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60 live-in nannies are listed in Gurnee, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 10 years
Live-in nannies in Gurnee, IL
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & 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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 38-years-old and 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.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Dorota. I am a wife and mother of two adult daughters. For 20 years I have been a nanny. The first family I worked for lived in Lake Forest and I care for a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old . I stayed with that family for 5 years. I later worked with several different families for a couple of years each. Recently I...
Dorota can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, and I love to babysit for all ages of children! I believe that kids need to have a caregiver who will be involved with them, play with them, help them to discover more about the world, and encourage imagination and exploration. I love to be involved in kids' lives in this way! My...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Highly recommend Katie! Very professional, attentive and trustworthy. "
Ella T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wonderful nanny!! One of the best we have ever had. She is very flexible. My wife and i have very busy schedules and she did a great job working around us. Our two daughters love her and are always very excited when she comes. She always went above and beyond...
Andrew B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Renata. I live in Round Lake. I have been a nanny for over 17 years now. I work at a Polish school on Saturdays as a teacher- with students from 1st up until 4th grade. In my previous experiences as a nanny, I have worked with families who have had and newborn infant and their older children as well. I have...
Renata can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she never missed work and rarely needed time off, and was always on time. She was very responsible and spoke...
Laura P.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...
Alexandria S.
Nelli W.
Grayslake, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
German Speaking Nanny Seeking Temporary, Occasional, Part- Or Full-time Position And English
4.7
(3)
I have cared for kids ages 0-14 in the past eight years of my professional experience as a live in nanny and Nanny.
My responsibilities included everything from feeding bottles, changing diapers, bathing, involving in age appropriate activities/ crafts to teaching German, preparing meals, assisting with homework, light...
Nelli can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nelli lived and worked for us from October 2008 to April 2010, but had to move back to Germany for about a year or so. When she came back to the Chicago area, she babysat for us from time to time. My daughter was 2, and my sons were 6 and 9 when she started. She is...
Jill J.
Rachel G.
Zion, IL
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am a young professional currently living in the Chicago area. In the fall of 2020, I was a live-in full-time nanny for two children ages 6 and 8. I managed online school, prepared their meals, ran family errands, and managed their schedules from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Previously, I was a part-time nanny...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Patricia C.
Lake Bluff, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny/Housekeeper With 20 Years Experience Looking For Full-Time Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Trish. I grew up in Michigan and I am from a family of 8 kids. My mom was my "nanny." She did it all while my dad worked. She is the reason I became a nanny. I'm 52 years old, I live in Lake Bluff I have a fun, warm personality. I'm dependable and trustworthy. I live a life simply where I enjoy doing outdoor...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone,
My name is Erin I live in Grayslake. I'm 22 years old and I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. During my time at UWM, I worked at the Children's Learning Center in a toddler room for three years. I loved my job and helping children learn and grow. I have been babysitting for around 10...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello potential family. I'm looking for a PT/FT LONG OR SHORT TERM Nanny position. My name is COURTNEY T. I am a 54yr. old single mom of 2 boys, ages 27 & 18. I AM A NON-SMOKER & ALLERGIC TO DOGS *(EXCEPT HYPOALLERGENC DOGS) & CATS. I'm fully Immunized incl-. CURRENT FLU & COVID. I'VE TAKEN INFANT/CHILD CPR/FIRST AID/DCFS...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, supporting families, and providing a reliable childcare option. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children in my care.
With three years of childcare experience, I am comfortable caring for one child at...
Faith A.
Round Lake, IL
$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Faith . I've spent the last 6 years as a caregiver, and it all started when I was a babysitter. The positive experiences I had with those families motivated me to pursue a career in childcare. My goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of children while providing reliable support for families.
I'm...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have over 20 of experience caring for children with disabilities. I worked as a case worker, counselor and a teacher. I have a certification to work with children with behavioral problems. I live in a Skokie Illinois
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Samantha C.
Antioch, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a mother of 3 grown daughters 27, 23 and 18 years old. I have 2 Grandsons 4 and 7 (and one on the way!! ) I get them off to school in the morning. I would love to take care of your children I am the office manager at Twisters elite where my youngest has been doing hip hop for the last 12 years.
I have been a nanny for a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided childcare to infants, toddlers and children up to the age of 12 years of age. I am also a mother to two wonderful, now adult girls. When they were born, I had decided to stay home with them to raise them in a safe and secure environment. They are now college students. I feel that I can help a family with...
Gigi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi.
I was a nanny in Texas and when I moved back to Illinois during 2020, I started nannying again and have roughly 10 years of experience.
My rate is $28/hour. I would expect after you check references and learn about the extras I do, that you'll find I'm worth a little more.
I'm 55 years old with grown children of my own...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified head teacher at an in-home daycare in Highwood with extensive care for children of ages 0-3 years old. I'm patient, nurturing, and super energetic! I love the company of children and to be able to grow at every stage of their lives, fills my heart. I have 3 years of paid experience, and on my free days, I also...
Liana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL
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.
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.
Katie P.
5.0
Katie is very reliable! She babysat my daughter frequently from the time she was about 6 months old until she started daycare in June at 19 months. Katie was great with her and my daughter would get a huge smile on her face every time Katie arrived!
- Carey S.
Snizhana K.
5.0
Wonderful nanny!! One of the best we have ever had. She is very flexible. My wife and i have very busy schedules and she did a great job working around us. Our two daughters love her and are always very excited when she comes. She always went above and beyond helping around the house when she got a...
- Andrew B.
Renata D.
5.0
Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she never missed work and rarely needed time off, and was always on time. She was very responsible and spoke English clearly, which was important for...
- Laura P.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Gurnee, IL
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Gurnee, IL?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Gurnee, IL is $19.33 per hour.
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What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Gurnee, IL?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 3 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Gurnee, IL live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Gurnee, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.