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5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Shannon S.
Palatine, IL
$21/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing childcare professional with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's holistic development and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment. I follow parents'...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon babysat our 6-month-old son while we went on a date. She is friendly and warm, has a calm presence, and was attentive to our son, checking in on him regularly. She followed the instructions I gave her (and went beyond!) and I felt confident she would know...
Grace B.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Nelli as an exceptional nanny. She is sweet, smart, honest, caring, playful, engaging, creative, and professional. Any family would be lucky to have her as their nanny.
Nelli worked for our family in Chicago for about two and a half...
Adam A.
Sarah C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a student but I am deciding to take at least a year off from school to work. I am 21 years old and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I live in Buffalo Grove at the moment, but moving to Mundelein in a few months. I love kids of all different ages and I consider myself very...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolute perfect sitter! Reliable, caring and mature. Our whole family adore her. "
Christina S.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Jillian. Playing with, teaching, and caring for children is my passion. As a person, I am health-conscious, proactive, fun-loving and kind. As a nanny, I am dependable, patient, creative and firm. I believe strongly in play because it facilitates the development of their imagination, confidence, language,...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jillian is an incredible nanny! She is constantly coming up with games and activities for the kids. She interacts and plays with the kids, which is something that we felt was extremely important. We have had babysitters before that were on their phones constantly,...
Summer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Ana, and I bring over 20 years of experience caring for young children. Most recently, I had the privilege of looking after a 15-year-old boy from the time he was just 5 months old, as well as his 12-year-old sister. It was such a joy to be involved in their lives and to watch them grow, learn, and reach new...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana has been a nanny for our son since 2010 (started when he was 6 months) and now cares for both our children (daughter is 18 months, son is now 4 1/2). She is the most loving, caring and gentle person and my children adore her. She is our "Nana". Ana is extremely...
Jessica K.
Kate V.
Wauconda, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Franklin Park, 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...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I live on the Northshore in Highland Park. I love children, doing crafts, building puzzles, going to the park, playing games that challenge one's mind. I have raised three boys on my own since the youngest was two and was able to hold a full time...
Marcia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Jodie T.
Fox Lake, IL
$25-48/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible, Loving, Caring, And Respectful Nanny
1.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I live in Fox Lake I have a beautiful 14-year-old daughter who is my utterly most everything. Besides raising my very own daughter I also have a few years experience with babysitting for families and taking care of more than one child at a time from ages of newborns to teenagers. I am willing to do light housekeeping,...
Jodie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Donna L.
Glenview, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Donna, I am 53 and live in Glenview IL,. I myself am a mother of two adult children, 33 and 28 years old. I have many years experience as a mother as well as being a aunt, I have a very flexible schedule and can always help out with longer hours as needed, as well as if you have a family emergency. I am honest...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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. I'm very creative and have a passion for creating fun activities that'll help little ones grow and explore!
I am comfortable helping with laundry,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
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: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Katharine S.
Winnetka, IL
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Inspiring Growth And Joy: Nanny Specializing In Special Needs Care
Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August.
I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
Katharine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brenda F.
Glencoe, IL
$16-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm 27, I have a Nursing degree and worked as a Nurse in my home country! I have 3 years experience being a nanny had babysitting for family members since young age. I aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My passion for working with kids stems from the joy of positively...
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard working, nanny, household manager with years of experience. I owned and operated my own childcare center, licensed for 75 children for 16 years. I have worked with just about every kind of child. I'm very organized, respectful, punctual, and children and parents love me.
I have moved out of Wisconsin, and am living in...
Dena can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jennifer K.
Antioch, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jennifer and I am 54 years old, a grand mother of two beautiful little boys that I adore. I am from KY and moved to Illinois in my early twenties to be a live in nanny. I enjoyed so very much watching the children, teaching them, watching them grow and the love that I felt for the family and them. It was a...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Vesi M.
Glenview, IL
$32-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Skilled In Emotional Intelligence And Psychology
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Vesi. I'm very outgoing, learning focused, and organized. I nannied professionally from ages 19-23. I then pursued a career in real estate. Now my investments provide stability in my life, prompting my return to working with children. My focus is on fostering both educational growth and emotional intelligence. I excel in...
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL
Ellen S.
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 she's also great at communicating with...
- Lia D.
Shannon S.
5.0
Shannon babysat our 6-month-old son while we went on a date. She is friendly and warm, has a calm presence, and was attentive to our son, checking in on him regularly. She followed the instructions I gave her (and went beyond!) and I felt confident she would know what to do if any surprises came up....
- Grace B.
Nelli W.
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 patient and kind with children,...
- Jill J.
Sarah C.
5.0
Absolute perfect sitter! Reliable, caring and mature. Our whole family adore her.
- Christina S.
Jillian A.
5.0
Jillian is an incredible nanny! She is constantly coming up with games and activities for the kids. She interacts and plays with the kids, which is something that we felt was extremely important. We have had babysitters before that were on their phones constantly, turned on the TV, couldn't look us...
- Summer R.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Waukegan, IL
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL is $18.33 per hour.
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What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Waukegan, IL?
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