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60 infant nannies are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 10 years
Infant nannies in Forest Park, IL
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
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...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Currently a Full time nanny for a family with a 3-year-old boy. I started with him when he was 6 months old and love it! They are moving to the suburbs :( I am transitioning to be a full time photographer so looking for something part time. Newborns are definitely my specialty and where I thrive. I am CPR/First Aid certified, an...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is excellent- reliable, responsible, caring, patient and fun. We used her while living in Chicago (we've since moved out of state) and she's our first choice when we return to visit. Katie started working with us when my now 3 year old daughter was around 6...
Rebecca B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current college student studying theatre and communications who loves to approach sitting with creativity, fun, and learning. I have many years of experience with childcare in numerous settings. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to preschool through middle school-aged children weekly. During the...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual....
Leslie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruth, and I love working with kids! I'm a graduate student at Rush University pursuing a doctorate in Audiology. I have experience caring for children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. Additionally, I have experience tutoring children in their homes. I have a personality that is very happy,...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ruth helped us with our 1 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson before and during my daughter's wedding in June 2019. The children loved her sweet and quiet demeanor. Ruth is an incredibly capable and helpful child care expert. She knew when the children...
Mary kathryn V.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Cassidy C.
Chicago, IL
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I am Cassidy, a 22-year-old, recent graduate from Indiana University. I was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio and I am excited to have recently relocated to the Greater Chicago area for work. I am a fun, energetic, patient and responsible babysitter/nanny. I have years of experience babysitting children of all ages from...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience working with Cassidy to take care of our 1-year-old baby. She is professional, soft-spoken, and interactive as a child care provider. We would give her above 5 stars for her diligence, reliability, and punctuality. Thanks for all the help,...
Ranjan 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
Yanmengshu Y.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Yanmengshu! I am a psychology student study in Chicago. I am looking for a part time nanny position. I have experienced with childcare, early learning and tutoring in both China and the US. Taking care of children from different backgrounds is a new experience for me every day and I really enjoy it. Helping...
Yanmengshu can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a week where our regular childcare was not available and Sisi stepped in and helped us out for 50 hours over 5 consecutive days. She came with excellent references from a couple families and I can see why they loved her! She is very detail-oriented and...
Chris C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I also worked taking care of the players kids at baseball home games. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm...
Krystyna can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job as a nanny to our daughter, who was 1.5 years old. We've had her babysit our b/g twins and now 3 years old daughter as over the last couple of months as well."
Dyan W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Juliana, I'm from Colombia and I am a foreign languages teacher with over 4 years of experience as a nanny.
I am looking for short term commitments and occasional babysitting, date nights and overnight care.
I have experience with infants, toddlers and school age children.
I am an active person, responsible, caring but...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Juliana as a temporary full-time nanny to bridge the gap between me going back to work (from home) and my 5 month old daughter starting daycare. She was very punctual, professional and kind. With her previous experiences nannying an infant, she was very...
Lauren C.
Michelle S.
Chicago, IL
$26-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michelle, I am 28 years old and have a passion for kids. Anyone who knows me can confirm my love for them. I have 8 years of experience with children. Some of this time was spent as a nanny for infants, toddlers, and teenagers, as well as a gymnastics coach for ages 3-11. I love art, music, games, puzzles, and...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is a gem! If you have an opportunity to work with her, don't hesitate."
Arman B.
Marissa M.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have many years of experience with children aged newborn to schoolaged! I've been a professional nanny for 7-8 years and I love it so much. I also worked at several different days camps over the years as well as occasional sitting since high school. I first started nannying with infants and have since then bounced all...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Marissa and she was wonderful. Positive, kind and understanding of the important role a nanny plays in the family. Ultimately, we all decided we needed a special needs nanny for our son, but we really liked her and would have seriously considered...
Emily S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Alayna was a great babysitter/nanny. She helped get the home from school. She was involved and played with kids. She was very caring and attentive. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Laura was great with our son!! She was always very engaged with him and extremely reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Natalia, a 27-year-old nursing graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With over 7 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I bring a compassionate and nurturing approach to childcare, combining my medical knowledge with a genuine love for helping kids...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Natalia watched our kids over the summer and was very dependable. Her CNA experience was of great value to us with our daughter. She never hesitated helping out taking the kids to appointments, out for a fun day or even running errands. She is truly GREAT with the...
Deb J.
Napassorn W.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kid, and that is why I want to be a nanny. I am very open to learn a new things. it is good for me to gain a new experience. I do not have any criminal records. In the past, I had enrolled an Au pair program about one year. With my past experience, I took care three kids. They are 9, 7 and 5 years old. My responsibility I...
Napassorn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gust was with our family for two years - we hired her when our son was 6 months old and our daughter was in preschool. We had another baby, and Gust watched both boys together at home, and our daughter once she was home from kindergarten. She would also babysit for...
Missy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd...
Crystaldawn A.
Thelma P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
ATTENTION TO ALL FAMILIES VIEWING MY PROFILE & REVIEWS: Deitzah R left a negative review pertaining to a part time nanny position. Transportation would be provided by the family but that only lasted a couple of days. I ended up using my own personal vehicle and was not compensated or reimbursed for gas/mileage.
There are two...
Thelma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My nanny Thelma of 12 years is looking for a full time Monday-Friday nanny position, She’s very hard working, has a passion for kids , very sociable, creative, fun and caring! She’s also very reliable, flexible, honest and trustworthy - I highly recommend!"
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL
Alexis T.
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 baby full time, providing age...
- Caroline H.
Maria B.
5.0
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 anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
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.
Katie M.
5.0
Katie is excellent- reliable, responsible, caring, patient and fun. We used her while living in Chicago (we've since moved out of state) and she's our first choice when we return to visit. Katie started working with us when my now 3 year old daughter was around 6 months and has been great at every...
- Rebecca B.
Caroline L.
5.0
Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual. We asked her to meet A a week ahead...
- Leslie S.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Forest Park, IL
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Forest Park, IL?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Forest Park, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.00. 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 2 infant nanny profiles near you in Forest Park, IL that you can check out. You can also read 3 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Forest Park, IL?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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.