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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
31 year corporate career
Retired early
Previous 2 year infant church care as room lead
Grown twin children
Currently care for a child alternating weekdays, rotating days, before and after school
Also provide errands for legally blind senior, schedule fluctuates
Looking for single need or recurring weekday childcare
Enjoy...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having twin boys. She is patient and kind and very safety oriented. Alison is punctual and trustworthy at all times. She...
Glenna W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were...
Kristy E.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"In order to understand Dawn, I have to tell you the environment. My son, M, was born was severe chronic respiratory disease and epilepsy. M was mentally 1 month old and confined to a wheelchair, ventilator and feeding tube. We we through every home nursing...
Mike A.
Ava S.
Hebron, IL
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, I am Ava! I am 23 years old.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, and I am a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 20 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including families with multiple children and pets.
I excel in light housekeeping and enjoy...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler.
She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap...
Laurie B.
Sherri G.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 12 years and I truly love working with children! I enjoy reading, playing, and learning with children. I'm very flexible, loving, patient, kind, creative, and reliable. I hope to find a great family to work with soon!
Sherri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sherri was our nanny for our now 16 month old daughter. Sherri was always prompt, communicative and reliable. She was very warm, empathetic and engaging with our daughter. She has so many years of experience as a nanny, which helped as first time parents, who were...
Lindsey M.
Cindy J.
Algonquin, IL
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Come Home To A Tidy Home Where Your Child(ren) Had 100% Of My Focus On Them All Day Long!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Tiny humans are my passion! I not only have extensive experience being a successful nanny & working/teaching in daycare, but I am also a mom of two wonderful boys in college. I have enjoyed every aspect of raising them (from newborns throughout their childhood.) I completely understand that your children are the most important...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We ran into a childcare emergency and needed someone to cover for us for a day. We had not met Cindy until the day before our service but she made a special stop at our house to meet the kids and family. The day of, she showed up in a snow storm early and not just...
Brian S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in 2017. I love working with kids. I have been a classroom teacher the last 6 years, teaching Kindergarten and First Grade. In college, I worked at a daycare. I usually worked with kids 4...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily loves to care for children. She loves it all - from playing with them outside to changing dirty diapers. She is a very caring, compassionate person and has common sense when unexpected things occur. I would definitely trust Emily to watch my children....
Louann Z.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground,...
Ian G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "
Jennifer N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christina and I am 33 years old. I offer meal prep services and household management. I have over 17 years experience with children of all ages (Newborns - 14 years old). I offer loving care while making sure to meet educational goals for each child. In my free time I like to do volunteer work, going to the gym as...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina has worked as our nanny house manager for almost a year for my toddler and preschooler. She is a very kind, trust worthy, and honest person. She is amazing with our children and an excellent house manager. She takes direction well and is an excellent...
Liz B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom of 3, experienced child care provider. CPR, FIRSTAID certified. Schooling for child development associates in 2019. I like to create a fun, care free, kind, environment that allows children to express themselves without any judgment.
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Debbie is absolutely amazing. When we first interviewed for nannies, we spoke to 5 different caregivers, but didn't feel like we had a good fit for our family. After weeks of looking, Debbie reached out, and within the first few minutes of talking to her, we knew...
Brett C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school.
I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands. She follows every request I have to the T, and my boys love when she "visits". "
Stephanie F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi care seekers, Emily here! I want to start out by saying how deeply empathetic and loving I am when it comes to kids. I am laid back but also attentive and high-energy when it comes to caretaking. I truly love being a caregiver and have a natural gift when it comes to caring for children of all ages. From infancy well into...
Emily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
My name is Signe and I am 25 years old, and I recently moved back to the area. I am a LPN and returning to school to complete my RN degree. I have nannied consistently over the past 10 years and worked a full time job the past 4 years as a pediatric nurse. I have experience nannying from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, as well...
Signe can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
Jordan D.
Crystal Lake, IL
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Jordan and I recently graduated from college with my bachelor's degree. I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 15 years old and love it. I have my own way of transportation and looking for a full time position.
Madelyn S.
Kingston, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I turned 13. I love children and love the connections I make with them and their families! I used to nanny for a family for 3 years until the mom was able to become a stay at home mom, but she has 4 daughters, whose current ages are 3, 4, 5, and 7. I love these girls still to this day and am looking...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am looking for a family who needs nannying for the summer time! I am currently attending Optometry School in Texas at UIWRSO, but I will be back in Illinois from mid-may until mid-August. I have had the privilege of nannying/babysitting for 10+ families within the last 5 years, as well as teaching...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ella J.
Sycamore, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ella. I am the second oldest in a family of 10. I have 7 siblings from ages 19 all the way down to 3. I have been babysitting my siblings ever since I was 10, and other families children since the age of 14. I have been a nanny for a few summers. I have also been around newborns and very young children. I am...
I have over 15 years of experience with child care and being a career nanny. I can help with Light Housekeeping, errands, cleaning, and just having fun with the kids. I make sure they're on a good schedule, I believe that's important for them, and the parents. I'm also a mom of a 7yr old.
I look forward to meeting you.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Marengo, IL
Alison L.
5.0
Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having twin boys. She is patient and kind and very safety oriented. Alison is punctual and trustworthy at all times. She will always ask if she doesn't know...
- Glenna W.
Kim M.
5.0
I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were unable to hire her, but i would...
- Kristy E.
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
Ava S.
5.0
Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her!
- Care member
Amanda H.
5.0
Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler.
She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap and was always happy to oblige our...
- Laurie B.
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How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Marengo, IL?
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