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60 college nannies are listed in River Forest, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 7 years
College nannies in River Forest, IL
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
Steph S.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Student With 15 Years Of Experience Nannying / Babysitting
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! I have worked with kids my whole life and love it. I am currently going back to school to be a NICU nurse, I studying at UIC. I've been a nanny for multiple families, an assistant teacher for a special needs preschool, taught dance, gymnastics, and basketball, and have babysat on going for years on the side.
Steph can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Steph was wonderful with our 2 year old. She supported us during the Thanksgiving holiday when daycare was closed and our son did very well under her care. She was able to keep him busy and happy while we worked from home. We can't wait to invite her back!"
Carla R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Janayah and I absolutely love kids! I have 4 years of experience, babysitting my many cousins that very from newborns to high school. I also have experience tutoring young kids and high school students. I can have my own car so transportation is not an issue and I'm willing to drive children around. While I don't have a...
Janayah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janayah is a sweet and caring person. Great communication, timely, and attentive between interview and on-site training day. My twins liked her as she was very engaging and very welcoming. Unfortunately, due to scheduling needs we weren't able to hire her."
Jacqueline C.
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
(2)
Teaching for almost seven years in a Montessori-based program has greatly influenced my philosophy on childcare and learning. Combining these experiences, with many college courses in Child Development at Joliet Junior College, I believe that, as one who works with children, I should emulate patience and provide guidance,...
Kimi Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kimi is a wonderful caregiver. I appreciate her laid-back manner and yet know she is always coming up with great ideas for play. (Maybe it's her extensive preschool experience!) My daughter loves her - the books she shares, the crazy makeup/dress up she can pull...
Lara T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Brea, a 25-year-old college grad with a degree in youth development. I have been working with young children since I was 15 and most recently have been a nanny in a nanny share with two (now) toddlers. I have worked both in home and in daycare settings and have strengths in developmentally appropriate sensory activities,...
Brea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I needed a last minute sitter on a Saturday when mine cancelled and she was available. She was great with my 2 month old. She was very polite and got on my baby's level to engage him. She was great at soothing him in this period of purple crying. She didn't need...
Janell G.
Michelle A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I currently hold a degree in psychology with a specialization in psychiatry, concentration in pre-medicine and mathematics minor. I also have a Masters in Biomedical Sciences. As of now, I am currently working on my Masters in Clinical Psychology Counseling Practice.
I'm currently an ABA therapist for children that are on...
Micaela G.
Chicago, IL
$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Micaela and I am currently a year and a half post grad from the University of Cincinnati (UC). I work full time in marketing in River North, Chicago. I grew up Oak Park, a suburb just West! I am looking for some part time nanny position for the upcoming months in the Chicago area. I'm available to start work as...
Micaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Micaela. She has been a wonderful addition to helping out with our three children. She is kind, smart and reliable. My kids enjoyed being with her over the last several months. Our family looks forward to seeing Micaela in the fall. Jenn"
Jennifer L.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sarah was the best! Very kind, creative and caring. She always went above and beyond for the children, thinking up creative projects that reinforced their learning skills and giving them unconditional love. Truly an amazing nanny!"
Kelly B.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Cameron and I love the responsibility as well as the fun of being a nanny and baby sitter! Safety is what I believe to be the most important aspect in my job but making sure your little ones are having a good time is what I strive for too! I love the arts and am a creative soul that is able to handle many...
Cameron can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cameron is GREAT with children and children love her. "
Yvette T.
Emily S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Youthful Soul And A Fun Sitter! Love Arts And Crafts And Karaoke
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am looking for a nannying job that accommodates my sometimes strange schedule! I love hanging out with the kiddos, I'm good with household work, cooking simple dishes, doing arts and crafts, dog walking, feeding animals, etc. I have a musical background in piano as well as a background in...
5.0
"Emily is fantastic with children. She's patient, loyal, and caring to the children under her care. Her fun loving nature is a hit with kids."
Madelyn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am a graduate student living in Chicago, and seeking a part-time nanny position for the summer while I attend classes. I have worked with children as young as 5 months up to age 15. When nannying/babysitting, I love baking, doing arts and crafts, exploring, playing outside and reading. I use my creative...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from the screens. We are juggling busy schedules in my...
Margaret S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I am an experienced caregiver, former early childhood music, movement, and drama teaching artist and certified children's yoga instructor from Arizona, currently in search of a part-time nanny position/babysitting. I am a huge advocate of learning though play, and love to use singing,...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsive, on time/early and smiles/outgoing with the boys, really appreciated the temp nanny work!"
Meghan K.
Lucy I.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Caring Babysitter Available Nights And Weekends
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a professional, loving nanny. I have over 15 years of experience with children, including nannying/babysitting, preschool, and early intervention. I'm comfortable performing a range of tasks (researching/planning/transporting to area activities, meal preparation, cleaning, pets, play dates, tutoring/ help with...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We simply cannot say enough about what Lucy has meant to our family. Lucy is a wonderful, kind, loyal and honest human being - we deeply trust her and have the utmost respect for Lucy. She is beyond amazing with both of our kids, caring for our 2-year-old and...
Jesse 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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ally was a great babysitter for my 15month old son. I did not have a lot of time to brief her on all his baby needs before I went out on a night on the town with my husband. She was able to jump right in with no worries. Taking care of a baby seems to come...
Dianna S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at The University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer (up until end of August). I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She showed up on time and was great with communication throughout the night. Was wonderful and would definitely hire again "
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Phoebe F.
Chicago, IL
$26-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 6 years now. I have childcare experience in all sorts of environments such as babysitting, nannying, coaching children's soccer teams, teaching baking classes, being a TA, and being a camp counselor in the summer! I have experience with with ages 6 Months-...
Phoebe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Phoebe was great, she was dependable and our two kids really enjoyed their time with her. Would hire again!"
Cory 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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.
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Recent college nanny 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.
Steph S.
5.0
Steph was wonderful with our 2 year old. She supported us during the Thanksgiving holiday when daycare was closed and our son did very well under her care. She was able to keep him busy and happy while we worked from home. We can't wait to invite her back!
- Carla R.
Janayah A.
5.0
Janayah is a sweet and caring person. Great communication, timely, and attentive between interview and on-site training day. My twins liked her as she was very engaging and very welcoming. Unfortunately, due to scheduling needs we weren't able to hire her.
- Jacqueline C.
Mallory T.
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 for any nanny/babysitting position.
- Julia S.
Kimi Rose V.
5.0
Kimi is a wonderful caregiver. I appreciate her laid-back manner and yet know she is always coming up with great ideas for play. (Maybe it's her extensive preschool experience!) My daughter loves her - the books she shares, the crazy makeup/dress up she can pull off, and Kimi's gentle presence when...
- Lara T.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in River Forest, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in River Forest, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in River Forest, IL can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.33.
How can I find a college nanny near me in River Forest, IL?
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What types of services do college nannies near me in River Forest, IL offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in River Forest, IL, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in River Forest, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in River Forest, IL, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.