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60 infant babysitters are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 children of my own, which are all teenagers. My only paid experience with children was working in Day Care for two years and house/babysitting for a couple to attend a business conference for a week. Outside of being paid, I have at least 25 years of caring for children from newborns to early teens, just out of my love...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"I love how Nicole is with my children and I have 4 (11 y/o boy, 9 y/o girl, 5 y/o boy, and 2 y/o girl). She is always my go to when I need someone to care for them which is often. She feeds them nutritional meals that are oh so good, she plays educational games...
Krystal M.
Hanna B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for private families across the Chicago land area and am great with pets! I have also spent 4 years in Vietnam teaching English at English centers and International schools throughout Hanoi. My favorite hobbies include rock climbing, aerial silks and traveling. I'm dependable and punctual. I'm a quick learner. I...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna is absolutely amazing! My son took to her immediately. She’s so caring and fun! I will definitely
use her again. "
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"love Debbie so much she has taken care of our 17 month old daughter since the beginning of the year and does it all. so sweet and loving. anyone would be lucky to have her."
Sylvie B.
4.7
(3)
Hello, I'm Carolina and I am a social worker looking for part time babysitting arrangements.
I enjoy being around babies, children & pets! I have 8+ years of babysitting experience! I am very determined, outgoing, caring, and innovative. Feel free to message me any time with any questions or concerns!
Carolina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carolina is reliable and amazing with our kiddos! We definitely recommend her for child care services and household needs. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
A little bit about my childcare experience: I have +10 years experience with kids: newborns, infants, toddlers, multiples and nanny-share. I was an Au-Pair for 2 consecutive years in Europe. Furthermore, I am certified in Early Childcare Education and as a Professional Nanny by the US Nanny Agency. I am CPR and First Aid...
Ivona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Ivona as part of our family on weekends for almost a year now and she's a true joy. The kids are so excited to see her and have the best time. She has helped us for long stretches during the day and during late date nights. She keeps us updated on the...
Alice P.
Preet C.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Preet and I am a recent UCLA graduate with a major in biology. I am fully vaccinated/boosted with the Covid-19 vaccine and am CPR certified. I have been babysitting kids since I was about 16 years old and I love it! I have worked with children in clinical settings as well- including volunteering in the NICU and...
Preet can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Preet is fantastic! She has kept our 8 month old a couple times, which included some play time, bottle + solids, and bedtime. Preet brings a lot of experience and a great, non flustered demeanor. We were impressed with how quickly she won D over (in the midst of...
Jennifer W.
Luz C.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Yes I Love Babies, I Am A Person Who Loves Children Very Much. I Like To Help
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysit for more than 30 years, I have worked with several families in Winnetka, downtown, and suburbs, I have flexibility in the schedule to adjust to the needs of the families, I also babysit on weekends and at night, I do not I have schedule limits, I am available to help parents with the care and education of their...
Luz can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Luz is one of the kindest individuals you will ever meet. She was so caring with our 9month old son, he almost immediately took to her. She was great at interacting with him and finding different things for him to do during the day. Very reliable and on time. Thank...
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I am CPR certified and have taken a babysitter training course with the American Red Cross. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
Please reach out...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Carmen currently watches our children on the weekend and we have nothing but great things to say. She is professional, punctual, she is sweet and caring and fun. My daughters took to her very quickly. We love having Carmen care for our children- she is a delight!"
Surekha B.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Erika can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've used Erika for both child care and housekeeping and she is great at both! Erika is very hard-working and has a wonderful personality. I highly recommend her!"
Kristen A.
5.0
(3)
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I've worked with 5 families within those 4 years via care. com/ word of mouth! I grew up with a large family and helped out with my siblings and cousins. I am great with kids I love kids, I love teaching kids and watching them grow. I love babies, I can change...
Veasna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Veasna is super professional, she took care of my three year old for about a month in august and she was amazing. Very optimistic and caring nanny. I will definitely give her a call again if I ever need assistance! She's great!"
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lady from Guatemala, who enjoys the outdoors, likes to have fun with the children and enjoys every minute of it.
Casta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Casta has helped me with my two very active boys for the past 1.5 years, and has become an invaluable part of our family. She has proven to be professional, honest, and most importantly, a loving and engaging caretaker. She takes the kids all over the city, whether...
Ofelia G.
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 28 years old and I've been working and caring for kids for the past 10 years. I worked as a teacher, was an au pair and now nanny. I have experience taking care of kids from all ages, specially babies. I'm a great cooker, love to spend time with kids and to make part of their development, helping however I can. I play guitar...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have never found another babysitter who compares to Kim - she is hands down the best! She genuinely enjoys the kids, does great with both toddlers and babies, and my kids love her. Plus she is great with our dog. 10/10 recommend!"
Ashley P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Meagan! I'm new to Chicago and I'm planting my roots here. A little about me: I'm the eldest of 6 siblings, so I grew up helping my mother take care of the house and the kids! I love love love babies, toddlers, all of the kiddos! I have 10 years of experience with nannying full time and babysitting. I can help get...
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meagan is very responsive dependable. I’ve had to call her on short notice a few times and she was always available. She cares for my baby like I would and my baby smiles every time she sees Ms. Meagan coming through the door."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gina! I have 2 years of paid childcare experience. I also have been babysitting my cousin from when he was a newborn until currently and he is 8 years old.
I have worked at 2 childcare centers (one being an infant teacher and the other as a floater getting experience in all age groups), and just recently had a...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Gina was amazing! She did a great job taking care of my daughter and made sure to go the extra mile doing crafts, and activities! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lindsey. I have a breadth of childcare experience, ranging from kiddos as young as six months, to teenagers. I'm fully vaccinated and I observe all CDC guidelines. I'm willing to do whatever makes you and your family most comfortable.
I've spent 9+ years as a camp counselor and wilderness trip leader for young...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey babysat my baby daughter regularly & was often available for date-night sitting as well. She is a very mature & dependable caregiver. While her prior experience was with slightly older children, she quickly learned how to care for my 6-8 month old...
Sarah S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia was great! I was never worried about the safety of my daughter! She is overall great with kids! "
Lindsey Z.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
Anna L.
5.0
Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator! Hire her!
- Chelsea A.
Nicole M.
5.0
I love how Nicole is with my children and I have 4 (11 y/o boy, 9 y/o girl, 5 y/o boy, and 2 y/o girl). She is always my go to when I need someone to care for them which is often. She feeds them nutritional meals that are oh so good, she plays educational games with them and also makes sure they are...
- Krystal M.
Hanna B.
5.0
We are delighted to share our experience with Hanna. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a rare blend of professionalism and warmth that set her apart.
Timeliness is a hallmark of her service. Punctuality is not just a habit for her; it's a commitment....
- Sarah G.
Debora R.
5.0
Very good phone and in-person interviews with Debora: punctual, enthusiastic, good questions/answers and follow-up, very responsive. We moved forward with a candidate that made more logistical sense for our position, but recommend Debora as a strong candidate.
- Sameer A.
Carolina K.
5.0
Arrives on time and the kids are always excited to see her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Melrose Park, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Melrose Park have rates starting at $20.06.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL?
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 18 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Melrose Park, IL?
There are 18 infant babysitters near you in Melrose Park, 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.
Ratings for Melrose Park, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.