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60 nannies are listed in Cortland, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 10 years

Nannies in Cortland, IL

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Nicole W.


Cortland, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello perspective family! Here is a little about me! I have been a nanny for over 10 years. And in that time I've been with just a handful of families full time. As a nanny my duties have included newborn to 12 yr old care, meals, homework, driving the children to and from school & activities, overnight care and weekends,...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I am so sad to see Nicole go. She has been with our family for one year and is leaving as her husband has been transferred. We have a 4 year old and a 9 month old who just adore Nicole. As a parent you worry about who you leave your kids with, it's a big...

Jeanette K.

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Beth M.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Beth! I started nannying part time for a family in Plainfield for four years. After that experience, I took on a full time position taking care of infant twin boys for two years. I moved out to DeKalb in the Fall of 2016 and nannied for two different families! I have experience with all age groups and am CPR...
Beth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Beth cared for my son from 3 months-15 months both in my home and hers. She was thoughtful, reliable and nothing short of loving to my son. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."

Samantha D.

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Holly H.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Local Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...
5.0
"Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly coming over for as long as we can!"

Kelly C.

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Autumn R.


Sycamore, IL

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Autumn and I am 26 years old. I am an experienced nanny who is very responsible, reliable, and has a great sense of time management! I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am also very creative and love to promote hands on activities and play based learning for all ages! I value...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a...

Victoria P.

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Thora C.


DeKalb, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Qualified And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Thora, and I am 23 years old. I have worked in childcare for over 6 years, beginning as a daycare worker and eventually becoming an assistant teacher at a school in my hometown. I also worked as a full-time nanny for a wonderful family last year, and have been consistently babysitting throughout my ECE career....
Thora can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative...

Gianna K.

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Brooke L.


DeKalb, IL

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Brooke! I am a 23-year-old stay at home mom and would love to find a part-time job, where I can care for your children along with my own! I have worked with children pretty much my whole life. Throughout high school, I was a junior counselor at Good Times Day Camp in Waukesha Wisconsin. During those years I was...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great with my 2 toddler nieces! They loved her and to this day still ask when she's coming back. The best nanny I could ask for!! Would definitely hire again. She was very good at keeping the little ones in a good schedule and keeping them entertained with...

Mikkaela P.

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Amanda H.


Sycamore, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda, and I am a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 20 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including families with multiple children and pets. I excel in light housekeeping and enjoy...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler. She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap...

Laurie B.

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Kelsey S.


Sycamore, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Summer 2025 Nanny Position

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I figured I would start looking for a nanny position for over this coming summer and hopefully grow with your family! I have 10 + years experience nannying and caregiving. Two long term families that I still communicate with weekly. This past year I have been so grateful to care for my own little boy. My husband works...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amy G.


Sycamore, IL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Simply The Best

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am very caring, optimistic, & devoted. I love kids because I enjoy helping them learn & grow. I want a job that allows me to give care in a safe environment & that fits with my schedule. I would like to be a family friend, not just an employee. I have worked with kids since I was 10. I have been a first grade teacher,...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Ella J.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ella. I am the second oldest in a family of 10. I have 7 siblings from ages 19 all the way down to 3. I have been babysitting my siblings ever since I was 10, and other families children since the age of 14. I have been a nanny for a few summers. I have also been around newborns and very young children. I am...
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Jessica L.


Sycamore, IL

$22-31/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jessica. I am a very positive, energetic, and reliable nanny to many families over the past couple of years. I have 5+ years of experience caring for children. I am currently in college studying Early Childhood Education (online classes). I have worked as an OSCAR assistant for the Syc-427 district, working with...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Gina D.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Gina. I'm 29 years old and I've lived in the Sycamore area for 11 years. I'm CPR certified by the American Red Cross. I was a full-time nanny for numerous families from 2016 to 2021., and I also spent four years coaching youth soccer. I can provide you with plenty of references upon request. I would love to hear from...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brandi S.


DeKalb, IL

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Jack Of All Trades!!

Hello! My name is Brandi! I am 22 and a local nanny for a 19 month little boy. I have been his nanny specifically for over a year now and have been babysitting for years. I am able to do other tasks and errands such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, or anything else that may make your day easier. I love music, crafts, and being...
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Riah H.


DeKalb, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

High Energy Childcare Provider And Tutor

I have 4 years of nannying experience with one of those years as a live-in. I was also a toddler teacher in a childcare center for a year. I find joy in helping children learn and grow while exploring the world around them. I also am great at tiring kids out. Once I learn their interests and developmental stage I am great at...
Riah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Jennifer D.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I started babysitting in 5th grade and continued through freshman year of college. The families I worked for kept me on for many years, allowing me to watch the babies grow. I orginally went to college to become a Special Education teacher. Plans changed when l had my son who was soon diagnosed as being on the spectrum....
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lea B.


DeKalb, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lea and I would love to be a helping hand to you and your family. I have much experience with children both as a nanny/sitter as well as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori Day Care. With that, I have a background educationally with teaching kids, using sensory techniques, and even using ASL. Also, I am CPR...
Lea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole O.


Sycamore, IL

$26-34/hr14 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a creative and friendly caregiver with 14 years of hands-on experience, I'm passionate about enriching children's lives. I've always been drawn to childcare because it allows me to positively impact young minds. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children at a time and have a knack for keeping them engaged with outdoor...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shelby C.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Become A Nanny/babysitter In The DeKalb Area

Hello! My name is Shelby. I am a 24-year-old woman looking to share and grow my experience as a caregiver. Back when I was in high school, I would babysit regularly for a family that I am still in contact with to this day. I cared for three sisters of varying ages. I continued to babysit for them throughout my time in...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexis L.


DeKalb, IL

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lexi and I'm 23 years old. I've been a nanny for 6 years and have worked as an assistant preschool teacher. I'm CPR certified, comfortable with pets, a non-smoker, and have reliable transportation. I've worked with children of all ages. Id definitely love to hear more about you and your family and what you're...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Molly M.


DeKalb, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Molly I am 22, and I am looking for a full or part time babysitter/ nanny position. My favorite activity to do with kids is playing outside at the park as well as arts and crafts activities. I have been babysitting since I was 16 for multiple families, and have nannied for one family for over a year. I have taken and...
Molly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL

Nicole W.

5.0

I am so sad to see Nicole go. She has been with our family for one year and is leaving as her husband has been transferred. We have a 4 year old and a 9 month old who just adore Nicole. As a parent you worry about who you leave your kids with, it's a big decision. But Nicole is so trustworthy,...

- Jeanette K.

Beth M.

5.0

Beth cared for my son from 3 months-15 months both in my home and hers. She was thoughtful, reliable and nothing short of loving to my son. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.

- Samantha D.

Holly H.

5.0

Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly coming over for as long as we can!

- Kelly C.

Autumn R.

5.0

Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a dependable, caring person to watch...

- Victoria P.

Thora C.

5.0

Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative and organized, planning really fun...

- Gianna K.

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