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Ilah M.

River Forest, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Molly F.

Creative Nanny

River Forest, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Molly. I am kind, creative, engaging, and fun. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have most frequently worked with families who have multiple kids. I also have plenty of experience caring for twins. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently working on my...
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Alexandra K.

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Allie! I'm looking for a nanny position located in the Oak Park and River Forest area. I actually grew up around here, so I'm very familiar with the area. I have around 6/7 years of childcare experience, which I've built up on and off since I was about 14. My foundation really started even earlier at home. I'm a...
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Hannah C.

About Your New Nanny!

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I am a recent graduate of Colorado College currently seeking a full-time nanny position. I love working with children and creating a safe, supportive environment where they can learn, play, and grow. I have experience working with children in both classroom and childcare settings. I served as a...
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Kara A.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Now Available for Overnight Newborn Care Hi! I'm Kara, and I'd love to support your family. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, starting as a teen helping with my mom's home daycare. I've worked in homes, schools, daycare centers, and an emergency youth shelter. I was a full-time nanny for over 15 years (no...

Jennifer R. says "Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks...

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Gerda A.

Newborn Care Specialist/ Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Julia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$1/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a well-rounded business professional who is returning to her roots for some side gigs off the computer. I am smart, creative, patient and kind. I love sports and activities. Especially love being outside as much as possible. I have experience with children of all ages. I grew up babysitting. I spent a few summers...

Care Member says "Julie has babysat for our family multiple times. She is attentive and patient, doing everything from playing games to driving to sports activities. My...

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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Millie K. says "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....

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Gina R.

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Loving, energetic, nanny with 12 years of experience actively searching for my all around right fit. I am Gina a 32-year-old veteran career nanny (and mom to a 2. 5) looking for a new family to work with and new little ones to nourish and teach. I have been living and working in Wicker Park and surrounding areas for 7 years now,...

Deborah M. says "Gina watched our son from about 2 months of age to 18 months. She is amazing and we're so sad to have to find a new nanny as we are moving to Florida....

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Grace B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Grace and I have been a nanny for over 20+ years. I am looking to join a family as a full time nanny. When I am with your children, I like to take them to the park, museum and/ or library. I am familiar with the Evanston/ Wilmette/ Skokie/ Niles and Edison Park area. I am CPR certified. I have a reliable car. I...

Steven R. says "Grace is a wonderful babysitter, I highly recommend her. Shes super caring about everyone and loves the kids!"

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Brittany C.

Part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children! I think and I have been told that I have a special gift, also known as a baby whisperer. I have experience with newborns through adolescence. I have followed routines that parents set in place and have set routines depending on the time I've spent with the child. I am not the best cook but I can fallow a recipe....

Sarah H. says "Brittany is an extension of our family. There aren't many that I would choose to take care of my little one when she was born, but with Brittany- I never...

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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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Kayla L.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Larissa R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Larissa I worked as a nanny for 4 years prior to being a flight attendant for 2 years. I have medical training for all ages. Including CPR certifications. I have a valid drivers license but no car just yet. Looking forward to connecting with you

Carine F. says "Larissa is adorable! If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!"

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Marissa M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Daniela C.

Reliable, Fun, And Caring Babysitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at Dominican University. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer, but can start as soon as possible! I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...

Jen B. says "Daniella was great with our 18 month old. He can be a little shy with new babysitters but immediately warmed up to Daniella as she read him books and shared...

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Comfort A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a professional nanny, who has 10 years of experience of being in kid lives, taking care of kids comes with patience, understanding, caring and love , the most amazing part of it is am also a mother of 2 children, 8yrs and 5yrs old , sometimes the way they report and complain each other to me is funny because I know how to...

Debbie S. says "Comfort was very helpful and hardworking. She provided post surgery care and assistance. Reliable and caring. Highly recommended. "

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

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

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

Kara A.

Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since...

- Jennifer R.

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.

Julia M.

Julie has babysat for our family multiple times. She is attentive and patient, doing everything from playing games to driving to sports...

- Care member

What to know about newborn nannies in River Forest, IL

The average cost for a newborn nanny in River Forest, IL as of April 2026 is $23.33 per hour. Rates can vary depending on experience, certifications, and the level of care required. Nannies with specialized newborn experience, such as sleep training or infant care certifications, may charge higher rates, especially for overnight or extended care.

A newborn nanny in River Forest, IL specializes in caring for infants during their first months of life. Responsibilities often include feeding, diaper changes, soothing, sleep routines, and monitoring development. Some nannies also help with light household tasks related to the baby, such as washing bottles, organizing nursery items, and maintaining feeding schedules.

In River Forest, IL, a newborn nanny may provide care during the day, evenings, or full-time schedules, while a night nanny focuses specifically on overnight care. Night nannies help with feeding, diaper changes, and sleep support so parents can rest. Some families choose a combination of both depending on their needs. You can learn more about night nannies for newborns and how they support overnight care.

To find a trusted newborn nanny in River Forest, IL, many parents compare profiles based on infant care experience, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about prior experience with newborns, certifications, and approach to feeding and sleep routines. Scheduling an interview or trial period can help ensure the nanny is a good fit for your family.

Families in River Forest, IL often hire a newborn nanny shortly before or after a baby is born, especially if they anticipate needing extra support during the early months. This can be helpful for first-time parents, families with multiple children, or those balancing work and newborn care responsibilities.

When hiring a newborn nanny in River Forest, IL, look for experience specifically with infants, strong references, and a caregiving style that aligns with your parenting preferences. It’s also important to discuss schedules, responsibilities, and communication expectations. Compatibility and trust are especially important when caring for a newborn.

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