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60 infants child care are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years
Infants child care in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for infants to 18 years old for 8 years. I have been the swim coach for kids 5-18 years old for 2 years.
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed."
Anthony C.
Alma L.
Riverside, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of 3 children two girls and one boy. My first she is 6 she will be starting first grade on August 25th, my Son is 3 and he will be also attending catholic school. My little one will be two and she will be staying home with mommy. I am currently working with the state in getting my home day care license in meeting...
5.0
"We interviewed and I really liked Alma and her daycare. You can tell she loves kids and provides a safe, fun and creative environment for the children in her care. The only reason I decided to go with a sitter at home instead of Alma's daycare was to avoid having...
Anna T.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so...
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is kind, warm and professional. Our daughter loves her. She is fun and creative. She truly cares about children and is very dependable."
Anne M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Anna T.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great job with our 4-month old. She was punctual, communicated well, and made our baby happy."
Daniel P.
Reyna S.
Chicago, IL
$17/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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"K worked for my family for 5 years. She did everything that was expected of her and more. Took care of 2 children, cooked, cleaned, did laundry, etc. "
Care member
Marissa M.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have many years of experience with children aged newborn to schoolaged! I've been a professional nanny for 7-8 years and I love it so much. I also worked at several different days camps over the years as well as occasional sitting since high school. I first started nannying with infants and have since then bounced all...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Marissa and she was wonderful. Positive, kind and understanding of the important role a nanny plays in the family. Ultimately, we all decided we needed a special needs nanny for our son, but we really liked her and would have seriously considered...
Emily S.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience professionally but I have over 10 years of experience with sitting/child care under my belt. I'm accustomed to working with multiple children at once (typically 2-3) and have worked with all age groups from infants to teenagers. I can help with tasks such as Light Housekeeping/Laundry, Meal...
Raven can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed up on time and maintained excellent communication throughout her time with us. Raven has a wonderful talent for engaging with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Karolina and I have 15 years experience as a nanny. I have Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from Poland and great references from families I worked with. I have experience with newborns to school age children. I worked as a nanny share with infants, I have experience with twins and multiple. I am...
Karolina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously caring of children, based on what we saw from her interactions with my 2 month old son. She was also super sweet...
Jenna P.
Anna K.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a young professional who works full time during the week. I have plenty of experience babysitting and nannying throughout high school and college. I have experience with children from infants to 12-year-olds. I am a 2016 college graduate with a degree in economics. Looking to help out on the weekends and weeknights.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very respectable. Kids loved her. Felt completely comfortable having her take care of our 3 children! "
Heather M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience in childcare includes over three years at a licensed daycare facility with children aging from infant to 12 years. I have been a nanny for over 20+ years caring for infants to 9-year-olds in private homes. I have 12 nieces/nephews ranging in ages 3 months to 21 years old, so I can handle any situation presented...
Nereida can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nene was a wonderful caregiver for our four-year-old and four-month-old. She was active with the older child, always doing art projects or playing games. She got the baby on a nap schedule and read to him regularly. Nene is highly interactive - she plays with the...
Dana M.
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 Lincoln Park. I am looking for a family in or very close to Lincoln Park, 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...
Nicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in River Forest, IL
Colleen K.
5.0
Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed.
- Anthony C.
Alma L.
5.0
We interviewed and I really liked Alma and her daycare. You can tell she loves kids and provides a safe, fun and creative environment for the children in her care. The only reason I decided to go with a sitter at home instead of Alma's daycare was to avoid having to drive on a day I am already...
- Anna T.
Madison E.
5.0
Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so great that after one day, I asked...
- 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.
Yesenia G.
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, diaper changes, nap lengths, etc....
- Amanda L.
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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?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in River Forest, 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 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.