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Find nannies in Great Lakes, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Great Lakes, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 3 years

Nannies in Great Lakes, IL

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Lilia C.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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 the most loving and professional nanny! She has been a blessing to our family and our son adores every minute with her. She always keeps our son very busy - going to the park, library or making friends in town. She's very attentive, responsible and is very...

Ashley N.

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Flor M.


Mundelein, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Flor was always happy when at work. She was punctual and professional. Great with my kids. Amazing cook."

Patricia C.

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Audrey R.


Libertyville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "

Alicia S.

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Jessica S.


Deerfield, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Truly Mary Poppins in all ways: nurturing, former teacher who's sensitive to the needs of everyone including the parents! Amazing person. Integrity, honesty and loyalty like I've never seen in a person."

Nancy R.

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Nelli W.


Grayslake, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

German Speaking Nanny Seeking Temporary, Occasional, Part- Or Full-time Position And English

I have cared for kids ages 0-14 in the past eight years of my professional experience as a live in nanny and Nanny. My responsibilities included everything from feeding bottles, changing diapers, bathing, involving in age appropriate activities/ crafts to teaching German, preparing meals, assisting with homework, light...
Nelli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Nelli as an exceptional nanny. She is sweet, smart, honest, caring, playful, engaging, creative, and professional. Any family would be lucky to have her as their nanny. Nelli worked for our family in Chicago for about two and a half...

Adam A.

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Debora P.


Grayslake, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Debbie I'm from Brazil and I came through the Au Pair Program , right now I'm working as a nanny 4 days a week but I'm looking for to filled out my weekends or even in the week at night if needed . I'm very flexible and easy going, let me know if I can help.
Debora can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Debbie was our au pair from June 2023 to November 2024. Our kids love her and we view her as part of our family. In this last week she has helped me get my kids’ flu shots and their nails clipped! I cannot recommend her enough, even if that means she’ll be less...

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Mariya K.


Gurnee, IL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Excellent communication. Easy to work with. Great with babies ☺️"

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Lesly C.


Gurnee, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Lesly!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Lesly! I'm 22 years old. I've been a nanny since 2020. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 13 years old. Right now I am with a family in Northfield part time and I'm looking to fill in the days I'm not there . I am able to help with cleanup, dropping off kids, meal prep, and organizing. I have experience with...
Lesly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Lesly is amazing! She is very helpful and takes initiative when it comes to children and housekeeping. Never came across any issues, easy to communicate with."

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Snizhana K.


Mundelein, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful nanny!! One of the best we have ever had. She is very flexible. My wife and i have very busy schedules and she did a great job working around us. Our two daughters love her and are always very excited when she comes. She always went above and beyond...

Andrew B.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...

Michelle L.

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Heather L.


Mundelein, IL

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather is very dependable and reliable. We hired her for a before school care position and never once was she late or had any issues. From the first time I talked to her you instantly know that she is someone who would care for your child as she would care for her...

Meredith C.

I am a mother of 2 grown children. I currently nanny part-time. I have availability for families that need help running errands or date nights during the weekends.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Morgan N.


Grayslake, IL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

I have babysat kids on and off in high school and I had a nanny growing up. My nanny truly made my summers when I was a kid, so I wanted to keep paying it forward! I was a lifeguard for the previous two summers so I am CPR and First Aid certified and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. I love being outside and having fun!...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cailin C.


Mundelein, IL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cailin and I attended ISU, majoring in Early Childhood Ed for 2 years. Afterwards, I majored in Sociology with a minor in Children's Studies. I left school during Covid to nanny and teach Pre-K at Primrose School of Long Grove. I am very passionate about teaching and caring for children and would love to work...
Cailin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Kimberly S.


Waukegan, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Therapist, Nanny

I have over 20 of experience caring for children with disabilities. I worked as a case worker, counselor and a teacher. I have a certification to work with children with behavioral problems. I live in a Skokie Illinois
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kennedy S.


Gurnee, IL

$15-17/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Work!

I am a 5th grade teacher during the school year and am searching for a summer nanny position! I have experience with children of all ages, as I used to work at a daycare and have many younger cousins and siblings. I can provide great and engaging activities while making sure your kiddo is safe and having fun!
Kennedy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily S.


Gurnee, IL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, Just Looking To Help A Family Out:)

Hello, my name is Emily. I've been a nanny to two lovely girls in the past. I've also grown up taking care of my brother and some family. I'm a very clean and organized person so if cleaning is also something you need I'm more than open to it:).
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I have 8. 5 years of past experience as a nanny, 15 years of experience working for Chicago Public schools, 5 years experience, working for a Catholic school. I have raised three lovely daughters and now a very proud grandmother of four granddaughters. Other experiences include: Took children to and from school, lessons and...
Dawne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Shayley P.


Highwood, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL

Lilia C.

5.0

Lily was our nanny for my baby and two-year-old and she was absolutely wonderful with the boys. She is responsible kind loving and a very hard worker. We were lucky to have her as our nanny and I highly recommend her. We have stayed in touch and adore her feel free to contact me if you have any...

- Lisa S.

Flor M.

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.

Audrey R.

5.0

Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :)

- Alicia S.

Jessica S.

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 and I think the world of her.

- Angie B.

Lauren G.

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 lives so much better in more ways...

- Andrea F.

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