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Melissa L.
Highwood, IL
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I know how to communicate effectively with parents about...
Shuk Y.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a college educated mother who can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese. I have been helping different families with infants starting from 1-month-old. I am very experienced and am currently helping one family with a toddler every Monday to Thursday. I have been doing this with commitment for 3 years. The family is very...
Shuk can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi we moved into the northern suburbs area last year and found Shuk on care.com so we hired her to care for our two young boys (one newborn and the other one 2 year old at the time). She’s been great with the kids, never late, in fact she always arrived earlier...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in Northfield seeking a position caring for children. I have provided childcare for all ages with an emphasis on infants. I love working with young children and keeping them safe and entertained. I am a mature, responsible, and loving person with over 10 years of experience caring for young...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth immediately put me to ease with her obviously sincere demeanor and interactions with my daughter (15 months). She...
Bazigha K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic person. I have a passion for kids. Just being around them makes me happy. I love playing with them and keep them active. Putting a smile on their little faces makes me the happiest. I have 4 years of experience. I have cared for newborn, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Reecy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Reecy was great with our 15 month old son. She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with our needs. We would hire Reecy again!"
Tiffany T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Morgan and I've been caring for children ever since I was a teenager! I was a Babysitter in my early teens, caring for an age range from infancy to up to 12 years. When I was 16 I became primary caretaker for my youngest sibling, who is 12 years my junior, from 2-7 years of...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is warm, enthusiastic, professional, responsive, and clearly loves children. I feel very comfortable leaving my 3-month-old with her, and every time I come home, the baby is smiling and laughing with her. She's also great at getting her to take naps! "
Eviana H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am 29 years old. I graduated from Roosevelt University with my BA in Psychology. I have 10 years of experience in child care as well as six years of experience working in a hospital as PCT. I am also a certified infant care specialist and have worked as OB tech on labor and delivery and mother/baby...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa interviewed very well and is going to make such an asset to a family. She was engaged with my children right from the beginning. She was prompt for the interview and open and honest to any questions we had. With her medical/nursing school background, she's...
Deana H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelly was by far the most organized and prepared candidate we have interviewed. She asked very insightful questions. She was very prompt, engaging and the children warmed to her immediately. We wish we could have hired her too!"
Phil G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well.
For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie has been such a fantastic help for my family. She is serious, professional and reliable. She helped us with overnight care as well as after-school support. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Chrystelle D.
Maria M.
Wheeling, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Maria for 5+ years and she has a passion for children. Maria is very dependable, caring, and professional. Anytime I see Maria I know that my son is in great hands. I feel comfortable in leaving him in her hands. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone!"
Vanessa N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Negin. I'm a 25-year-old college student majoring in Public Policy at Depaul, available for childcare. I've loved working for a family in Lincolnwood for a year taking care of a 3-month-old who's now 15 months old. However, the position is coming to an end so she can start daycare.
I absolutely love little ones....
Negin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The girls have a great time with Negin. Responsible, fun, and compassionate."
David K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. I am comfortable around any type of pet. I have worked with infants and older children. I recently graduated from CSU and am now living in Chicago. Whether you want me to hangout at your house or take your kids on adventures I am there! I am...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey was the best and I would and will hire again in a heart beat. She helped care for my 4 rambunctious grand kids ranging from ages 1 to 5. The kids loved her. And my sometimes feisty Chihuahua also loved her."
Toni B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...
Mona can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Top-notch professional in every sense of the word. Reliable, dependable, on-time, trust worthy, and most of all she is an extremely hard working and valuable employee. Mona was my executive assistant at district 219 and was instrumental to our HR client delivery...
Domenico M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls really enjoy having Shayna sit for them. She is great about playing with the kids and making it fun for them. We were a bit nervous to have someone new watch our girls when we moved to the area years ago and we are so happy that we found Shayna. "
Leslie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children. I have worked for 5 families in the northshore area. I lived in Deerfield for over 30 years. I tended to the children from infants to teens with ease and with great care. I am great with kids. I understand and respect families. I am great to work with.
Shahnaz can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Shahnaz was lovely to work with. My 12 month old lit up every morning when she arrived and my 6 and 8 year old were delighted with the arts and crafts she guided them in. She really played with the children-not all nannies do. Shahnaz also took excellent care of...
Meredith L.
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...
Jess P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently Employed* please no inquiries at this time. Thank you
Hourly rate $20-25hr not $200hr
Hello, my name is Bridget and I am 35 years old.
My experience and achievements include:
*Associates in Child Education
*Credentials in Early Childhood Education
*Child-Protection certification*TB test-passed
*CPR/ AED...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Bridget since I was 11 years old and I can honestly say, she is one of the kindest, most honest, dependable and caring people I know. My girls absolutely love her. Your children would be blessed to have her in their lives to help them learn and grow...
Angie C.
Julie D.
Northbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast.
I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I firstly wanted to say I love kids of all ages and stages of life. I am a sophomore in college but I am currently taking a break to hopefully broaden my experience with children. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with all different ages from newborn to preteen. I was a volunteer Sunday school...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is awesome with the girls, they are always excited to see her. When we have evening plans she makes sure the girls brush their teeth and are in bed by the time we get home. She is punctual and communicates well. Definitely will be booking her consistently."
Dajah G.
Shahnaz P.
Prospect Heights, IL
$19-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an EarlyChildhood worker.
And I work for child care center that it is one of the big child care company.
My favorite age are infant and toddler.
I have my own car and I love pets . I am very responsible and on time.
Also I got my covid vaccine too.
Shahnaz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have used Shanaz many times to watch my 2 and 3 year old kids. She is always on time and dependable! She structures activities to keep them entertained and she is very patient with them. I will definitely be using her again for future care!"
Liana S.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Highwood, IL
Shuk Y.
5.0
Hi we moved into the northern suburbs area last year and found Shuk on care.com so we hired her to care for our two young boys (one newborn and the other one 2 year old at the time). She’s been great with the kids, never late, in fact she always arrived earlier than schedule so it’s very reassuring...
- Care member
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth immediately put me to ease with her obviously sincere demeanor and interactions with my daughter (15 months). She listened intently to my directions...
- Bazigha K.
Reecy P.
5.0
Reecy was great with our 15 month old son. She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with our needs. We would hire Reecy again!
- Tiffany T.
Morgan C.
5.0
Morgan is warm, enthusiastic, professional, responsive, and clearly loves children. I feel very comfortable leaving my 3-month-old with her, and every time I come home, the baby is smiling and laughing with her. She's also great at getting her to take naps!
- Eviana H.
Lisa Z.
5.0
Lisa has been our nanny for a year and has done a great job. She's had her hands full with a 3 year old, 19 month old, and 11 month old (nanny share) but she's done a great job balancing multiple priorities and managing competing schedules. She's great with the kids (my daughter gets so excited...
- Wendy E.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Highwood, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Highwood, IL, is $20.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Highwood, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Highwood, 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.
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What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Highwood, IL?
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