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60 nannies are listed in Garden Prairie, IL

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 10 years

Nannies in Garden Prairie, IL

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Maria M.


Garden Prairie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Childcare (Nanny) In Your Home

3.7

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maria but I go by LuLu. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I now have 4 children of my own and one grandson. I love spending quality time with all children i. e. doing daily activities, reading, coloring and playing games. I also incorporate field trips to the local swimming pool, parks,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria "Lulu" was without a doubt the best nanny we have ever had. She took care of our daughter as if she was her own and became part of the family. She was with our daughter from only a few months old to 1.5 years old. Her time management and homemaking skills are...

Christopher Z.

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Giavanna R.


Belvidere, IL

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny.

I graduated with my associates of arts, and have taken many child care classes. I also worked as an assistant teacher for over a year, with children ages of 3mo to 7 years of age. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow! I am a very energetic person and l would love to find a family to help care for. I am CPR...
Giavanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Gia did a great job with our 3 little kids. I didn’t allow television while she was with them, but she kept them busy by doing arts and crafts, games, and a little bit of teaching. She was always on time and was pretty available whenever I needed her. We sure will...

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Lisa G.


Marengo, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Ready To Help Your Family!

I am a retired teacher and mother of two successful daughters who grew up in rural McHenry County with a love of learning, nature, and others. I began nannying a few years back when the Covid crisis left many parents without in-home care and tutoring. Since then I have enjoyed working with families of children ages 12 months-11...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been very helpful with our two kids. She keeps them active with creative play and they have lots of outside time. "

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Sue E.


Marengo, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Holistic Childcare

I'm currently home on spring break from April 6- May 20, 2017 and available. I'm a teacher's assistant at a Waldorf Steiner School in the UK. I also have been a teacher at a Kinder care here in the States. Currently I'm studying to become a Waldorf EC Teacher in the U. K. My qualifications include: Certified Riding Instructor...
Sue can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ana D.


Marengo, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hola! I'm Here To Help, Care And Teach You Spanish:)

I am from Venezuela, respectful, kind, caring, always willing to help. I have reaised and cared for children through my whole life and, for a short time I also cared for the elderly. I love learning, new experiences and being economically independent. On my free time I like to travel, read, watch movies and tv series. I am...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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Kaycee B.


Marengo, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! My name is Kaycee, I am 25 years old and live in Marengo! I have about 6 years of experience with children of all age groups. I am currently working full time in a daycare as a qualified teacher in the toddler room! Looking to start nannying for an individual family instead of working at a center. I go to Mchenry County...
Kaycee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Mom to an adult child a Grandma to his children I've watched my niece and nephew from newborns while their parents worked and I was a nanny to a 9-year-old young lady till age 11. I enjoy children very much. Spending time with them reading playing games doing crafts creating new adventures right at home. Turning chores...
Skills:

CPR

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Gianna L.


Marengo, IL

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking Nanny Position

Hello! My name is Gianna and I am looking to help out families in need. I have one 5-year-old daughter & two step children boy (4) and girl (6). I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and creating a safe environment for them to learn and play is very important to me. I have nannied/helped out 4+ families in the last 10...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hanna W.


Marengo, IL

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smiles For Miles!

I am really great with kids of all ages! I love the opportunity to watch kids grow and flourish, and enjoy the experiences they are having while they are young. When I was 12 I was so eager to start babysitting, that I went out and took a babysitting certification course! After that I consistently babysat for 5 or 6 different...
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Jessica M.


Marengo, IL

$15/hr16 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, my name is Jessica but I usually go by Jessie/Jess. I would describe myself as a fun, bubbly and sweet person! I love kids, I've grown up with kids and baby around my whole life, my mom ran an in home daycare from when I was 4-14 I started babysitting at 11, got a job at an in home daycare working with mostly babies at 18...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am honored that you are considering me for this opportunity to have a special place in your family as your child or children's nanny. I am 31 years old and I have a true heart for children. I have over 10 years of experience with infants and young children and I consider it a privilege to work with them and watch them grow....
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Alexandra C.


Marengo, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator

My name is Alexandra. I worked in a daycare for 2. 5 years and have been a nanny as need since then. I have my CNA license(Certified Nursing Assistant) I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I am available to help with housekeeping, meal preparation, I am very comfortable with pets. I have my own car. Lastly, I love working with...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Jasmine F.


Marengo, IL

$22-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Sitter, Always Wants Laughing Giggling Faces Around :)

Hi! I am a very patient, outgoing, energized person that is ready to take on any big project! I have 4 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, carpool, crafts, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning. Family is very important factor in my life. I have...
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Alyssa S.


Marengo, IL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Siiter

Hello!!! My name is Alyssa and I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have my summers off so I am looking for a part-time job. I am available to start after June 12th and mid August. I am 24 years old and I have been a babysitter/nanny for many families over the last 7 years. I have cared for all ages and have loved every family that I...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan is so great with my kids! Love her!"

Krystle B.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Marie J.


Rockford, IL

$20-24/hr7 yrs exp

Loving

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a part-time nanny for two families with Care. com and can provide references. I have over six years of experience. Within that time I have taken care of babies, inclusive children and have education in speech pathology. I am certified for Child Development, Health and Safety. My BS is from NIU in Engineering. I...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Marie most of her life. She is a kind hard working person. I haven't had the need to hire Marie but I would."

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...

Brandy P.

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Hannah R.


Genoa, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hannah

I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."

Jeness B.

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Cheri A.


Huntley, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are so happy to have found Cheri to care for our son. Cheri started with us when our son was about 4 months old and she stayed with us until he started daycare at 1 year old. She truly cared for our son, tending to all his needs and actively engaged in age...

Nicole T.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Garden Prairie, IL

Maria M.

5.0

Maria "Lulu" was without a doubt the best nanny we have ever had. She took care of our daughter as if she was her own and became part of the family. She was with our daughter from only a few months old to 1.5 years old. Her time management and homemaking skills are impeccable; she has an attention...

- Christopher Z.

Giavanna R.

5.0

Gia did a great job with our 3 little kids. I didn’t allow television while she was with them, but she kept them busy by doing arts and crafts, games, and a little bit of teaching. She was always on time and was pretty available whenever I needed her. We sure will miss her! We highly recommend her...

- Care member

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has been very helpful with our two kids. She keeps them active with creative play and they have lots of outside time.

- Care member

Megan S.

5.0

Megan took care of my daughter from age 18 months for over a year and I couldn't be happier with her services. She has a kind spirit, gentle souls with a beautiful bubbly personality. She honest, dependable and trustworthy. My daughter immediately gravitated towards her when they first met. She...

- Domonique S.

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.

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