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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/babysitter living in Glenview, IL. After working for 20 years in a medical office, I decided I wanted to pursue other opportunities. So, I currently devote my time to working as a Hospice Volunteer for NorthShore University Health System as needed, plus I work various childcare positions. Working with children is an...
Martina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Martina has a heart of gold! She is kind, caring, patient and trustworthy. She watched our 8 month old for 5 months. We are so great full for the time we had with Martina. My husband and I work from home and never heard our son cry or fuss. Martina always kept him...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5 years of experience taking care of kids ranging from the ages of 4 months to 12yrs old.
I'm originally from Seattle Washington, however I currently attend Loyola University Chicago. I started nannying for my neighbors when I was younger after they reached out, since they saw how I interacted with my little brother. From...
Vivian can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vivian was punctual, a self-starter, and most importantly she enjoys her work. She was also a fast learner and didn’t need any oversight. "
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Silvia G.
Morton Grove, IL
$44/hr • 20 yrs exp
My Name Is Silvia, I Am Looking For A Part-time Job. Worked With Children For The Past 15 Years.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children and helping them thrive. My journey in childcare began with my love for babysitting, which evolved into a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
I am patient, calm, and creative, and I...
Silvia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very thorough and thoughtful. Took good care of the kids."
Motolani A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 52 years old and I have been happily married for 28 years. I have 2 grown children. My husband and I currently live in Norwood Park Chicago. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages in daycares, churches, nursery schools, babysitting, nannying and the best and the most rewarding experience that I...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help with anything else I needed. "
Michele M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a nanny for more than 8 years, live in Rogers Park, have a clean driving record and a reliable car. I do not smoke.
At nannying positions, my duties included picking up children from school, getting them home for a snack, then off to after-school activities and back home safely to help them with their homework. I...
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
4.0
"It is my great pleasure to recommend Cathy as a child care provider. She has been caring for our two sons for several years.
Cathy is bright, reliable, and endearing. She is also well-versed in child development, both due to her studies and having a natural...
Steve S.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have observed Sarah to be a wonderful caregiver. She is very organized and timely. She is a great communicator with both children and adults. Sarah is extremely caring, always thinking of others needs and their safety. Sarah is engaging, always looking for...
Melissa C.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
Lacey M.
Evanston, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 8 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, and an infant nanny for 1 year. I also have lots of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 12-month-old. I love working with babies and toddlers especially,...
Lacey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lacey is so kind, gentle, and a great asset to our family when we need childcare, whether that's for an evening away from the kids, or a sick day, or really anything. we so appreciate Lacey's initiative, confidence, and lovely way of caring for our two young kids. "
Isa R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 10-year-old son and our family lives in Cary.
I am currently in school for massage therapy which I attend on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I was a former full time nanny from 2015 to 2021. Before that I have 8 years of babysitting experience. My availability would be Tuesday,...
Carli can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great...
John K.
Jeannie S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jeannie is currently our nanny, and I highly recommend her. We are only separating because my job situation has changed. She is kind, organized, helpful, and is able to anticipate our family's needs. She is wonderful with our 3 children, and she takes care of them...
Leah G.
Penny A.
Skokie, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Natalie T.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Career Nanny!
Helping your child grow & develop, making your lives easier and going the extra mile are just a few of the things on the top of my to-do list!
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is the best! She cared for my 2-year-old (who turned 3) and 4-year-old very active boys. She is an amazing, attentive, but not overbearing mom. She is thoughtful and wise beyond her years. She was so good at getting the kids out to play and explore. She...
Tarah L.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Bobbie B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 4 grown boys looking to help other moms balance their busy lives and assist in child care duties, household duties and organization to maintain a stress-free child care and home life experience. I would like to help by providing loving and caring atmosphere for the children to be active and learn from activities and...
Bobbie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"All I have is one word and that amazing. From beginning to end it was an amazing experience."
Paul Y.
Malcolm R.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm an energetic and playful 36 y/o man of trans experience (assigned female at birth) who loves working with kiddos, grew up with younger siblings (age gap of about 15+ years), "Uncle Malcolm" to several adorable friends' babies and small children, (almost) step dad to 2 kibblings - 8 and 11, and I work as a counselor...
Malcolm can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Malcom is wonderful with my kiddos (J 3 and E1). They love when he visits!! They are always outside on adventures or playing on the playset and running around. He is very interactive with them as far as giving them the attention they need. You'd be missing out on...
Deedee R.
Danielle C.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I live in Jefferson Park (Chicago), and am looking to be a date night sitter for a wonderful family! I have a BA in Music from Syracuse University, and I was a certified music teacher in Massachusetts. I've been a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and worked with kids in camp settings for many summers and years since I was 18 years...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle babysat for us for a date night. She was punctual, communicative, friendly, easy going, and highly attentive. I was a bit nervous about the whole thing, and she offered to text me every half hour to let me know how things were going and she did! She was...
Sara H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own.
I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"
Vincent L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 38-years-old and a 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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Maia H.
Barrington, IL
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Maria, but you can call me by Maia. I'm from Brazil, and I have been working as a nanny since I was 18 years old. Currently, in the United States, I take care of three children as a live-in nanny. I have experience with children of different ages, and I am studying English. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR,...
Maia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
From a young age, I always wanted to care for children! I began working in a local preschool, aiding the teachers in whatever they needed. Through high school, I tutored an 11-year-old girl in all subjects she needed help with that week. I've also worked as a camp counselor for children ages 6-13 for the past few summers and...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Martina O.
5.0
Martina was a full time nanny for our daughter from when she was 4 months old to when she was 14 months old, from October 2023 to August 2024.
Martina is absolutely wonderful and it was so lovely to have her in our home. Martina is very calm, positive, dedicated and reliable. I completely trust...
- Lorraine C.
Vivian P.
5.0
Vivian was punctual, a self-starter, and most importantly she enjoys her work. She was also a fast learner and didn’t need any oversight.
- Care member
Silvia G.
5.0
Silvia is professional, considerate, dependable, and organized. She is wonderful with our children.
- Preethi V.
Jennifer V.
5.0
Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help with anything else I needed.
- Michele M.
Cathy S.
5.0
Cathy worked for our family for about 3 months, she picked up my daughter from school, drove her home and was very easy to work with. she followed instructions perfectly and was very dependable and punctual. she was easy to get along with and her communication skills are impeccable. she would go...
- Alok L.
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How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Lake Forest, IL?
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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.