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Find nannies in Waukegan, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Waukegan, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years

Nannies in Waukegan, IL

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Janelle W.


Waukegan, IL

$30/hr9 yrs exp

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I've dedicated almost a decade of my life to caring for children because I'm passionate their growth and development. In that time, l've acquired the skills that make me an ideal caregiver: patience, creativity, and a friendly disposition. I communicate effectively with parents about their children's day and any issues that may...
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Hi! my name is Hailey. I'm interested in babysitting/nannying because after I graduate college I would like to start my own daycare business. I've always loved family parties because I was always the one to watch the little kids. I used to help my aunt when she was a nanny for two babies. I graduated from warren high school in...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Margaret C.


Libertyville, IL

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Short Notice Availability

5.0

(3)

Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet with children. House was picked up & clean when I returned. She fed them what I prepared, etc"

Kristin R.

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Adriana P.


Lake Bluff, IL

$23-35/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Adriana was wonderful with our 4.5 month old son. Would highly recommend to others!"

John B.

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Lesly C.


Gurnee, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Lesly!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Lesly! I'm 22 years old. I've been a nanny since 2020. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 13 years old. Right now I am with a family in Northfield part time and I'm looking to fill in the days I'm not there . I am able to help with cleanup, dropping off kids, meal prep, and organizing. I have experience with...
Lesly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Lesly is amazing! She is very helpful and takes initiative when it comes to children and housekeeping. Never came across any issues, easy to communicate with."

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Audrey R.


Libertyville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "

Alicia S.

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Alyssa D.


Gurnee, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alyssa, I am a very patient, caring individual who loves working with children. I have lots of experience working with all ages, I've worked at day camps, day cares, as a youth gymnastics coach and have lots of babysitting/ nannying experience! I am currently studying to become an early childhood education and special...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"An absolute gem of a find taking care of my two little ones for the past year. Incredibly reliable and communicative with me and engaging and fun for the kids. Goes the extra mile to build a relationship with the family. Would highly recommend!"

Christine E.

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Erin F.


North Chicago, IL

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Loving Sitter

Most recently, I nannied an infant full time from the time she was 8 weeks until she turned a year old. I then nannied 3 kids ages 4-9 part time while in undergrad. Since then, I've had a job in research for two years before moving to the North Chicago area to pursue my graduate degree. I'm looking for a full time nanny job...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Erin is one of the most gracious, most loving and caring people I've met. Erin is exceptional at everything she puts her mind and heart to."

Joe M.

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Alyssa G.


Libertyville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

Crystal Y.

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Amy R.


Wadsworth, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Fun Childcare Provider

Hi Families, My name is Amy, I am a seasoned childcare/house manger provider with decades of experience. I am a previous Kindergarten teacher, daycare owner, and personal nanny. I stepped away from childcare for awhile but my heart is calling me to come back, so I would need to give my current job 2 weeks notice but I...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amy is absolutely wonderful! From day one, I felt at ease knowing my child was in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. She creates the perfect balance of learning, play, and rest, and my child always came home happy and excited to share their day. What...

Jenny M.

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Sydney W.


Great Lakes, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "

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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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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Nilsa S.


Zion, IL

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Care During The Daytime Summer Months. Flexible On Hours. Enjoy Out Door Activities.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Nanny/Babysitter seeking full or part-time. I have many years of experience with babies and children of all ages. I'm a nurture by nature and have lots of love to give. I'm fun and creative. I prefer a permanent position, however I'm flexible.. I have several years of experience being a Preschool Teacher's...
Nilsa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nilsa helped us care for our infant when I first returned to work after maternity leave. She is such a lovely person! She was always punctual and very dependable and clearly cares very much about the families she works with. In addition to caring for our baby, she...

Micah T.

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Rachel R.


Zion, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Nanny Wanting To Lend A Helpful Hand

At age 11 I started Nannying for a family in my community that needed care for four children, three of them Triplet's as their Mother had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions. Hired at multiple local School's as a Teacher's Aide,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has been an active and attentive caretaker for my son (8) for years. She’s so good with kids and you can tell she truly enjoys them. Very attentive and caring. She’s even been referred to family members, and at this point has been around most of the kids in...

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Jacqui Z.


Lake Forest, IL

$25-33/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jacqui recently babysat my 5 year old son. She is very active and is definitely not the kind of caregiver who will just stay inside. She and my son were immediately off on adventures in the neighborhood and new parks. She took care to learn about my son's food...

Sara O.

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Ronke D.


Gurnee, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
Ronke can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Mariya K.


Gurnee, IL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend Mariya to others! "

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Odera W.


Zion, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old, my full time job is the Navy, I work as an instructor in Great Lakes as of now. I have been serving for the last 5 years. I am CPR certified, almost finish with my bachelors in Health Science, and I own a vehicle that is fully registered and insured, I have no accidents on record as well. I am available...
Odera can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

4.0
"Odera has babysat for my 2children for about 2 and a half months and she is just phenomenal. My children loved her. She is very punctual and caring. Odera is trustworthy. I’d definitely recommend hiring her."

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Emily H.


Zion, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

I've always loved kids. I am currently a double major of elementary education and early childhood development. Due to my ongoing education I am unavailable on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm looking for a job that is reliable and safe. I would love to work for a great family. I've been babysitting since before I can recall. I am...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets."

Laura W.

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan volunteered for me and served as one of our volunteers for children's ministry at our local church. She was always willing to serve even if she wasn't on the schedule for that weekend. I have also served on a missions team with her and she really has a great...

Jennifer V.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Margaret C.

5.0

We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but she was just a little outside of...

- Natalie V.

Adriana P.

5.0

Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure that he was cared for how we preferred. She is also very responsive and open to hear how you would like your child cared for. I think she did a...

- Maddie H.

Lesly C.

5.0

Lesly is amazing! She is very helpful and takes initiative when it comes to children and housekeeping. Never came across any issues, easy to communicate with.

- Care member

Audrey R.

5.0

Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :)

- Alicia S.

Alyssa D.

5.0

An absolute gem of a find taking care of my two little ones for the past year. Incredibly reliable and communicative with me and engaging and fun for the kids. Goes the extra mile to build a relationship with the family. Would highly recommend!

- Christine E.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

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