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60 infants child care are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in River Forest, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in sitting infants up to 17-year-olds, involving playtime, bath time, feeding, changing, nap time and arts and crafts, etc. as needed.
I also have experience in tutoring young children so I can help out with light homework
Aryana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"What can I say, she has a way with kids. My kid loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Alexa, I'm 30 years old and a fellow parent.
I have 15+ years experience as a babysitter and 9 years nannying & house managing, during which I was caring for children from infant age through the 5th grade, mostly in multiples.
I'm very patient and I love finding cool new enrichment activities that children will...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
Valentina M.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
-Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children.
-Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified)
-Experience preparing healthy menus for children.
-Creativity to organize education activities in spare time.
-Participated in bedtime and bath routines.
-Experience with...
Valentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valentina was a great babysitter for my son, she is so kind and a very helpful person I would recommend her, thanks Valentina for being so nice with my family I really appreciate your honesty and your hard work."
Leonardo R.
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(2)
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision.
I have 4+ years of experience. I'm infant qualified and also lots of experience with children all ages. I'm a reliable person who is here to support you and really care for your kids. I love cooking, being at the beach and outdoors in general.
Speak...
Carolina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Was on time and overall a great babysitter. Would recommend "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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Akia P.
Chicago, IL
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
My name is Akia but I go by Kia. Im 25 years old and I've been in the Childcare industry for about 6 years now. I worked with ages infants to school age full time. I am a full time freelance babysitter. My personality is energetic, hardworking, and fun. I love to be around children. Cancellation fee is $30. Holiday fee is $30...
Akia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kia is responsible and communicative. Our daughter enjoys hanging out with her. We feel taken care of when Kia looks after our little one."
Pornchanok K.
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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,...
Amanda L.
Amelia P.
Chicago, IL
$16-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! My name is Amelia and I have been working with kids for about 4 years. I have worked with all ages from infants to teenagers. I worked as a camp counselor, nanny, day care assistant, a tutor and a professional housekeeper. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, and pets. I am currently a student at DePaul...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is great! She's so good with my kids and they absolutely LOVE her cooking! She's always on time and cleans the house without me even asking. She helps the kids with homework and plans fun activities for them- I definitely recommend her!"
Sydney C.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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."
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Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 7 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Annika, and I live in Park Ridge. I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education (K-8) and currently work as a 6th grade science teacher. With five years of experience babysitting and nannying, as well as two years working in a daycare infant room, I have developed a deep passion for my major. I love...
Annika can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annika is a wonderful, talented, respectful women. She was amazing with my kids as they would always ask when she was coming over. She wasn't just our nanny, she was like a friend for my kids. Funny, caring, and responsible. I wouldn't have to worry about leaving...
Mahima 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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,...
Marcy R.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
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
"We just had Aubrey over to watch our 3 month old son and we already can't wait to hire her back. She was punctual, confident and relaxed with our young little guy, she put him down for a nap effortlessly, and we had great conversation as we showed her the ropes...
Katie B.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was punctual and our son had a great night."
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in River Forest, IL
Aryana S.
5.0
She was amazing with my 19 month old son. We hired to watch him for three days while we were in town. She was prompt asked great questions and just did a wonderful job with him. He loved her as well. Definitely will reuse her in the future.
- Care member
Alexa T.
5.0
Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around.
- Marisa C.
Valentina M.
5.0
Valentina (V) is excellent and our kids love her. Our kids are now in full-time school so we do not have enough hours for her to be full time but we love having her and highly recommend her.
- Thomas D.
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.
Carolina C.
5.0
Responsable, caring, sweet and was on time and organized
- Care member
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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 $25.33.
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.