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Frances D.
Justice, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am a professional career nanny looking to add to my evening and weekend time with some new little ones! With 10 years childcare experience I ensure attention, safety, and fun always. I am detail and schedule orientated. Working with newborn to school aged children and beyond I've experienced
different environments, and...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very cheerful. Extremely reliable. Goes the extra mile. Highly recommend!"
Julio P.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Marissa M.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Over the past 10 years, I have held many job titles: babysitter, counselor, teacher, tutor, and nanny. Each new job and title has reinforced my passion and love for working with kids!
I love planning creative activities and adventures to encourage kids' curiosity and interests. I'm a huge lover of animals and...
Adrian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to...
Alexis B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have dedicated the last 10 years to building my career as a nanny, and have led a helping hand to parents as they dive into their journey of parenthood. I specialize in infant care, and recently became a certified newborn care specialist! My energy and approach is empathetic, logical and I'm a nurturing person by nature. I...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jillian has cared for our daughter since she was 5 months old and has been a wonderful addition to our family for the past 9 months. She's reliable, punctual and communicative. Our daughter lights up when she walks in each morning, and they spend the day engaged in...
Kelly K.
Andrea S.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional nanny with years of experience. Caring for multiples and newborns. I love spending time outside and going out for walks!
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Andrea is a wonderful care giver. She took care of our little girl from 3-6 months. She was punctual, kind, calm, communicative, and our daughter adored her. She was organized and helpful with our daughter's sleep schedule, eating schedule, and was very...
Maggie F.
5.0
(4)
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 part-time nanny family starting January 2025.
I pride myself on my energetic and sympathetic...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Lisa H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Daisy! I've been nannying for 12 years now and absolutely love it. I have met so many amazing families that have become extended family and hope to continue to connect with many more families!
Currently open to all possible nanny positions.
Daisy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daisy has been the best thing that has happened to our family. She is not only reliable, trustworthy and kind, she truly loves our boys and is incredibly selfless. She is beyond energetic, too. We completely trust her to drive our boys around the busy city. Whether...
Catherine M.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jessica R.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jessica. Available for child, pet and senior care. I have over 20 years of experience working with and caring for children. I worked at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago for 15 years as a nursing assistant and Spanish medical interpreter. I have been working with children since I was a teen, and I connect very...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We moved to Kihei in 2021 and didn’t know many people on island. We hired Jessie to take care of our 1 year old daughter, L, and she became like family to us. She quickly made us feel safe and has a great way of building trust with kids through play, listening, and...
Lauren A.
Erika M.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Erika. I'm CPR/AED certified with a Child Care Certification given to me by the Marine corps base of Hawaii child day care. I have 5 years of paid experience with children of all ages from newborn-teenagers. I am looking for a full-time or part-time job, with my own transportation, valid drivers license and a...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erika helped with watching our daughters (4 and 6) during spring break. She was punctual and dependable. Our girls loved their time with her. She used their time together to do arts and crafts which our girls loved, and also had some outings to the local park. I...
Martin T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the only babysitter aside from family I have ever hired. She is dependable and loves my son. She is very attentive to him and gets on his level to play. He loved seeing her for months!!"
Beth G.
5.0
(7)
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:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job as a nanny to our daughter, who was 1.5 years old. We've had her babysit our b/g twins and now 3 years old daughter as over the last couple of months as well."
Dyan W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my profile! My name is Jessica, and I am thrilled to share a little about myself with you. I have been caring for children for over 15 wonderful years, and I genuinely cherish every moment spent nurturing and guiding little ones as they grow and learn.
My experience primarily centers around children aged 3...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica cared for both of my children this evening. It was the first time I hire a nanny to care for my 9 and 11 year old. She made this first experience an amazing one. The kids absolutely enjoyed her company. She arrived early and was ready to fit right in. She...
Avelira G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Halya
I have a Masters degree in Pharmacy from Medical University of Ukraine, and have been a nanny for 20 years in the States. I have experience with every age group and have been a full time nanny for different families. I am also comfortable with multiple children, and have been a nanny for up to 4 children. I...
Halyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halya worked for me for 3 years. She is a very hardworking and dedicated nanny. She was always on time, very responsible and takes her position seriously. She has a lot of patience and was a very loving nanny for my family."
Jeanna D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About me: Hi! I have been nannying for about 16 years, and would love to tell you about my experiences and how/why I got started. I have worked with all ages, newborn to preteen. I am outgoing, outdoorsy, love having fun and like to believe I'm pretty creative. My goal as a nanny is to make sure your children are as happy and as...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea was caring, hard-working, and passionate. Anyone would be lucky to hire her!"
Kevin S.
Alexis T.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie was our nanny for a year when our son was born until we decided to enroll in daycare. It was a hard decision to make the switch because we loved Cassie so much. She was always on time, was very flexible when we needed to make swaps to days or times...
Allie D.
Dana C.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dana. I have over 8 years of experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I am CPR certified and I have a clean driving record. I'm a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter, with a background in working with infants, toddlers, and elementary school age children. I'm energetic, dedicated and caring. I go out of...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is fantastic. She is our regular nanny 3 times a week. She is always on time and in a great mood. Our daughter lights up when she sees her.
She has been a great addition to our family."
Kostantina D.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Colleen started babysitting for us 6 years ago after the birth of my third child. Colleen is a wonderful, patient, responsible, caring person. She juggles the needs of my three children easily, and the kids are always excited to see Miss Colleen."
Lisa E.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Frances D.
5.0
Frances is such a loving and caring person. She constantly goes above and beyond to care for the different needs of her kiddos. My son has enjoyed everything from play time to reading and learning ABC's with her. She truly is a great caregiver. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a...
- Alexia B.
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.
Marissa M.
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 hiring her.
- Emily S.
Adrian W.
5.0
Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to have her back!
- Alexis B.
Jillian G.
5.0
Jillian has cared for our daughter since she was 5 months old and has been a wonderful addition to our family for the past 9 months. She's reliable, punctual and communicative. Our daughter lights up when she walks in each morning, and they spend the day engaged in fun activities or outside when the...
- Kelly K.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in River Forest, IL
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in River Forest, IL?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.17 per hour as of March, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
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