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5.0
(3)
Hey there! My name is Krista and I have been a nanny for 10 years with the same family. Before that I was a preschool teacher working with infants - preschool age. I am also a mother myself.
At my current job, I've had the privilege to watch the kids grow up since they were little. My responsibilities have changed each year...
Krista can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krista was absolutely wonderful with our family! My son was always happy to see her, we trusted her fully and wholeheartedly and would highly recommend her!!"
Jennifer B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm 23 years old. I am extremely family oriented and love spending time with my fiancé, my 3 younger siblings, my dog and my 4 cats. I have been a nanny for over 5 years but have been watching kids for my whole life. My parents worked way too much when I was young and I was left to watch my two younger...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is very responsible, clean, energetic, organized, great with kids and pets, fun, always happy and is an all around great person! "
David T.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Tami. I work in my Orland Park home. At Lake Childcare Center. My passion is caring for children. Exploration into the world starts with play. I am formerly an Infant Toddler teacher turned Nanny. I have 10 years experience in childcare. I love to see children grow and learn. I am a Nanny/teacher not babysitter. I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter has been with Ms. Tami for a few months now and it has been a wonderful experience. My 16 month old loves Ms.Tami so much that she basically pushed me out the door to leave so she can start her day with her. Ms.Tami is very hands on, gentle, and teaches...
Sherrie L.
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...
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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, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hi, I'm Cassie. I am 34 years old and have a beautiful daughter who is 9 years old. I'm kind, compassionate and a caring person! As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day by day. So, naturally I turned so childcare as a profession at the age of 16 and never looked back!
My background caring for...
5.0
"Cassie is calm, organized and empathetic. My youngest son has Autism and Cassie was not phased by his tantrums and melt downs. "
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Araceli has been nannying and babysitting for my kids (a. Boy and a girl since 2020. She started off nannying for us full time when our kids were 3 and 7. We moved out of the city 2 years ago and my work schedule changed so she has been doing more episodic...
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Natalia T.
Manteno, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalia and I am 28 years old. I have over 14 years of childcare experience as a babysitter, nanny, and a pre-school teacher.
My main priority is to always make sure that the children I care for are safe while having as much fun as possible. I have worked as an infant/toddler teacher for three years and have...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I hardly ever use babysitters since I live near my parents, but Natalia was a joy to have. She came prepared with adorable craft ideas and my daughter (who is very hands-on) absolutely LOVED it. I put all the artwork up on my fridge lol. I would definitely hire...
Marlena 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Isabel M.
Chicago Ridge, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I worked at Little Footsteps Academy Daycare for 8 years, the daycare closed in May 2017. I was working for all age groups, I would float around where ever I was needed. I did work in the infant/toddler room for most of the time I was there. I am CPR/ First Aid Certified. I also worked for District #104 for a couple of years as...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabel worked for my daycare before it closed for over five years. She was an excellent teacher. She has a genuine concern for the children and is fun, engaging and caring. She took care of my grandson and granddaughter. The peace of mind that I received from her...
Anabel Z.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience caring & educating children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have worked as a full time teacher in a nursery specializing in infants 6weeks-12months. I have 8 years experience as a full-time nanny. 4 years experience with preschool and was a substitute for elementary schools. I have a...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Claire is great! Easy to work with and does a great job!"
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shelby was brought up in a strong Christian based faith home. She's got a great head on her shoulders. She is very reliable and dependable. She is honest and has great integrity. She's got a fun loving personality and is wonderful with kids."
Marita B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/ babysitter with over 20 years experience, providing exceptional care to children aged newborn through 13 years old. Keeping children safe and happy is my number one priority. I am very good at helping children follow rules and encouraging them to clean up after themselves with my help. Make sure the children follow...
Sue can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sue loves children. This becomes immediately obvious. She will do whatever you ask her to do with them."
Lens T.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It was a pleasure to meet Diana, she would be a great asset to any family. With myself being new to paying for child care I feel I wouldn't be able to pay her what she deserves. "
Michelle M.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aviance was great with our 6 month old! It was our first time having a babysitter and I’m so glad we chose Aviance. She is patient and showed up on time."
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Hello!
I am a current nursing school student for my RN license. As my passion for assisting others continue to grow, I desire to make an impact offering my services of child care, senior care, and household services. I love balancing nursing and nannying. I have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including...
Alesha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working and looking after kiddos for years now. I have nannied the past nearly 3 years full-time for a family that became like my own, & have a few years of experience in teaching at a daycare/preschool; working with infants, toddlers, & up to school age on a daily basis. I plan to return to school to study child's...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Park Forest, IL
Krista P.
5.0
Krista is a very sweet and kind individual. She handles children with much patience and kindness. She is never overly harsh and keeps her emotions in check when dealing with situations that arise. She knows how to speak with children in a way they respond well to. We were very happy with her for...
- Lisa D.
Taylor T.
5.0
Taylor is very responsible, clean, energetic, organized, great with kids and pets, fun, always happy and is an all around great person!
- David T.
Tami L.
5.0
We brought our daughter to Tami when she was 3 months old. Tami has helped develop her with tummy time, fine motor skills, self bottle feeding to walking. She is very caring and makes our little one feel safe and loved. Our daughter is very happy to see Tami every morning and always has a big smile...
- Erin B.
Gina S.
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 since he was born to age 3. Gina...
- Care member
Judy A.
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Park Forest, IL
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Park Forest, IL?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Park Forest, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $17.50. 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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.