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Ilah M.

River Forest, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Ilah. I am a Filipino-American who has over 25 years of experience in nannying. I have a college degree but I enjoyed nannying so it's what I've been doing for years. I just love working with children. I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and even teenagers. I am proactive...
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Bozena S.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And Superior References

River Forest, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been a nanny for 20 plus years. I have proven track record and great references. Care Check and background check are included with my profile. I have worked for families with two or three children in the past. I provided care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children, as well as children up to age of 12. My...
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Sophie C.

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a licensed, compassionate teacher with 13 years of babysitting experience caring for children of all ages, including infants. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, with a strong focus on child and infant development, which allows me to provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care. I...
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Yesenia R.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a career nanny and am fluent in Spanish as an additional language. I am CPR/first aid infant and child certified. I hold a Bachelors in psychology with a concentration in Children and family studies minor, enabling me to be ECE certified to work in the early childhood education field. I have a wide work experience with...

Amanda L. says "Yesenia is extremely helpful and caring. She was a nanny to our newborn baby who was 5 months old when she started with us. She always follows...

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Gerda A.

Newborn Care Specialist/ Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Get to experience the 'Gerda brand' noted for top notch infant care and you will be amazed at the leaps in developmental milestones(gross and fine moto skill development, sleep, feeding , social skills etc) your precious little one will make with me on board . My care style involves a lot of careful observation, analysis , a...

Isabela V. says "We are so happy we found Gerda!!! She was very sweet to our newborn (she sang to her and all) and was constantly looking for ways to engage her. She is...

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Kayla L.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I have been caring for children for over 13 years as a babysitter, nanny, swim coach, counselor and teacher. I have great experience in infant centers, and with all stages of development. I look forward to meeting you and your children, and providing people in my...

Care Member says "Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really...

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Amanda C.

Full-Time Nanny/Assistant/House Manager

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My experience ranges from infants to school aged children. I am open to being in a number of positions including nanny, house manager, and personal assistant. In addition to having held these positions I was also a live-in nanny for 3 years. I enjoy being in a role where I wear multiple hats and do everything I can to help a...

Sara V. says "Amanda babysat my 2 year old daughter when her daycare classroom was closed for a week. She was absolutely wonderful! She engaged my daughter in...

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Melanie K.

Experienced Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My babysitting experience dates back to 14yo. I began watching kids for family members & then became a camp counselor watching 20 kids (5-9 years old) simultaneously. I went to school at UIUC for Nursing, graduated with my BSN & will continue working with children in my upcoming career at Lurie Children's Hospital in the...
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Michele D.

Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...

Greg K. says "Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."

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Olga G.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm an organized affectionate and creative nanny/babysitter. I was 20 years old when I started working with kids . I have 5 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny working with infants, toddlers and school age kids (0-12) plus 1 year working as a daycare assistant and 3 as a preschool/elementary bilingual teacher...

Gretchen P. says "She is a very nurturing nanny and did a great job caring for my 5 month old. Would highly recommend!"

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Laura Z.

Experienced Nanny with Excellent Credentials Seeks Full- Time Position in Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 10 years of full time experience looking after 4 children ranging in age from newborn to 12 years. I have 1 year of experience working full time looking after infant/toddlers. I have many years of experience caring for children, including newborn babies. During this time, I have taken full care of the children, including...

Nicole S. says "Laura has worked for me in a full time capacity for over a year now. She has taken care of my infant daughter from age 3.5 months, to the present, and has...

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Marissa M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I moved to the Michiana area from Chicago this summer, and I'm so excited to be here. I have many years of experience with children aged newborn to schoolaged! I've been a professional nanny for 9 years and I love it so much. I also worked at several different days camps over the years as well as occasional sitting...

Emily S. says "We interviewed Marissa and she was wonderful. Positive, kind and understanding of the important role a nanny plays in the family. Ultimately, we all...

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Ariadna B.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Ariadna I am 55 yrs-old. I am been a professional nanny in Chicago and Oak Park, IL for that past 24 yrs. I nursery at church: 3 months - 2 yrs old and the class of 4 - 6 years old. -Oak Park IL year of 2007 to 2015 Full and part time nanny for 2 & 6 yrs- old. Provided care until they were 10 &14 years old ....

Amy K. says "Ariadna is a very trustworthy, caring and kind person. She is creative and loves to do arts and crafts, she enjoys singing and dancing and has taken the...

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Rachel B.

Part-time/ Full-time Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
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$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a nanny who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple children at the same...

Joni P. says "Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My...

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Abby S.

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the years, including families with...
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Nina B.

Fun Summer Sitter

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...

Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...

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Juanita A.

10+ Years Experience Nanny, Love Children, Experience With Newborns, Infants And Toddlers

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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....

Steve L. says "We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and would give very...

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Sonia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a responsible, loving, and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers to school-aged kids. I have gained extensive experience in managing the daily needs of children. I'm an active, attentive, and creative nanny who enjoys planning games, arts and crafts, field trips, to help keep children...

Care Member says "Sonia was an incredible nanny - we truly hit the jackpot! She was a part of our family for almost 4 years. We wish we could have kept her forever, but...

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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I bring over 10 years of experience in child's care! My background includes working in a variety of settings such as after-school programs, summer camps, nannying, and daycare. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-and managing the needs of multiple children at once. I am currently a...

Care Member says "Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to...

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Joanna S.

Experienced, Highly Responsible Nanny, CPR/First Aid Certified

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am looking for a House manager or nanny position at a high end home. I have 12 years+ of a professional Family assistant , Property/House manager and nanny experience. Through all those years I've been caring for newborn infants, toddlers and preschoolers through teenage age. I was also employed as an Estate, property...

Beth W. says "I hired Joanna in December to care for our 4 year old daughter after school hours. Joanna was amazing! She was dependable, trust-worthy, kind and caring...

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  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of April 2026

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Infant Nannies in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Yesenia R.

Yesenia is extremely helpful and caring. She was a nanny to our newborn baby who was 5 months old when she started with us. She always...

- Amanda L.

Gerda A.

We are so happy we found Gerda!!! She was very sweet to our newborn (she sang to her and all) and was constantly looking for ways to engage...

- Isabela V.

Kayla L.

Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in River Forest, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in River Forest, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.33. 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.

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 River 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.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 3 infant nanny profiles near you in River Forest, IL that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in River 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.

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.

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