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Dejah S.

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$44/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Dejah and I am a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. I am now a graduate student at Rush University going for my MSN. I've have had many experiences with children, babysitting often as well as working in a child care center and home daycare professionally. I am very active, fun and playful but, I...

Matthew H. says "Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children....

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Luana A.

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello dear families, My name is Luana, and I am 27 years old. In Brazil, my home country, I have a degree in education and have worked with tutoring, assisting children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. In the United States, I have worked with children of various ages and have also taken courses in baby-led...

Jennifer Z. says "Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and...

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Greta N.

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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,...

Lis C. says "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."

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Julia P.

NICU And Postpartum RN Specializing In Newborn Care

River Forest, IL

from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Julia and I am so excited to help you care for your little ones. I am currently a registered nurse in the NICU and I have over 5 years total experience as a nanny with kids from 3mos-10yrs. I am certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation. For families with a newborn/infant, I can assist with bathing, sleep...
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Morgan S.

River Forest, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
My name is Morgan ! I am a sophomore at Indiana University and am seeking babysitting/ nanny positions while I am home for the summer. I have been babysitting since the 7th grade and have nannied for the past three summer seasons. In the past, I have cared for children ages 0-12. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I also...
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  • The average post rate is $25.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

In Home Child Care in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 5 listed in home child care

Dejah S.

Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my...

- Matthew H.

Luana A.

Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart,...

- Jennifer Z.

Greta N.

We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly...

- Lis C.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in River Forest, IL

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in River Forest, IL. There are 5 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.20 for in-home child care providers near you in River Forest, IL.

You can compare 5 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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