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Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Alexandra a couple weeks ago, she was on time, always replied my text messages fast. She was helpful with all my questions. Alexandra made me feel very comfortable, she played with my daughter in the interview and I absolutely recommend her to be your...
Vanessa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions...
Susannah F.
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all.
Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc....
Rebecca L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Emily, a dedicated nanny with nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to thrive in.
I am passionate about childhood development and have attended the Nannypalooza Conference to further my education as a nanny. I also hold...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily babysits for our one year old son a few times a month and she is great- punctual, great communicator, friendly and dependable. Our son didn't even notice when I left, which is unusual. We hope to have Emily watch our son for a long time."
Erin L.
Leonor D.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Temporary Nanny, Temporary Senior Care Provider, Tutor, Babysitter
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leonor, I speak Spanish and English and I have worked as a nanny for more than 12 years. I have been working with children since my early 20's as a young woman I would often volunteer for charities, babysit or tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to make it a life...
Leonor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot recommend Leonor as a nanny highly enough. She has been with us since our daughter was a newborn and I was a nervous first-time mom. She will be with us until September/October 2018 when our daughter turns 3 and heads off to preschool.
Leonor is...
Amy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
Jessica A.
Chicago, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator - Patient, Kind And Professional
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica, and I recently moved back to Chicago.
I am an active educator who is looking to form a nanny share. I live in Lincoln Park, so there or a surrounding neighborhood is ideal.
*Also open to temporary care, including tutoring, while I search for a full-time role.
With 20+ years of experience working...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jessica is kind, trustworthy, dependable and great with children. As a mom herself she has a passion for children and understands the importance of their development. She helped our 1yr old and 3yr old improve their communication skills and always introduces...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am very caring, responsible, and well-seasoned in babysitting and nannying. For about 10 years I have worked alongside several families providing the care their children deserve! Being the eldest child of four and babysitting since I was 12, I have developed a great understanding of children of all ages. I have also...
Adriana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana accepted out request for childcare in the 11th hour. She was very patient with my 1.5 yr old son and she has very good experience being around children. She is also very helpful around the house and we will definitely hire her again!"
Sulekha B.
Bogumila D.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...
Bogumila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day...
Michelle G.
Cassandra M.
Park Ridge, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
~ Hi ~ I'm Cassandra, I am 33 years old and have worked with children for over 15 years! I am very caring, kind and compassionate. I have always loved working with children and it's truly my passion to be around children! I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers. I have positive references from caring long term for...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cassie was our full time nanny for 3 years, caring for our oldest son beginning when he was just three months old. She was an amazing caregiver through all the early phases of our son's life, from diapers and bottles to toddlerhood and playing and exploring. She...
MaryKate M.
Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with the same family for 16 years . I've been caring for a girl (16) and a boy (15) since they were only few weeks old. I've seen them growing and becoming more and more independent, which always has been an enormous joy for me. I was teaching them numbers and letters, we were drawing, art, crafts singing, dancing...
Beata can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Beata is the sweetest, kindest caregiver. She is fantastic with babies and adolescents. Beata is a wonderful caregiver. "
Marykathryn J.
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 18 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids....
Melissa W.
5.0
(2)
Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to raising happy healthy children. I am a certified educator and also a highly qualified nanny. As a newborn through toddler specialist who has helped multiple families raise their newborns to successfully reach school-age as thriving and confident...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angelina is wonderful with our 4 month old daughter in so many ways! She is caring, loving, and present with our daughter. We are particularly impressed with her attention to development in motor skills, sleep training and nutrition. Angelina is a wealth of...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is India , A child life specialist is a health care professional who assists families and their children through the hospitalization process from procedural preparation and distractive play to providing support and education for the patient, parents, and sibling support.
Availability: evenings/nights and...
India can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"India is a fabulous caregiver to our two kids. She is smart, energetic and responsible. She helped pick up our kids from school, helped with homework, snacks, helped take them to/from their after school activities. We enjoy working with India and will continue to...
Clarisse C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Im Lauren, a recent college graduate of Loyola University Chicago!
I've been an on-and-off nanny since 2017! I have a wide range of experience, from newborns, toddlers, to school aged children.
I also am an avid cook and love to clean as well!
In my free time, I volunteer at Lurie Children's Hospital as a bedside...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is awesome! I hired Lauren when I was back home for a family emergency. My daughter was always happy to see her and never cried when I would leave, which as you moms know is a huge relief. Lauren was always on time and very accommodating to my ever changing...
Christina C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
- Currently nannying FT
I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Bridget. She is extremely dependable, punctual and gracious. She has watched our son from 8-5pm on Monday-Friday when he was 6 months of age until 14 months of age, a total of 10 months. She is very attentive, plays music and...
Kelly M.
Brenda K.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(25)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I'm open for date nights and side babysitting. I've been a nanny many years. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable. I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach children new things, do crafts, and explore outdoor activities. Most of all, create amazing bonds. I want to be able to...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda has been such a gift to our family of two girls (2 & newborn)! She is engaging and caring and goes out of her way to connect with each child as needed. She helps us encourage manners, potty training and word development with our 2 year old and she does...
Blair R.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Alexandra R.
5.0
We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well with her, I was pleasantly surprised!
- Sarah T.
Mary M.
5.0
We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions for childcare. Mary Grace provided...
- Susannah F.
Jennifer D.
5.0
Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc. We would keep her forever except...
- Rebecca L.
Emily W.
5.0
I interviewed Emily. She was polite and professional and my son instantly connected with her
- Michelle M.
Leonor D.
5.0
Leonor is the nanny of a lifetime.
She started with our son at two years old and then cared for our daughter since birth (now 2).
She is a true part of our family and every family she has worked with before. Warm, loving, engaging - laughter is heard all day long. She is reliable and present -...
- Brynn M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in River Forest, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in River Forest, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in River Forest, IL is as of is $22.50 per hour as of February, 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 River Forest, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in River Forest, IL?
You can find different nanny services in River Forest 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 River Forest, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.