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60 nannies are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Palatine, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...
Amanda H.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"Alexandra responded quickly to my message which is always helpful!
She noted that she is no longer available."
Frances C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...
Nita can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The children enjoyed their time with her and would ask when she is coming back! She is open and straightforward about the...
Jessica T.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatyana has been our almost 3 year old daughter's caregiver for the last 9 months. She is always on time and communicative and we trust her to take great care of our daughter. Our daughter is pretty strong-willed and can be tough at the start, but Tatyana was great...
Erika P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...
Cicely can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She was always proactive in helping around the house and...
Courtney W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own.
I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"
Vincent L.
5.0
(1)
I am a very energetic, happy and calm lady. I've worked for families for over 20 years in the USA, Ireland, England and Hungary /English speaking/. I love children very much with all my heart and I always want to be sure they are happy and comfortable. Depending of the ages of kids I am organizing the appropriate, creative,...
Lorandne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our lovely nanny is looking for a new family to work with beginning October 1st. She has provided excellent care for our 2 children (now aged 3 & 7) since 2020 will be ending her time with us in September when we enroll our 3 year old in full-time Pre-K.
There...
Kelly L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would also care for them while we were out of town. When our son was born in 2016, Jamie would help out with babysitting...
Jillian L.
Iryna O.
Palatine, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Responsible And Friendly Nanny Looking For New Family To Take Care Of Children.
5.0
(1)
I have 18+year babysitting experience working for 2 different families. Recently I was taking care of 3 boys: 4-year-old, 2-year-old, and a newborn. I have experience working with kids up to 14 years old. I read books, paint, take walks, go to playground and explore the world. I prepare breakfast, lunch and do light cleaning...
Iryna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She helped teach our two youngest boys how to safely go up and down the stairs. She did exercises with them, to help them learn a good bathroom routine for potty training. She took care of them healthy or sick. Which took a lot of stress off of a parents...
Melissa F.
Kirsten W.
Palatine, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Years Experienced Nanny With First Aid/CPR/Newborn Care Specialist Certifications
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten and I am a career nanny with 16 years of experience with children aged infant-teen. I am seeking a family for about 10-20 hours a week for household management and childcare needs.
I am CPR and first aid certified and also have my newborn specialist certification and have excellent references. I am...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kirsten to watch our 5 month old son a few days a week. Kirsten and her daughter Z were an absolute joy to be around. Several things that stood out to me as exemplary were Kirsten's ability to troubleshoot issues my son was having as well as execute tasks...
Lindsay K.
Caroline P.
Palatine, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Nanny Looking To Help With Occasional Babysitting Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carrie, in high school I took the preschool education class three semesters. I have also been baby-sitting for 10 years and have been a nanny for the last two years as well. I am CPR certified for adults, children, and infants. I was baby-sitting certified through my local park district. I have baby-sat for four main...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Carrie has been working with us for 9 months now and the kids love her. She is great! She picks my son up from preschool, she helps my daughter with her homework, she takes them to the library, sometimes out to lunch and/or whatever practice we might have that...
Kim C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nikki! I have been officially nannying for over three years but have been babysitting on and off for my whole life. I love spending time with children and I think that creating bonds with families and wonderful childhood memories are so special important! I'm also a huge animal lover and very comfortable with pets, I've...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Nikki is very sweet and personable. She took care of my boys 7 and 9, they had fun together at the park. She also walked our dog."
Masha L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...
Kendel C.
Ariel B.
Palatine, IL
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ariel!
I have 7 years of child care experience. I have worked in childcare centers for 4 years and Nannied for 3 years. I have worked with children 3 months to 8 years old.
My goal is to create a safe, fun, nurturing environment for your children to learn and grow in!
I have recently graduated from Colorado...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariel has been a savior for our family, we have a 4 yr old boy and a 5 yr old girl.
Both love her to pieces after just 3 short visits! She is very creative and loves getting dirty with the kids. Very hands on and is always drawing/painting with them. Each...
Rodney D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with children, very polite"
Chris D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shannon and I am 36 years old. I have recently returned from teaching English overseas and I am currently seeking part-time childcare opportunities as most of my work experience has centered around working with children. During my time as an English teacher, I worked with most age groups within the school and...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Shannon babysat our 6-month-old son while we went on a date. She is friendly and warm, has a calm presence, and was attentive to our son, checking in on him regularly. She followed the instructions I gave her (and went beyond!) and I felt confident she would know...
Grace B.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Vaccinated for covid-19!
Hi my name is Alyssa, and have been a nanny for about 11 years now. I still have relationships with most of the kids I've nannied over the years. We went from going to museums, the beach or just simply staying at home playing games. The family I nannied for 8 years only had two kids, but we had...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I am an elementary education at the University of Kentucky. I have worked as a camp counselor and a nanny throughout high school and into college. I love working with kids and love to incorporate fun educational learning into my nannying. I am so passionate when it comes to children and seeing them grow. Every job I have ever...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a mother who raised 2 of my own children. Now I am also a grandmother often taking care of my 1-year-old grandson. I am originally from Lithuania, I was an elementary school and music teacher for 22 years. I live in the US for the last 10 years. I worked as a nanny for 4 years. I play piano and like to sing.
Ilona can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(1)
Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to work with children. I received my bachelor's in Early childhood education in 2001 and since I graduated I have been either a nanny or substitute teacher. I'm married with 8-year-old twins. I would love to meet your family!
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been watching my 3 kids for over 3 years, they are currently 3, 6 and 8 years old. She is a fantastic nanny and is responsible, caring, flexible, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL
Shyla W.
5.0
Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly informed so that she could provide the best care for our two grandsons (3 month old and 20 month old). The 20 month old must have really liked...
- Brian W.
Alexandra K.
5.0
Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend
- Care member
Nita P.
5.0
Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The children enjoyed their time with her and would ask when she is coming back! She is open and straightforward about the kids' day, and any situations...
- Jessica T.
Tatyana P.
5.0
Tatyana was great with our one-year-old daughter. She was always on time and never called in last minute or had schedule changes. She was incredibly reliable, and our daughter had a great time with her. They went to the library, park, and on daily walks.
Tatyana helped with our daughter's...
- Gabby W.
Cicely C.
5.0
Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She was always proactive in helping around the house and suggesting ideas for our daughter's...
- Courtney W.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Palatine, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Palatine, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palatine, IL is as of is $21.34 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 Palatine, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Palatine, IL?
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Ratings for Palatine, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Palatine, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.