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60 nannies are listed in Great Lakes, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years
Nannies in Great Lakes, IL
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, supporting families, and providing a reliable childcare option. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children in my care.
With three years of childcare experience, I am comfortable caring for one child at...
Alyssa W.
Great Lakes, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Im Alyssa a podiatric medical student in the area. I have over 5 years of experience with past babysitting jobs and summer nanny experiences. I find joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had learned through the years of being a nanny that it is not just a job. To be a nanny is not just an everyday shift but it is a duty that will help the children to be cultivate encourage them to be the individual they will be in the future. A nanny also communicates with the Parents & always tries to follow their preferences...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Stephanie worked with our family for almost a year and half. She helped care for my two boys. She did her job very well when she was here but there were major issues with reliability. We had to stop using her services due to our other financial demands. We gave her...
Nancy E.
5.0
(1)
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...
Alexandria S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Meghan since she was a young girl. Always reliable and caring, she was like a big sister to my daughter. Meghan has a special way with children. She makes them feel comfortable while also providing structure. She would make a wonderful nanny!"
Kim B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...
Mona can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mona is a very loving and playful while also being incredibly responsible and careful. I trust her inherently with my three children. She is a very gifted caregiver with all ages."
Rachel G.
Lila A.
Waukegan, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Housekeeper With Over 20 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny and housekeeper with over 20 years of experience with North Shore families with children ranging from newborns to teenagers. Depending on the needs of the parents and their family, my duties have ranged from child care, laundry, light housekeeping, making meals, organizing, driving children (school, activities,...
5.0
"Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper
Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over 13 years. She has helped take care of my children from toddlers to teenagers. Her housekeeping skills are impeccable. As...
Toby W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
5.0
(1)
Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
Ronke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a responsible and caring individual on the hunt for a nanny job. I love working with children and helping them grow up happy and healthy.
I have 3 years of experience and I'm always ready to assist your family. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them new things, and creating a safe environment for their...
Tetiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tetiana was so helpful. My son has special needs and she really goes out of her way to help him. She takes him to the park and helps clean. He really likes when she cares for him. Very reliable and punctual also"
Melody P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a full-time career nanny! I am looking for a date-night family and I'm hoping I can fill that role for you! I have 7 years of childcare experience with children between the ages of 6-weeks to 14 years old. I am Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have my own transportation...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sara is awesome! She's our current date night sitter. I'm always impressed with how she connects with our 3 year old, who can be hesitant with sitters. She is also obviously a pro, setting appropriate boundaries when needed. We'd definitely recommend Sara."
Cristen L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
Alyssa D.
Gurnee, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, I am a very patient, caring individual who loves working with children. I have lots of experience working with all ages, I've worked at day camps, day cares, as a youth gymnastics coach and have lots of babysitting/ nannying experience! I am currently studying to become an early childhood education and special...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"An absolute gem of a find taking care of my two little ones for the past year. Incredibly reliable and communicative with me and engaging and fun for the kids. Goes the extra mile to build a relationship with the family. Would highly recommend!"
Christine E.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
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Lilia C.
Waukegan, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi,
My name is Lily, I'm a bilingual nanny. I have 10 years experience taking care of baby's and toddlers. I love to read to them take them for walks, library, play with them and most important give them all the love and attention they need. I am highly dependable and responsible and I have excellent references.
5.0
"Lily is absolutely the best nanny you could hope for to care for your child.
She worked for us for 3 and a half years and was amazing with our son.
Lily is an expert care taker and has all of the qualities of an exceptional nanny.
She is reliable,...
Christine S.
Flor M.
Mundelein, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Flor and I'm the nanny you been looking for . Many of the families I had the pleasured to work with know me also as Mary Poppins!!!! I enjoy working with kids and learn with them. I have many years of experience with different ages . I'm also a mother of 2 ( adult now ) kids . One of my hobbies is to cook and...
Flor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Flor helped take care of our boys after school for 1 month. She was always on time, made sure to get them to their activities, and always cooked a healthy dinner for them. She is a wonderful, caring person. "
Alison B.
Jessica S.
Deerfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
A little bit about myself, I attended DePaul for my undergraduate in Environmental Science and I have a passion for all things outdoors. Currently, I am remotely enrolled at DePaul where I am receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration. I work full time at The Village of Deerfield and I am looking for an...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy. My children love their time together and look forward to the next time. She has proven to be the best of the best! My family...
Angie B.
Lauren G.
Highwood, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our...
Andrea F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey families!
My name is Maya, I'm 23 years old. I have experience with infants-elementary school children. I've been a nanny for 5+ years but worked with children in different settings before becoming a full time nanny.
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day!
While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat...
Nathaly R.
Mariya K.
Gurnee, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariya is a very reliable, trustworthy and affectionate babysitter/nanny. When we hired her, it was our first time having a full-time nanny and from the first day we felt so comfortable leaving our son in her care. Mariya is very hands-on, engaged and patient with...
Rachel J.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL
Stephanie D.
3.0
Stephanie worked with our family for almost a year and half. She helped care for my two boys. She did her job very well when she was here but there were major issues with reliability. We had to stop using her services due to our other financial demands. We gave her two weeks notice and asked that...
- Nancy E.
Ashley R.
5.0
I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care that she can offer to you and your...
- Alexandria S.
Meghan K.
5.0
Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!
- Former Member A.
Mona M.
5.0
Mona is a very loving and playful while also being incredibly responsible and careful. I trust her inherently with my three children. She is a very gifted caregiver with all ages.
- Rachel G.
Lila A.
5.0
Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper
Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over 13 years. She has helped take care of my children from toddlers to teenagers. Her housekeeping skills are impeccable. As our family needs changed as my...
- Toby W.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Great Lakes, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Great Lakes, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Great Lakes, IL is as of is $17.67 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 Great Lakes, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Great Lakes, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.