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60 infant babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years
Infant babysitters in River Forest, IL
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
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2007 mostly with newborn babies
Elena can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena has an amazing work ethic. She was the perfect nanny for my infant daughter who was born two months early. Elena always focused on my daughter's needs and was great at anticipating the next step for us, as first time parents."
Hetal P.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have had the privilege of working with Jocelyn in the past and I would like to share my thoughts on why you should hire her. Reliable, hardworking, thoughtful, loving, kind, fun and energetic are just a few qualities that Jocelyn has in abundance and it shows...
Claress R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that...
Florian B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm a mother to 5 and grandma to 15 grand kids, enjoy most helping little ones learn and explore new lessons daily, basic baby sign language now to help teach little ones starting at 4 months of age, very active and willing to work with the families schedule and daily needs, I'm comfortable with pets. Any questions please...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa helped our Family with my toddler and set of twins. She watched our boys while we worked and also helped on many date night weekends. She was always very reliable, punctual, very hands on, flexible, and enjoyed outdoor activities. She was also very...
Kathleen G.
Arina B.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Arina. I'm 29 years old.
I really do love kids and spend time with them!
I spent 1, 9 year being an Au pair.
I was taking care of 4 kids(1, 5 yo, 3 yo, 4 yo and 14)in the same time in one family and then of 2 kids(2 yo and newborn) in my second host family.
Have an experience with newborns, infants from...
Arina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Had a pleasant experience with Arina while she was taking care of my two sons( 2,5 yo and 6 months old) She did a great job with helping me during the day, also helped with light housekeeping. She was a part of the family for us and also became a good friend to my...
Natalie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel. I have experience with babies and toddlers. My priority is the safety and care the kids. I love to play, make crafts, and read books and we can go to the library. I speak French and Spanish, and I have an Associated Early Childhood at San Augustin College . I have very good references of the families to whom I...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had Isabel take care of our son for over one year now, and I cannot put in words how much she means to all of us.
She has been timely, reliable, extremely caring, and is very focused on the child's growth and development."
Adrian D.
Brenda S.
Chicago, IL
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as funny, thoughtful and responsible
I started working with kids when I was 16, occasionally babysitting, then I started teaching English in Brazil to kids from 4 to 12yo. In the U. S. my first experience was taking care of 3 kids (5, 7 and 10 when I started) for two years.
After them I was a nanny...
5.0
"Brenda is an amazing person and she's great with children. She is patient, kind and extremely responsible. She is experienced at dealing with kids all ages, always being loving and creative. In addition to her childcare skills, she is very organized and clean,...
Livia L.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a student at National Louis University. I am pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am the oldest of 5 kids and grew up babysitting kids ranging from newborn to pre-teen. I have done internships with child development services and worked as a nanny for multiple families for 5+ years. I...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie has been a regular in our home since January 2021. Initially, we hired her to help a few times a week from 6-8 am. You won't find many college students willing to wake up before the sun rises, clean snow off their car and arrive to your house on time and...
Emily T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Brea, a 25-year-old college grad with a degree in youth development. I have been working with young children since I was 15 and most recently have been a nanny in a nanny share with two (now) toddlers. I have worked both in home and in daycare settings and have strengths in developmentally appropriate sensory activities,...
Brea can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I needed a last minute sitter on a Saturday when mine cancelled and she was available. She was great with my 2 month old. She was very polite and got on my baby's level to engage him. She was great at soothing him in this period of purple crying. She didn't need...
Janell G.
Katherine K.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! I'm a special education teacher finishing up my 2nd year in CPS. I have 10 years experience babysitting and working with children with and without disabilities ages 2 months- 13 years old. I also have experience working closely with SLP's, OT's, and PT's. I love doing tummy time with babies, taking children to the...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a fantastic experience hiring Kate for a babysitting night. She is very sweet and our toddler son had a blast!"
Cheryl L.
5.0
(2)
Hi,
My name is Diana and I am fun, creative and easy going. I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I have nanny for children from the age of 2 weeks old, toddlers, twins up to 12 years in age which has included infant, twins, toddlers. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am a certified IDSA sleep consultant. use...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana is very dependable and always great with our kids!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior currently. I might not be majoring in childcare but my family and past parents I nannied for and babysat believe I should have! I have experience working as a nanny for boys ages 5-10 years old. I worked at a daycare in Milwaukee working with children ages newborn to 4. I have experience babysitting newborns and...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!"
Amanda S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Ammy and I'm 28. I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position.
I used to be a teacher of English back in my country and also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is...
Ammy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ammy is like part of our family! She is proactive, intuitive to our child's needs and sensitive to our preferences. The relationship she has built with our now 11 month old is endearing and brings out the best in our baby. Ammy is trustworthy and has proven time...
Rene R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hannah and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 15 years. I have cared for children from newborn to 12 years old, as well as multiples. I love caring for children, watching them grow, and experiencing new things with them. I love to go to the zoo, park, library, museum and take advantage of everything...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is so wonderful with our kids. She's very dependable and we always feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care."
Erin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a daycare teacher at two schools, I'm a mom of 3, we have our own apartment, own transportation, I have been a nanny on here in the past and a babysitter as a teenager. I have always loved kids and being with them to help them grow, learn, help fellow parents out, be a date night sitter, pet sitter, house sitter, you...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids are very happy with Rebecca. We are moving out of state and unfortunately we have to find new childcare arrangement. You would be lucky to have her."
Joanna M.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keila. I consider myself positive, trustworthy, and caring individual, driven by a passion to help children grow in a loving, educational and safe environment, teaching them through the playing and talking for physical and linguistic development. I have 20 years of experience. I speak Spanish too. I am a religious...
Keila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend her!"
Jessica A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Adrian can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to...
Alexis B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 10 years of experience with children from newborn to 16yrs. I have been a full time nanny/house manager for a family of 3 boys (6, 10, 12) and one was autistic. I graduated from the University of Illinois in May of 2015. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology. Recently I was a program manager for...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Becca for our wedding weekend to watch our 3 kids, ages 10 and 8 (twins). We got a separate hotel room for her and the kids for two nights so we could enjoy a worry free weekend with family and friends. She was amazing with them. She took them to the pool,...
Karen S.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Danielle D.
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 were also flexible in creating...
- Madlen W.
Elena S.
5.0
Elena has been with our family for over two years since our baby was 3 months old. As a part-time nanny, Elena was an invaluable part of our home. In addition to providing excellent care and love to our child, she cleaned, prepared meals for the baby and kept our home organized. We truly could not...
- Care member
Jocelyn S.
5.0
Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our babies.
- Jenny N.
Maria P.
5.0
We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that Maria is very attentive and...
- Florian B.
Rosa C.
5.0
Rosa helped our Family with my toddler and set of twins. She watched our boys while we worked and also helped on many date night weekends. She was always very reliable, punctual, very hands on, flexible, and enjoyed outdoor activities. She was also very responsible in administering medications she...
- Kathleen G.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in River Forest, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in River Forest, IL in June, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in River Forest have rates starting at $18.50.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in River Forest, 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 14 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in River Forest, IL?
There are 14 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.