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

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 9 years

Live-in nannies in Des Plaines, IL

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Mikayla S.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Galyna B.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-50/hr17 yrs exp

My name is Galyna and I have 17 years childcare experience in all different age of groups. I am looking for a new family to join in a full-time position (starting time-May 1) I am CPR/First AID Kit certified. No smoker. Own safe car with clean driving record. I will take care of your children making sure that they get all the...
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Melissa S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

5.0

(6)

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Anna P.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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 a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her"

Thunya P.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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 was with us for four wonderful years. We are so sad she won't be working with us anymore, but our children are starting school and it doesn't make sense for us to have a full-time nanny anymore. Debra helped us raise our two girls, she gave our home energy...

Rachel R.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is super good with kids. Very trustful and punctual. She is very kindhearted and she drives too. Never had any complaint for her. I recommend her. Very very trustful with your kid which is most important."

Tenchoe S.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & 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

$10-15/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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our daughter, and our family including our pets & our 8 year-old son. Ela was always & always willing to...

Jim C.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Bogumila D.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...
Bogumila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day...

Michelle G.

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Jeannie S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Accomplished household manager(family assistant)/ nanny receptive to client needs. Successful at managing the tasks lists of a demanding household. Fast learner and can quickly incorporate and implement new procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity. Experience: Childcare: 11 yrs Childcare/nanny professional:...
Jeannie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are so lucky to have Jeannie as our nanny. Jeannie has been with us for 3 years and takes care of our three girls, twins (age 7) and a toddler (age 2). She is prompt, kind, responsive and patient. She loves our girls like they are her own. She keeps the house...

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Kris H.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Engaging, Fun And Safety Minded Nanny!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. Kids are so much fun to be around. I believe life is meant to be lived to it's fullest. That means being outside and playing, going to the zoo, riding your bike, learning a new sport, reading books and just being a kid. I am a caring, responsible, trustworthy, non-smoker,...
Kris can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kris has been phenomenal with our girls, who are 2.5 old twins. She is engaging, interactive, and patient. Kris is a fantastic nanny!"

Kate S.

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

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.

Iwona M.

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 me. The only reason Iwona will be...

- Leisa S.

Debralee S.

5.0

Debralee was with us for four wonderful years. We are so sad she won't be working with us anymore, but our children are starting school and it doesn't make sense for us to have a full-time nanny anymore. Debra helped us raise our two girls, she gave our home energy and love, and she was the most...

- Rachel R.

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Live-in Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.