Find Infant Babysitters in River Forest, IL
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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
Juliana G.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Juliana I'm 30 years old and I am from Colombia and a professional psychologist.
I have had experience taking care of children, as an au pair. For a year and half I took care of three children, I had another job with other 3 kids, including a new born. After that I got pregnant and I worked for a family with a...
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Juliana was great with our very active almost 3 year old. She has lots of energy and patience. We highly recommend her and look forward to many more date nights."
Jenny J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie and I am currently getting my Master in Social Work from Loyola Chicago, with the intent to work with child and family services.
I live in Uptown and have my own car, so I can travel to you + transport your kids! I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was very sweet and attentive with my 7 month old. Easy communication and dependable"
Jennifer Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Reena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 helped them with daily summer learning work (assigned by mom) and was quick to learn their favorite things/activities,...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(5)
A little bit about my childcare experience: I have +10 years experience with kids: newborns, infants, toddlers, multiples and nanny-share. I was an Au-Pair for 2 consecutive years in Europe. Furthermore, I am certified in Early Childcare Education and as a Professional Nanny by the US Nanny Agency. I am CPR and First Aid...
Ivona can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I can't recommend Ivy enough. Ivy took care of my nieces for years and now watches my toddler for date nights, etc. She is the best nanny, so caring, kind, energetic and fun. I know my daughter is in the best care when Ivy is there."
Emily L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as...
Olivia C.
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
Preet C.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Preet and I am a recent UCLA graduate with a major in biology. I am fully vaccinated/boosted with the Covid-19 vaccine and am CPR certified. I have been babysitting kids since I was about 16 years old and I love it! I have worked with children in clinical settings as well- including volunteering in the NICU and...
Preet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Preet is fantastic! She has kept our 8 month old a couple times, which included some play time, bottle + solids, and bedtime. Preet brings a lot of experience and a great, non flustered demeanor. We were impressed with how quickly she won D over (in the midst of...
Jennifer W.
Nancy H.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"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, and I know that has a lot to do with the love and knowledge Nancy gives him. Nancy is extremely reliable and...
Blake L.
Bre M.
Hinsdale, IL
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Breanna and I'm a 22-year-old teaching
student who has a passion for helping and nurturing others! I am very eager to help in any way needed and would love to assist with play time, cooking, cleaning, , and any other demands your families routine calls for! I adore babies and children and have a strong love for...
Bre can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"My daughter LOVES Bre. Bre has been such an incredible joy to have apart of our lives. She was always so reliable and prompt and if we ever needed her last minute she wouldn't hesitate to help us out. My daughter would light up whenever Bre walked through the door...
Meghan W.
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive, patient, and high energy aunt of 4 kids. (Not counting all my friends kids that call me aunt :) I have experience with babies of 6 months to older kids of 13 years old. I am great at maintaining attention and communicating with kids depending on their development level. I like to keep an organized schedule...
Jocelyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We had Jocelyn babysit on vacation, she was great. Came a little earlier to make sure we were able to get to our plans on time and kept me updated all night on our toddler. 10/10!!"
Maisoon B.
5.0
(3)
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! I grew up with a large family and helped out with my siblings and cousins. I am great with kids I love kids, I love teaching kids and watching them grow. I love babies, I can change...
Veasna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 will definitely give her a call again if I ever need assistance! She's great!"
Michelle S.
4.0
(1)
I'm currently seeking opportunities in childcare. I have experience with a variety of ages, ranging from newborns to teens. Fully vaccinated and boosted!
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 2 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I do work full-time during the day so mostly just looking for date night/weeknight babysitting :). With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Claire was excellent with our two girls, was very communicative, and picked up on the instructions around food and routine quickly."
Carl G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested like help with Travel, Laundry and Errands. Personally, I'm an...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie has been babysitting my three children over the last 12 years. She has been very flexible with her schedule and was there for us every time. She is very attentive, caring and so good with the kids. I can't even begin to put into words how great she is. You're...
Patricia R.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Nevaeh Zionah, I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "
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Sarah G.
Melrose Park, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah!
I have 20 years of babysitting & nannying experience & I have nannied for 5 families.
My nanny experience ranges from newborn to 16 years old. A good care giver will have patience, be energetic, possess a great imagination and always have a positive attitude. I believe I possess all these qualities.
I love...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She is so great at not only handling anything a kiddo might toss at her (hopefully not literally) but she's also a great resource for the entire family. Always making sure things are picked up and that the house is in order. Being flexible to the needs of the...
Mandy S.
Sundae K.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Talented And Kindhearted Professional With 7 Years Of Experience In Child Care And Mental Development.
5.0
(3)
BABYSITTER/NANNY
Talented and kindhearted professional with 7 years' of extensive experience in child care. Proven track record of developing rapport and relationships with kids and families. Innovative and creative, willing to introduce new ideas and techniques of learning.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
* Confident and...
Sundae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Im Lauren, a recent college graduate of Loyola University Chicago!
I've been an on-and-off nanny since 2017! I have a wide range of experience, from newborns, toddlers, to school aged children.
I also am an avid cook and love to clean as well!
In my free time, I volunteer at Lurie Children's Hospital as a bedside...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is very sweet and patient with my children. She is always on time and shows flexibility when my plans changed. I would hire her again"
Carlo C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...
Qudsia K.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Juliana G.
5.0
Juliana was great with our very active almost 3 year old. She has lots of energy and patience. We highly recommend her and look forward to many more date nights.
- Jenny J.
Margaret B.
5.0
Maggie was very sweet and attentive with my 7 month old. Easy communication and dependable
- Jennifer Z.
Reena J.
5.0
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 helped them with daily summer learning work (assigned by mom) and was quick to learn their favorite things/activities, what they liked to do, and how to...
- Elizabeth K.
Ivona I.
5.0
We've had Ivona as part of our family on weekends for almost a year now and she's a true joy. The kids are so excited to see her and have the best time. She has helped us for long stretches during the day and during late date nights. She keeps us updated on the kids with pictures and texts which is...
- Alice P.
Lila Z.
5.0
Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as both my sons have speech disorders...
- Olivia C.
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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.