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Larissa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Larissa I am a full time flight attendant looking for part time babysitting jobs. I worked as a nanny for 4 years prior to being a flight attendant. I have medical training for all ages. Looking forward to connecting with you
Larissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Larissa is adorable!
If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!"
Carine F.
4.4
(27)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I'll start by introducing my self my name is Tamia, and I've been a nanny for the past 9 years now. I'm a new found mom and looking forward to treating your children with great care as if they are mine. Past families I've worked with would describe me as reliable, patient , trustworthy, and compassionate. In my...
Tamia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless,...
Care member
Dana K.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Dana and I'm an Ohio native! My childcare experience expands across all age groups and all situations. From standard weekly sitting and nannying with children 6 months and up to overnight camp counselor work for children ages 6-16. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life, as my sitters and camp...
Dana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dana is an absolute joy and pleasure to work with on any and all occasions. I have worked with Dana for about a year and a half and have never been anything short of impressed with her, her work ethic, and the care and dedication that she brings to the job. She is...
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Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)
5.0
(5)
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet...
Jennifer K.
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 :) I grew up in Northbrook and was raised by a great family. I'm fun, energetic, and outgoing, and will gladly help your child with homework, hours of fun and play, art projects, taking them places, cooking, etc. I teach English to Spanish-speakers and also have...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bonnie was great with my two kiddos. She was patient and the kids left a great review. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nursing student working at a children's hospital in Chicago, looking for occasional work, either during the day or for date nights. I am from Paraguay, but I have been living in the US for 10 years. I started my caregiver career as a Kindergarten teacher aid, and have taken care of children ages 2 months to 12 years...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of working with Amanda for almost two years. We hired her to be a full-time nanny to my son when he was 7 months old. It's with a heavy heart that we have to give her up because we're moving, if it were our choice she'd stay with us for years...
Kimberly H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hannah and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 15 years. I have cared for children from newborn to 12 years old, as well as multiples. I love caring for children, watching them grow, and experiencing new things with them. I love to go to the zoo, park, library, museum and take advantage of everything...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is so wonderful with our kids. She's very dependable and we always feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care."
Erin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am 52 years old and I have been happily married for 28 years. I have 2 grown children. My husband and I currently live in Norwood Park Chicago. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages in daycares, churches, nursery schools, babysitting, nannying and the best and the most rewarding experience that I...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help with anything else I needed. "
Michele M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am an experienced, caring, interactive babysitter looking for a part-time job. I have a large availability and am very flexible with time. I have my own transportation and many references! I have worked as a YMCA counselor for all ages, focusing mainly on middle schoolers, as well as an after school care counselor for...
Rhonna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Rhonna is great with a 3 month old! She arrived early, was very accommodating, and immediately took to our son’s needs. She even exceeded our expectations by sending us a text to let us know that our son finished his bottle, went right to sleep and all was well....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a bilingual nanny. I have a little over 5 years of experience. I love working with children, there's always something fun to learn from them.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Friendly, patient and my 5 yr old son really liked her."
Janira M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would love to connect to see if I may be the right fit for your family. I am fully vaccinated. I am used to handling high pressure situations and am able to discipline in a loving way. I love organizing and managing schedules at well. Board games are my favorite!! I love going outside and making sure everyone gets enough...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is a sweetheart. She took such great care of 2, 4, and 8 yr old and they can be a handful. She was always early and my kids loved her. As a single mom, it was great to have someone so reliable."
Kelly J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have an immense amount of experience working for people as their personal assistant, including two CEOs. I can cook, clean, run errands, schedule, organize, tutor and more! I am a recent graduate from the University of Warsaw with a Masters and previously a Bachelor of...
Christina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina was punctual, and responsible. My 3 boys loved having her. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
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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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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.
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
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Secondary Education. I've worked as a temporary assigned teacher and taught around 130 high school students. When working with kids, I prioritize patience, safety, and joy. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, and have worked mostly...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was so patient and sweet with our children. She helped my younger child with her remote learning and assignments. We felt so safe and comfortable with her watching our young children. We highly recommend her."
Sybil E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I came to this country as an Au pair, and after that I became in nanny, I have taken care 2 months newborn until 10 yo kids. I considered myself responsible, reliable and outgoing person. I'm a Zumba instructor so the dance will part of your days, I'm sure your kids under my caring become in an amazing dancer, will be happy and...
Paula can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very fortunate to have Paula care for our baby. She is fun, energetic and responsible. Paula contributed to our baby's development with physical activities (including swimming), reading, play dates and strolls in the park. Besides regular baby duties like...
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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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved...
Sarah S.
Kate H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Newborn Helper/ Multiples / Animal Lover Available ASAP
5.0
(2)
My spirit is one that could make even you become your inner child again!
I have over 20 years experience loving others' children: 5yrs as a nanny to 4 under 4, A caretaker for 3 newborns until after 1yr, & experience with neurodivergent children. My favorite experience has been working for S. A. S. E. D w/ visibly impaired...
Kate can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate has a lot of experience with all types of children. She's very knowledgeable with assessing each child individually to fit their specific needs. Kate is very hands on with children. She has a creative side, that children love exploring with her. Overall, Kate...
Nereida G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Paula. I'm 29 years old. I have over six years of nanny experience in Colombia and 3 years in Chicago. I was a teacher and tutor as well in my country. I have experienced with different ages from new borns to 8 years old.. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy creating fun and appropriate activities in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Paula was excellent. She showed up on time. She cared for my baby like I do and kept me updated about him. Highly recommended "
Ines B.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Larissa R.
5.0
Larissa is adorable!
If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!
- Carine F.
Tamia M.
5.0
We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless, we will be considering Tamia as a...
- Care member
Dana K.
5.0
Dana was phenomenal - not only was she extremely communicative and timely, but my two kids LOVED her. Her experience with young kids was obvious to me the moment she was able to confidently navigate my four year olds temper tantrums. It can be challenging to find a good sitter these days, but I was...
- Care member
Celia R.
5.0
CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet and positive and always willing to...
- Jennifer K.
Bonnie K.
5.0
Bonnie was wonderful with my 2 and 4 year old daughters. She was actively engaged in connecting and playing with them.
- Lindsey G.
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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 $21.80 per hour as of April, 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?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 5 in River Forest, 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 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.