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Find live-in nannies in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 live-in nannies are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years

Live-in nannies in Des Plaines, IL

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Brianna R.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-50/hr11 yrs exp

Live In/Live Out Nanny

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My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Maira F.


Des Plaines, IL

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

5.0

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...
Maira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold."

Monica F.

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Mikayla S.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hello! I am 28 years old, and live in Des Plaines with my fiancé, and handsome pup, Beau! My career background is in Human Resources and Social Services, however I am currently unemployed while I concentrate on wedding planning and figuring out my next career move. I have experience caring for children since I was 14. I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Melissa S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of expertise's in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. As the...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Melissa, she is an amazing nanny who will care for your children like they are family. Our child is autistic and we booked a nanny for a much needed date night. It's always a bit nerve racking...

Jim R.

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Fabiola C.


Des Plaines, IL

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Loving And Dedicated Child Care Professional

"A nanny is not just a babysitter, she is a caregiver, a mentor, and a friend." Hi, my name is Fabiola (or Faby!) and I strive to provide the best childcare experience in a loving, safe environment all while respecting boundaries and having fun. I'm currently in nursing school and I have over 8+ years of experience with children...
Fabiola can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Gianna H.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Creator

My name is Gianna I live in Nile's and I am 19 years old. I graduated from Maine East High school I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old. I love kids and have spent my entire life surrounded by children of all ages. I have 2 younger siblings that I've helped take care of since I was old enough. I love...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with five years of hands-on experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to positively impact the lives of young...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Krystina R.


Des Plaines, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter With Education And Experience

I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
Krystina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Anna P.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)"

Krista B.

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Kamonchanok P.


River Grove, IL

$28-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."

George S.

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Juliana R.


Wilmette, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time, Or Full Time Even Live In

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Juliana. I have been a nanny for over 6 years. Skills are. Taking the kids to a park, giving them shower, cleaning, feeding, laundry, and many more. I am reliable dependable and honest. I am a nanny because I enjoy helping others especially kids. I will not only be a nanny I will be a friend. If you feel like I am...
Juliana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Juliana is very responsible and reliable. Very good with children."

Lois C.

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Iwona M.


Wood Dale, IL

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny And Babysitting

I have my own child (29 years old). I work with kids since I Live in the USA since 2001 I am legal in US with a valid driving license and a good record. I have work In Chicago, Old Irving Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Wriggle and Lakeview. Itasca, Highland Park My current family gonna need me until August 30 ( the kids will go...
Iwona can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Iwona is a very experienced nanny. She has watched my children for nearly 4 years and has become a part of our family. Iwona is always punctual, responsible, and helpful. She plans activities for my kids, helps with homework and takes care of our small dog for...

Leisa S.

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Debralee S.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I am a 33 yrs old young lady living in Skokie IL with 8+ years experience working with kids from NB to teens. I am a loving and caring mother of a wonderful 12 years old boy. I love planning educational activities, do arts and crafts, taking them on walks, going to parks, libraries, arranging play dates and driving them to...
Debralee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Debralee (Debbie) has been a fantastic full time nanny for our toddler boy and baby girl for over a year. She is extremely reliable (never late, never called in), energetic, and loving to our children. She is very active and loves to take them to the park, the...

Sara B.

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Tenzin C.


Skokie, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun and Playful Babysitter

4.2

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Tenzin. I have eight years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...
Tenzin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tenzin cared for our daughter from 4 months until 17 months old, full-time (M-F) in our home. Tenzin was terrific! She was always on time each morning and was full engaged with our daughter from the time she arrived until the end of the day. She would actively...

Dawn G.

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Ariel B.


Palatine, IL

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ariel! I have 7 years of child care experience. I have worked in childcare centers for 4 years and Nannied for 3 years. I have worked with children 3 months to 8 years old. My goal is to create a safe, fun, nurturing environment for your children to learn and grow in! I have recently graduated from Colorado...
Ariel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ariel has been a savior for our family, we have a 4 yr old boy and a 5 yr old girl. Both love her to pieces after just 3 short visits! She is very creative and loves getting dirty with the kids. Very hands on and is always drawing/painting with them. Each...

Rodney D.

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Michelle C.


Park Ridge, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Childcare Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or...

Irina H.

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Ellen S.


Northbrook, IL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive the children around. She has such a wonderful demeanor -- kind, calm, patient, reliable, and mature, and...

Lia D.

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Mihaela C.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...
Mihaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mihaela (Ela) has been the primary caregiver for our one year old son since September of 2012. Our first nanny decided to give up child care and this actually turned out to be the best thing for us and our son because we were fortunate enough to find Ela....

Mary S.

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Penny A.


Skokie, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Penny! I live in Skokie and am looking for a full-time nanny position starting as soon as possible in either Chicago or the northern suburbs. I've been a nanny for 25 years. I have 2 degrees in Early Childhood/Art Education and have taught for 15 years. My highest position held was Master Teacher in the...
Penny can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had the pleasure of using Penny as my nanny when my two boys were very young. When she started one was a newborn and the other a toddler. I also had my office in the home at the time which is not the perfect situation for any caregiver and she was able to...

Emily I.

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Cara S.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am not available* Hello! My name is Cara. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology. I have worked as a nanny with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years old. I worked at summer camp for 6 summers and three of those summers I was a group counselor with 11 6-year-old girls. I love...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cara watched our one year old daughter for most of a year. During that time she was very reliable and provided great care. She did great playing, teaching, and showing activities to develop motor skills and mental development. Cara has a great personality...

Kevin K.

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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Maira F.

5.0

She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold.

- Monica F.

Melissa S.

5.0

I am truly impressed with the service Melissa provides she is very patient and reliable. Her flexibility makes my work possible and my life easier. I am completely impressed with her professionalism and ability to maintain structure in my home without my guidance. I couldn’t have asked for someone...

- Jordan H.

Anna P.

5.0

Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)

- Krista B.

Kamonchanok P.

5.0

She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her

- Thunya P.

Juliana R.

5.0

Kids were always happy to see Julie!!! Julie always listen to my special requests and always followed instructions regarding needs of my children!! Very clean, punctual and such a pleasure to work with!!!!

- Kim S.

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Live-in Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.