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60 nannies are listed in Island Lake, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 9 years
Nannies in Island Lake, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Liz has been wonderful! She was instrumental in my daughter making it to soccer practice on time. Liz would pick my ten year old from school and camp, then transport her to her various soccer practice locations. She was warm and nurturing towards my daughter. We...
Carol L.
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "
Care member
Rebecca B.
Island Lake, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I am available June 12 through the beginning of August and I'm very flexible! have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3+ years experience working in 2 different childcare centers. As well as 7 years experience babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again. "
Matthew S.
Hi! My name is Alice, I have been babysitting/nannying for 14 years. I have a full time job and I am looking for occasional or reoccurring date night / weekend jobs!
Alice can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am certified Nursing assistance. I have experienced taking care of seniors, but at the same time I love taking care of a children. I have experienced as nanny for 2 years as my part time job. I'm kind hearted, loving, patience, trustworthy, and energetic woman. I will treat your children as my own. You don't regret hiring me...
Gretchel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Andy B.
Island Lake, IL
$15-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Did you like or are you at least familiar with the "Magic School Bus" children's series? If you are then you must know my background and methodologies are similar.
My professional background and methodologies are rooted in "creative play" and the idea that learning and general care can be both instructional and a fun...
Andy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ewelina S.
Island Lake, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working with children for 15+ years now. My experience ranges from infant to school age. I have worked as a nanny for 10 years (full time), several years in daycare as well as camps and after school programs. I absolutely love working with children. Some other things about me:
I'm a mom to a 3yr old.
I am a licensed...
Ewelina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my Name is Courtney, I have 12 years of experience in child care from Baby sitting, Nanny, Daycare and before and after school care. I love to help kids learn new things and learn new things from them too.
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. With a decade of experience in childcare, my journey has been enriching and diverse. I embarked on this path as a TA in a daycare, where I discovered my passion for nurturing young minds. Since then, I've expanded my expertise to babysitting and nannying roles that I've embraced with enthusiasm.
My...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Samantha is excellent with children and always makes sure they are getting the best care. She is good with all ages and you can always rely on her. She is great about being on time and even helps out in last minute situations. I would highly recommend! "
Kirstin D.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sara is so wonderful with our 3 little ones! She jumped right in with a hesitant 2 year old and had her laughing in no time. She is very confident and capable with our 6 month old and doesn't break a sweat when our 4 year old is added to the mix :) She is a clear...
Lindsey B.
Haven F.
Algonquin, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hello my names Haven (: I've had about 7 years experience of paid work as a nanny, it is a huge passion of mine. In my eyes it's preparing me to be a mother and that's all I desire.
I am very energetic and I enjoy sports. I'm able to help out with homework or just entertain the children with either a good book or fun athletic...
Haven can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haven is very attentive to the children and always cleaning up. She keeps the children active with outside activities when possible and is very good at keeping them occupied in a healthy way. I would highly recommend Haven, she does very well with multiple children...
Dawn F.
Kate V.
Wauconda, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Wauconda, IL. Kate has been a nanny in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area for over 10 years, as well as an occasional and weekend babysitter for 18 years. Most of her experience has been with toddler aged children and elementary aged, as young as newborn age and as old...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with."
Sara R.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."
Susan B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Currently employed but am
Available for date nights: limited availability March, no April, availability open May and on.
I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid drivers license. I love hanging...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anne, unfortunately, was offered a position before we were able to meet in person. However on the interactions I had with her, she was extremely well put together, she answered all of my questions exactly right. She seemed fun loving, patient, kind and...
Rebecca F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy!
I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandria Nannied for my infant son for about 8 months and has babysat for my older son who is five several times as well. She is incredibly sweet, absolutely loves babies & takes wonderful care of them too. I'd like to add my son was VERY fussy and she never let...
Kimberly H.
Nelli W.
Grayslake, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
German Speaking Nanny Seeking Temporary, Occasional, Part- Or Full-time Position And English
4.7
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Only reason we did not hire Nelli is because we'll be moving to the suburbs in a few months and needed someone who could work with us even after we moved. Else, would have hired Nelli...."
Viral M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...
Ryan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Lisa babysits our three girls. She goes above and beyond the babysitter duties. She engages them with different activities (dancing, jewelry making, art), which is what I love the most as a mother. Many babysitters that I have had just put a movie in for the...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. After focusing on my field of study, I craved childcare work again. I've worked with two lovely sisters as a mother's helper/part time nanny for 2 years most...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah's friendly, polite and professional manner made her very easy to work with. I have a 7 year old son and she was able to quickly show interest in what he was doing as she introduces herself to him. They hit it off without a hitch. The evening went smooth and...
Zachary W.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience caring for children. I have been a nanny for various families with children of all ages, as well as a daycare teacher, substitute teacher, infant teacher, and public school preschool teacher. I worked for the same family for over four years, starting with two children ages 6 months and 2 years,...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Island Lake, IL
Elizabeth C.
5.0
Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an excellent cook and enjoys doing...
- Deborah Q.
Nicole P.
5.0
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!
- Care member
Rebecca B.
5.0
Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again.
- Matthew S.
Samantha S.
5.0
Sam was a blessing to our family. Our sons were 10 months and 3 years old when we hired her, she worked with us for 18 months. Sam was never late and was very reliable. She was with our 10 month old full-time and drove our older son to and from preschool. She was very neat and we always came home to...
- Care member
Sara S.
5.0
We have hired Sara several times to help with our baby and four year old. She does a great job and our kids love her! She is energetic and very experienced. My son is always excited when Sara comes to watch him!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Island Lake, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Island Lake, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Island Lake, IL is as of is $20.25 per hour as of March, 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 Island Lake, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Island Lake, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Island Lake 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 Island Lake, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Island Lake, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Island Lake, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.