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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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alayna was amazing! We have a 4 and 1 year old, and they both loved her. Alayna took care of both of our boys while we attended a wedding, and our boys could not have been happier. I would highly recommend using her services! Thank you, Alayna! "
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for six years and a babysitter for four years. I have experience in a day care setting and working at a home. I am also a mother to a 3-year-old boy. I am currently available on weekdays and occasional weekends. My profile picture is of me and my son(:
Litzy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Litzy was wonderful with our little guy! Will hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience in babysitting multiple children at one time, ages 2 to 5, also I grew up watching for my cousins (twins), from the time they were born to the time they went to school. I have outstanding cooking skills (4-6 years experience with serving, food prep and pastry school, etc), cleaning skills (1-2 years...
Oana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Oana interviews with us for a nanny position. She was on time, very professional and very playful and great with our son. Had our circumstances not changed, we would have been very interested in hiring Oana to take care of our son. She has a very friendly...
Jacob M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 10 years of experience with children from newborn to 16yrs. I have been a full time nanny/house manager for a family of 3 boys (6, 10, 12) and one was autistic. I graduated from the University of Illinois in May of 2015. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology. Recently I was a program manager for...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Becca for our wedding weekend to watch our 3 kids, ages 10 and 8 (twins). We got a separate hotel room for her and the kids for two nights so we could enjoy a worry free weekend with family and friends. She was amazing with them. She took them to the pool,...
Karen S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a student at National Louis University. I am pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am the oldest of 5 kids and grew up babysitting kids ranging from newborn to pre-teen. I have done internships with child development services and worked as a nanny for multiple families for 5+ years. I...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been working with Maggie for about a year now on a regular basis and she is fabulous. She is punctual, loving, follows instructions, willing to go the extra mile, etc. She has managed to get my 2 young boys to “listen the first time” and shows up with...
Care member
4.3
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me: I am 28 years old and grew up in Wisconsin and moved to the Chicago land area a few years ago. I am 1 of 7 kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 12 after I received the red cross babysitting certification. I began nannying Full Time about 8 years ago. I have...
Elynn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elynn was our nanny for 2 years and we all loved having her! She is upbeat and positive even when dealing with difficult children. She is creative and attentive - making each day fun for the kids and making them feel safe and happy. She is flexible and dependable...
Stacy F.
Karina S.
Berwyn, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karina and I recently graduated from SXU. I am starting my masters this fall in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with kids with autism for about 1 year now. I was a babysitter for a few months from my nephew, and I love working with kids. I am a fun and responsible person, and you kids safety will be my...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karina is amazing! She is so patient and fun with children. We hired her for looking after our 1 year old, and I was very comfortable with just letting her handle everything for my daughter, from feeding her to putting her for a nap to playing and looking after...
Hina K.
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! I have over 10 years of experience working with children- including being a camp counselor for preteens, a full-time nanny for toddlers during Covid-19, and a babysitter for all ages. I am very enthusiastic, creative, and reliable and your children will have the most fun (while being safe). I'm looking for...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is an exceptionally bright, dependable, and trustworthy young woman. She has truly become a 3rd parent/super cool new big sister to our two children. I couldn't recommend her more!"
Jordan D.
Ana Laura P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Ana, I'm 27 years old and I have more than 4 years of experience working as a professional nanny and many years as a babysitter.
I have experience with all ages, from newborns up to 14 years old. I'm a nonsmoker, CPR certified, and have reliable transportation.
I'm currently employed full-time working...
Ana Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana babysat for our busy 11 month old son while we went out for date night. This is the first time he had a new person put him to bed and Ana was wonderful with him. She had him engaged, playing and laughing before we left and he slept soundly all night! We would...
Care member
Kayla L.
Chicago, IL
$25-46/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I love being a nanny to see them grow up and take everything that I have taught them and put them into their lives. I enjoy seeing them smile. And I love making that connection, that bond with them. As a nanny or a babysitter or a teacher I think that it is extremely important to make sure that every child knows that they are...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is a very dedicated person. She will go beyond her work expectations. Very hard worker and is always willing to learn. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Mallory and I am a 21-year-old student graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I will be graduating in May of 2019 and will be in Des Plaines, IL for the summer. I am looking for a full-time nannying/babysitting position. I not only want to make...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mallory is a bright, nice young woman. She is very smart and patient. I have known her for many years, and I have seen her grow into a very capable young woman. She babysat for my young children many times. They had a great time and were safe. I recommend her...
