect...
Robin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I met Robin two years ago when we started working together. I quickly became aware and truly inspired by her passion, dedication, and work ethic. She is just truly amazing with children and she has over 12 years experience. The manner in which she interacts with...
Martina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there !
Thanks for visiting my profile! I'm a cheerful, caring and a responsible person. I love kids and I can keep them engaged with several indoor/outdoor activities as and when required. In the past, I have worked as a pre school teacher where I got training and experience taking care of infants, toddlers and kids up...
Ketki can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ketki has cared for my now 2 year old son many times since he was born. A family would be very lucky to find a nanny as capable as her! I have hired many sitters for my young son and would gladly hire Ketki full time if she lived closer to me. I recommended for...
Denise K.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Forest Park, IL
Inga W.
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 pets a lot of attention after our son...
- Melissa L.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
Mindra K.
5.0
Olivia was amazing with our daughter. She was also very responsible. We worked with her for over two years and she was maybe sick once or twice, was never late and always gave us so much advance notice if she needed time off. She helped us sleep train and was great with potty training as well. We...
- Care member
Juliana B.
5.0
Juliana is an incredibly hard worker, very professional and dependable. She is a fantastic cook and would leave the kitchen spotless afterwards. She follows instructions perfectly and would happily do any odd jobs or projects around the house for me as well as any errands - she genuinely enjoys...
- Kristine S.
Natalie H.
5.0
She did a great job, our daughter was very comfortable with her, Natalie is professional and clearly has lots of experience with kids.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Forest Park, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Forest Park, IL, is $22.40.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Forest Park, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
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What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Forest Park, IL?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Forest Park, 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.