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Find nannies in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Lake Forest, IL

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(6)

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$22-36/hr10 yrs exp

Better Than Mary Poppins

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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.

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Maria M.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

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
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...

Nadine K.

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Lilia C.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Jelayne C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$22-34/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

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.

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Erika V.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew...

Christine Q.

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Asma A.


Northbrook, IL

$25-30/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Asma is the best of the best and any family would be lucky to work with her! She was our full-time nanny from July 2012 until Nov 2014, when my youngest started school full time, and has continued to babysit for us since then. My kids were 1, 6 & 7 when she...

Laura H.

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Eva M.


Wheeling, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking To Help Your Family.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Eva ! I'm mature and energetic mother of five! My children are grown! I love reading, going on walks, going to playgrounds and playing games. I am trustworthy, reliable, loving and very patient! I would keep your child/children safe, happy and healthy! I have regular flu shot...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Eva was with us for about 5 months and was watching my son when he was about 11 months old. She was absolutely wonderful in taking care of him and we completely trusted her with his care. She was very engaging, caring, played extremely well with him and even helped...

Indira G.

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Ellen S.


Northbrook, IL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.

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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

4.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely talented with art and my daughter loved her drawings!...

Sarah E.

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Agnieszka G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...

Lisa S.

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Paige C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter And Pet Care Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and...

Kathryn S.

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Sara S.


Mundelein, IL

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Position

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.

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Jenifer C.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."

Apollonia B.

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Josie E.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!!

I am currently getting my MSW and am a therapist at a pediatric private practice. I have many years of infant experience as young as 1-week-old. I am knowledgeable about developmental milestones within youth as well. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, bake, explore outside with them and most of all create...
Josie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Josie possesses a natural ability to ‘woo’ children. She easily formed bonds with my daughter and was playful, caring, and compassionate every time they spent time together. Josie has strong communication skills. She is always responsive to texts, easily takes...

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Sonia L.


Northbrook, IL

$26-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Professional References Available In Northbrook And Glenview Area Full Time

Hello, my name is Sonia and I have 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I have previously received an education at Sam land Institute of...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sonia is incredibly warm and so calm with children. Our four year old who can be hard to win over immediately gravitated to Sonia. We think she would make a wonderful full time nanny for any family."

Kristin M.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

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.

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.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years, Maria was always dependable and on time. Maria took our son to various programs (e.g. music, gymnastics), play dates, the library and preschool....

- Tracey C.

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.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.