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Porsha H.

Baby Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Porsha I recently moved to Chicago IL from Madison WI and I've been searching for the perfect job for me while I take on this new city. I have three younger sisters (years 19, 12 & 5) and two of which love to play so taking them on adventures is definitely big sis duties. I am also a painter so arts and craft...

Torsheika M. says "Porsha was our first nanny, she was eager to spend time with and love on our precious P. She was always communicative, dependable and creative with P....

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Rosalinda A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
I am currently a manager at a kid's playspace 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 camp counselor , child care assistant in daycares, baby-sitting, and I also have children of my own. I am super high...

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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Kara A.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Now Available for Overnight Newborn Care Hi! I'm Kara, and I'd love to support your family. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, starting as a teen helping with my mom's home daycare. I've worked in homes, schools, daycare centers, and an emergency youth shelter. I was a full-time nanny for over 15 years (no...

Jennifer R. says "Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks...

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Lacee W.

Attentive And Energetic Sitter Who Loves Pets

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
I have 7 years of babysitting and child care experience. I have worked in a nursery with up to 8 children at once ranging from 3-6. I have worked with infants multiple times who require diaper change, bedtime bath, formula and the occasional medication. In college I worked and had many repeat families, one including a family of...

Care Member says "Lacee was wonderful with our 1 year old son ! Highly recommend her. "

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Adrian W.

Full-time Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! Over the past 10 years, I have held many job titles: babysitter, counselor, teacher, tutor, and nanny. Each new job and title has reinforced my passion and love for working with kids! I love planning creative activities and adventures to encourage kids' curiosity and interests. I'm a huge lover of animals and...

Alexis B. says "Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the...

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Amy R.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...

Brittany S. says "Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night!...

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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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Angelina D.

Professional Babysitter Who Knows How To Have Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a University of Dayton graduate with 8 years of experience. I now live in Chicago and am getting my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am from Cleveland! I have babysat since I was 13 years old and I absolutely love babies and children. I have done date nights, summer nannying, watching my nieces and nephews,...

Jenn B. says "Angelina is wonderful! Angelina cared for my 3 children (7,5 and 3) all summer long before moving to Chicago. She is reliable, energetic and very engaged...

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Colleen M.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 18 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age. I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...

Melissa W. says "We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9)...

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Daniela C.

Reliable, Fun, And Caring Babysitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at Dominican University. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer, but can start as soon as possible! I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...

Jen B. says "Daniella was great with our 18 month old. He can be a little shy with new babysitters but immediately warmed up to Daniella as she read him books and shared...

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Jurate C.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best. I focused and goal...

Taylor S. says "Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton...

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Julia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Dana K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Dana and I'm an Ohio native! My childcare experience expands across all age groups and all situations. From standard weekly sitting and nannying with children 6 months and up to overnight camp counselor work for children ages 6-16. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life, as my sitters and camp...

Care Member says "Dana was phenomenal - not only was she extremely communicative and timely, but my two kids LOVED her. Her experience with young kids was obvious to me...

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Lindsey M.

Creative, Fun And Reliable Part/Full Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Lindsey and I have triplet brothers (now 12 years old!) that I've helped raise since infancy. I am very familiar with what it takes to take care of multiples at every stage of life from 0-12. I also spent my time in school baby sitting two sweet girls (ages 2 and 6) on a regular basis. Most recently I...

Allison S. says "Lindsey was referred to me by our nanny, whose judgment I trust well! She is very sweet and my kids like spending time with her. I feel comfortable with...

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Nina B.

Fun Summer Sitter

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...

Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...

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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...

Millie K. says "Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us....

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Sophia S.

Nanny With 7 Years Experience & College Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Sophia I am 26 years old and have been nannying since I was 18. I have worked with babies and children ranging from 2. 5 months - 12 years old and adore the families I have worked with in the past and the connections I developed with the kids, with whom I still have connections with today. I have worked corporate...

Sarah P. says "Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a...

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Diana M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Any Day Of The Week.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.

Jacqueline H. says "She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"

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Nancy H.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 15 years of baby-sitting/nanny experience. I have worked with kids of ages 3 months to 9- years-old. I enjoyed caring for kids and I am very responsible with them.

Blake L. says "Nancy has been with us since my son was 5 months old. She has been an amazing addition to our family and we absolutely love her. My son is kind and smart,...

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Trinity W.

College Student Part-Time

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. 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...

Gaudy S. says "My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.36/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

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

Infant Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Porsha H.

Porsha was our first nanny, she was eager to spend time with and love on our precious P. She was always communicative, dependable and...

- Torsheika M.

Rosalinda A.

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

- Kerri L.

Kara A.

Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since...

- Jennifer R.

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 $19.36.

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 11 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 11 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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