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66 infant babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Oak Park, IL
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
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....
Alicia B.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Recent review:
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
I have 3 little siblings and I've been helping out with them my whole life. Two of them are special needs, autism. I've babysat since I moved to Oak Park when I was 13 and I have a lot of experience with kids. I can help with school and any extra help needed.
Becca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
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,...
Devon B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again.
Joseph A.
Hello! My name is Minna, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I have been babysitting for about 8+ years now. I have babysat from ages 1-17 including special needs children. I do light housekeeping, prepare quick meals, take children outdoors, etc.
Some fun facts about me: I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate...
Minna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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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.
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.
Munirih P.
5.0
Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again.
- Joseph A.
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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 April, 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 $19.35.
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 66 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Oak Park, IL?
There are 66 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 70 reviews of the 66 listed infant babysitters.