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60 live-in nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 5 years
Live-in nannies in Lake Forest, IL
Marleny L.
Glencoe, IL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm drawn to childcare because of the positive impact I can make in the lives of children. My experience as a Nanny has shown me how rewarding it is to support families and provide a reliable childcare option.
I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I believe these qualities make me an ideal caregiver. I have excellent...
Marleny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Paige C.
Libertyville, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Paige! A little bit about me, I'm currently a senior at Illinois State University studying Mass Media. Previously, I was in elementary education, which got me interested in nannying. I consider myself to be thoughtful, patient, and understanding (especially to kids!) My friends would describe me as sweet, unique,...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Sophia Celeste A.
Libertyville, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi everyone. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
I love being a nanny. I believe in making a positive impact on children's lives, and I'm dedicated to providing reliable care for families.
I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing with children and take a Montessori approach: whatever they decide to...
Sophia Celeste can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend Katie! Very professional, attentive and trustworthy. "
Ella T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, reliable, responsible and cheerful person, with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills with extensive experience as a live-out/ live-in nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. Kids can be very fascinating; the simple little things they do, can add joy to one's day. I am in the US ARMY RESERVE...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Debralee S.
Skokie, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Karen. I live in Wilmette I have two daughters both college grads and one in the medical field. I am looking for a part time nanny position on a permanent basis. I hold Illinois state certification in both elementary and physical education with an endorsement in Spanish. I am dependable, always on time,...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with children! Spends time developing their intellect through play and games. Truly loves what she does and that's what matters most! Never is on her phone and sticks to the schedule the parents make. She is always on time and is very dependable."
Kasey M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Ben B.
Angelia S.
Wood Dale, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
High School Graduate As Of June 2017, To Attend Elmhurst College For Early Childhood Education.
5.0
(2)
I am looking to locally babysit/nanny for the occasional date nights. I am also available Full-Time for this summer vacation. I have excellent references. I graduated From Lake Park High school in Roselle, part of high Honor Society, with perfect attendance! I currently live is Wood Dale. I have Nannied for several families. I...
Angelia can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her."
Anna F.
Ariel B.
Palatine, IL
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
Nayan T.
Schaumburg, IL
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nayan, 28 yo and I'm from Brazil.
My experiences with children are from taking care of my nephew and niece when they were babies, volunteering, watching and teaching children at church for about 5 years. I went to Haiti for 2 weeks to take care of children from 2 different orphanages. I came to the United States in 2019...
Nayan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nayan is amazing! She was such an easy going and patient nanny for our boys. Our boys absolutely adore her and I would recommend her without hesitation."
Rachel G.
Kate V.
Wauconda, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Wauconda, IL. Kate has been a nanny in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area for over 10 years, as well as an occasional and weekend babysitter for 18 years. Most of her experience has been with toddler aged children and elementary aged, as young as newborn age and as old...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with."
Sara R.
4.6
(9)
I've dedicated over a third of my life to loving and supporting the growth of tiny humans. I am creative energetic, patient, passionate/compassionate, humorous, emotionally intelligent, socially aware, peaceful, playful, reliable, communicative, imaginatigcive and organized. I aim to be sunshine in the lives of my families. I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She was exactly what we were looking for and helped us understand what we should look for in the next stage of care as our family grew and our needs changed. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kris was super helpful and engaging with my little one. Definitely recommend!"
Karl J.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Only reason we did not hire Nelli is because we'll be moving to the suburbs in a few months and needed someone who could work with us even after we moved. Else, would have hired Nelli...."
Viral M.
Chiara P.
Chicago, IL
$20-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm An Empty Nester Looking For Work. I Love Kids And Can Do Minor House Chores, Help With Homework
5.0
(2)
I was employed by Sitter City for a time, about 6 months to 1 year. For the past 6 years I have been volunteering for The After School Program sponsored by Living Water Community Church. I helped tutor Arts and Crafts and homework.
Chiara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chiara is truly wonderful. She is the get on the floor and play with your kids person. She always left my house cleaner than it was. My children (2 and 4) adore Chiara. The only reason we are parting ways is scheduling. We will miss her immensely. Chiara is...
Mary M.
Aicha D.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Aicha. I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I have worked for a family caring for twin girls from 4 months to 4 years. I was living closed to them when I start and still travel to their home when they moved. We were like family. I have also worked for a...
Aicha can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Aicha helped me with my twin girls for 3 years, starting from when they were only 4 months old. For the first half I was a stay at home mom and she was my right hand, then when I went back to school she held down the fort beautifully at home. She was a huge...
Aisha A.
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mihaela (Ela) was our daughter's full-time nanny from August 2011-June 2012, and still serves as an occasional babysitter for us. Ela was truly WONDERFUL, and our daughter absolutely adores her.
I interviewed at least 10 nannies prior to her, and she was...
Theresa S.
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
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.
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.
Karen M.
5.0
Karen watched my 2 little boys (ages 1 and 3) on a daily basis. I trusted her 100% with my kids. She was professional, great with communication, and flexible! She was great with my kids and they loved her. She has a fun and energetic personality. I could count on her to interact with my kids all day...
- Care member
Tenzin C.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Lake Forest, IL
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL is $25.00 per hour.
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Ratings for Lake Forest, IL live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.