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60 babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
Debora M.
River Forest, IL
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Flexible, Creative And Positive Care For Your Kids! INFANT QUALIFIED
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as flexible, patient and creative.
I like working with kids because it's fascinating see them learning ang growing.
I'm looking for a job that be flexible and closer to me.
I started working with kids in 2018 but I had done breaks between.
In my spare time, I like to read go for walks, coffee and...
Debora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Débora took care of my 3y old son, and she was great, very careful and worried about his well being."
Valeria S.
Emma N.
River Forest, IL
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and enthusiastic animal lover, with professional and personal experience. Past dog walker, and current or previous owner of birds, reptiles, cats, dogs, small mammals and fish. I love all animals and would love to help if its walking, pet sitting, feeding or anything your best friend needs!
Emma can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Emma is absolutely great! She looked after our cats and while we were out of town. She sent text updates along the way with pictures too. The kitties were well fed and well cuddled. "
Alex N.
Caitlin M.
River Forest, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-Time or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available for Summer
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am majoring in Special education right now, and I have worked with kids with special needs for about 8 years. I worked in a special education classroom all through middle school and high school as well as ran clubs in middle school and high school with the sole purpose of having mainstream students interacting and being...
Lily M.
River Forest, IL
$14/hr • 3 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they're always so funny. I get along with them because honestly I have childish interests (Minecraft, blanket forts, etc.) I'm in college at DePaul to become an elementary school teacher. I am educated in child development and education. I believe there's no such thing as a bad kid or a problem...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I major in psychology and creative writing with a minor in art.
This summer I am hoping to work in child care, senior care, pet care, and/or household services. I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, any pets, and have experience...
I have volunteered at Hines, VA for about 5 years, accumulating over 1,000 hours of community service, and received an award for the work that I have done with seniors. I also work with people with developmental disabilities, which I also feel like helps working as a caregiver. I have been a respite for people who do feeding...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, respite care
Lorna B.
River Forest, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Gwencare Consulting And Helpful Service Specializing In Driving Me Daisy And Mom Services Also
I'm looking to work with seniors or children as in a driving companion role . Assisting and staying with individuals on events or outings etc in companionship role. I'm looking to work also with children and parents with busy schedules to assist children events and activities and just general nanny care. Personality is...
Skills:
Early Education
Luana A.
River Forest, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as calm, outgoing, creative
I like working with kids because they have a high energy and so much to share and learn.
I'm looking for a job that can help me grown as person
I started working with kids when I was a teacher in Brazil
In my spare time, I like to reading, visiting museums and...
I love to read, do crafts, and play outside and I love to bring some of my favorite board games from home so the kids have something new to try
I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing, and playful
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old and started formally working as a babysitter when I was 12. I have...
Caitlin M.
River Forest, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing And Attentive Nanny Seeks Collaborative Family
I have over a decade of nanny/house manager experience, as well as a an extensive background in childcare/education. Passionate about childcare, teaching autonomy, independence, and helping nurture the new , mindful, critical thinkers of the world.
I've been a House manager/nanny for the last 8 years for a single parent family...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I think the biggest experience a person can have is owning a pet, and I have owned plenty! I currently have 1 dog (English Bulldog), and one very large cat. I have also had a Golden Retriever, an American Bulldog, and a German Shepherd (who all passed from being sick), and one previous cat who passed due to old age. I also have...
Caitlin can also help with: Dog training, grooming, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Hi there! My name is Isabella, and I am an experienced caregiver from Brazil, currently residing in River Forest, IL.
I started gaining invaluable experience by taking care of children within my community back in Brazil. Over the years, I have honed my skills and developed a deep understanding of child development, safety...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabella is one of the best person that you ever going to me she’s kind, organized, very polite and Anticipations person. She’s great, specially with kid and I will strongly recommend her as your future nanny."
Care member
I'm a recent college grad who love kids and has a super flexible schedule. I grew up with a sister 8 years younger than me, so I am good with all ages and have been babysitting for many years. I have tons of energy and love any and all summer activities!
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I grew up around dogs and currently have one cat at home. I've also provided care for an injured German Shepard puppy for two weeks through Care. com.
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have had the pleasure of working with children and adults with type one & type two diabetes, burn victims, Down syndrome, Tourette syndrome, Spina Bifida and kidney dialysis patients. I have experience working with infants all the way up to 40-year-olds. I am a very active person and enjoy baking, board games, crafts, and love...
Emma N.
River Forest, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Emma and I am 28 years old! I was the Overnight Camp Director, where I had 10 amazing summers with the Y. I was able to work with traditional campers along with diabetics, burn victims, ASD, children with Down syndrome, Tourette syndrome, Spina Bifida and kidney dialysis patients. I have experience working with...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Greta N.
5.0
We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her.
- Lis C.
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Debora M.
5.0
She was amazing my kids loved her she's so nice would hire her again! . Having 5 kids it's hard to find someone able to handle 5 kids but she was perfect
- Donna D.
Emma N.
5.0
Emma is absolutely great! She looked after our cats and while we were out of town. She sent text updates along the way with pictures too. The kitties were well fed and well cuddled.
- Alex N.
Isabella D.
5.0
Isabella is one of the best person that you ever going to me she’s kind, organized, very polite and Anticipations person. She’s great, specially with kid and I will strongly recommend her as your future nanny.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in River Forest, IL:
How can I find a River Forest babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in River Forest, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 30 babysitters in River Forest, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in River Forest, IL?
The average rate for River Forest, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.83 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in River Forest, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in River Forest, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for River Forest, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.