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60 infants child care are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years
Infants child care in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! From nannying to working in schools to spending summers as a camp counselor, my life has always revolved around working with youth of all ages (including infants)! I have an extensive background in childcare and references upon request. Vaccinated & boosted, CPR/First Aid certified.
Reach out with any questions you may...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job, our daughter was very comfortable with her, Natalie is professional and clearly has lots of experience with kids."
Care member
Juanita A.
Niles, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Experience Nanny, Love Children, Experience With Newborns, Infants And Toddlers
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had cared for many angels. They all learned Spanish with me. I have loved them as if they were mine. I am active and very sweet, patient and much more. I have been working with kids since out of school. I have been CPR certified. I like to introduce dancing and singing also reading. And going for walks if weather permits....
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Juanita worked for us for one school year and has now decided to stay at home with her children. We were sad to see her go! She has a caring and warm demeanor and takes her job seriously. I would definitely hire her again and wish her the best of luck. I'm...
Ann N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to provide part-time childcare and babysitting while working full-time in Chicago. I have experience with being a day-time nanny, and nighttime babysitter. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preteens, and young teenagers. I absolutely enjoy being around children and providing a great...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family."
William C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
Alex T.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gina! I have 2 years of paid childcare experience. I also have been babysitting my cousin from when he was a newborn until currently and he is 8 years old.
I have worked at 2 childcare centers (one being an infant teacher and the other as a floater getting experience in all age groups), and just recently had a...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Gina was amazing! She did a great job taking care of my daughter and made sure to go the extra mile doing crafts, and activities! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019 after graduating with my liberal arts degree along with 6 credits of early childhood education.
My experience includes more than five years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Yvette,
I am a mother of 4 and looking for a Part-Time nanny position.
I have childcare experience for over 30 years and I have worked as a daycare provider for over 16 years and would like to continue working with kids.
I have been a full time Nanny for a Family w/two Boys 4 &2 year from 10-25-18 to...
Yvette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yvette took care of our daughter as a part-time nanny this past summer. She was lovely to have in our home. She was attentive, helpful and reliable. She was always on-time, and even would bring little toys for our daughter. The only reason we stopped working with...
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Alexa, I'm 30 years old and a fellow parent.
I have 15+ years experience as a babysitter and 9 years nannying & house managing, during which I was caring for children from infant age through the 5th grade, mostly in multiples.
I'm very patient and I love finding cool new enrichment activities that children will...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I just moved back to Chicago after receiving my masters in education from the University of Maryland. In addition to this degree, I also have a background in early childhood education, having spent 2 years working in daycares primarily caring for infants and toddlers. Recently, I have worked as a nanny for a wonderful...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My children are always so excited when Katie comes to watch them. I have four children who are all within three years of each other, and she takes care of them all with a ton of love and patience. She's fun yet incredibly responsible. Definitely my first choice...
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi All! My name is Julie, I am looking for part time position right now with the following days: M/W/F 9AM-2 p.m. I am currently in school for my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education at Roosevelt University. I have experiences in working children from infants, toddlers and school aged. I have over 60 credit hours of...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I first hired Julie to care for my daughter M. and my two dogs while my husband and I returned to work after maternity leave. I was honestly very scared to leave her in the care of just anyone but I took a chance with Julie and it's the best decision I've ever...
Sarah V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Nice to meet you.
My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."
Meg P.
Natalie A.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie! Born and raised in Chicago. I also had the privilege of living in different cities such as Madison, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as I attended school out of state. I have one year of experience working in Madison and one year in Milwaukee. So far, being back in a Chicago, I've worked with four...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any nanny/babysitting job since she did wonderfully with our 11 week old."
Dulce A.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I can help with Babysitting and formula feeding, or a combination of both. If you have questions about what to expect in terms of postpartum recovery, or what to expect in your infant's development, I'm there to answer your questions and offer reassurance. I'm communicative, warm, and proactive, and it is a part of my...
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carrie is an exceptional caregiver and has been a blessing to our family adjusting to life with two littles at home after my newest addition joined us. She is reliable, thoughtful, knowledgeable, supportive and kind. All of the things you could hope for in a...
Sarah M.
Ellie R.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard, motivated worker and I have been working in childcare for over 6 years. I have worked in a preschool during summers while I was in school and have multiple babysitting jobs throughout the years! I recently graduated with my masters for mental health counseling. I have worked in Chicago public schools and am...
Ellie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again! "
Lauren G.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
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...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 regularly!"
Linda F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Rylee. I currently am a Lead Teacher in a toddler room at a center right here in Chicago. I have experience with newborn infants all the way through school-aged children and have been working in early childhood education for 5 years. Additional experience, however, is always appreciated. I have an excellent...
Rylee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids loved Rylee! She is kind, caring, and so much fun. I would love to have Rylee as my sitter again if I could. I promise you will be blessed- I know we were!"
Emily G.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Melrose Park, IL
Natalie H.
5.0
She did a great job, our daughter was very comfortable with her, Natalie is professional and clearly has lots of experience with kids.
- Care member
Juanita A.
5.0
We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and would give very prompt updates about them through out the day. She provided transportation for our children to and from school without issue. She is a very caring...
- Steve L.
Grace H.
5.0
As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family.
- William C.
Anna L.
5.0
Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator! Hire her!
- Chelsea A.
Alex T.
5.0
Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face.
- Lisa S.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Melrose Park, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Melrose Park, IL?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Melrose Park, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Melrose Park, IL, is $17.60.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Melrose Park, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Melrose Park, IL by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Melrose Park, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Melrose Park, IL can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
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When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Melrose Park, IL, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.