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Bozena S.


River Forest, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And Superior References

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I have been a nanny for 20 plus years. I have proven track record and great references. Care Check and background check are included with my profile. I have worked for families with two or three children in the past. I provided care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children, as well as children up to age of 12. My...
Bozena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Molly F.


River Forest, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny

Hi, my name is Molly. I am kind, creative, engaging, and fun. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have most frequently worked with families who have multiple kids. I also have plenty of experience caring for twins. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently working on my...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ilah M.


River Forest, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Ilah. I am a Filipino-American who has over 25 years of experience in nannying. I have a college degree but I enjoyed nannying so it's what I've been doing for years. I just love working with children. I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and even teenagers. I am proactive...
Ilah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ellie D.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, responsible I'm looking for a job that allows me to grow close to the kids and have a fun year with them! I have always loved babysitting and have nannied over the summers for the past 2 years. I love doing activities and going on adventures with the kids! In my spare time, I...
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Julia P.


River Forest, IL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

NICU And Postpartum RN Specializing In Newborn Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julia and I am so excited to help you care for your little ones. I am currently a registered nurse in the NICU and I have over 5 years total experience as a nanny with kids from 3mos-10yrs. I am certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation. For families with a newborn/infant, I can assist with bathing, sleep...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachele S.


Berwyn, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

4.5

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was EXTREMELY helpful with our toddler! He lights up when he sees her walk through the door. It has been such a relief to have dependable and trustworthy help!!"

Allie S.

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Jackie C.


La Grange, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in reading and language arts from the University of Iowa. I currently am a teacher at a local school so am unable to work during school hours. I love working with children. I completed two semesters student teaching and had many classes involving...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her."

Lisa H.

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Sierra N.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Empathetic Nanny, Teacher, And Caregiver

Howdy! My name is Sierra, and I have over 11 years of experience ranging from babysitting to daycare to full-time nannying. I love to work with babies and toddlers but have experience with kids all the way up to 13. I am looking for a full-time nanny family starting the first week of June. I pride myself on my energetic and...
Sierra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sierra is an amazing human! This is why she is so great with children of all ages. Sierra is able to set clear expectations to keep everyone safe and learning, all while keeping it fun and lighthearted. I would highly recommend Sierra, and wish she still lived near...

Jana N.

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Sherry C.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a highly experienced nanny and mother to a 23-year-old daughter. I absolutely love being a nanny and have for 25+ years. I have my own car with a clean driving record, am vaccinated and love animals! I love getting outside to the parks, beach and zoo. I love to read, do arts and crafts and will tidy up when I get...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Sherry has been our nanny for our 19 month old daughter for the past 7 months. We have absolutely enjoyed having Sherry as our nanny but sadly, we are moving to the suburbs and will be located too far away. Sherry is extremely kind, thoughtful, patient, and...

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Krystyna L.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so...
Krystyna can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Krystyna is a wonderful caregiver! She's nurturing, patient, loving and pays attention to detail. I've known Krystyna for over 2 years and during that time, she babysat our daughter (who is soon to be 5) many times. She was always punctual and connected very well...

Sandra V.

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Berta Z.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Attentive Nanny/House Manager with over 10 years of experience working alongside professional families with all their day-to-day childcare and household needs.
Berta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sweet, patient, and proactive with all aspects of childcare. Berta was a gift to our family and worked with us for almost two years with our small kids. She engaged them and found kid friendly activities, and gave them lots of love. Any family would be lucky to...

Amita S.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the...

Caroline H.

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Celia R.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Grad Student, And Future Speech Therapist Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years. My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cece comes from a wonderful close knit family and took wonderful care of my children. She kept them active and engaged during her time with them. She was responsive and reliable. Knowing my kids were having a blast with Cece gave me peace of mind when I had to...

Michelle M.

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Sylvia M.


Niles, IL

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sylvia, I have over 15 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old. I have worked for many families for long periods of time and have loved developing strong relationships with them. The boy I am caring for now is beginning daycare so I am looking to begin a new job soon. Please let me...
Sylvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sylvia is a very caring and trustworthy person. She has a great deal of experience which feels comforting. She has insight on how to handle certain situations but is also very respectful about what my wishes are. She is dependable and has no problems with being...

Caroline W.

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Cameron T.


River Grove, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Or Sitter Who Loves Kids!

Hi my name is Cameron and I love the responsibility as well as the fun of being a nanny and baby sitter! Safety is what I believe to be the most important aspect in my job but making sure your little ones are having a good time is what I strive for too! I love the arts and am a creative soul that is able to handle many...
Cameron can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cameron is GREAT with children and children love her. "

Yvette T.

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Marisol R.


Chicago, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi my name is Marisol I go by Mari for short. I'm a mother of a 15year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable,...
Marisol can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's very responsible and a mother herself! She has the upmost respect for people and she's been babysitting for over 5 years. I have known Marisol for years and has been a best friend of mine who I personally trust a lot and is a hardworking, motivational and an...

Nicholas G.

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Lea R.


Chicago, IL

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 12 Years Of K-8 Teaching Experience And A Master Of Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lea! I've been a CPS elementary teacher for the past 12 years and am now looking to become a full-time nanny. I have a Masters of Education and have taught students in grades K-8, in all core subject areas. I specialize in reading and writing instruction. I've been vetted by Care. com to provide on-call...
Lea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are...

Melissa L.

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Sonia C.


Brookfield, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was a teenager I have cared for children. I have worked for summer day camps and cared for children as a nanny/babysitter and I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Montessori. I am a mother of four beautiful children. Being a mother, I know the dedicated care that children need.
Sonia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We interviewed Sonia for a childcare position. She was prompt in returning emails and text messages, and she arrived a few minutes early for the interview. Having kids of her own, she seemed very natural with our two-month-old son, and she interacted well with...

Ashley S.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two girls, 3 and 6, loved hanging out with Branndi. She kept them busy and happy with fun activites. She also helped out this struggling mom when I couldn't find reliable care! An absolute gem"

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Livia R.


Chicago, IL

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny That Loves Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am pro active, funny nanny. I love cooking and baking with the kids. I have helped my mom take care of my little sister since she was born. I worked at Kumon as a teacher in 2016 teaching English and Portuguese for kids of the age 3 through 16. After that I became an Au Pair for two kids of the age 4 and 7. I was an Au Pair...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lívia is extremely reliable and responsible. Not once she left me waiting or canceled last minute. She is very considerate of my family needs and appointments. My two kids, a 10 year old girl, and a 8 year boy, absolutely love her and look forward seeing her...

Teresa R.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Rachele S.

5.0

Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us. She comes with fantastic references, is very warm and very open to making the relationship between herself and us work. A great feeling! Thank...

- Millie K.

Jackie C.

5.0

We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her.

- Lisa H.

Sierra N.

5.0

Sierra is an excellent caregiver! She was very responsible, interactive, and stimulating when watching our daughter. She watched Aya 10+ times as well as at daycare (she was also our daughter's daycare teacher) before moving out of town, but we would have continued to use Sierra if she was in the...

- Lisa H.

Sherry C.

5.0

Sherry has been our nanny for our 19 month old daughter for the past 7 months. We have absolutely enjoyed having Sherry as our nanny but sadly, we are moving to the suburbs and will be located too far away. Sherry is extremely kind, thoughtful, patient, and understanding. She would read to our...

- Care member

Krystyna L.

5.0

I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a great fit for a family, just not...

- Lindsey B.

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