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60 nannies are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Forest Park, IL
Maria C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I have been caring for children ages newborn to 12 years old since I was 13. My goal as a nanny is to care, protect, and guide children. I love cleaning and am willing to do light housekeeping which includes, but is not limited to, laundry, helping children with cleaning up rooms, and play area,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is very reliable, kind, and amazing with my kids. She worked for me for a little over a year and I never had an issue with her. She loved teaching my kids and never had a problem with staying a little later. She cared for my 6 month old (at the time) and my 3...
Amy M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashlynn has babysat for us many times. Our daughters (9 and 11) love her and always feel safe and comfortable having her over. We don’t have family in the area so we’ve even had Ashlynn stay overnight and felt totally comfortable with her doing so. Everything was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have 7 years of experience as a sitter/nanny. I can help with household needs while prioritizing the care of your child(ren). Communication is key with me, I love having families be open with me and visa-versa. A goal of mine is bonding with the children and family to create a comfortable relationship for everyone, and ensure...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney nannied for our son from the time he was 6 months old and will still occasionally help out. We love Courtney! She comes with lots of experience in education and helped our little one bloom and rapidly develop his vocabulary. She is dependable and open to...
Laura J.
Blanca B.
Harwood Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.8
(4)
Hello, my name is Blanca and I have been a nanny since 2017. I have worked for several families over the years, mostly from one recommendation to the next.
I enjoy reading and writing. Though my circumstances did not allow me to continue studying through college, I graduated high school with honors and several college credits...
Blanca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Blanca seems perfectly capable and able of being a good Nanny, we had a great interview with her and she seems like a lovely lady. We unfortunately didn’t get a chance to use her. And she explained that the one ⭐️ review on here was a misunderstanding in...
Care member
Alex T.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I've been caring for children since age 12. I've worked as a babysitter and nanny for 10 years, caring for children ages 1 month to 15 years old. I have also worked at an overnight summer camp as a counselor for 5 summers, empowering young girls and teaching them important life skills. Further, I worked...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was one of the kindest sitters we have ever had. Sarah was so attentive and i never worried about her abilities as a babysitter with my young children. She was always on time and very flexible. My kids love her and and I loved having such a sweet and...
Lyric S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny for 20 years. For me it has been my most rewarding job!! The ages of children have been from infancy to school age. I also have experience taking care of multiples. I have a background in child education and know how important those developmental milestones are! Care includes feeding, structured play...
Vanetta can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vanetta was an absolute gem—reliable, trustworthy, and always punctual. Her care for our 6-month-old has been exceptional. She exhibits a remarkable level of patience, attentiveness, and expertise in infant care. We trust her implicitly and appreciate the genuine...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have been a nanny for 7 years for 4 families. I am caring and loving nanny. I can do light housekeeping and organizing too. Read them books. Bring them to their activities. I can do sign language if you prefer. I'm not fluent but can communicate. Love to bring them outside and make friends.
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Charlotte raised my baby girl and became a 2nd mommy. She's super clean and dependable. She loves to be active and even becomes friends with the neighbors so my daughter would always have play dates and socialize. She can teach yours kids sign for early...
Caroline K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent caregiver! Professional, caring, dependable! Would hire her again!"
Monica M.
Mackenzie K.
Chicago, IL
$28-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, My name is Mackenzie. I am a career nanny who has been in the industry in all forms for 10 years. I have a bachelors from SIUC and am working towards a Juris Doctorate in a blended learning program.
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kenzie is trustworthy, responsible, attentive, compassionate, and tons of fun. Every time she spent time with my daughters, they always wanted to know when she’d be coming again. Kenzie takes caretaking to a whole new level, which is why I adore her and highly...
Care member
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debora has done a wonderful job watching our boys (ages 16 months and 3 years). She plays with them, feeds them, and puts them down for nap and bed. The boys enjoy spending time with her. "
Stephen M.
Mayra V.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of children. I volunteered at my daughters head start program before starting school. I have a associated degree in early childhood education and have worked at a daycare for 8 years. For the past 3 years I being working as a Nanny.
Mayra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mayra is wonderful! She has been our nanny for the past half year but sadly we are moving out of state and will no longer be able to work with her. She is very caring and loving to our 2 boys, makes them laugh and smile, does art projects, takes them out on walks...
