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Sophie C.

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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I am a licensed, compassionate teacher with 13 years of babysitting experience caring for children of all ages, including infants. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, with a strong focus on child and infant development, which allows me to provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care. I...
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Eden M.

River Forest, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Caring for children has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. With eight years of experience, I bring immense patience, compassion, and a nurturing spirit to every child I care for. I have a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to four children, ages newborn to 11 years old. I am very comfortable...
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Yasmina S.

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
For the past couple decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing children and supporting their families. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation for understanding child development across all age groups, from infants to teenagers. I am patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to create a fun and...
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Audrey Stutz

River Forest, IL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I major in psychology and creative writing with a minor in art. This summer I am hoping to work in child care, senior care, pet care, and/or household services. I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, any pets, and have experience...
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Rebeca H.

River Forest, IL

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My previous babysitting roles sparked my desire to positively impact young lives and support families. With a graduate degree, I have two years of experience caring for children aged 0-11. I'm comfortable with up to two children at a time. I'm creative, friendly, and...
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Imani N.

Responsible And Hardworking Sitter

River Forest, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Imani! I am CPR Certified and experienced with food preparation. I worked in a daycare for 2 years that serviced children from infancy-12. I'm punctual and structured, but I know how to have fun. I really value education and am seeking my degree in Computer Science, so I have no problem helping with homework and...
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Caroline V.

River Forest, IL

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
Nurturing young minds has been my passion for the last 20 years. My M. Ed in Elementary Education, along with my years of experience as a classroom teacher and interventionist, have given me a deep understanding of child development. I am also a mother of two, a 12-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl, both of whom are kind,...
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Delmy F.

River Forest, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over four years of experience, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of various ages, from infants to toddlers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved and supported. I'm known for my...
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Gillian H.

19 Years, Sophomore At Concordia University Chicago In River Forest.

River Forest, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. (I wasn't always paid for watching my siblings.) My mom runs an at home day care so I'm around the little ones all the time and it's an absolutely lovely way to live. I am a great communicator with adults and children alike and love getting to know kids. God made...
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Hannah C.

About Your New Nanny!

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I am a recent graduate of Colorado College currently seeking a full-time nanny position. I love working with children and creating a safe, supportive environment where they can learn, play, and grow. I have experience working with children in both classroom and childcare settings. I served as a...
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Brittany C.

Part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children! I think and I have been told that I have a special gift, also known as a baby whisperer. I have experience with newborns through adolescence. I have followed routines that parents set in place and have set routines depending on the time I've spent with the child. I am not the best cook but I can fallow a recipe....

Sarah H. says "Brittany is an extension of our family. There aren't many that I would choose to take care of my little one when she was born, but with Brittany- I never...

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Reena J.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
The first paying babysitting job I had was for a 2-year-old boy. Since then, I have babysat for a family with three children: the youngest boy under the age of two, a 5-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy. I have also grown up watching my younger sister and baby cousins (sometimes newborns). I have babysat for family with two...

Elizabeth K. says "Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of treats! She...

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Lisa J.

Logan Square College Educated Musical Nanny/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lisa, Chicago born, college educated, a nanny, musician, writer, artist, ex-office manager, and a very warm, responsible, energetic & fun woman. I have 16 years professional nanny experience focusing on babies and toddlers. I'm on the sensitive, empathetic side, and extremely intuitive with babies. I've learned a lot...

Carrie W. says "Lisa cared for our son from 3 months to 21 months. She brings years of experience to the job and it shows in her deep knowledge about childcare. She's...

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Olga G.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm an organized affectionate and creative nanny/babysitter. I was 20 years old when I started working with kids . I have 5 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny working with infants, toddlers and school age kids (0-12) plus 1 year working as a daycare assistant and 3 as a preschool/elementary bilingual teacher...

Gretchen P. says "She is a very nurturing nanny and did a great job caring for my 5 month old. Would highly recommend!"

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Natalie K.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I can provide references for my experience. I have a college degree and I am a certified phlebotomist. Also, I am certified in CPR for adults and children via the Red Cross. I have babysat for a family continually with their baby at age 4 months until the child was a 3-year-old toddler. I...

Joel H. says "Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was...

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Veasna J.

Fun Sitter And Optimistic Opportunist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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 specializing in infant care, as well as working with kids from all age groups! I grew up with a large family and helped out with my siblings and cousins. I am great with kids I love...

Michelle S. says "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...

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Julia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$1/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a well-rounded business professional who is returning to her roots for some side gigs off the computer. I am smart, creative, patient and kind. I love sports and activities. Especially love being outside as much as possible. I have experience with children of all ages. I grew up babysitting. I spent a few summers...

Care Member says "Julie has babysat for our family multiple times. She is attentive and patient, doing everything from playing games to driving to sports activities. My...

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Kayla L.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I have been caring for children for over 13 years as a babysitter, nanny, swim coach, counselor and teacher. I have great experience in infant centers, and with all stages of development. I look forward to meeting you and your children, and providing people in my...

Care Member says "Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really...

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Rosalinda A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
I am currently part time nanny in the Avondale area. . Prior to this I was a program coordinator and camp lead at a non-profit gym. I have more than 10 years of experience working with kids as a nanny. camp counselor , child care assistant in daycares, baby-sitting, and I also have children of my own. I am super high energy and...

Kerri L. says "Rosalinda was friendly and communicative. My 9 year old with adaptive said she was nice and fun, and felt comfortable around her. I would definitely...

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Melanie K.

Experienced Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My babysitting experience dates back to 14yo. I began watching kids for family members & then became a camp counselor watching 20 kids (5-9 years old) simultaneously. I went to school at UIUC for Nursing, graduated with my BSN & will continue working with children in my upcoming career at Lurie Children's Hospital in the...
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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.80/hr as of April 2026

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

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

Brittany C.

Brittany is an extension of our family. There aren't many that I would choose to take care of my little one when she was born, but with...

- Sarah H.

Reena J.

Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of...

- Elizabeth K.

Lisa J.

Lisa cared for our son from 3 months to 21 months. She brings years of experience to the job and it shows in her deep knowledge about...

- Carrie W.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in River Forest, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in River Forest have rates starting at $23.80.

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 10 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 10 infant babysitters near you in River 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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