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Samantha N.

Lake Forest, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Samantha! Raised in Lake Forest, IL, I know the community and school systems well. As the oldest of my siblings, I naturally took on a caregiving role early. Throughout high school and college, I spent six years as a full-time babysitter, caring for children of all ages! I'm patient, calm, and imaginative. With a...
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Nanny

Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
with a lot of energy looking for my next job! I will be happy to share more about myself. Baby sitter available.
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Dedicated And Creative / Experience In Multi Age Babysitting

Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
With three years of experience caring for children, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where they can thrive. Having cared for multiple children at once from babies to preteens. I am highly adaptable and skilled in managing different needs, personalities, and developmental stages...
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Fun Babysitter Looking To Help Over Winter Break!

Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kate M., and I am a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Dayton. I am passionate about caring for children and animals, and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare, including working with infants and children of all ages. I am responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic about creating a safe and...
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Fun And Responsible Sitter

Lake Forest, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! I'm Astrid, a 23 years old student at Lake Forest College, majoring in Economics and Environmental Studies. I am available to babysit and/or petsit this July and August. I have full availability and am located in Lake Forest. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and am available for tutoring languages and also...
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Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Lake Forest, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley. I'm 27 and grew up in the North Shore. I've been working with children since I was 14, starting with babysitting for families in my neighborhood. Since then, I've gained extensive experience with kids ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old. I've worked as a nanny, a swim instructor at Lifetime, and...
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Fun Artistic Sitter

Lake Forest, IL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!! I'm Naomi I am currently a student at Lehigh University studying Psychology on a pre med track. I am super passionate about creating a safe environment for kids where they can be themselves and explore safely! I also want to make it a priority to make sure this is a stress free experience for you as parents, so please reach...
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Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Madelyn, and I'm from the north shore area, currently home for the summer from the University of Missouri. I am actively seeking babysitting opportunities or any help that's needed. If you're in need of reliable assistance, I would be happy to help and do not hesitate to reach out!
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Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I'm a patient, friendly, and experienced childcare provider. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to pursue a career in childcare. I find great joy in making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families by providing a reliable care option. With eight years of experience, I'm...
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Lake Forest, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello, my name is Laima. I'm a nanny and housekeeper with 15+ years of experience. I'm available for a full time or part time job (evenings and overnight). I have experience with cleaning, laundry, organizing, cooking, shopping, pet sitting, plant care, house sitting, all household errands. I have excellent North Shore...
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Mom Of Teens Looking For Occasional/PT Work

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a certified teacher of K-9th grade and a mom of 2 awesome teenagers. I have taught 4th, 2nd and 1st grades and worked part-time in a special needs preschool. love playing with kids and encouraging them to learn, grow, explore, and have fun. I prefer being active -- getting outside, going to the park and exploring nature. I...
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Career Nanny Of 13 Looking For F/t Or P/t Job.

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Always positive and full of energy. Responsible, have experience working with twins and triplets, LOVE KIDS and watch them growing. Healthy lifestyle and being outdoor is part of my life. Looking for a long term job and to be part of the team.
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Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello families my name is Ana I have been taking care of children for three years , I define myself as someone patience , creative , empathy, responsible , caring and flexible I worked with kids from the 6 months to 9 years old I have a pediatric first Aid certification and also I speak English/ Spanish I'm open to work anytime...
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Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Audrey! I am a Freshman at Lake Forest College, and playing women's lacrosse! Having grown up with a variety of babysitters I know how important it is to have reliable and trustworthy childcare. My mission in providing childcare, pet care, and other services is to take stress off of parents and foster a safe and...
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Sweet And Fun Sitter

Highland Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Pollyanna, I'm 31yo. I have plenty of experience with infants. I'm certified as a Newborn Care Specialist and looking forward to helping families with their little ones. I'm dependable, fun-loving and patient. I'm married and have a fur baby -Speak English, Portuguese and some Spanish -CPR-First Aid certified

Ashley C. says "Pollyanna has taken care of our 7 month old who loves her! She is very sweet and does a great job at playing with our little one. Pollyanna also does...

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Loving Nanny

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...

Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...

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Mia M.'s Photo

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...

Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...

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Abby M.'s Photo

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Abby-I am a licensed social worker, trained in play therapy, with a concentration on working with children and families! Prior to my master's, I worked for three years at a youth organization, specializing in education, social and, emotional growth with middle school-aged youth. Throughout, I have been a caregiver for...

Mary Beth M. says "We are so incredibly grateful for Abby! Abby started nannying for us when my daughter was 6-months old. Abby has a very gentle, warm style with...

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Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have more then 6 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids. I am responsible, dependable, kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and...

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Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have been a professional nanny for 10 years and I have a 3-year-old daughter. The ages I have worked with are newborn to 10 years old, with extensive newborn experience. I have done date night sitting for dozens of families. I love doing arts and crafts with the children, as well as being outdoors and going swimming. I am very...

Laura R. says "Hunter was wonderful with my two children (2yo and 3mo). She was so attentive and full of energy! My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.64/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Infant Babysitters in Lake Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Pollyanna P.

Pollyanna has taken care of our 7 month old who loves her! She is very sweet and does a great job at playing with our little one. Pollyanna...

- Ashley C.

Klimentina G.

Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us...

- Care member

Mia M.

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual,...

- Jess P.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Lake Forest, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Lake Forest have rates starting at $21.64.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 14 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 14 infant babysitters near you in Lake Forest, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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