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Brandy B.
Blue Island, IL
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm 22 years old and I love interacting and caring for children! I have two years of professional experience, I worked as a teacher aide in an infant/toddler class at a daycare! I learned a lot in a short amount of time and fell in love with early childhood education. Aside from this I have also helped caring for my siblings...
Brandy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
4.1
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old full-time nanny and a certified licensed preschool-12th Spanish teacher with 2 years of experience - 1 teaching high school and 1 teaching preschool-8th. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and minor in business from Aurora University. As well as a masters degree in Secondary Spanish Education. I have...
Kym can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kym worked as a nanny for us for a year until our children were in school full-time. She was always dependable and on time. She was very flexible and would alter her plans on short notice if we asked her to. She was also great with our kids - they loved her. We...
Megan S.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very loving and nurturing. Lord of experience"
Camille E.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Amanda, and she is an extremely impressive candidate. I would have felt completely comfortable hiring her as a nanny for my three young kids, however we ended up hiring someone referred to us by a friend. Amanda was our close other choice and I know...
Caroline S.
5.0
(35)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya was a wonderful sitter for our nine week old baby girl. She texted us updates and tracked feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. Tanya was experienced and professional, and from the awesomely cute photos she sent we knew baby had a great time! Will definitely...
Caitlin L.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm an experienced caregiver looking for a nannying position. I learned to care for babies and children by helping raise my younger siblings who are much younger than me. I now have roughly 10 years of paid childcare experience. I have experience with infants, babies, toddlers, kids, and preteens. I have worked with...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Laura B.
Justice, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Laura I'm 28, and I love children. I have been with childcare for about 6 years. I was a nanny in North Dakota for a family of three a little infant and two toddlers, I made meals for them, picked them up and dropped off, did a small amount of tutoring, and did some in home cleaning for about 2 years. Choosing me...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was great with our son!! She was always very engaged with him and extremely reliable. "
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
Magdalena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Cynthia. I have been in the child care field for 10 years. I started off as a volunteer for my youth ministry and ventured to be a 4th grade catechist teacher for my parish. From there I was given the opportunity to work for my local park district as a teacher aide. I went on to become a nanny and babysitter...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cynthia is an outstanding teacher! She is very passionate about her job, when it comes to caring for children she does an amazing job. Ms. Cynthia is a responsible, reliable, nurturing, loving, caring, and a hardworking individual."
Blanca C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm patient, caring, and compassionate nanny with 10 plus years experience caring for children ages newborn to 10 years old. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. I have an...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sara is an absolutely incredible nanny. She nanny’d our daughter from July 2021 to July 2023 and established a wonderful bond with her. She is a very kind, caring person and really cares about the children she nanny’s for. Sara also helps out with home stuff and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began caring for children when I was 15 years old. I was raised with 6 of my little siblings as well so caring for children has always been present in my life. I began a full-time nanny job when I was 20 and cared for two children. I have worked with infants and have lots of experience. I currently have been working with a...
Judy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judy has a lot of experience managing multiple children and has a calm, sweet and nurturing way with kids. She puts a strong emphasis on education, which was important to us when hiring help for our kids. We wish Judy all the best in her search for a new family!"
Crystal P.
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Avi was punctual, friendly and great with my son. "
Care member
Shelby B.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 10 years paid experience working with children, from working in a daycare for 4 years, to babysitting for a handful of families quite regularly, random babysitting jobs, as well as nannying full time for the last two years. I've worked with everything from infants to preteens. On top of that, I come from a family...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shelby helped me care for children (infant to school age) at my in-home daycare from 2010 to 2014. She would connect with the children on their level no matter the age or activity. She was eager to help and learn as much as possible. She maintained a positive...
Linda S.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kim. I am a seasoned caregiver with experience in various educational settings. I have worked with children infant through school age for over 16 years. I have been a Nanny since 2013. Before that I was head teacher in an infant daycare, owned my own licensed home day care and provided child care for a large...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I was so lucky to have Kim as a nanny! When we first started messaging, she was responsive. During our interview, she was warm and immediately started interacting with my kids. Once hired, we mutually agreed on everything. Once she started, I saw how much she truly...
Lisa B.
Alexis T.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the...
Caroline H.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, l have a great background in Early Education, after school, and a float in between toddler and infant rooms. Playing, and reading are my specialties, as long as the children are engaged, they are learning. My experience as a nanny has been nothing but positive. I love when the children are growing and learning in their...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Diana took care of our adult son after he suffered a brain tumor that hemorrhaged. She got him up, helped him shower fixed his breakfast lunch etc. She took him to his many therapies and watched and helped with his exercises at home. He could only walk with...
Barbara R.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as savvy, creative, and organized .
I like working with kids because I want to have a positive impact on the lives of children.
I'm looking for a job that I show communication skills that I believe every good childcare worker needs.
I started working with kids when I was very young, as o grew...
Araceli can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Araceli is a great person and an excellent caretaker. I would love to have her back if we lived in the same state. She cared for my children for 2 years. "
Marcus M.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Blue Island, IL
Kym F.
5.0
No hesitation needed on this one....Kym is amazing. She used to be my nanny before my husbands hours changed at work. She ran my house better than me. Kids love her... always on time..takes excellent care of kids and leaves the house clean. 10 out of 10.
- Bridget M.
Karen V.
5.0
Karen is very loving and patient with the children. She spends time doing fun things with them and engaging them in activities. I have seen children she cares for see her out and about - they run up to her with huge hugs. She is also loved by the parents and is willing to have open and honest...
- Patti M.
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering new stages with our daughter and she...
- Heidi S.
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Grace M.
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Blue Island, IL
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Blue Island, IL?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Blue Island, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $14.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Blue Island, IL take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Blue Island, IL, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Blue Island, IL that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Blue Island, IL?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Blue Island, IL, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.