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Infants child care in Island Lake, IL
Ewelina S.
Island Lake, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working with children for 15+ years now. My experience ranges from infant to school age. I have worked as a nanny for 10 years (full time), several years in daycare as well as camps and after school programs. I absolutely love working with children. Some other things about me:
I'm a mom to a 3yr old.
I am a licensed...
Ewelina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience caring for children. I have been a nanny for various families with children of all ages, as well as a daycare teacher, substitute teacher, infant teacher, and public school preschool teacher. I worked for the same family for over four years, starting with two children ages 6 months and 2 years,...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(10)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Currently employed but am
Available for date nights: limited availability March & April, availability open May and on. Please message me for bookings
I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"absolutely wonderful! did a wonderful job keeping us informed of what was going on and in general is a great person :)"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa babysits our three girls. She goes above and beyond the babysitter duties. She engages them with different activities (dancing, jewelry making, art), which is what I love the most as a mother. Many babysitters that I have had just put a movie in for the...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy!
I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs.
I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly...
Jessica D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Karolina. I was born and raised in Poland. That's where I earned my master's degree. I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny. I have a lot of experience working with infants, toddlers and older kids (sometimes teenagers). I truly enjoy making kids feel happy and safe with me. My passion is...
Karolina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"The kids enjoyed their time with Karolina and we would definitely hire again. "
Care member
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"In order to understand Dawn, I have to tell you the environment. My son, M, was born was severe chronic respiratory disease and epilepsy. M was mentally 1 month old and confined to a wheelchair, ventilator and feeding tube. We we through every home nursing...
Mike A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated. My children never wanted to let Bonnie go. They still talk about her all the time. I Highly Recommend...
Care member
Mary J.
Cary, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very nurturing personality and my children enjoyed seeing her each morning. If I hadn't lost my job, Mary would still...
Fran D.
Hi, I am a wife, college student and auntie to some very cute little's. I have been babysitting for children since I was 13, however I have been nannying as my full-time job for almost 6 years. I have experience with babies, toddlers, elementary aged children, pre-teens, multiples and multiple infants. I love being outside,...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Christina R.
Mundelein, IL
$25-50/hr
Hi my name is Tina, and I've lived in Mundelein, IL for 16 years. I'm a proud mother to 14-year-old twins and have spent over 25 years in banking. Now, I'm excited to take a step back from my career to focus on my family and my kids' busy sports schedules.
I am child and infant CPR/First Aid/AED certified and am committed to...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Monickanty Tell S.
Algonquin, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in West Africa, my first language is French, and graduated with a degree in cosmetology in Paris, France. I have 2 kids, and became a nanny due to my love for children; I have been a nanny for 20 years. I have extensive experience caring for newborns, infants, and toddlers.
I am a responsible, reliable and...
Monickanty Tell can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosanna B.
Grayslake, IL
$16-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am in the Early Childhood field for 15 years from infant through preteen age. I have enjoyed working with many age grouping... I love to get down and get messy and be creative.. I feel so important for a child to unplug and play outside and enjoy the great outdoors.. I am reliable caring and nurturing and love what I do for a...
Rosanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dariela C.
Grayslake, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked in childcare for 4+ years, and have recently considered a change of pace! I have worked with children ranging from infants, to 12 years old. I also do ABA therapy for children with ASD. I am truly passionate about inspiring young minds, and sparking some creativity in their life . I'm a reliable individual who...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kylie W.
McHenry, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kylie! I have over four years of nanny experience working with children ranging from infants to teens. I love engaging kids in fun, creative activities, from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts. I am especially passionate about helping children grow and learn through play and structured activities. I also have a...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Ember D.
McHenry, IL
$50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages and have a deep understanding of their developmental needs. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I follow the parents' preferred communication...
Ember can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Madelyn W.
McHenry, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experience Nanny Of 5 Years Available For A Daytime Nanny Position.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madelyn and here is a little bit about myself! I have over 5 years of experience watching children. When I was in high school I was very committed to my sports so that didn't leave much time for anything else. In my free time I would watch a family who had 3 children all under the age of 7. The youngest one was...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Pranavi P.
Barrington, IL
$20-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've babysat for infants before and I have experience watching elementary-school aged children! I love hanging out with the kids and am open to late nights on the weekends.
Pranavi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Island Lake, IL
Anne V.
5.0
Anne is great ! She adapts fast and is very friendly with the kids.
- Care member
Lisa D.
5.0
Lisa babysits our three girls. She goes above and beyond the babysitter duties. She engages them with different activities (dancing, jewelry making, art), which is what I love the most as a mother. Many babysitters that I have had just put a movie in for the kids and walk away. When Lisa is...
- Jennifer K.
Alexandria D.
5.0
Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little ones love her and we’re so glad...
- Care member
Anna N.
5.0
Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased.
- Paige N.
Jennifer M.
5.0
For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly trustworthy. We have also contracted...
- Jessica D.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Island Lake, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Island Lake, IL, is $25.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Island Lake, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Island Lake, 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.