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Newborn nannies in River Forest, IL

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Julia P.


River Forest, IL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

NICU And Postpartum RN Specializing In Newborn Care

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bozena S.


River Forest, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And Superior References

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am an elementary education major at Butler University originally from the Chicago suburbs. I have been babysitting for six years and I have experience working with children ages 0-12. I also work as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood classroom during the summers.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Used to work as nanny for at least 8 years in Oak Park area. Later had my own kids tried to focus on taking care of them. Can provide written references or phone numbers.
Katarina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Kate H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr7 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."

Heather H.

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Jennifer D.


Chicago, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

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:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Tamia M.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter \ Nanny

4.4

(26)

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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,...

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Gloria V.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Gloria, I am a mature, responsible, reliable and energetic person with excellent childcare experience. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny/babysitting work to continue doing what I love and broadening my experience. I strive to provide a...
Gloria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gloria has been our nanny for close to 5 years. She started when oldest was 1.5yrs and our middle child was just born. She has grown with us & we have since had one other daughter. Gaby, as our kids call her, is a wonderful support to our family & a tremendous...

Kate B.

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Hannah R.


Chicago, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny & Household Manager

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Hannah as our babysitter last weekend. She was able to care for my kids when our regular sitter could not. She got along well with my kids, and they loved playing with her and spending time with her. She made them a cute little lunch...

Chrisnelle Y.

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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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Deidre S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fantastic Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...
Deidre can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Deidre worked with our family for about 4 months in the fall of 2018. She supervised our two boys after school, drove them to activities (safely), and would babysit for us from time to time. She was always on time, always kept the children safe and was excellent...

Trevor H.

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Rachele S.


Berwyn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Millie K.

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Angelina P.


Chicago, IL

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Through Toddler Specialist

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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Jowita D.


Franklin Park, IL

$26-36/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...
Jowita can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita"

Katie D.

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Mary T.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! I am 24 and certified in childcare and First Aid. I have nannied for many families and have multiple references. I have taken multiple courses on childcare during high school as well. I currently work as a hairstylist and am looking for something part-time. This could include, date nights, weekend, morning drop off,...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Diana G.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Babysitter

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.

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Paula O.


Chicago, IL

$17-24/hr4 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Marissa M.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have many years of experience with children aged newborn to schoolaged! I've been a professional nanny for 7-8 years and I love it so much. I also worked at several different days camps over the years as well as occasional sitting since high school. I first started nannying with infants and have since then bounced all...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Marissa and she was wonderful. Positive, kind and understanding of the important role a nanny plays in the family. Ultimately, we all decided we needed a special needs nanny for our son, but we really liked her and would have seriously considered...

Emily S.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Kate H.

5.0

Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Heather H.

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.

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

Gloria V.

5.0

Gloria has been our nanny for close to 5 years. She started when oldest was 1.5yrs and our middle child was just born. She has grown with us & we have since had one other daughter. Gaby, as our kids call her, is a wonderful support to our family & a tremendous help to myself and my husband. Gaby...

- Kate B.

Hannah R.

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.

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