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60 nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Lake Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, 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.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and energetic Nanny/House Manager with a college education, graduating with honors, and over 16 years of professional experience. I have cared for children ranging from six months to 13 years old, beginning my journey in childcare at a daycare facility, where I provided attentive care for groups of four to five...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie D. worked for me for me for about two years. I was in School at the time studying to be an accountant, and my husband has a full time career in finance. My amazing mother was watching my three kids but could no longer be available full time. I was in...
Abigail W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Liked her a lot (via email). Tried to set up an interview and someone else hired her before we could meet."
Kim C.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...
Amie J.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!"
Jane C.
Maria M.
Wheeling, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've known Maria for 5+ years and she has a passion for children. Maria is very dependable, caring, and professional. Anytime I see Maria I know that my son is in great hands. I feel comfortable in leaving him in her hands. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone!"
Vanessa N.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alpha. I love babies and toddlers. I have a 14-year-old daughter that I home schooled for 12 years. I am very orderly, clean and dependable. Your precious gifts will be safe with me. :-)
5.0
"Alpha was just amazing! She was always on time and courteous and kind to my young kids. She is meticulous at cleaning and is such a hard worker! She always has a smile - for me that was so important, going over an beyond her care for me and my family. I will be...
Modupe C.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby’s activities. Highly recommend!"
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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 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.
Jelayne C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$20-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...
5.0
"She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...
Katie D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello - I am currently working a Full-time job. I am looking for occasional work on the weekends. I have over 30 years of experience with kids of all ages. I have spent the last 6 years volunteering at my Daughter's school and have been Room Mom most of those years. I have planned parties and crafts for many holidays. I am also...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Laura is absolutely wonderful and I hope to hire her again!
We had the pleasure of meeting Laura when she nannied for our three-year old son for one week. She was communicative, reliable, and fun! My son instantly loved her and she was a huge hit with my nephews,...
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4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Asma and I have had over 20 years of experience. I worked at a school for 8 years and have been a nanny now for over 15 years. I love children and enjoy having them experience amazing opportunities. Anyone who works with children knows the joy of helping kids to find themselves, the pride in being a part of the...
Asma can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Asma was our full-time nanny for four years, caring for three small children. Her importance to their and our lives cannot be over-stated, as without her, we simply could not have managed, and with her, we thrived. Again and again she demonstrated commitment,...
Ron E.
Audrey R.
Libertyville, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "
Alicia S.
Sarah C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a student but I am deciding to take at least a year off from school to work. I am 21 years old and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I live in Buffalo Grove at the moment, but moving to Mundelein in a few months. I love kids of all different ages and I consider myself very...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolute perfect sitter! Reliable, caring and mature. Our whole family adore her. "
Christina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive the children around. She has such a wonderful demeanor -- kind, calm, patient, reliable, and mature, and...
Lia D.
5.0
(3)
Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but...
Natalie V.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Dana L.
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 (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
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.
Natalie D.
5.0
Natalie D. worked for me for me for about two years. I was in School at the time studying to be an accountant, and my husband has a full time career in finance. My amazing mother was watching my three kids but could no longer be available full time. I was in desperate need of getting a babysitter...
- Abigail W.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Gives great detail on how the day went and did well with my young toddler who cries pretty hard at goodbyes.
- Jessica C.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Lake Forest, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Lake Forest, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Lake Forest, IL is as of is $19.92 per hour as of April, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 13 in Lake Forest, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Lake Forest, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Lake Forest, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.