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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
Friendly and trustworthy, putting pets and their people at ease with reliable, conscientious care. Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including weekend check-ins and feedings, litterbox, cage, and overnight .
Debora can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Lily M.
River Forest, IL
$14-24/hr
I have 3 years of 1:1 scheduled tutoring experience for children between 8-11 in math and English. I also have scattered experience helping in classroom settings doing things like group work, full class lessons, and again 1:1 help.
Lily M.
River Forest, IL
$14-22/hr
No professional cleaning experience but chore day in my household was lead by a major type a cleaner (my mom) so if requested I can clean up in my free time.
Lily can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with over 7 years of classroom experience teaching children ages 3-6 years. I have also taught piano to beginners, as well as tutored children in reading and writing. I hold a BA in English Lit from Northwestern University and a Masters in Education from Loyola Maryland.
My best friends are my dog, Pancake, and my cat, Nora. I absolutely love pets and having just graduated from college I have lots of free time that I would love to spend with pets!
Clare can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Charissa L.
River Forest, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Charissa! I am a sophomore in college studying Marketing (previously Elementary Education). I have worked at my elementary school's summer camp for four summers, but for the last couple of summers and semesters, I have been nannying. I have experience babysitting, nannying, working with children with special...
Charissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Charissa, and so sad she is going back to school! She is extremely dependable, and always stays engaged with our daughter who absolutely adores her!"
Cara C.
Piper B.
River Forest, IL
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a full time college student studying psychology, and I am hoping to work with children after college. I have prior experience working in classrooms and babysitting other children.
Piper can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I did a fair amount of babysitting when I was in high school. The family I most frequently babysat for had an 8-year-old boy. My brother and his wife have 11-month-old son. The past few months I have been helping take care of him about 3 to 4 days a week. We have so much fun together! Recently I moved back to Cleveland from...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Gillian H.
River Forest, IL
$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
19 Years, Sophomore At Concordia University Chicago In River Forest.
Hey there! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. (I wasn't always paid for watching my siblings.) My mom runs an at home day care so I'm around the little ones all the time and it's an absolutely lovely way to live. I am a great communicator with adults and children alike and love getting to know kids. God made...
Gillian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Pietra S.
River Forest, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello parents! I'm Pietra a compassionate and experienced 24yo nanny from Brazil. I'm looking for a full time or part time job to start anytime June. I love working with kids and it's been already since I started to work as a nat here in the US! I'd describe my personality as warm, patient, and nurturing! I like working with...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...
Qudsia K.
Elena C.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Elena ! I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have two younger siblings that I always look after as well. I love pets and don't mind taking care of them as well! I am always willing to work and will make sure your children have a wonderful, safe time! I don't mind cooking dinner...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was Elena's Honors Pre Calculus teacher her junior year of high school. Elena's wonderful personality and work ethic prompted me to ask her babysit my daughters the next year. My kids love Elena and miss her so much now that she is away at college. I would...
Sarah M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for 12 years, working with children infant-12 years old. In high school, I worked at an indoor gymnastics facility where I hosted children's birthday parties and supervised play. In 2013-14 I volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club tutoring a third grader, and during the fall of 2014 I tutored a fourth grader....
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our favorite babysitter ever. 100% miss her. Punctual, responsible, attentive, great with the kids, provided and initiated helpful ideas."
James D.
5.0
(1)
many years as experience housekeeping & babysitting for my lovely family, my friends & other people. I am 30 years old female & love to help you out..
Tanisha can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"She's so amazing do her job & she's so trustworthy."
Raymond R.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
I live in the Tri-Taylor/medical district area of Chicago and I have lived here my whole life. I'm a junior at Moody Bible Institute and I am studying Elementary Education. I am the youngest of eight kids so I learned to be fun, patient, and creative and I have 8 years of experience babysitting children ages 5 weeks to 12 years...
Lace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lace recently watched our 7 week old. She was on time, communicative and very engaging with our infant. We definitely plan to hire her again- she was wonderful!"
Jen P.
Sarah G.
Melrose Park, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah!
I have 20 years of babysitting & nannying experience & I have nannied for 5 families.
My nanny experience ranges from newborn to 16 years old. A good care giver will have patience, be energetic, possess a great imagination and always have a positive attitude. I believe I possess all these qualities.
I love...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is so great at not only handling anything a kiddo might toss at her (hopefully not literally) but she's also a great resource for the entire family. Always making sure things are picked up and that the house is in order. Being flexible to the needs of the...
Mandy S.
Oriana C.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working as a nanny for 6 years. My first experience taking care of kids was with the I. family where I spend three years with M (3 years old) and C(1-year-old). Both went to school and I had to move forward. In the summer of 2019, while I was taking care of C and M, I met my new family at the park. The M. family, by...
Oriana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oriana has been an integral part of our family over the last 3 years. Mostly watching our twins who are now 3, but often also helping out with our 5 year old when needed. We also had a large dog that she helped walk and pet-sit when we went out of town which was a...
Julie M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esmeralda was very helpful when I was in need for a babysitter when i had surgery. Very dependable and went above and beyond. Would hire her again. "
John D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keila. I consider myself positive, trustworthy, and caring individual, driven by a passion to help children grow in a loving, educational and safe environment, teaching them through the playing and talking for physical and linguistic development. I have 20 years of experience. I speak Spanish too. I am a religious...
Keila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend her!"
Jessica A.
Ann H.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old who works for united Airlines in the internal audit department. I come from a huge family and love being around kids. Looking for a family who needs occasional babysitting on the week nights or weekends. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
5.0
"Ann is super sweet and the kids really loved her. She's like a 2018 version of Mary Poppins, in the very best way possible! Looking forward to making her a regular edition to our weekly routine! Thanks Ann. "
Michelle S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Charissa L.
5.0
We absolutely love Charissa, and so sad she is going back to school! She is extremely dependable, and always stays engaged with our daughter who absolutely adores her!
- Cara C.
Jessica J.
5.0
Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's always responsive and will ask my...
- Qudsia K.
Elena C.
5.0
Elena is great with our son. She started babysitting for us when he was about 10 months old. She is completely comfortable with him and he loves her. She's kind and reliable.
- Kate R.
Alexandra B.
5.0
Ally watched our 6 & 8yr old girls and they love her! The first two times she watched them, it was for longer periods than we would normally have a sitter - she was great with making meals, playtime, bath time, etc.
- Dana A.
Tanisha B.
5.0
She's so amazing do her job & she's so trustworthy.
- Raymond R.
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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 31 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 $15.71 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.