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Michele D.

Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...

Greg K. says "Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."

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Elizabeth H.

Energetic And Fun Part-time Childcare

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have loads of energy and an upbeat attitude! I've been a paid babysitter for the past 10 years and have had great fun and success with a range of differently abled children. No matter your child's capabilities, I know we will have a wonderful and safe time with creativity and play.

Omar G. says "We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every...

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Kisha J.

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Kisha, I am 20 with 4 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly. I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer. I adapt easily. Maybe your little...

Nasser A. says "Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm...

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Norma G.

Full-Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
My goal is to provide children with a rich, nurturing, and safe environment in which they can develop both creatively and emotionally. I am optimistic, accountable and eager to commit for a long-standing relationship and start immediately as you want to. I have certification for Early Childhood Development, CPR certification and...

Kristi Z. says "I have trusted Norma to help my husband and I raise our two young children. She is so dependable. She is always focused on the health and safety of the...

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Sarahi P.

Bilingual Spanish/English Experienced Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Hello!!! My name is Sarahi and I have been entrusted to care for so many bundles of sunshine throughout my entire career as a sitter! I currently babysit for 10-12 families, all with children whose ages range from 2months-10years. That being said, I have over 4 years of professional experience (previous Preschool & Toddler...

Erica H. says "Sarahi was a teacher at my child's daycare for years. I also hired her to babysit because she is so kind, energetic, and fun. And of course, she is...

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Abby S.

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the years, including families with...
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Jessica M.

Childcare /Babysitter /nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
27-year-old mother of a very energetic 5y. covid vaccinated. experienced with NB to 12 yr. non smoker. comfortable with pets. fluent in Spanish & English. currently learning Italian & ASL Do not have a vehicle nor drivers license.( working on it) Although I do take car seat safety very seriously. I don't mind doing extra work...

Tad B. says "Jessica was great with our 6 month old son. She was on top of feedings, diapers, etc. allowing us to work when he had a cold and was unable to go to...

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Bianca T.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Bianca! I graduated from Indiana University in 2023, and have nearly 10 years of nanny and babysitting experience. I've worked with children between the ages of newborn and 11 years old. I have experience with diaper changing through helping kids with homework, and I love keeping the kids active. I also...

Leah A. says "My husband and I were looking for a sitter last minute for a date night and Bianca came to the rescue! She is super sweet and our kids really like her!"

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Anastasia T.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 and currently work at a nonprofit in downtown Seattle. I am looking for part-time positions babysitting and opportunities to fill in for date nights. I have worked with children all my life. I am a very attentive and a fun loving caregiver. I enjoy creating different activities...

Travis A. says "Anastasia is great! She watched our 4 year old son while we were out for a date night; they made art, read plenty of books, built Lego spaceships - she...

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Grazyna A.

Part-Time Babysitter, Responsible, Honest And Trustworthy

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...

Karina M. says "Grace was helping us with our 1.5 year toddler part time when our second baby was just born, and we also contact Grace when we need a backup! She did an...

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Hannah A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am excited and have a passion for spending time with children & pets. I have experience watching and caring for multiple family's children in the past. The age range is anywhere from 3 months to 12 years. I'm available to babysit and provide pet and cleaning services after 4:30 p.m. during the...
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Halima K.

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...

Liana K. says "Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

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Angelina P.

Newborn Through Toddler Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to raising happy healthy children. I am a certified educator and also a highly qualified nanny. As a newborn through toddler specialist who has helped multiple families raise their newborns to successfully reach school-age as thriving and confident...

Julie S. says "I have used Angelina for over 5 years for child care. Starting when my daughter was 6 months old, she has provided intermittent care for her. I cannot...

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Ileana B.

Patient, Playful And Fun Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I enjoy spending time with children, making them laugh and teaching them different things. Kids respond well to my personality as I am very playful and I am always happy, smiling.

Angie W. says "My kids loved Ileana! She watched them for 1 night in Chicago while we were there for Spring Break. Very reliable and sent updates. We'd totally hire her...

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Lekayla H.

Broadview, IL

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Le'Kayla. I am 24 years old. I am a recent grad from Columbia College Chicago. I currently serve at my church as the youth music leader. I've been serving there since I was 16 years old. I became a babysitter at the age of 14 or 15 years old. It started as a family business and grew into a passion of mine. I...
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Valentina M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! -Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children. -Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified) -Experience preparing healthy menus for children. -Creativity to organize education activities in spare time. -Participated in bedtime and bath routines. -Experience with...

Care Member says "Valentina has been the nanny for our 20-month old daughter since our daughter was a newborn. She has also watched our 4 year old son during his summer...

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Rachel B.

Part-time/ Full-time Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a nanny who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple children at the same...

Joni P. says "Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My...

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Isabel H.

Nanny, Experienced, Loves Babies, Toddlers, Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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...

Adrian D. says "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,...

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Maria B.

Part-Time Nanny Seeking Position

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...

Marcy R. says "Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite...

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Lauryn A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...

Care Member says "Lauryn was great! She made our 16 month old feel comfortable during his first experience with a babysitter. She let us know right when he left when he...

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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

Michele D.

Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable.

- Greg K.

Elizabeth H.

We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very...

- Omar G.

Kisha J.

Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was...

- Nasser A.

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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