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60 nannies are listed in Garden Prairie, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 10 years
Nannies in Garden Prairie, IL
Tess S.
Rockford, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have spent more than 4 years as a teacher in a daycare setting and just over 4 years as a private nanny . I've spent much of my time caring for infants and toddlers, but I love working with older children as well. Kindness is key.
Here are some things I focus on while nannying:
-Establishing and maintaining a schedule
-Large...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"As a work from home mom also balancing caring for a baby, Tess was a life saver! She helped out for half days with my son so I could get some work done or run errands. My son and I loved her! She is like a real life Mrs. Rachel! It shows that she loves working with...
Kari F.
Summer L.
South Beloit, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Teacher And Nanny With Degree In Elementary Ed And Early Childhood
4.8
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have a real heart for children & love watching them learn & grow! I have a passion for reading and sparking a love for learning in the children I care for. I have cared for families on care. com for the past 10 years for multiple children of various ages and abilities. I have a wide range of experience from the gentle care of...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Summer was a nice person. With all of her credentials and from the first meet, I had a good impression. She also had excellent reviews so we wanted to give her a chance. She was kind to our 4 month old son but she did the bare minimum. She would occasionally read...
Cassandra K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "
Jennifer N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can’t say enough nice things about Irma and her family. It’s hard to find someone you trust to take care of your child. She is absolutely wonderful with my daughter and I feel great comfort in knowing she will be well taken care of. Irma watches her, but also...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability.
Feel free...
5.0
"Mary cared for our daughter from the ages of 6 - 9 months. Not only was she reliable and a good communicator, but she was gentle, patient and nurturing to our young baby. Mary is also a very talented singer who brought music into our baby's life - whether it was...
Jolene R.
Esperanza R.
Poplar Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
looking for a nanny I have a lot experience with newborn to 12-year-old like to interact with them and give them a lot of attention play with them and teach them and read to them also do some light cleaning also do cooking and prepping and laundry and help with homework also have in the past take them to the park or library and...
Esperanza can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Esperanza was wonderful. I highly recommend her! She will be missed."
Renee E.
Lisa S.
Poplar Grove, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Lisa. I am 47 years old and have been working with children for 25 years, 20 years as a private nanny. I really love my profession. Experience with ages 2 months -15 years, including twins. I enjoy teaching children, stimulating their body and mind. Age appropriate activities in and outside of the home. I am...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is reliable, knowledgeable and experienced. She was key to our success in surviving the first year as new parents with twins. "
Heather R.
Katie S.
Huntley, IL
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Katie and I am an experienced nanny located in Huntley. I am very passionate about working with kids, so I thought I would nanny again while I take a break from corporate America! I have 5 years of experience working at a preschool with kids ages 2-6, as well as 6 years experience nannying for infants/toddlers....
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Melissa R.
Woodstock, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced nanny/mother. I am looking to obtain a part time nanny position that works with the other things I do for a living.
My most previous nanny position ended in early this year. I was with the family for 7 years. Longevity with a family is important to me.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids! I used to work at the RPD and the I ran the k-1 class at the Rockford Boys and Girls Club! I was also a private Nanny for 3 years for an amazing family!! I would love to connect with you about being your family nanny!
Claudette can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello families!
I'm a experienced nanny seeking for a part time position on Wednesday and/or Thursday. I currently take care of a 2 and a half year old boy and have been with them since he was 10 months old. I have references that can be provided upon request.
starting late March or early April.
About me:
5+ years working with...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Autumn. I am CPR and First Aid Certified, with a degree in Psychology and Social Work. I have 9 years of nanny experience, 4 years of daycare experience, and a lifetime of caring for children from infant to elementary. I have many other early childhood development certifications. I am creative, adventurous,...
Autumn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Evy N.
Kingston, IL
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a 19-year-old girl looking to help families in need of a babysitter/nanny. A little about myself is that I am currently attending college at Northern Illinois University to become a Nurse! I have 2+ years in experience of watching children while parents or guardians are working, running errands, or simply just need some...
Leanna B.
Hampshire, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Leanna and I'm 28 years old. My husband and I have 2 beautiful boys ages 4 and 2. 5 that would tag along with me to hang out with your little(s)! I have my bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University in Human Development and Family Studies.
On top of being a mama, I have been an ongoing nanny to many amazing...
Leanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Olivia B.
Machesney Park, IL
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello:)
I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have 2 years experience as a preschool teacher assistant. I have been a full time nanny for two families with 5-month-old babies. I am fun, outgoing, and caring. I value child development, great care, and having fun.
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am the oldest of five children and babysat them all the time. I have babysat children of all ages in my neighborhood for years. I also worked at a daycare for almost two years. I took early childhood education and daycare management classes at college and did a CNA course. I am CPR and first aid trained. I also have 5 children...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Jenna M.
South Beloit, IL
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jenna, I am 23 years old. I am currently working as a medical assistant however I had to resign because I am in nursing school and the hours did not fit with my schedule for class. I have been babysitting children of family friends since I have been 15 years old! I also used to be a camp counselor at the...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica L.
Sycamore, IL
$22-31/hr • 6 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello! I am 21 years old and I am a sophomore nursing major at UW-Milwaukee! I will be returning home for the summer and am seeking a nanny position from mid-May until late-August! I absolutely love spending time with children. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old. I always make it an important goal of mine to have a...
Amaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Rory J.
Genoa, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rory, i'm 21 years old and i've been a full time nanny for 3 years. I babysat for many years prior to becoming a nanny full time. I have much experience in childcare with ages ranging from 2months and above. I absolutely love the outdoors and an advocate for learning and playing activities rather than watching tv....
Rory can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Garden Prairie, IL
Tess S.
5.0
As a work from home mom also balancing caring for a baby, Tess was a life saver! She helped out for half days with my son so I could get some work done or run errands. My son and I loved her! She is like a real life Mrs. Rachel! It shows that she loves working with littles and has the experience....
- Kari F.
Summer L.
5.0
I am so grateful to have had Summer care for our baby these last years. One top skill Summer demonstrates is how she listens and observes us as parents, catering to our style and expectations. She is a great communicator. She has excellent judgment and highly appreciated her experience and...
- Lil B.
Tiffany S.
5.0
Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me.
- Laura B.
Irma M.
5.0
I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is truly amazing. She is such a...
- Care member
Mary S.
5.0
Mary cared for our daughter from the ages of 6 - 9 months. Not only was she reliable and a good communicator, but she was gentle, patient and nurturing to our young baby. Mary is also a very talented singer who brought music into our baby's life - whether it was for entertainment or to help...
- Jolene R.
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How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Garden Prairie, IL is as of is $25.00 per hour as of February, 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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