Iunia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been in child care for almost 18 years now, my experience ranging from full time nanny to families of 3+ children to Childcare/Youth Program Director of large fitness facilities.
I've thoroughly enjoyed learning more and honing my craft in the childcare world, on all levels. I love being able to nurture...
Nneka can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We chose Nneka after many interviews for short term care of my two year old. Nneka was always enthusiastic and positive. She is outgoing. She took my son to the pool and engaged him throughout the day. She is trustworthy and highly recommended!"
Anat G.
3.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I have 16 years of being a nanny I love newborn babies and children of all ages. My passion is to find a loving family who I can call my own and as well as building trust and having great communication with the families happy baby happy family. My passion is to care for your child like my own.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Diana is a great sitter. She was punctual, professional, and great with the kiddies. She made us feel comfortable right from the beginning :) "
Barry M.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a craft-loving, outdoorsy, bookworm who also has a profound love for helping people grow. I've been in professional education for five years, and babysat/nannied my entire young adult life before that. I'm enthusiastic and optimistic while still being structured. I'm here because I want families to thrive, and being a part...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"We hired Rebecca to be our nanny, but it only lasted 2 months. She did fine with the kids, but was unreliable. She was regularly late - and often had things "come up" that caused her to be hours late or not show up at all. I'm sure she would do fine as a...
Rachel W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello! From nannying to working in schools to spending summers as a camp counselor, my life has always revolved around working with youth of all ages (including infants)! I have an extensive background in childcare and references upon request. Vaccinated & boosted, CPR/First Aid certified.
Reach out with any questions you may...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very satisfied with Natalie's work with our four-month-old son. Natalie was punctual, knowledgable, and professional, and clearly demonstrated a caring touch. Looking forward to hiring Natalie again!"
Kevin A.
Kaitlin B.
Chicago, IL
$22-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny for various wonderful families in the past 4 years, which has given me experience with children ages 1-12. I have a Master of Science degree in Counseling at Johns Hopkins University, and will begin my career this upcoming fall. My passion is working with children and adolescents in the education and...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is absolutely wonderful. She watches my son 1 day a week while I work form home. My 1.5yr old son adores her. She is always on time, a great communicator, and never misses a day. she is great and patient with my son, and he gets excited every time she...
Katherine W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My teens loved having Danielle take them on fun outings to keep them busy and social media free for the summer. My 7 year old also joined in on the fun occasionally. Danielle is professional, prompt, and a good communicator. I plan to use her for weekend/ nights as...
Bethany S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been our full-time nanny for the past two years caring for our children who are now 5 & 7. She always arrives at our home with a smile on her face and a lot of energy. Sandy has been incredibly reliable. Throughout the day she engages the kids playing...
Jennifer K.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL
Maria C.
5.0
Maria is the most sweetest person I know! I am glad I hired her because she is wonderful with my kids. She does arts and crafts with them, helps them with their homework, picks them up from school while I was at works. My kids lover her! I have had multiple babysitters in the past and out of all of...
- Rosie M.
Ashlynn W.
5.0
My Son absolutely adores Ashlynn! Whenever we tell him she is coming to babysit him he gets so excited. She is very good at high energy play with a busy toddler but also excellent with gentle care and patience during bed time. We are always happy to reach out and ask her to watch our son.
- Emily S.
Courtney Z.
5.0
Courtney is truly a blessing! She was the first non family member I trusted to care for my young son. She can handle multiple children at one time. She is reliable and dependable. She has a lot of energy to keep up with small kids! She is kind, caring and loving. We were so lucky to have Courtney...
- Amanda W.
Blanca B.
4.0
Blanca seems perfectly capable and able of being a good Nanny, we had a great interview with her and she seems like a lovely lady. We unfortunately didn’t get a chance to use her. And she explained that the one ⭐️ review on here was a misunderstanding in communication with the person and even after...
- Care member
Alex T.
5.0
Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face.
- Lisa S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Forest Park, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Forest Park, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Forest Park, IL is as of is $23.87 per hour as of January, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Forest Park, IL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 15 in Forest Park, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Forest Park, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Forest Park through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Forest Park, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Forest Park, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.