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Hello, my name is Jailynn and I am 21 years old. I have been taking care of my brother and younger cousins for 8 years now. In the summers, I work at a daycare with children of all ages. I have most experience with toddlers and infants, but I am comfortable with caring for all ages. During the school year, I work as a tutor for...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...
Amy W.
Paulina L.
Blue Island, IL
$20-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
Great At Having Fun, Artist, And Finding Ways To Have Fun!
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience with kids, I having babysat many of my family members and friends kids. I can be great with kids with art because I'm currently in trying to get my associates in fine arts! Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, multitasker, I love doing activities with kids and family pets! I am CPR certified...
Paulina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She is very sweet but needed some direction with the kids before she became comfortable with them. I was with her most of the time and she did help me a lot and when I asked her to take care of something, she did without question. She is very even toned and looked...
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Nichole W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...
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5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a student at the University of Missouri studying Journalism with an emphasis in broadcast and minor in Spanish. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers.
I am one to err on the side of caution, so your kids' safety will always...
Kyli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...
Ronda W.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend."
Edith W.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am looking to nanny full time Mon-Fri, specifically for either infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I have 20 plus years of experience, references and child care qualifications. I promised myself to always pursue what makes me passionate and happy. I realized a long time ago that I felt best caring for children. I...
Shameka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shameka was with our family for four years before we were transferred out of state. During this time she cared for our three children newborn through elementary age. She applied her knowledge of childhood development to help assist us with our routines and...
Amelia S.
Catherine O.
Highland, IN
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
"Integrity" is one word to best describe me. "Compassionate" is the second word. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and have vast experience with infants, preschool, grade school & high school age. I consider myself a nurturing, fun, smart, reliable caregiver, who is also a great listener. I enjoy making learning a game...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cathy has been our nanny for about 1 month now. She is amazing with our 4 month old! She is very enthusiastic and engaging, and she knows the developmental levels very well. Our daughter bonded with her immediately. We have seen our daughter grow even more...
Samantha H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...
Jenna K.
Gina S.
Highland, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a married mom with a 21-year-old son studying at Indiana University Bloomington. I genuinely enjoy being a nanny. I'm comfortable with newborns and love all ages! Currently, I'm a full-time nanny for a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old, and 14-month-old twins for over two years. They're moving, so I'm available to start with...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gina was with our family for five years. She is someone who is extremely reliable, trustworthy, honest and sincere. She started off as the nanny and quickly became part of our family. She watched our daughter starting from 6 months to 5 years of age and our son...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a reliable, energetic and loving Nanny looking for a long term opportunity to work with a new family. With over 10 years nurturing and teaching children from infants to pre-teens, I love that they are inquisitive, intelligent and authentic.
My strengths are making learning fun and building confidence through...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very loving and nurturing. Lord of experience"
Camille E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Grace! I am 28 years old and currently a part-time nanny for a1-year-old girl. I'm looking to add another part-time position or help out on an as-needed basis. I absolutely adore children and find nothing more rewarding than watching them grow and interacting with them. I have eight years of experience with taking care...
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for the short time I had her. I have 3 kids and she was great with my children. I would recommend her for anyone."
Season E.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
As a child I was often referred to as the nurturer in my family. I always found myself eager to care for the women and children in my family, no matter the need. It brought me joy and fulfillment to know I was able to graciously lessen the load for a new mom and soothe an infant's cry with my touch.
For the past 17 years I...
Aviance can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Avi was punctual, friendly and great with my son. "
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Dominique D.
Midlothian, IL
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Do you need a night away from the kids? Do you want to go on a date with your significant other? Do you need to run errands?
I'M YOUR GIRL!
Hi, my name is Dominique! I'm 21 years old and just recently graduated from McKendree University. In the fall, I am attending Washington University Medical School in St. Louis to pursue...
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dominique is any amazing young lady! She is trustworthy, responsible and incredibly polite! We had a very positive experience working with Dominique and highly recommend her!"
Sladjana U.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother of 3 grown children. I have been working in childcare for the past 25 years and have worked with ages infant through school age. I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I am CPR certified and COVID vaccinated.
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative and fun
I like working with kids because it makes me...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michele was a great nanny for our family. She is dependable, trustworthy and loving. Our son felt comfortable with her from the beginning and loves her greatly!"
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience with infants to school age children. 7 years experience with twins. I'm married with 2 adult children. Being a mother has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I truly enjoy caring for children and for this reason, this is the field of work I've chosen for myself. I am a patient,...
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Bridget S.
Munster, IN
$5-10/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available In My Loving, Smoke Free Home
I have been around children my whole life. I started caring for my infant nephew when I was 12 and have since cared for numerous other children including three of my own.
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Gianna, I'm a reliable care taker, I have about 5 years of experience with children. ranging from infant to teenager. I'm am a hard worker, responsible, and dependable. With me your children will receive appropriate care, and i'm willing to do additional extract tasks if needed. Personally I am a very organized and well...
Gianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Julee M.
Hammond, IN
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Mom with a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old. I have an associates degree in teacher aide/special education. I worked in a daycare for 2 years, I was a substitute teacher for 2 years, a reading interventionist for 2 years and babysat 3 little boys for 6 years. I love working with children and have always been told that...
Julee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have been connected in a school and church community for the past 14 years, and have watched children from infants up to children aged 12 within my eight years of babysitting. When watching children, I enjoy taking them outside and walking to the local park or just going on nature walks. Also, I feel that it is important to...
Juliet can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Thornton, IL
Krista G.
5.0
Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible with her schedule. She is gentle,...
- Amy W.
Paulina L.
4.0
She is very sweet but needed some direction with the kids before she became comfortable with them. I was with her most of the time and she did help me a lot and when I asked her to take care of something, she did without question. She is very even toned and looked the kids in the eyes when she spoke...
- Care member
Nichole W.
5.0
Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100% and look forward to working with...
- Care member
Kyli W.
5.0
Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations including the humane society and at...
- Ronda W.
Kathryn C.
5.0
We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend.
- Edith W.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Thornton, IL
How much is child care for an infant near me in Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Thornton, IL, is $15.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Thornton, IL?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL?
The infant child care services available near you in Thornton, 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.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Thornton, IL?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Thornton, IL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Thornton, IL?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Thornton, 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.