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60 infants child care are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years
Infants child care in River Forest, IL
Julie H.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 20 years of experience and a true passion for nurturing children's growth and development. As a patient, creative, and friendly individual, I establish a nurturing environment where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests.
With my early childhood development...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie was our primary caregiver (and integral member of our family) for six years. Her continued dedication to our family, relentless work ethic, and positive attitude were instrumental throughout this entire time. We even used to brag to our friends about how...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested like help with Travel, Laundry and Errands. Personally, I'm an...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie has been babysitting my three children over the last 12 years. She has been very flexible with her schedule and was there for us every time. She is very attentive, caring and so good with the kids. I can't even begin to put into words how great she is. You're...
Patricia R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently working for a family in West Loop. Come September I will have occasional weekdays off (once a week, day varies).
Hi there! My name is Fatima, I am a nurturing and professional nanny with 8 years of experience. I work with families to exceed childcare expectations and provide a safe enriching environment for your...
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatima has never let me down! She always goes above and beyond of what I ask of her. I never have to worry she has exceptional communication skills and is extremely caring and kind. I enjoy having her around seriously such a bright soul."
Care member
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is absolutely amazing. My daughter loved playing with her. Grace does a great job of including learning in everything they played with and helped my toddler learn a lot."
Candice K.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
Reyna S.
Chicago, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Excelled in early childhood education program of 2 years.
- plan and execute lesson plans
- set up lunch time
- maintain classroom cleanliness
- develops motor skills
Have cared for 3 young girls ages from 4months infants - 6years old
-Changed diapers, fed, help develops motor skills
- clean rooms and house cleaning when...
Reyna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
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, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jillian has cared for our daughter since she was 5 months old and has been a wonderful addition to our family for the past 9 months. She's reliable, punctual and communicative. Our daughter lights up when she walks in each morning, and they spend the day engaged in...
Kelly K.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 nieces and nephews, so I started babysitting at a very young age. I have watched infants, toddlers, and young kids. Most recently I have spent a lot of time with my best friend's children from infant to school age. I've watched kids from 7 weeks old to 2 years old; some of these reviews are listed on my profile. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Aubrey did great with our 2.5 year old and 5 month old. She engaged them easily and they warmed up to her really quickly. Everything went off without a hitch. Thanks, Aubrey!"
Rebecca C.
Lauryn A.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...
Lauryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauryn took great care of my toddler and connected with him immediately, despite him being under the weather! They laughed and played a lot. She was punctual, personable, considerate, and very pleasant to talk to."
Eliza V.
Teresa M.
Oak Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
**weekends only*
Hi there, I'm Teresa - your friendly neighborhood nanny with a psychology degree! I have 10+ years of childcare experience, including but not limited to overnight care and working with infants / young children on the autism spectrum.
I am truly passionate about childcare, and I place a lot of love and care into...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have one boy and one girl, and they LOVE Teresa! She babysits for us on date nights and on weekends while I work from home. She is amazing at playing pretend with my kids, and has great energy when they want to spend hours playing Just Dance or practicing...
Mercedes C.
5.0
(2)
Hello families and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...
Karalin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karalin D worked for me as a nanny/house manager for 4 years. Karalin was a very good, reliable, full- time employee. She took care of my 3 children before and after school (age range 3-11 years old over the course of her employment), and also on their days off...
Care member
Natalie A.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie! Born and raised in Chicago. I also had the privilege of living in different cities such as Madison, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as I attended school out of state. I have one year of experience working in Madison and one year in Milwaukee. So far, being back in a Chicago, I've worked with four...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any nanny/babysitting job since she did wonderfully with our 11 week old."
Dulce A.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to be the "Mary Poppins" for your family. I am 40 years old and live in Wrigleyville. I am looking for a family in or very close to Wrigley, as I do not have a vehicle. Along, with having my Masters Degree in Elementary Education, I am CPR certified, and have eight years of experience...
Nicki can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicki helped me out by watching my 3 year old and 9 month old overnight while I traveled for work recently. She was punctual, friendly, and a good communicator. She did everything a mom would do - cook, clean up after the kids, get them ready for pre-nursery...
Kaley B.
Arina B.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Arina. I'm 29 years old.
I really do love kids and spend time with them!
I spent 1, 9 year being an Au pair.
I was taking care of 4 kids(1, 5 yo, 3 yo, 4 yo and 14)in the same time in one family and then of 2 kids(2 yo and newborn) in my second host family.
Have an experience with newborns, infants from...
Arina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Had a pleasant experience with Arina while she was taking care of my two sons( 2,5 yo and 6 months old) She did a great job with helping me during the day, also helped with light housekeeping. She was a part of the family for us and also became a good friend to my...
Natalie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mariah! I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time summer position while on summer break from my Yale MFA in Acting, but have previously worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. I graduated from Northwestern,...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah was our regular afternoon sitter during daycare break this summer, and she was wonderful! Loving, patient, generous, and kind with my toddler son (often grouchy after waking up from his nap) and punctual, reliable, and very responsible. "
Rebecca A.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 beautiful kids; I raised my kids by myself. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology from my native country and also have Bachelor's degree in Sociology U. S Equivalent Summary. I do have 17 credit hours of High school Diploma credited by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
Dilaram can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Amazing personality and very caring."
Mohamed T.
Marina B.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! After flying 6 years with American Airlines, I'm taking 1 to 2 years off to pursue a cosmetology license. As a previous nanny to several families, I am looking for a schedule with minimum 25-40 hrs a week, & a pay scale of $25-30/hr. Ideally the position would work with my class schedule. (which I will have this week.)
I...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marina took care of my newborn when I went back to work. She was always punctual and reliable. My daughter suffered from acid reflux and projectile vomiting, Marina was able to remain calm and deal with her. I came home to find my daughter clean and happy all the...
Brenda B.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability;
M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m.
F-Su All day (including date nights)
I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi! Joanna was my babysitter 3 years and was one of the best babysitters I had. She was very punctual about getting me to my sports and any appointments that I needed to attend. She is funny, kind, and compassionate. I no longer consider her as a nanny and more as...
Kate M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable, trustworthy, punctual and a great human-being. She would go an extra mile when she's given a task. She is so responsible with her children. "
Alicia J.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in River Forest, IL
Julie H.
5.0
Julie was our primary caregiver (and integral member of our family) for six years. Her continued dedication to our family, relentless work ethic, and positive attitude were instrumental throughout this entire time. We even used to brag to our friends about how amazing she was.
When looking for a...
- Care member
Julie R.
5.0
Julie has been babysitting my three children over the last 12 years. She has been very flexible with her schedule and was there for us every time. She is very attentive, caring and so good with the kids. I can't even begin to put into words how great she is. You're very lucky to have her. Until this...
- Patricia R.
Fatima O.
5.0
Fatima has never let me down! She always goes above and beyond of what I ask of her. I never have to worry she has exceptional communication skills and is extremely caring and kind. I enjoy having her around seriously such a bright soul.
- Care member
Grace B.
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 her! We were so sad to lose Grace when...
- Anna T.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in River Forest, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in River Forest, IL, is $25.29.
Where can I find infant child care near me in River Forest, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL?
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What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in River Forest, IL?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in River Forest, 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.