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60 nannies are listed in Thornton, IL
The average posted rate is $34/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Thornton, IL
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Rebecca C.
Thornton, IL
$48/hr • 2 yrs exp
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Samantha, and I am excited to offer my nanny services to your family. With 10+ years of experience in child care, I am dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and enriching environment for children.
I have a background in Child Development and am skilled in creating engaging activities that promote learning...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Samantha was great during the interview. She was very friendly and very interested in caring for our daughter. We are going to use Samantha for backup and date night care. "
Andrea H.
Maranda J.
Homewood, IL
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Maranda and I've been looking after children as a nanny for about 4years now. Being the eldest of 3 siblings and enough cousins, nieces and nephews to make more than 3 football teams, I've always took the initiative to help by babysitting, cooking, or cleaning. As a part time student, I've mostly worked with infants and...
Maranda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Maranda to watch my 14 year old and 18 month old son for me while I traveled. She was responsible for pick up and drop offs, meals and overall care.
I ended up not having cellular service at different points of my trip but Maranda was always on schedule...
Gloria F.
Kimberly L.
Crestwood, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kimberly. I love working with children and have been working in the childcare industry for over 30 years. And have pre-school, daycare, and nanny experience. I studied childcare in high school and college. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I'm married, and I have an adult son who is in his 20s.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is a wonderful person with lots to offer. She is very dependable and Responsible. I would recommend her very highly. She would take care of my son on weeknights and weekends as needed. My son loved her as she interacted with him and taught him a lot. She had...
Sherry K.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."
Stephanie K.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 2 years' experience with being a nanny. I feel comfortable working with up to 4 kids at a time.
I have experience with a wide range of age groups, ranging from 10 months to 10 years old, and have been hired by 4 different families from this site.
When accepting roles, I like to become a part of the family and...
Mireya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 5-year-old daughter absolutely loves when Mireya comes over. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with kids. I feel completely comfortable with her quality of care for my child."
Quiana A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...
Yasmeen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yasmeen has been caring for our son for almost one year. Before she came into our home and hearts, our son spoke very few words and often became frustrated due to his inability to communicate his needs fully. She has been instrumental in developing his speech,...
Lindsey L.
Sherrie P.
Tinley Park, IL
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Energetic Mom Who Has Raised Two Amazing Kiddos
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sherrie. I have raised two amazing kids and miss having little kids! My son is a nurse and my daughter is in graduate school and will be a psychologist in two years. I nanny for my main family mon through fri 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This doesn't feel like "work" to me and I truly love it. Making kids laugh makes...
Sherrie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherrie has been amazing! My daughter adores her. She is punctual, professional and very reliable!"
Alexandra S.
5.0
(5)
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 27 years old. Below is a few things about myself!
- 9+ years experience in the ECE Field
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified
- Fully Vaccinated
- Non Smoker
- Clean Driving Record
- Infant/Toddler CDA
- Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups
- In addition...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle is awesome with my son! She is very good with kids and they love her! She has good communication and makes your feel that your child is safe with her."
Kidedra B.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallory has been our full time nanny for my 4 children since August 2019. She has incredible spirit and has truly become a part of our family. She is remarkable with bringing out my children's imagination while allowing them to safely discover their independence. I...
Andrea L.
5.0
(1)
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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Colleen S.
Hammond, IN
$20/hr • 10 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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Very reliable, wonderful with kids and people and has a good heart."
Janet S.
4.5
(11)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"One of the best childcare providers I've come across thus far! Katrina was very professional, punctual, and organized. Our communication with one another was great which made weekly scheduling a breeze. My children adore her to this day. She still sends them cards...
Tiara H.
Jordan R.
Richton Park, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A dedicated and experienced nanny and babysitting with 5 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the care of newborns and toddlers. Skilled in providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment, she is well-versed in feeding, diapering, sleep routines, and age-appropriate activities. Highly adaptable to the needs of...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jordan is very uplifting and doesn't allow other to be down when she's around.she is very attention to detail and like to do the job correctly the first time, I'm glad I've found someone I can count one and not be disappointed "
Jesus G.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Judy as a caregiver for our children, one whom has special needs. They were like best friends and she always went above and beyond to take care of our family. The only reason we aren't using her any longer is we no longer live in the...
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Anna M.
Munster, IN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
Lourdes T.
Munster, IN
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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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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.
Samantha V.
5.0
Samantha has been excellent as a nanny for us. She is extremely reliable and has come in early and stayed late multiple times. She has even worked on unexpected days with very short notice. Our kids absolutely love her and she has been great at following the structure that we have established with...
- Cortney R.
Maranda J.
5.0
I hired Maranda to watch my 14 year old and 18 month old son for me while I traveled. She was responsible for pick up and drop offs, meals and overall care.
I ended up not having cellular service at different points of my trip but Maranda was always on schedule and made me feel confident that my...
- Gloria F.
Kimberly L.
5.0
She is a wonderful person with lots to offer. She is very dependable and Responsible. I would recommend her very highly. She would take care of my son on weeknights and weekends as needed. My son loved her as she interacted with him and taught him a lot. She had away about her in handling...
- Sherry K.
Dionne V.
5.0
Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her.
- Stephanie K.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Thornton, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Thornton, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Thornton, IL is as of is $34.00 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 Thornton, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Thornton, IL?
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