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Find live-in nannies in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 live-in nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 5 years

Live-in nannies in Lake Forest, IL

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Marleny L.


Glencoe, IL

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Katie P.


Round Lake, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly recommend Katie! Very professional, attentive and trustworthy. "

Ella T.

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Lydia S.


Zion, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 2 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Catie L.


Chicago, IL

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher Seeking New Chicago Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Catie, and I am a bilingual, fun-loving former preschool teacher from Ohio with international experience as a live-in and live-out Nanny. I moved to Chicago after several years of living abroad and am available to be your part-time nanny or for random date nights or any unexpected emergencies. I prefer to work with...
Catie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Loved Catherine. She was fantastic and took care of my son when my nanny got sick. We really love her and find that she is wonderul with kids and very easy going. She is easy to work with and knows how to manage children no problem. I would reccomend hiring her!"

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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: 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.

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Karen M.


Wilmette, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Great Family

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

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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:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She actively engaged my baby in different activities like outdoor play, taking him to the library and reading books to him. She set a routine for him which really helped. Sometimes helped with household chores."

Sugandha M.

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Mariya K.


Gurnee, IL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

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

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Nayan T.


Schaumburg, IL

$22/hr3 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Brit A.


Chicago, IL

$28-39/hr10 yrs exp

Doula/Nanny Available!

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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brit is fantastic! She is a natural with children and takes great care of them. She’s passionate about her work and goes above and beyond, such as bringing developmental toys and books, creating fun ideas, and bringing her loving, warm, and patience to her...

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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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Flavia R.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Flavia B, 26 Yo From Brazil.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very kind, friendly and patient person. I strongly believe in relations with dialogue. I have been working as a caregiver since I was 18 years old. In my country I studied physiotherapy for 4 years and worked in the children's hydrotherapy area. I love to cook and I follow an organic diet as natural and fresh as possible,...
Flavia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Flavia nannied for my friend and I hired her to babysit my 3 and 5 year olds. She was great with my kids, trustworthy, fun, kind."

Rachel G.

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Chiara P.


Chicago, IL

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

I'm An Empty Nester Looking For Work. I Love Kids And Can Do Minor House Chores, Help With Homework

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Simply put Chiara is amazing . Not only is she kind and caring, she also anticipates our needs and makes herself available outside of her regular hours. I wholeheartedly recommend her for your family"

Rinku J.

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Aicha D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, 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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Ana F.


Chicago, IL

$24-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents My name is Ana , 27 years old, I live in the West Loop, Chicago. I am a fully vaccinated full time nanny. I have more than 4 years of experience with newborns and children up to 5 years of age. Before my job as a babysitter, I also worked in a daycare. In addition to English, I am fluent in Spanish as I was born...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ana Paula is absolutely reliable and lovingly sweet! I'm always delighted by how she turns daily activities into joyful games. She's amazing at developing structured time, while also being flexible and in the four years I've known her, she's proven herself...

Andrea B.

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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.

Catie L.

5.0

Catie was a fantastic sitter for our toddler! I felt immediate trust and assurance when she arrived. Catie is very professional and our daughter took an immediate liking to her. Will definitely be reaching out to Catie in the future for more babysitting needs!

- Kate J.

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...

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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.

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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.