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60 nannies are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 9 years
Nannies in Forest Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, and organized person who loves working with kids. I started babysitting for families in my neighborhood at just 13 years old and have been doing it ever since. I have years of experience and would be happy to share more details and references!
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!"
Christine V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Diana :) I'm Dutch Mexican and since I was 15 years old I worked as a babysitter during the weekends.
I have a 8 years younger sister who I took care of during her childhood.
While in high school I lived in Germany for three years and babysit German and American babies from 0-3 years old. After college I worked on a...
Diana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Diana is an amazing nanny. We hired Diana through Care, interviewed her and hired her on the spot to watch our 3 month old son. Diana is very dependable and always on time. Even though our son is now in daycare, we still use Diana to this day for babysitting and...
Darren G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Dina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way."
Marsha C.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe.
I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachele is great when I need a last minute sitter/date nights and she is very flexible with us. She's always been punctual, responsible, and reliable. My toddlers are usually shy with new people but took to her right away. I highly recommend Rachele."
Mary K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Marissa and I am looking for a loving family who is in need of a fun, educated nanny. In addition to my nanny experiences, I hold my bachelors degree in elementary education with a reading endorsement. After teaching in the public school system for a couple years, I decided to take a pause from teaching. Most...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It was both a pleasure and an honor to work with Marissa M. this last school year. I am a longtime fourth grade teacher at River Grove School. In the last few years I have worked directly and indirectly with new teachers, both as teammates and as a mentor. It is...
Anastasia D.
5.0
(2)
I am a responsible, loving and creative nanny with 14 years of experience providing child care for infants to toddlers. I love having an organized schedule for kids to make sure they stay busy, happy, and engaged. I have worked with two individual families throughout my career and have participated in a nanny-share program for a...
Andzelika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie is very reliable. She is great with children! She cared for our youngest from age 3 months - age 6. (We added two more during those years too.) She gave careful, loving attention to all our children. She fed them, played with them, took them on walks, to play...
Debra G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former Montessori teacher who loves caring for children. Many years of experience as a mother, teacher, nanny and babysitter.
Angele can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Angele was a teacher at my daughter's Montessori school when we met her. Our whole family fell in love with her. We hired her as our summer nanny and for babysitting until we moved to Cleveland last year. We consider her a part of our family. She loves children and...
Lisa H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my kids (2 boys; now 2 and 4, but 1 and 3 when Meghan started). She brings books and snacks and games. She texts me...
Chelka P.
3.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Tatum, I am 20 years old and currently am in college! I am the second oldest child in my family, and I have 3 sisters who I love spending time with! I enjoy traveling, singing, music and spending time with my family and friends. I watched two children ages 7 & 9, and had an amazing time! I also nannied for a...
5.0
"Tatum is an incredible nanny. Her kind and warm nature made her a perfect fit for our family. She not only cared for our daughter, but she also played an active role in her development. Tatum's attentiveness and playful demeanor made our daughter feel cherished and...
Care member
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 14 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids....
Melissa W.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our...
Jenny N.
Andrea S.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional nanny with years of experience. Caring for multiples and newborns. I love spending time outside and going out for walks!
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is a wonderful care giver. She took care of our little girl from 3-6 months. She was punctual, kind, calm, communicative, and our daughter adored her. She was organized and helpful with our daughter's sleep schedule, eating schedule, and was very...
Maggie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions...
Susannah F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Tatiana. I have 15 years experience with nannying and 8+ years that included House Management and Personal Chef Services. I have always gotten so much joy caring for children and being an integral part of your family's function and growth. I am currently seeking a part time position and would love the opportunity...
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for over a year. She was unflappable in the daily chaos of three young children, and was reliable in getting our children to and from school and other activities. She is a strong driver and took our kids on fun excursions all over the...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Professional nanny with years of experience. Caring for multiple school age kids, newborns and preemies. I also speak Spanish, I love art and playing the piano!
I'd describe my personality as funny, charismatic and patient.
I like working with kids because it provides me with the opportunity to engage in a variety of...
5.0
"Camilla is extremely reliable and dependable. She's bilingual which was great as the kids learned 2 languages simultaneously. Would def recommend her to a family who is looking for a nanny who is kind, reliable, and caring!!"
Veronica V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a...
Matthew B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jessica, a 28 yr old bilingual speaker, highly experienced nanny preferably looking for a full time work & possibly part time work, as well as date night sitting. I have a son that is 10 yrs old and a 3-year-old daughter. I've taken care of a cousin as well as her little brother and sister from new born to the ages of,...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We went through 3 other caregivers before settling with Jessica for 2 months this Summer. She was such a wonderful caregiver who is responsive to my baby's cues and needs. She provided a structure to my son's day that includes playtime, reading, mealtime, nap time,...
Nida K.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I just moved back to Chicago after receiving my masters in education from the University of Maryland. In addition to this degree, I also have a background in early childhood education, having spent 2 years working in daycares primarily caring for infants and toddlers. Recently, I have worked as a nanny for a wonderful...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My children are always so excited when Katie comes to watch them. I have four children who are all within three years of each other, and she takes care of them all with a ton of love and patience. She's fun yet incredibly responsible. Definitely my first choice...
Amy B.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica and I'm 32 years old. I have a bachelor degree in Pedagogy (Brazil) and I also have an associate degree in Business Administration (USA). I have over 10 years of experience with Childcare. I worked in a daycare for three years as a teacher assistant. I was an elementary school teacher before I left Brazil....
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is very good. Thorough, attention to detail, shows up when she says she will and our baby loves her. Would highly recommend."
Joe O.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL
Katie P.
5.0
Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!
- Christine V.
Diana Z.
5.0
Diana has served as our nanny for the past year, and the only reason we are parting ways is because of a move to California. Diana is truly amazing -- she has taken a keen interest in nurturing the development of our two young boys -- planning play dates, field trips, and other social activities....
- Jennifer M.
Morgan G.
5.0
We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for someone that comes across as...
- Joan C.
Dina S.
5.0
Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way.
- Marsha C.
Rachele S.
5.0
Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us. She comes with fantastic references, is very warm and very open to making the relationship between herself and us work. A great feeling! Thank...
- Millie K.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Forest Park, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Forest Park, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Forest Park, IL is as of is $20.62 per hour as of June, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Forest Park, IL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 13 in Forest Park, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Forest Park, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Forest Park through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Forest Park, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Forest Park, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.