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60 newborn nannies are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 8 years
Newborn nannies in Des Plaines, IL
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jamie watched our three kids 8,5, and 1. She would take them to sports, camps, the library and the park. She did all the laundry and ran errands (grocery shopping etc.). She was also available for date nights and does pet sitting! We are sad to let her go and...
Christine P.
Michelle R.
Mount Prospect, IL
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and families."
Dottie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm so thrilled you are considering me to entrust the care of your children. I am often described as the child magnet, because kids naturally gravitate towards me at family events. I am the go-to babysitter enjoying my fun, creative and exciting spirit, while teaching and reciprocating respect, listening, and...
Carissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carissa C. was a wonderful care taker for our newborn twin girls! She recently graduated from UCLA and is now a registered nurse with an emphasis in pediatrics. We were so lucky to have found her and hired her as a night nurse from the first week the girls came...
Larissa J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she...
Ivan K.
Maria M.
Wheeling, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mari trustworthy kind and dependable. She treated our special needs daughter S. like part of the family. I could not ask for anything more."
Martin B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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)
I have my own child (29 years old). I work with kids since I Live in the USA since 2001 I am legal in US with a valid driving license and a good record. I have work In Chicago, Old Irving Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Wriggle and Lakeview. Itasca, Highland Park My current family gonna need me until August 30 ( the kids will go...
Iwona can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iwona is a very experienced nanny. She has watched my children for nearly 4 years and has become a part of our family. Iwona is always punctual, responsible, and helpful. She plans activities for my kids, helps with homework and takes care of our small dog for...
Leisa S.
Blanca B.
Harwood Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.8
(4)
Hello, my name is Blanca and I have been a nanny since 2017. I have worked for several families over the years, mostly from one recommendation to the next.
I enjoy reading and writing. Though my circumstances did not allow me to continue studying through college, I graduated high school with honors and several college credits...
Blanca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Blanca arrived early and was friendly and knowledgeable. She has extensive experience and any family should be happy to have her. "
Erin L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."
George S.
Debralee S.
Skokie, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am a 33 yrs old young lady living in Skokie IL with 8+ years experience working with kids from NB to teens. I am a loving and caring mother of a wonderful 12 years old boy. I love planning educational activities, do arts and crafts, taking them on walks, going to parks, libraries, arranging play dates and driving them to...
Debralee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Debralee (Debbie) has been a fantastic full time nanny for our toddler boy and baby girl for over a year. She is extremely reliable (never late, never called in), energetic, and loving to our children. She is very active and loves to take them to the park, the...
Sara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sylvia, I have over 15 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old. I have worked for many families for long periods of time and have loved developing strong relationships with them. The boy I am caring for now is beginning daycare so I am looking to begin a new job soon. Please let me...
Sylvia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sylvia is a very caring and trustworthy person. She has a great deal of experience which feels comforting. She has insight on how to handle certain situations but is also very respectful about what my wishes are. She is dependable and has no problems with being...
Caroline W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, loving, and responsible nanny with 12+ years of experience! I am happily drug and tobacco-free and welcome change easily. I have a 5-year-old daughter who I have stayed at home with since birth. I occupy our days with engaging learning activities that also help to develop her fine motor skills. I also have...
Keyla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Keyla is very good at what she does! She was a nanny for our child from age 9 months to 2 years. Throughout that time we appreciated her thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and the individual loving care she provided our child. She planned creative and educational...
Laurelyn S.
4.9
(23)
Dependable & Professional Nanny with 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development, ABA therapist & Newborn Care Specialist certified.
Hello Families, my name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I've been working with children for the past 12 years in position of Nanny,...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa is such a sweet heart. Our son diagnosed with ADHD and all our live, we struggle with how to cope through this hard-time. Justin and Alan enjoyed session 1:1 with Miss Vanessa. She provides them her ABA methods by using positive reinforcement and allow them...
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a career nanny with availability in my schedule. I have a masters degree in counseling, years of experience as a nanny, and I am a mother myself. I am passionate about taking care of kids and understand developmentally how important these early years are. I take a gentle parenting approach and am all about the...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly worked with my family and became part of our family very quickly. She is dependable, honest, punctual, trustworthy, engaging, helpful, fun, a great communicator and an all around sweet person. She is the perfect balance of a care giver and a play mate for the...
Halley M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have eight years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...
Tenzin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tenzin cared for our daughter from 4 months until 17 months old, full-time (M-F) in our home.
Tenzin was terrific! She was always on time each morning and was full engaged with our daughter from the time she arrived until the end of the day. She would actively...
Dawn G.
Luz V.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.2
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Luz and I am 35 years old. I am an honest woman and have extensive experience taking care of children ranging from newborns up to 15 years old. Apart from this, I have a strong culinary background, I am fit, a non-smoker, holistic, energetic and motivated individual that loves pets. I really enjoy working with...
Luz can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luz filled in for a sick babysitter at the last minute on New Years Eve. Our son loved her! She was very competent, happy to get to work playing with and getting my son ready for bed while we finished getting ready to leave. She was also very understanding about us...
Lindsay D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly was by far the most organized and prepared candidate we have interviewed. She asked very insightful questions. She was very prompt, engaging and the children warmed to her immediately. We wish we could have hired her too!"
Phil G.
Giovana S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Nanny Available For Full-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated and reliable nanny with 9 years of experience, I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am known for my strong organizational skills, nurturing nature, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the families I work with. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my expertise and...
Giovana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Giovana is reliable, responsible and lovely caregiver to my kids, I truly recommend her, she has a great background and large experience with kids. "
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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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Jamie S.
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 and when he entered the early...
- Jillian L.
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care for your kids the way you do, you...
- Jacki R.
Carissa C.
5.0
Carissa C. was a wonderful care taker for our newborn twin girls! She recently graduated from UCLA and is now a registered nurse with an emphasis in pediatrics. We were so lucky to have found her and hired her as a night nurse from the first week the girls came home from the hospital. Carissa C. is...
- Larissa J.
Aleksandra B.
5.0
Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she started working with us, the baby...
- Ivan K.
Maria M.
5.0
Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years, Maria was always dependable and on time. Maria took our son to various programs (e.g. music, gymnastics), play dates, the library and preschool....
- Tracey C.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Des Plaines, IL?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $19.61 per hour as of February, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Des Plaines, IL?
There are 36 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com. You can also read 17 for newborn nannies near you.
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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.