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Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 6! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for 9 years. I have experience taking care of multiple children ranging from ages of a few months old to 13 years. I can proudly say that the children of one family that I have been watching for 7 years say that out of all of their babysitters that I am still their favorite! When the weather...
Jorie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jorie has been our nanny for the past year and she is WONDERFUL! She is excellent with communicating. She is dependable, extremely flexible, always on time, and great with our children. I trust her whole-heartedly with my kids and know they are in great hands. She...
Lindsey S.
Hi! My name is Jackie. I'm 35 years old. I'm a dog mom of 3. Aunt of 2. Big sister, little sister. I'm a new homeowner for about 3 years. I graduated Culinary school is 2012. I was a Retail Store Manager for 10 years, but as of 2024 I'm a CPR & first aid certified nanny for a 1-year-old. I'm still undecided on having children of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maggie C.
Braidwood, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I love kids and have been working with them since I was 14 years old. My mom ran a daycare in our home, and I spent all my free time helping. I also have experience nannying for 4 families with ages ranging from 6 weeks old to 13.
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Taea S.
Braidwood, IL
$20-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Taea.
I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
Sarah K.
Reddick, IL
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Sarah, I graduated with an associates in arts degree with a certificate of completion as a child development professional. I have coached tumbling/gymnastics for 4 years. Along with babysitting different families taking them place to place and providing after school care for many years. I also have 2 years of...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessica and I am an experienced housekeeper. I am also available for pet sitting as well as nannying.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I have experience as a nanny for children ages 4 months through 8 years with multiple dogs and cats. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and I am looking for babysitting/nanny jobs nearby! I maintain a 4. 0 GPA and a 34 ACT score, so I am comfortable with assisting with...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and she will be missed. Charlotte always had fun, engaging activities for my 3.5 and 1.5 year olds to do and came...
Eva V.
Taylor K.
Bourbonnais, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Love To Have Fun And Make Sure Everything Is Good. I Love Cleaning And Meal Prepping.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Taylor and I love being a sitter for children! I have always loved children and one day hope to have my own! My sister has a newborn baby at home and I'm always helping her care for him. I have plenty of experience taking care of children of all ages. I love being a nanny or sitter because I love the experience!...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time."
Emily W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Ally!
I am 26 years old and have had a lot of experience with babysitting/nannying over the years. Currently I am looking for a long term nanny job in order to bond and grow with a family!
Some things you should know about me- I'm fun, reliable, responsible & super well organized. I love kids (:
Allyson can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 + years of experience. Most my time I have been a nanny but also have been a live in caregiver. I do have experience with Asperger's. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Love kids. Like being outside and active. Also love to teach and watch them reach their milestones. Am not a fan of TV or video...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie has been wonderful with our daughter in all ways for the last 4+ years and has become a member of our family! She’s active with our daughter, helped her reach milestones, worked on creative craft projects, and spent time on educational type activities, among...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hi, I'm an experienced nanny and a college-educated empty nester with two wonderful grown sons. I love caring for children and babies. My own children were academically gifted and I believe that attention, play, and a joy of reading are all essential to every child's development.
I have completed the Adult, Child, and Baby...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely wonderful with babies. I trust her blindly with my 3 month old. She is a natural. My baby at once got super comfortable with her. She is dependable and knows a lot about baby care and needs. Perfect for the job. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
My name is Victoria. I am a nurse and mother of two. Looking to be a night nanny. I have experience in postpartum and am very comfortable with newborns. CPR certified.
Victoria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
At the age of 12, I received a babysitting certification by The Red Cross, since then I have babysat for numerous families in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Illinois. Even landing a nannying job during covid which allowed the parents to focus on their work, knowing I could spend my days entertaining their little ones.
Aside...
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lizbeth G.
Kankakee, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with over five years of experience in providing exceptional care and support to children of various ages. My goal is to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to a nurturing and dynamic family environment.
I have a lot of babysitting experience from growing up in a big family. I can help watch, clean, cook, laundry, travel, stay overnight, run errands, teach basic ASL, and help with school.
Torrie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working and looking after kiddos for years now. I have nannied the past nearly 3 years full-time for a family that became like my own, & have a few years of experience in teaching at a daycare/preschool; working with infants, toddlers, & up to school age on a daily basis. I plan to return to school to study child's...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Kyla G.
Coal City, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've been a nanny for 2 years and hope to make a difference in your family's life by providing reliable childcare. I'm patient, calm, and respectful, and I follow the parents' lead when it comes to enforcing household rules and communicating about their child's day. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children between the ages...
Hana D.
Herscher, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
I'm Hana and a little about me, I have worked in healthcare for the past 5 years with experience in childcare and senior care as a CNA while going to college for Phlebotomy. I enjoy keeping the little ones safe, comfortable and entertained with activities and exploring! Specifically in childcare I have nannied ages...
Hana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Jaimie, I have a college education along with 20+ years of Childcare experience. I have worked as an in-home Nanny, as well as a Pre-School Teacher at a Daycare Center. I have experience working with children ranging from newborn to school-age. I have a clean driving record and reliable vehicle. I can...
Jaimie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Essex, IL
Jorie W.
5.0
Jorie has been our nanny for the past year and she is WONDERFUL! She is excellent with communicating. She is dependable, extremely flexible, always on time, and great with our children. I trust her whole-heartedly with my kids and know they are in great hands. She keeps to our nap time schedule,...
- Lindsey S.
Charlotte W.
5.0
Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and she will be missed. Charlotte always had fun, engaging activities for my 3.5 and 1.5 year olds to do and came up with creative play that would...
- Eva V.
Taylor K.
5.0
amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time.
- Emily W.
Julie H.
5.0
Julie has been wonderful with our daughter in all ways for the last 4+ years and has become a member of our family! She’s active with our daughter, helped her reach milestones, worked on creative craft projects, and spent time on educational type activities, among other things.
- Care member
Kim M.
5.0
Kim watches my 14 month old regularly and is wonderful with him! It is easy to see that my son is extremely comfortable with her and happy to see her. They have a ton of fun and we are so glad to have found her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Essex, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Essex, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Essex, IL is as of is $11.00 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in Essex, IL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 1 in Essex, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Essex, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Essex through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Essex, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.