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74 child care providers are listed in Gurnee, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Child care providers in Gurnee, IL
4.6
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....
John can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!"
Samantha M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 38-years-old and a I live in Gurnee. I graduated with a General Studies major in May 2012. My emphasis was in children and family ministry. In addition, I have had extensive experience (20+ years) working with newborn/infant through fifth-grade children. I enjoy reading, coloring, singing and...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are away. Kirsten was accommodating when our son was a horrible sleeper and she does great with my schedule for him now! Anything...
Jade D.
5.0
(1)
Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
Ronke can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable, and fun babysitter to take care of your child at her home while you are at work, running errands, or enjoying some time off... THAT'S ME!!
(For care at your place, the hours will be as indicated on my profile, with room to accommodate your needs)
I am a mother of two children:...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cynthia. She’s been working with us for about a year now, helping to care for our 3 young kids (4, 2, infant). The kids light up when she comes over. Each day she carefully plans out various activities for them based on...
Courtney S.
Mariya K.
Gurnee, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya babysat for us on Sundays while my husband and I worked for almost a year. (I had another baby and our schedules changed-which is why we do not to see her as much) Mariya is dependable; she never cancels . My four year old loves her. She takes over...
Rachel F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessie. I have over 15 years of experience. I am most experienced in working with newborns/infants however I enjoy working with older kids as well. I love to sing and dance and be creative.
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jessica helped us out with very short notice when our nanny was at jury duty. She did a great job caring for our 8 month old twins. Will def use her again in the future if she is available."
Jennifer B.
Alyssa D.
Gurnee, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, I am a very patient, caring individual who loves working with children. I have lots of experience working with all ages, I've worked at day camps, day cares, as a youth gymnastics coach and have lots of babysitting/ nannying experience! I am currently studying to become an early childhood education and special...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"An absolute gem of a find taking care of my two little ones for the past year. Incredibly reliable and communicative with me and engaging and fun for the kids. Goes the extra mile to build a relationship with the family. Would highly recommend!"
Christine E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped multiple families by caring for their children. My responsibilities include: driving the children to and from sport practices or school; playing games or helping them with their homework. I also help with small chores like: preparing meals, cleaning dishes, feeding and playing with their animals.
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is kind, super dependable and my one year old loved hanging with her! So thankful she could help our family for a weeks and would recommend to anyone!"
Maddie D.
Tricia F.
Gurnee, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher Looking For Child Care Opportunities In Summer.
I'd describe my personality as engaging, responsible, and caring.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy to help a child grow.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to share my teaching and childcare experience with hardworking parents in need.
I started working with kids when my own children started school. I...
Tricia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Anaiya D.
Gurnee, IL
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Nurturing Young Minds: Dedicated Child Caregiver & RBT Therapist (under BCBA Supervision)
My passion for child caregiving was ignited by my experience growing up in a big, loving family with 7 younger siblings, three of whom are on the autism spectrum. Watching them grow and thrive motivated me to pursue a career as an RBT therapist. Additionally, being an aunt to rambunctious twin nephews has further fueled my...
Anaiya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
I have over 15 years in childcare experience. I have babysat, nannied, and worked in early childhood education, specializing in infant care. I was a dance teacher for 10 years too! I am trained in CPR and first aid. I've also been told I have a magic touch for rocking babies to sleep!
I have a doctorate in education and thus...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello, My name is Ewa and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I am Polish and speak it fluently. I came to the United States later in life and I am still working on my English.
In my experience I have always worked with families where at least one of the parents spoke Polish.
I have experience taking care of children...
Ewa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Kathleen O.
Gurnee, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a current 4/5th grade teacher at the school of Dual Language in Vernon hills. I am about to start my 3rd year of teaching. I have been babysitting since the start of college.
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, and determined.
I like working with kids because they are always optimistic and look at the...
Child care centers in Gurnee, IL
Motherland Montessori Home Day Care
4474 Cornell Ave, Gurnee, IL
We welcome zero to six year old children's. We offer several options to meet you and your child's specific needs. You can choose from our half day, extended day, and full day schedules.
Patti Cake Child Care
5631 Manchester Dr, Gurnee, IL
Why Choose Patti Cake
Parents choose Patti-Cake because we offer no compromises when it comes to a child's well being. We take pride in a child care environment that provides a positive experience for children both academically and socially. Our environment is secure, our staff is trained well and...
Myles Day Care
5356 Balsam Ct, Gurnee, IL
Myles Day Care is an educational child care program provider located at 5356 Balsam Court, Gurnee, Illinois. The company can accommodate eight children in its licensed facility and opens from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Myles Day Care serves infants, toddlers, preschool and...
Lighthouse Discovery School
3405 Meadow Crest Cir, Gurnee, IL
Established in 2011, Lighthouse Discovery School provides early childhood education to the community in Gurnee, Illinois. Their goal is to build a strong foundation for the child and enhance a successful and confident transition into grade school. Programs offered are childcare, preschool, and...
Hayley's Halo Home Childcare
7774 Dada Dr, Gurnee, IL
Hayley's Halo Home Childcare located in Gurnee, IL provides a safe and fun environment for children, including a separate quiet nap area. The center aims to help children expand their intellect and social skills and grow both as individuals and in groups with a wide variety of activities and...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Gurnee, IL
John K.
5.0
John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of fun and bonus points for his little girl also being wonderful with our daughter!
- Samantha M.
Kirsten P.
5.0
Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are away. Kirsten was accommodating when our son was a horrible sleeper and she does great with my schedule for him now! Anything additional we need done for him,...
- Jade D.
Cynthia A.
5.0
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cynthia. She’s been working with us for about a year now, helping to care for our 3 young kids (4, 2, infant). The kids light up when she comes over. Each day she carefully plans out various activities for them based on where they are in their development....
- Courtney S.
Mariya K.
5.0
Mariya has worked for our family as it has grown from 1 to 2 kids. She started working for us caring for our first son as soon as I went back to work and continued until he started preschool at about 2 1/2 years old. We then were lucky with timing and re-hired her when our second son was born and...
- Ben B.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica helped us out with very short notice when our nanny was at jury duty. She did a great job caring for our 8 month old twins. Will def use her again in the future if she is available.
- Jennifer B.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Gurnee, IL
How much is child care near me in Gurnee, IL?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.28 per hour as of December 2024. 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.
How can I find child care near me in Gurnee, IL?
Care.com currently has 69 child care providers near you in Gurnee, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Gurnee, IL child care provider?
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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Gurnee, IL in December, 2024?
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.