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Angelica S.

Hi, My Name Is Angelica.

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as wholeheartedly caring, compassionate, and detail oriented. I like working with kids because every day is something new and no matter the challenges the world faces they find something, anything to be happy about. Children when their interest gets peaked have this gleam in their eye and it feels...

Care Member says "We absolutely fell in love with Angelica! My 2 boys 9 & 7 get so excited when she comes. We have been hiring her for random days for about 2 years. She...

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Mireya F.'s Photo

Part-time Nanny/ House Manager/ Babysitter Available

Park Forest, IL

4.7(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 2 years' experience with being a nanny. I feel comfortable working with up to 4 kids at a time. I have experience with a wide range of age groups, ranging from 10 months to 10 years old, and have been hired by 4 different families from this site. When accepting roles, I like to become a part of the family and...

Janel R. says "Mireya is SO kind and caring to our kids!!! She goes out of her way to find educational games to do with them, she sits and plays pretend with them, and...

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Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Jessica and I am 25 years old. I am currently a Nursing Major, graduating in March of 2024. I am a certified Paramedic for 6 years in the state of Illinois and I am also a combat medic in the Army Reserves. I am also CPR, PALS, & ACLS certified. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old for other...

Nicole D. says "Jessica is a great person. She is very trustworthy and dependable. When ever I need help she is always available. "

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The Fun Sitter

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I work very well with all ages! I have 4 years of experience with kids from ages 6weeks-12 years and I've been in a daycare for 2 years. I love working with kids! It is my passion to provide a positive role model to all children, see the children grow, and building bonds. -CDA -CPR & First aid -Drivers license & vehicle

Care Member says "Mariah works at the daycare that my child attends and she is great! 10/10 highly recommended."

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Smile Maintainer

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hey my name is Isis! I look forward to meeting you and your children and giving them upmost care. I'm a college student looking to make extra money on the side. With 4 years of experience I'll be able to supervise your children, while completing any household task needed such as dishes, laundry, cooking/meal preparation, etc.

Joe K. says "Amazing ! Thank you so much Isis"

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Michelle N.'s Photo

Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...

Care Member says "Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely...

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Kourtney C.'s Photo

Child Sitter

Park Forest, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kourtney & I'm a 21-year-old just looking for a reliable, consistent babysitting job. I am RBT certified with about 1. 5 years of experience with kids with Autism. I have my own car so I am reliable and can help with transportation. I can do meal preps, fun outdoor/indoor activities, cleaning, etc. Just looking to...
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Porchea G.'s Photo

Park Forest, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Porchea and I'm a compassionate, reliable, and experienced childcare provider with a genuine love for working with children. I have 8+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. My background includes creating fun, engaging, and educational activities tailored to each...
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Michelle W.'s Photo

Babysitter Available Part-Time

Park Forest, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
As a dedicated and CPR/First Aid certified babysitter with a background in chemistry, I offer a unique blend of responsibility, safety awareness, and creativity to provide exceptional childcare. With a full-time career in chemistry, I bring a structured and organized approach to childcare while also fostering a fun and engaging...
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Victorya W.'s Photo

Fun And Creative Caregiver

Park Forest, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been working as a Daycare worker for the last 5 years. I have worked in Daycares with around 12 children from ages of newborns to 12 years old. I also have just graduate from the University of Dayton with two licenses with Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. I am very energetic and I simply...
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Ebonie C.'s Photo

Park Forest, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
My experience caring for children first started with my family. I have plenty of nieces and nephews I have cared for from birth to now who are around 5-6 years old. It was in caring for them that I realized I had a knack and passion for children. In college, I am a tutor through America Reads America Counts for children ages...
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Daneka H.'s Photo

Park Forest, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a registered nurse & I am also CPR certified. I have an associates degree in art as well as a early childhood teacher certificate. I have a 5-year-old and a 6-month-old but have been mothering my nieces and nephews for well over 11 years and they still never want to go home after spending a weekend with me. I treat every...
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Melanie L.'s Photo

Part-Time Babysitter

Park Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
On of my passions is working with children (of all ages), which is why I've worked in a formal childcare setting for over 2 years. Most of my time there was spent working with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as an aid in elementary schools and done tutoring after hours in all subjects. I am currently only available to...
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Shaon M.'s Photo

Experienced Babysitter, Teacher And First Responder

Park Forest, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am an Emergency Medical Technician (EMS First Responder) and I am also an IB school certified teacher. I am CPR certified. I have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I enjoy cooking, crafts, video games, driving, shopping and travel. I drive and I have my own car. I am very understanding and patient....
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Lashobda T.'s Photo

Park Forest, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I combine my patient and calm nature with creative thinking to create a fun and engaging environment. I
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Josh W.'s Photo

Park Forest, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have about 2-3 years of experience with kids k-5 and a year of experience with kids 5-8. I can help with Travel and Crafts as well as provide support for online learning. I have specialized in sports as well as STEM camps.
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Child care centers in Park Forest, IL

Tender Touch Day Care Center

266 Somonauk Park Forrest St Park Forest, IL

3.7(3)
Tender Touch Daycare Center serves ages 8 weeks to 12 years. We are located in Park Forest, Illinois, inside of the Grace United Church building. Our program includes Creative Curriculum, a low child/teacher ratio, a Registered Nurse on staff, foreign language (Mandarin Chinese), weekly piano lessons, field trips, before and...

Kemarionkeith says "this is a great day care just have to make some changes and inform there students that they cant do what they want. i was a student here before and it...

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Tender Touch Daycare Center

266 Somonauk St Park Forest, IL

Child care
Tender Touch Daycare Center in Park Forest, Illinois is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Discover The World Learning Center

432 Victoria Circle Park Forest, IL

It is our goal to create an atmosphere that is conducive for the development of each child's growth while being in a safe, fun environment. We believe that children learn best through play and discovery. We understand that working closely with the child's family will enhance their growth tremendously. Encouraging parents to...
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Beginnings Preschool & Day Care

207 S Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL

Child care
Preschool
Established in 1987, Beginnings Preschool & Day Care is designed to make the child's first educational experience to be nurturing, enriching, and rewarding for the whole family. They believe in providing a safe and loving environment for the children to grow into a self-sufficient and caring individuals.
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  • 30 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.77/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Park Forest, IL

Child Care Providers in Park Forest, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 30 listed child care providers

Angelica S.

We absolutely fell in love with Angelica! My 2 boys 9 & 7 get so excited when she comes. We have been hiring her for random days for about 2...

- Care member

Mireya F.

Mireya is SO kind and caring to our kids!!! She goes out of her way to find educational games to do with them, she sits and plays pretend...

- Janel R.

Jessica G.

Jessica is a great person. She is very trustworthy and dependable. When ever I need help she is always available.

- Nicole D.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Park Forest, IL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.77 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 26 child care providers near you in Park Forest, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Park Forest, IL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Park Forest, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Park Forest, IL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Park Forest, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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