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60 nannies are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
What others are saying about nannies in Des Plaines, IL
Kany was helpful, punctual and reliable
Review for Kanykei B. by Care member
Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible
Review for May D. by Suha Z.
We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.
Review for Judith D. by Erica F.
Nannies in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated childcare nanny with 5 years of experience. I love taking care of kids and making sure they have a good time while learning. I'm good at keeping them safe and happy. Parents can trust me to create a positive and loving environment for their children.
Kanykei can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kany was great with my 11 month old son! She was very responsive from the beginning and put me at ease right away from the first meeting. She’s very kind and sweet. I can tell right away that she was caring, gentle, attentive and respectful. My son was really fond...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...
May can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible"
Suha Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Rawan, but go by "Ro". I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I specialize in organizing, errand runner, event planning and also babysitting!
Rawan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Rawan was extremely reliable and dependable, and my kids really developed and affection for her. I trust her completely and still have her come help with the children every now and again."
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that.
I come...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities Grace comes up with, baking, home made snow, and crafts, it's so creative and thoughtful. Grace is open,...
Chrizzy C.
Isabel E.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! :) I'm Isabel
I'm 23 years old and have been nannying and babysitting since I was honestly around 10 years old. I love love love kids and I think they're just a genuine joy to be around. I'm really good with kids, I'm very patient and I love to help them learn. I treat kids as if they were my own and we honestly just have...
5.0
"We interviewed Isabel for a part-time nanny position and really liked her! While we ultimately went with someone else due to scheduling compatibility, we thought Isabel was fantastic with our kids. She was so sweet and playful with our toddler and seemed totally...
Elisabeth R.
Kathryn S.
Des Plaines, IL
$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that.
My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
Dalila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The kids loved her right away! They started playing games immediately and she was engaged with them from the very beginning."
Scotti O.
Fe Esperanza B.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Fe with 17 years of experience, providing exceptional care for babies and kids. Adapt at children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational activities. I am proficient in communicating and have ability to assist children with school work.
My first employer on 2008 to mid of 2010 has two kids both...
Fe Esperanza can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's very dependable, responsible, honest and courteous. I found her self motivated, punctual. I can say with all honesty that she have shown integrity on her job.
I can recommend her for a job."
Alain C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...
Maira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maira is a fine example of how we should treat each other. Always happy to see you, exceedingly polite, never forgets your name and you look forward to seeing her the next time.
She does more than just help you with any questions or issues, she strives for you...
Pascalis S.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I was really nervous as this was the first time I booked with Melissa, but as soon as I met her I was totally relaxed. My first impression - she was absolutely brilliant, caring & over all a sweetheart I would definitely use her again. My one-year-old and...
Care member
Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
-Nanny for a family with 3 children (3mo-11 yo) for 3 years.
-TA at a Daycare (infants-12 years old) For 2 years.
Great driving record and plenty of experience!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny and sitter. I have been taking care of children from newborns up to 5, 6 years old. I am very friendly, caring, always on time, and fun sitter with many ideas of creative, engaging games. I can help with light housekeeping, and errands. I have been working lately mostly for Park...
Iwona can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I 've been working as a nanny and teacher in the USA since 2019.
I 'm a certificated teacher in the USA (with education studies, psychology and sociology). I worked with a group of children in a daycare and kids in the family as well. Taking care of children is continuous process of learning something new. The are no similar...
Agata can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Taking care of children makes me really happy and satisfied. I do not have my own children yet but I really like to spend time playing with kids and just to look at their smily face. I have experience with taking care of newborns as well as todlers, that I gained during my nursing studies but also babysitting the kids of family...
Skills:
CPR
Dear parents, I have more than 20 years of experience as a Nanny/house manager. I have years of experience with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I truly enjoy working with children. I like to entertain them with stories, pretend play, crafts, parks and museums trips. I also enjoy creating homemade meals for and with the...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've had the opportunity to work with the family for four years, but the little one is now in school. After that job, I started working as a housekeeper with a family of five in Glenview, but that comes to an end May 31. I am currently seeking a new nanny position. I'm a very caring and nurturing person who is family...
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
Hi, I'm Sophia and I have always loved helping people! In high school, I was involved with Best Buddies and now I work with a variety of people in my service organization. In my 4 years of high school, I regularly helped at my churches preschool and Sunday School. Last summer I worked as a lifeguard, but unfortunately, most...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding nannies in Des Plaines, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Des Plaines, IL is as of is $19.95 per hour as of April, 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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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.