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Find newborn nannies in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love
60 newborn nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Lake Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays
I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Maria for 5+ years and she has a passion for children. Maria is very dependable, caring, and professional. Anytime I see Maria I know that my son is in great hands. I feel comfortable in leaving him in her hands. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone!"
Vanessa N.
4.8
(6)
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: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew...
Christine Q.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have 4 years of experience in childcare ranging from children from 6 months to 15years old. I was a lead daycare teacher assistant , I helped train employees when they first started, them the priority of childcare safety. I'm 21 years old. I absolutely adore working with children which is why I'm looking for a...
Niaja can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"
Me and my husband had a wedding to attend in the Chicago area so we went through care.com Niaja was wonderful! She showed up 10 minutes early & she did more than expected. I have a 3 year old autistic child and I had trouble finding someone who she is comfortable...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
Lilia C.
Waukegan, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi,
My name is Lily, I'm a bilingual nanny. I have 10 years experience taking care of baby's and toddlers. I love to read to them take them for walks, library, play with them and most important give them all the love and attention they need. I am highly dependable and responsible and I have excellent references.
5.0
"Lily is absolutely the best nanny you could hope for to care for your child.
She worked for us for 3 and a half years and was amazing with our son.
Lily is an expert care taker and has all of the qualities of an exceptional nanny.
She is reliable,...
Christine S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Asma and I have had over 20 years of experience. I worked at a school for 8 years and have been a nanny now for over 15 years. I love children and enjoy having them experience amazing opportunities. Anyone who works with children knows the joy of helping kids to find themselves, the pride in being a part of the...
Asma can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
4.0
"Responded to my inquiry in a timely fashion. Has accepted a position and no longer available.
Hopefully this saves those searching for care some time and effort."
Frances C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello - I am currently working a Full-time job. I am looking for occasional work on the weekends. I have over 30 years of experience with kids of all ages. I have spent the last 6 years volunteering at my Daughter's school and have been Room Mom most of those years. I have planned parties and crafts for many holidays. I am also...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Laura is absolutely wonderful and I hope to hire her again!
We had the pleasure of meeting Laura when she nannied for our three-year old son for one week. She was communicative, reliable, and fun! My son instantly loved her and she was a huge hit with my nephews,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!"
Jane C.
Sarah C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a student but I am deciding to take at least a year off from school to work. I am 21 years old and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I live in Buffalo Grove at the moment, but moving to Mundelein in a few months. I love kids of all different ages and I consider myself very...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolute perfect sitter! Reliable, caring and mature. Our whole family adore her. "
Christina S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...
Mona can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mona is a very loving and playful while also being incredibly responsible and careful. I trust her inherently with my three children. She is a very gifted caregiver with all ages."
Rachel G.
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, light cleaning, 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! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive the children around. She has such a wonderful demeanor -- kind, calm, patient, reliable, and mature, and...
Lia D.
Jelayne C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$20-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...
5.0
"She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...
Katie D.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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...
Natalie V.
4.3
(3)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, 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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a full-time career nanny! I am looking for a date-night family and I'm hoping I can fill that role for you! I have 7 years of childcare experience with children between the ages of 6-weeks to 14 years old. I am Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have my own transportation...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We have hired Sara several times to help with our baby and four year old. She does a great job and our kids love her! She is energetic and very experienced. My son is always excited when Sara comes to watch him! "
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Alexandra M.
Mundelein, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 13 years of experience with children from all ages. I am a reliable, caring, compassionate, responsible and hard working person. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I am an animal lover and I am fully vaccinated.
5.0
"Alexandra is like family to us! We hate to let her go - our daughter just enrolled in school. Alexandra has a great attitude, is caring, compassionate and trustworthy. She has worked for our family for 3 years and I cannot recommend her enough."
Lilly M.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Kristen F.
5.0
Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and smiling. She’s was a delight to work...
- Care member
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.
Erika V.
5.0
Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.
- Christine Q.
Niaja L.
5.0
I had the pleasure of having Niaja as our nanny for the past six months, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Niaja is incredibly reliable, always punctual, and has a natural ability to connect with our children. Our kids adore her and always look forward to the activities she plans. She is very...
- Care member
Dana L.
5.0
Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Lake Forest, IL?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.56 per hour as of April, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
There are 9 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com. You can also read 8 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Lake Forest, IL?
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Lake Forest, IL. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.
Ratings for Lake Forest, IL newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.