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Find infants child care in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 infants child care are listed in Lake Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years

Infants child care in Lake Forest, IL

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Jacqui Z.


Lake Forest, IL

$25-33/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

5.0

(8)

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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
"Jacqui recently babysat my 5 year old son. She is very active and is definitely not the kind of caregiver who will just stay inside. She and my son were immediately off on adventures in the neighborhood and new parks. She took care to learn about my son's food...

Sara O.

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Katharine M.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Looking To Help Over Winter Break!

Hello! My name is Kate M., and I am a 22-year-old senior at the University of Dayton. I am passionate about caring for children and animals, and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare, including working with infants and children of all ages. This summer, I have full availability to dedicate to providing excellent...
Katharine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
I'm a childcare provider driven by a genuine passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for two children, ranging in age from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect with...
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Natalia L.


Lake Forest, IL

$23-28/hr8 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny Available Part-time Or Full-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a creative and compassionate babysitter/nanny with years under my belt cultivating children's innate creativity and free spirits. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and children for over seven years. Every child is filled with energy but their needs are unique so I always like to tailor my approach to each child so that...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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. "

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Erin F.


North Chicago, IL

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Loving Sitter

Most recently, I nannied an infant full time from the time she was 8 weeks until she turned a year old. I then nannied 3 kids ages 4-9 part time while in undergrad. Since then, I've had a job in research for two years before moving to the North Chicago area to pursue my graduate degree. I'm looking for a full time nanny job...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erin is one of the most gracious, most loving and caring people I've met. Erin is exceptional at everything she puts her mind and heart to."

Joe M.

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Kristen F.


Lake Zurich, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...

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Janesha L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-27/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...
Janesha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and development. My child learned so much words from her and always looking forward for her to come and play with him....

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Kelsey M.


Libertyville, IL

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Creator

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey has been so great with our kids, and great to work with! We found her when we needed last minute care and then came through for us when our full time nanny unexpectedly quit on us. She is dependable, so sweet, and really engages with the kids. She is not...

Emily B.

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

4.0

(4)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...

Amie J.

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Maria M.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Mari trustworthy kind and dependable. She treated our special needs daughter S. like part of the family. I could not ask for anything more."

Martin B.

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Jelayne C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$20-34/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...
5.0
"She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun! She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...

Katie D.

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Audrey R.


Libertyville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "

Alicia S.

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Pollyanna P.


Highland Park, IL

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Sweet And Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Pollyanna, I'm 31yo. I have plenty of experience with infants. I'm certified as a Newborn Care Specialist and looking forward to helping families with their little ones. I'm dependable, fun-loving and patient. I'm married and have a fur baby -Speak English, Portuguese and some Spanish -CPR-First Aid certified
Pollyanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Polly has worked for us for 1.5 years and she is truly amazing. The kids adore her and truly enjoy every day they spend with her. She gives the kids her full attention throughout the day and is very good at keeping them entertained. She started working for us when...

Amy B.

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Jennifer S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term. I have 16 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a assistant preschool teacher, volleyball coach,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miss Jen was an incredible nanny to our two boys for three years, caring for them full-time with energy, organization, and genuine warmth. She first joined us when our oldest was just six months old and seamlessly transitioned to caring for both boys a year later...

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Shuk Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 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 for about 10 years. All families are very satisfied with my extensive work experience and commitment. I am currently helping one family for 2 days weekly and looking into an...
Shuk can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very caring and experienced. She is always on time and responsible. She is attentive to my 2 year old daughter during our short stay in Vernon Hills. I can trust her well and be rest assured my girl is well taken care of. One thing I like most is she planned all...

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Alyssa G.


Libertyville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 23 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

Crystal Y.

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Luz M.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mother of two. I have a 8-year-old daughter who is in 3rd grade. I also have a 3-year-old son. I have worked with infants, toddlers, as well as older children(such as pre teens and teens). I meal prepped & did light house cleaning as well. I also drove some of the children to extra curricular activities. I always...
Luz can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Luz is AMAZING! She is reliable, kind, proactive, creative & energetic. My kids & I adore her. She communicates well & keeps me informed and updated on the kids activities."

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Reecy P.


North Chicago, IL

$25-37/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Sitter.

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Lake Forest, IL

Jacqui Z.

5.0

Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks forward to their time together.

- Stephanie B.

Julie D.

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

Erin F.

5.0

She is wonderful. Kind. Thoughtful. Intelligent. And responsible. She's the best. Truly.

- Brandi C.

Kristen F.

5.0

Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and smiling. She’s was a delight to work...

- Care member

Janesha L.

5.0

Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and development. My child learned so much words from her and always looking forward for her to come and play with him.

- Care member

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Ratings for Lake Forest, IL infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Infants Child Care in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.