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64 infant babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Oak Park, IL
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and creative person who has 20 years of experience working with children, from infants to young adults. Personally, I'm great with crafts, tutoring and homework help. With all my skills and experience, I'm confident that I'll be able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your...
Riesha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
First and most importantly to help put your mind at ease, I am a mom of 3 (ages 25, 28 & 31!) and I have extensive background in working with kids.
I have worked in childcare centers and operated my own home daycare business from '92-'09. I've now been a private nanny for about 10 years and I love it. The laughter, the...
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
" Maureen is a personable, professional and energetic addition to any family with children. She is very hands on and routinely takes the kids on outings to parks, nature centers, and the library. She is caring and compassionate, yet provides structure and...
Courtney J.
Leyla C.
Oak Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love children, I have a lot of patience, I am very affectionate, and I love to play, sing, dance, paint, draw with them and treat them as if they were mine.
I have 7 years of experience with children. I am a kindergarten teacher in my country Guatemala. I really like children's. I love kids. I speak English and Spanish.
Leyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leyla was incredible with our baby girl. Top quality care, attentiveness, and was able to help out with introducing Spanish to our baby girl. Will definitely recommend to friends and family."
Andre V.
Looking for a nanny or sitter? Look no further! My name is Justin and I am the person for the job. I have 10+ years of experience in child care, working with all ages from infants to teens. I have worked as a babysitter, a camp counselor, a tutor, and currently a high school teacher. I am also primary ed certified and have...
Justin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jaivah E.
Oak Park, IL
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have my own car and insurance. Id love to take kids to different activities they're involved in! I have no problem with tidying up the house, or making quick meals for eating throughout the day. Also I love reading with kids, dancing,. Baby sitter available.
Jaivah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi there! My name is Maura! I'm a recent college grad and have always loved working with kids. I have experience babysitting kids ages 5-10 and have worked caring for infants as young as 3-4 months old (I love babies!) I'm also able to help out around the house as much as you need from cleaning to helping prepare meals for the...
Maura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Zach F.
Oak Park, IL
$10-15/hr
Hi! My name is Zach and I currently attend high school. My hobbies include watching sports, exercising, and playing video games. I have three years experience working with you and your children as a teachers assistant at my temple. I love working with them and have so much fun! If you ever need any help and need a baby sitter,...
Michael F.
Oak Park, IL
$10-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Michael. I'm a six year army veteran. You might ask "what does a soldier know about childcare?"
From 6th grade through 8th grade I volunteered at my church nursery. In high school I made money babysitting. And in the military I was known among the army wives as the baby whisperer.
I'm currently going to...
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a full-time online college student at the University of Central Florida. Set to graduate December 2023 with my bachelors in Special Education and a certificate in Language Development and Disorders. I have worked with kids professionally since I was 16 years old.
My most recent experience working with children is...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 21-year-old college student. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with sitting for twin infants. I...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hola!
I am an easygoing person who enjoys the simple things in life. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 8+ years of experience caring for toddlers and infants. Not only am I patient, caring and nurturing, I am also extremely organized and very detailed when it comes to...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! My name is Steph. I am a newly retired social worker and In my retirement, I am working part time as an artist, but would also like a fun, interactive position with some energized kiddos or sweet little babies. As a social worker I worked in school settings for many years in Elementary, Middle, High School, and...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Bess, and I'll be moving to the northwest side of the city from Oak Park at the start of June and will be looking for a new nannying job in the area starting around then! I currently nanny for 3 little boys out in the suburbs and have been with the family for over 3 years, and we found each other on Care. com. I've...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(22)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geysa has been our nanny for our child (now age 21 months) for the past year. She’s kind, patient, organized and creative. She does a wonderful job identifying my daughters needs, teaching her new skills, and plans great outings for her. She also walks my two...
Care member
Ryann R.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. I've worked in many different settings as a caregiver any where from local babysitter, camp counselor, preschool setting, a doula, and a full time nanny. I've worked with children as young as newborn through teenagers. I enjoy caring for children...
Ryann can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting for the children on my block since I was 10 since I was the oldest kid around. I am incredibly reliable and trustworthy and have roughly 8 years of experience with children ranging in age from infants to 11 years old. I am great with crafts, trips to the park, and healthy and fun dinner times. If you're...
Siobhan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Audrey R.
Oak Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun And Creative Sitter, Loves Crafting And Playing Sports
I now have 6 years of babysitting experience. I'm super crafty, and I love spending time outside! I've taken a sanitation class and intro to cullenary at COD, so I know my way around the kitchen! I share a car, so I have transportation, but if close enough, I will most likely bike.
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elynn is one of the most loving and caring individuals I know. She is amazing with kids and has so much experience as a nanny! I would highly recommend her to anyone!! "
Molly P.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordin and I'm a student-athlete at Iona College. I am patient, loving, outgoing and athletic. I have been looking after and taking care of my younger siblings since middle school. I have experience with infants, toddlers and grade school children. Babysitting is my passion and I love being apart of a child's...
Jordin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am 27 years old. I currently reside in Oak Park, IL, and go to medical school at Loyola. I am originally from NH and went to Keene State College to obtain my BS in biology.
I have my CNA and EMT certificate which comes with a lot of hands-on training including first aid/CPR certification which is...
Haley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley was professional and punctual. She showed up early and was very good with my nine month old. Haley was comfortable and confident. She got my teething, fussy daughter to sleep and texted me a much appreciated update letting me know my daughter had fallen...
Mary K.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Maureen M.
5.0
We found Maureen on Care.com and she has been temporarily covering childcare for us over the past several weeks and it's been great. She is easy to communicate and work with and our girls have a fun time baking, crafting and visiting the local playground with her. I also greatly appreciate that she...
- Alicia B.
Leyla C.
5.0
Leyla has been with us since my daughter L was about 5 months old. Lillian is now 4 and has a younger brother H who is 2. To say that Leyla is a vital part of our family is an understatement. She is 100% reliable and has always been flexible with our somewhat unreliable schedules. The kids love and...
- Anna R.
Geysa P.
5.0
Geysa has been our nanny for our child (now age 21 months) for the past year. She’s kind, patient, organized and creative. She does a wonderful job identifying my daughters needs, teaching her new skills, and plans great outings for her. She also walks my two older children home from school and...
- Care member
Elynn Z.
5.0
I have hired Elynn a few times for babysitting and my kids love her! She comes with fun activities planned and is very flexible. She seems very comfortable and cares for them well! The kids always look forward to Elynn coming over!
- Morgan D.
Haley Z.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Haley watching our 1-year-old. She was responsible, punctual, professional, and kind -- everything you would hope for. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter with Haley, whom we absolutely would hire again. Thank you, Haley!
- Devon B.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Oak Park, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Oak Park, IL in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Oak Park have rates starting at $19.56.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Oak 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 64 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Oak Park, IL?
There are 64 infant babysitters near you in Oak 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 Oak Park, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Oak Park, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 64 listed infant babysitters.