Julia S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Ammy and I'm 28. I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position.
I used to be a teacher of English back in my country and also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is...
Ammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position .
Ammy is a kind, loving and thoughtful nanny and from the beginning I felt at ease leaving my baby in her care. She is fully...
Emma M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel. I have experience with babies and toddlers. My priority is the safety and care the kids. I love to play, make crafts, and read books and we can go to the library. I speak French and Spanish, and I have an Associated Early Childhood at San Augustin College . I have very good references of the families to whom I...
Isabel can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had Isabel take care of our son for over one year now, and I cannot put in words how much she means to all of us.
She has been timely, reliable, extremely caring, and is very focused on the child's growth and development."
Adrian D.
5.0
(2)
I have experience with babysitting, dog sitting, and am CPR certified. I grew up having dogs and my step-dad is a small animal vet so I know how to properly care for all types of animals. I love every type of dog and am willing to go on walks/runs. I also have a dog park attached to my building if people are interested.
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah has pet sit for me many times. My dog Mose is special needs (half blind and fully deaf). Sarah is patient, kind and loving. She pays close attention to his needs and is incredible about staying on his routine. I would have Sarah pet sit again any time!"
Natalie M.
Eileen P.
Berwyn, IL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello Everyone! My name is Eileen. I have experience in babysitting/nannying and watching kids for over 10 + years in homes, daycares, and schools. I have experience working with kids with special needs and disabilities as well. I love watching kids and learning and contributing to their growth! I love creating engaging...
Eileen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Miss Eileen was a great babysitter for my 2 and 4 year old girls. She kept them busy and engaged with arts and crafts, baking, and pretend play. She was punctual and very communicative with me before and throughout the days she was with us. She even offered to come...
Nicole B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am the second oldest of 6 siblings (3 boys and 3 girls), originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have lived in Chicago for the last 5+ years since graduating from Notre Dame in 2018, and work for a trading firm full time on weekdays. I am looking to use the extra time I have during the evenings and...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls absolutely adored Lauren and have already asked when they get to see her again! She was extremely accommodating to a short notice booking, was on time, super friendly, and left the house extremely tidy. Highly recommend Lauren."
Meghan J.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Serene! I'm currently in school for my Bachelor's in Elementary Education at National Louis University. I hope to one day be an elementary school teacher. I have several years of childcare experience, including tutoring, teaching, and babysitting. I have worked in Chicago Public Schools, Special Education programs, and...
Serene can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Serene to nanny weekly for my two children who were 2 and 5 years old at the time. She is very attentive and positive towards children and was great at updating my husband and I while we were away. We completely felt at ease while Serene was caring for our...
Brandy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a babysitter for two years now and I am a mother to my wonderful 1-year-old son. I am looking to help a family that would be comfortable with me bringing my son along. If not, I could also help families who are looking for evening or weekend care where I wouldn't have to bring my child. I would consider myself...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Destiny is flexible, dependable and kind. My three year old daughter enjoys spending time with Destiny and always asks for her to return! I am glad to have Destiny as a part of our Village."
Meghan R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Alayna M.
5.0
Alayna is both incredibly caring and professional. She has taken care of our infant/now toddler son and is wonderful - he loves spending time with her and we know he’s in great hands whenever she is here. We are very grateful for her!!
- Care member
Keila C.
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.
Litzy V.
5.0
We enjoyed her overall company as she brought great energy and enthusiasm. She’s well educated, caring and open minded. She’s a very on time person, incredibly kind to children. My children loved when Litzy was nanny, she always had a schedule ready for them daily.
- Care member
Oana L.
5.0
Oana interviews with us for a nanny position. She was on time, very professional and very playful and great with our son. Had our circumstances not changed, we would have been very interested in hiring Oana to take care of our son. She has a very friendly personality, is hard working and would be a...
- Jacob M.
Rebecca V.
5.0
We hired Becca for our wedding weekend to watch our 3 kids, ages 10 and 8 (twins). We got a separate hotel room for her and the kids for two nights so we could enjoy a worry free weekend with family and friends. She was amazing with them. She took them to the pool, brought games for them and kept...
- Karen S.
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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 $15.90 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.