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Find nannies in Thornton, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Thornton, IL

The average posted rate is $34/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Thornton, IL

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

Hi. My name is Becky, I'm a mom of three kids ages 18-9, and the aunt to 16 nieces and nephews. I have been a part time nanny for a couple with two daughters who are now teenagers and no longer need a nanny. My goal as a nanny is to keep children engaged in learning activities. All my children read before the age of four and my...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Dionne V.


Blue Island, IL

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work in a school with children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing that for the past 15 years and prior to that I was a CNA. I enjoy working with children and adults.
Dionne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."

Stephanie K.

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Kalea K.


Tinley Park, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Personal Assistant

Hello! I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and nurturing professional with 8 years of experience and a passion for childcare. With a strong background in behavioral therapy and a deep understanding of child development, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children to thrive...
Kalea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging. She is the type of babysitter that your kids get excited about because they know she will actually play with them and have fun...

Kerri G.

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Daniele F.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Daniele

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Daniele, I have a lot of experience as a babysitter/nanny (+6years) with children from 0 to 12 years old! I also have a college degree in Education, so besides being a nanny/babysitting, I also have been a teacher for early education and first grade! I love arts and crafts, playing and teaching kids....
Daniele can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daniele was great! She was on time, respectful, attentive and very sweet with my 5mo old kiddo. I’d love to hire her again! "

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Mallory S.


Schererville, IN

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Organized And Outgoing Nanny

I offer 10 years of experience and a true enthusiasm for caring for children. I love playing outdoors and reading to children. I am experienced in caring for premature newborns, newborns, twins, pets, doing light housework, meal preparation, bath time, and bedtime. I encourage and partake in imaginative play, physical...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mallory nannied for us full time for over 3 years. Mal became a part of our family and is still a part of our family even though she is no longer nannying for us. She is punctual, professional, reliable, honest, creative, FUN and absolutely has a gift in relating...

Katie J.

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Colleen S.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(10)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Colleen and I've been a Nanny for 24 years, I prepared meals and healthy snacks, did light housekeeping , grocery shopping and ran errands! I also did the Kid's laundry! Driving the kids! I have experience with newborns thru preteens, and with multiples and twins! I'm fun creative energetic caring and patient! I...
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I would recommend her, she was always on time!She's reliable and punctual!And my kids loved her!"

Samantha W.

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Katrina W.


Blue Island, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience caring for children . I have done so privately for the last 7 years. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have reliable transportation and a good driving record. I'm caring, dependable, trustworthy, hard-working and dedicated to the care in which I provide. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts , outdoor...
Katrina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms.Katrina was great. We were visiting from out of town and she agreed to come to the hotel to watch my then 2 year old and 8 month old. She was amazing "

Raena B.

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Lauren L.


Oak Forest, IL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring, And Educated Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren and I just graduated from Loyola University Chicago with my degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm looking for a summer nannying position before I start teaching in the fall. Here are some things about myself! -I am a bubbly, creative, responsible, and compassionate 22-year-old with a passion for...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lauren for the summer before she headed back to college. She was reliable, organized, and helpful in our home. She was amazing with our children and they had so much fun with her. We would highly recommend her!"

Renee P.

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Sarah S.


Tinley Park, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Baby-Sitter

Although I am new to care. com, I am not new to baby-sitting! I have had experience baby-sitting and nannying for about 8 years. I have watched children from a variety of ages: starting at seven months to 11 years old. I am very responsible. If your child/children attends school, I will make sure they complete their homework. I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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Judy Z.


Tinley Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Judy and I have 2 grown children of my own. I worked as a Paraprofessional in the school district I lived in for the past 18 years and being a nanny was a second job for me. I love children and enjoy helping them. Some of the families that I have worked for over the past 10 years have been wonderful...
Judy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Judy is honest, kind, friendly and reliable. I appreciated her pro-activeness in asking questions on the kids schedule. I overpaid her one week and she brought it my attention. Always punctual and patient with my children. I would definite hire Judy again!!"

Ann H.

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Anna M.


Munster, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am 24 years old and have a 1-year-old daughter. I've been working at a daycare for 5+ years with kids infant-3 so I am good with any age I absolutely love kids and am looking for a long term nanny/babysitting job!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids."

Matthew B.

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Lourdes T.


Munster, IN

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...
Lourdes can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after the kids went to bed which was so appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! "

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Mishanda S.


Hammond, IN

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Mishanda, I have over 27 years of experience caring for newborns to 6-year-olds in licensed child care facilities. I also have 9 years of experience as a nanny caring for multiples and twins. I held the position as a Program Specialist for Learning Corporation for two years. I believe that children learn best in an...
Mishanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mishanda is absolutely fabulous with babies and children. Our son was walking at 9 1/2 weeks, using a potty at one year old, and attempting words like "butterfly" at fifteen months - and doing pretty good at it! He can sign please, water, eat, diaper and other...

Matt G.

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Kathryn C.


Dyer, IN

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Peace Of Mind?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"As a nanny, Kathryn cared for my child as her own, always showing concern for his well-being, health and happiness. Occasionally, a sick child (hers or mine) would make coordinating our schedules a challenge, but we worked through it. She cared for my son in our...

Lauren B.

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Dallas Z.


Dyer, IN

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...

Lindsey T.

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Kyli W.


South Holland, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...
Kyli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...

Ronda W.

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Heather P.


Tinley Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Pre-k Teacher Looking For After School Jobs

My name is Heather. I am 34 years old. I am currently a teacher at a day care . I've been teaching for 13 years in a Pre-k classroom. I live in Tinley Park . A little bit of my history: Before I started teaching I nannied for 3 years for an autistic boy and his brother , at the time I also took care of my 2 younger brothers in...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She was kind and easy to talk to and was happy to answer all of my questions. Great interview."

Jillian L.

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Nancy G.


Schererville, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children And Love To Smile

Thank you for stopping by to read my profile. I'd like to start with a little bit about me. I have raised two children of my and my late husbands own. I am compassionate, loving, caring and nurturing. I have a natural mother's instinct. I have worked in many fields, however; positions that I have held, in reference to the...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They both adore her and she has practically become part of the family. Families in need of childcare will find no better option than...

Care member

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Maria S.


Hammond, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name Is Maria, I'm Bi-lingual With Fluency In English and Spanish Languages. My Responsibilities As A Nanny Are Preparing And Feeding Meals To Children. Homework, Board Games & amp; Outside Activities Are Some of The Things I Help Out With. I Don't Mind Some Lighthouse Keeping Or Laundry... Very Energetic & Responsible!!!
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We love having Maria as our nanny. She has watched our toddler and baby for the last few months. She does a great job at communicating during the day & sends lots of picture & video updates. She is awesome at engaging our toddler & soothing our baby. Our toddler...

Sarah V.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!

- Andrea G.

Dionne V.

5.0

Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her.

- Stephanie K.

Kalea K.

5.0

There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging. She is the type of babysitter that your kids get excited about because they know she will actually play with them and have fun the entire time your gone!...

- Kerri G.

Daniele F.

5.0

Daniele was great! She was on time, respectful, attentive and very sweet with my 5mo old kiddo. I’d love to hire her again!

- Care member

Mallory S.

5.0

Mallory nannied for us full time for over 3 years. Mal became a part of our family and is still a part of our family even though she is no longer nannying for us. She is punctual, professional, reliable, honest, creative, FUN and absolutely has a gift in relating to children. Cannot say enough great...

- Katie J.

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