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Nina B.

Fun Summer Sitter

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Leeanna P.

Warm And Fun Babysitter/Nanny Here To Help YOU!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Leeanna, and I have been a nanny for 10 years in Chicago. I have extensive experience with infants and toddler age children, but have worked with children as old as 8. My most recent experience is in share settings with two children of the same age, so I am definitely comfortable with multiples! I like interactive...

Care Member says "Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We unfortunately had...

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Sonia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Dina S.

Child Whisperer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...

Care Member says "Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Athena G.

Looking For A Nanny?

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...

See'trail M. says "Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the...

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Valentina M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! -Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children. -Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified) -Experience preparing healthy menus for children. -Creativity to organize education activities in spare time. -Participated in bedtime and bath routines. -Experience with...

Care Member says "Valentina has been the nanny for our 20-month old daughter since our daughter was a newborn. She has also watched our 4 year old son during his summer...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Bee H.

Postpartum Doula Available For Newborn Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm a postpartum doula specializing in the care and support of newborns and their parents just before and just after birth as well as a beloved nanny for over 15 years now. I am currently looking to help supplement care for families-specifically those with newborns or infants-on an occasional or part time basis! Open to any...

Erin M. says "We were sad that we were not able to hire Becca FT due to our schedule but she was great with our 3mo old during an afternoon trial. She was calm and...

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Sophia S.

Nanny With 7 Years Experience & College Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sophia I am 26 years old and have been nannying since I was 18. I have worked with babies and children ranging from 2. 5 months - 12 years old and adore the families I have worked with in the past and the connections I developed with the kids, with whom I still have connections with today. I have worked corporate...

Sarah P. says "Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a...

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Alyssa B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there ! I'm Alyssa, I currently work as a assistant teacher at a home day care in East Lakeview working with infants up to 5/6-year-olds. I am extremely happy to always help out families and care for their children! I have been babysitting/nannying for a couple years now and I don't plan to stop ! I am a very active person...

Krisitna M. says "Alyssa has been with us since last year of February caring for our 5 month old triplets off and on, but she still is with us on certain days now. She...

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Cami B.

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Looking for recurring babysitting opportunities after work. 28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General...

Care Member says "Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

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Mcahl S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and I have work as a therapeutic preschool teacher for kids with psychological and behavioral problems for 4 years, direct support professional with adults with disabilities, medical assistant for a child psychiatrist, done therapy for...

Christie U. says "Mcahl loves children. She is patient, kind and genuinely enjoys being around children. She gets down on their level and works hard to build a...

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Fatima O.

Nanny - Night Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
*Currently working for a family in West Loop. I will be available for a part-time or 2x a week, nanny job. Hi there! I am a nurturing and bilingual nanny with 8 years of experience. I work with families to exceed childcare expectations and provide a safe enriching environment for your little ones to grow and learn. The ages I...

Care Member says "Fatima has never let me down! She always goes above and beyond of what I ask of her. I never have to worry she has exceptional communication skills and...

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Carrie S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi all! I'm a certified postpartum doula and I've worked with families my entire 15+ year career. I live in West Town but work all over the city. I have small openings this fall before November. Please feel free to check in about my schedule as it can shift as my contracts start and end. I offer in home support typically within...

Care Member says "Carrie was great!! She kept me updated while I was gone and even sent the cutest pictures. She’s caring, nice and punctual. I would definitely have her...

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Jordan K.

Artistic Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a designer/artist looking for a nanny position to cover my living expenses so I can continue to make work. I love reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am the oldest of a huge Italian family and have had lots of experience with babysitting my younger siblings and cousins. Additionally,...

Andrea K. says "We first hired Jordan back in August 2013 when our daughter was just ten months old and I was heading back to work part time. She was an amazing...

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Addy O.

ADDY

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a Mother of 5 with 2 times Twins and a Nanny for 29 years. I have worked for 7 Families in the past. I take care of New Born Babies. Infants Toddlers Twins Babies with special care Night Nanny I have Experience in diapering, Readings, Driving the kids out to the Library, Museum, Parks and Play dates. I have my own Car I'm...

Care Member says "Mrs Addy was an asset to my household. So much so that i actually hired her twice. Both times she started right after the birth of my children &...

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Sara R.

Love Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Leticia G.

Well Experienced Full Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
10+ years of childcare/education experience. Strong driver (clean background and driving record). Mature, responsible caregiver with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills and extensive experience as both live-in and live-out nanny kids and infants. Certified in Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED/First-Aid.

Amanda C. says "Leticia was our nanny in 2019-2020. She started with us when my daughter was an infant until she was nearly 2. Leticia was always on time and took great...

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

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

Nina B.

She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to...

- Linda F.

Juanita A.

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...

- Steve L.

Leeanna P.

Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We...

- 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 $22.50. 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.

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 2 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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