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60 infant nannies are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 3 years
Infant nannies in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently a Senior at Dominican University. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have cared for 3 families and I currently work Full time as an Infant Teacher at a daycare center.
As much as I love my job, I miss being able to bond with a child & the family. I am also a mom to a 2-year-old...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!"
Sarah B.
Caitlin C.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver: Crafting Joyful And Safe Adventures For Your Little Ones
Hi! My name is Caitlin, 21 years old, throughout the years I have developed a deep love for helping children grow, learn, challenge themselves and have fun with the world around them. I am a Sunday School teacher and leader of the younger children (5-7yrs) at my church. I've been teaching for about two years now. This has...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Marcy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa and I am 20 years young. I will do anything in my power to ensure you that your child is in a safe comfortable space. I have worked with ages from 4 months- 12-year-olds but I mainly care for infants to toddlers. I am a loving and caring person that wants to care for your little one today
Alexa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa was the first non-family member to watch our daughter for a date night and she was wonderful. She was calm but confident and clearly adored our daughter. I felt very at ease having her watch our girl."
Care member
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
"Very satisfied with Natalie's work with our four-month-old son. Natalie was punctual, knowledgable, and professional, and clearly demonstrated a caring touch. Looking forward to hiring Natalie again!"
Kevin A.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Napassorn has been taking care of my 14 month old since she was 10 weeks. We got really lucky finding such a sweet, caring nanny who genuinely loves my child. She follows instructions well, and she takes initiative to do things around the house like sweeping the...
Miriam H.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yvette was an amazing nanny to our two boys for 4 years! She was truly a second mother to them and loved them as if they were her own. She is caring, sweet, punctual, dependable, kind and always made it a point to do fun and active activities with our boys. She is...
Katrina G.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ivoana is an extremely reliable, energetic person who loves teaching children, she is a great example and without a doubt I would leave her in charge of my children. She has many years of experience and that is reflected in her work. Ivy is a very sweet person and...
Clara F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Previous preschool teacher in Chicago and now a full time nanny bringing my teaching skills to your home!
I have cared for all ages! Started with infants first then toddlers, preschool/kindergarten and elementary ages. I have an Associates Degree in Elementary Education.
I am looking to work recurring days
Wed/Thur/Fri but...
Glenny can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"My kiddos had a great time with Glenny! She immediately engaged my 4 & 6 year olds drawing, building, and playing. She's experienced and confident with the kids. And laughs a lot. I'd definitely have her back again."
Bessie C.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science. I am currently getting my master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting. I'm currently...
Jtaia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia is fantastic and a thoughtful communicator. I really appreciated the fact that she kept in touch with me frequently leading up to the date she came to watch our 8-year-old son. She brought a brand-new game for them to enjoy together which was such a treat!...
Carla H.
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.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kinga. I have 17 years of experience with children. My first job was for a wonderful family with 3 kids. I've been with them for 7 years starting when the twin girls were 5 months old, and the boy was 5 years old. My next job was for an amazing family taking care of lovely 10-month-old twin boys. Unfortunately, they...
Kinga can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kinga is extremely prompt, on time and I can tell great at her job. She has many yrs experience. She accepted a last min job for my 8 yr old and 6 yr old(who has autism). The deciding factor that my girls were happy? Coming home and seeing my 6yr old SMILING and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting regularly on weekends by the time I was age 15. Throughout high school, babysitting was a second job for me and even after I graduated I continue to babysit/nanny full and part time. I really enjoy the relationships I acquired with the families, and I have appreciated them as I do my own friends and family....
Danielle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her. "
Corey M.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Lanie. I've been a career nanny , and caregiver for more than two decades. I love taking care of children , infant , toddlers , grade schools.
I'm very compassionate, kind hearted patience, hard working woman.
If interested kindly message me and have a great wonderful day. God bless!
Lanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"(2 of 2) While I obviously can't speak to the circumstances that caused Lanie to decline to return to the previous reviewer's home, I know that Lanie hated confrontation, especially anything that would involve a difficult conversation with us as the parents. If...
Elizabeth P.
Danielle B.
Clarendon Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at a k-12 school, in the city of Chicago. I have been employed at my school for the past 5 years. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was fabulous! She helped us with last minute childcare. She communicated well, was dependable, and my daughter loved playing with her!"
Ashley 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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! My name is Mia.
I have a bachelors degree in psychology and counseling and have over 7 years of early childhood education experience. I would describe myself as a hardworking, compassionate, and energetic individual. I have been a full-time and part-time nanny for over 6 years. In addition to being a nanny, I have also...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Mia as a nanny. She was reliable, responsible, and had the most amazing bond with our 6 month old baby boy. Mia worked for us while we worked in and out of the home and her prior experience as a nanny put us at ease. Mia was able to accomplish...
David P.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
Erika B.
5.0
Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!
- Sarah B.
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.
Alexa S.
5.0
Alexa was the first non-family member to watch our daughter for a date night and she was wonderful. She was calm but confident and clearly adored our daughter. I felt very at ease having her watch our girl.
- Care member
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
Napassorn W.
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 us in the evenings/on weekends for...
- Missy G.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Melrose Park, IL
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Melrose Park, IL?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose Park, IL that you can check out. You can also read 1 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Melrose Park, IL?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Melrose 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 Melrose 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.