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60 nannies are listed in Algonquin, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Algonquin, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
6 years of experience between two families. 2008-2010, I was a part-time with a family in St. Charles caring for two children ages 3 and 8 when I started. Responsible for preparing healthy meals, laundry, keeping house tidy. I have organized arts & crafts projects and learning and reading activities. I walked to parks and...
Katarzyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat is a fantastic caregiver. She goes above and beyond in her role as a caregiver. She cared for my mother who suffers from dementia. Kat goes out of way to make the family and person she is caring for feel at ease. She is attentive, hardworking, has great...
Caitlin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old Wisconsin native who transplanted to Illinois in 2017. I love to read and be active outdoors - I have a dog who helps make sure I make it outdoors regularly. I have over 14 years of childcare experience. For the last six years, I have worked as a full-time nanny for two wonderful families I met through care....
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
31 year corporate career
Retired early
Previous 2 year infant church care as room lead
Grown twin children
Currently care for a 9 yr old alternating weekdays, rotating days, before and after school
Also provide errands for legally blind senior, schedule fluctuates
Looking for single need or recurring weekday childcare
Enjoy 1...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having twin boys. She is patient and kind and very safety oriented. Alison is punctual and trustworthy at all times. She...
Glenna W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...
Ryan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Jen and I am a certified General and Special Education Teacher. I am currently teaching in an instructional classroom for children with Autism. I love what I do and truly care for each child.
I have been a summer nanny for 11 years. I have worked with families with children whose ages range from 2-13 years old....
Jen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Tegan and I am 29 years old! I come from a very large family and have always loved spending time with kids. I have 10 years of nanny experience and have loved every family I've worked for as my own. I have worked with children from newborn age to 12 years old. I love helping kids learn and grow to their full...
Tegan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tegan is wonderful with children. We had her for years from when my youngest was only 12 weeks old. She's warm, empathetic, sweet, and loving. She was always on time and responsible. She was a very careful driver with the kids in the car. I would recommend her for...
Michelle L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...
Jody can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We love Jody! She currently watches our 17 month old one day a week as well as all 3 of our children a second day of the week (including 3 year old twins). She just jumps right in and is great with all of them. We know they're in great hands when Jody's there. In...
Deanna A.
3.5
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was a big help when I needed a last minute babysitter. She was responsive to messages (and forgiving when I missed a scheduled call!). She was great with my kids and they loved playing with her, they can't wait to have her back again! Danielle was also...
Emily V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school.
I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands. She follows every request I have to the T, and my boys love when she "visits". "
Stephanie F.
Mary J.
Cary, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very nurturing personality and my children enjoyed seeing her each morning. If I hadn't lost my job, Mary would still...
Fran D.
5.0
(1)
I love kids and I like to stay active with kids like going to the park, the zoo, museums, movies, water parks, play-dates, etc. I can also teach them Spanish. I've taken care of kids from infants to 16 years old and have taken care of 6 children at once. I love to organize and cook just helping people makes me happy and is a...
Estefany can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole worked in our early childhood program. She worked with children ages 0-5 in these programs with class size ranging from 3-6 students. Nicole was very patient and caring with all of the children in the programs. As part of her job she was responsible for...
Katie G.
Cheri A.
Huntley, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I love being a Nanny and being a positive role model to children of all ages. Children are always encouraged to be creative, self thinkers, silly, helpful, caring and well mannered by me as their Nanny. Babies are constantly nurtured by me with a soft kind voice, gentle caring touch, playful demeanor, and knowledge to...
Cheri can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 4-year-old daughter had such a great time with Miss Cheri. She was initially not enthusiastic about meeting a new person to take care of her as she has never been babysat by someone outside our family and close friends. However, only a few minutes into meeting...
Erin S.
Emily M.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I am a SAHM to 2 kiddos. Before motherhood I nannied for 10 years. For the past three years I have been watching children again, I currently care for a 3-year-old and 23m old one day a week and have been caring for their family for 2. 5 years. I had also been watching a 13m old, three days a week for the past 8months but they...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Emily watched our three children for several years. She came to our house in the early am. Her responsibilities included waking the children, help with morning routine, packing lunches and getting the older two kids on the bus. She then stayed with our youngest...
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Rebecca B.
Island Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I am available June 12 through the beginning of August and I'm very flexible! have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3+ years experience working in 2 different childcare centers. As well as 7 years experience babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again. "
Matthew S.
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting and part time nannying for about eight years now! I can provide great references upon requests. Thanks for taking the time to consider me!
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Grace lives up to her name because she was a grace to us when we needed some ad-hoc help with our little one! She is a talented young woman in general, patient and calm under pressure, and very communicative. I never had to worry if she wouldn't be here on time or...
Rachel P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After I retired from Mortgage industry as Residential Mortgage Closer and Notary Public 10 years ago I began helping an ex co-worker full time with her granddaughters - newborn-5yrs
I also served as Election Judge for 13 years
Previously I was preparing breakfast for 7 & 10-year-old girls- transporting to and from bus stop and...
Debe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debe does an outstanding job when she cares for my two boys, 10 & 8. Both of which have ADHD. She not only engages them with different activities, such as games, baking, crafts, gardening, etc., but she also makes sure they aren’t plugged in and they eat healthy...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were...
Kristy E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My first priority is your child. I am confident that I can fulfill all your needs. I am a creative person who just adores taking care of children. I believe that being a nanny is more than just watching kids, it is coming alongside a parent, and helping development their little person into a beautiful human being. My own kids...
Gladys can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gladys has been our nanny for the past 7 years. Unfortunately, as our children have gotten older, we are unable to offer her enough hours.
Over the years, she has become a third grandmother to our children. She's greeted with hugs and kisses, and her departure...
Adnybel R.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL
Katarzyna C.
5.0
Kat is a fantastic caregiver. She goes above and beyond in her role as a caregiver. She cared for my mother who suffers from dementia. Kat goes out of way to make the family and person she is caring for feel at ease. She is attentive, hardworking, has great communication and is very easy to work...
- Caitlin K.
Alison L.
5.0
Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having twin boys. She is patient and kind and very safety oriented. Alison is punctual and trustworthy at all times. She will always ask if she doesn't know...
- Glenna W.
Susan H.
5.0
Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often commented to each other how much...
- Ryan S.
Tegan V.
5.0
Tegan is wonderful with children. We had her for years from when my youngest was only 12 weeks old. She's warm, empathetic, sweet, and loving. She was always on time and responsible. She was a very careful driver with the kids in the car. I would recommend her for any family.
- Michelle L.
Jody W.
5.0
Judy watched our 4-month-old daughter for two weeks. She was wonderful! She played with our daughter, took her on walks, and worked on a good nap schedule (something we always struggled with). Jody was professional, on time every day, and kind. We would absolutely hire Jody again!
- Tanya S.
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How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Algonquin, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Algonquin, IL is as of is $20.24 per hour as of January, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
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