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Find nannies in Algonquin, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Algonquin, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Algonquin, IL

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Kaitlin B.


Elgin, IL

$22-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny for various wonderful families in the past 4 years, which has given me experience with children ages 1-12. I have a Master of Science degree in Counseling at Johns Hopkins University, and will begin my career this upcoming fall. My passion is working with children and adolescents in the education and...
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie is absolutely wonderful. She watches my son 1 day a week while I work form home. My 1.5yr old son adores her. She is always on time, a great communicator, and never misses a day. she is great and patient with my son, and he gets excited every time she...

Katherine W.

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Rebecca B.


Island Lake, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I am available June 12 through the beginning of August and I'm very flexible! have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3+ years experience working in 2 different childcare centers. As well as 7 years experience babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again. "

Matthew S.

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Caroline S.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$13-50/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter Looking For Summer Work!

Hello! My name is Caroline and I have been babysitting for around six years. I am just finishing up my first year at Michigan State and am looking for summer work before I leave again at the end of August. I have two past years of summer nanny experience, particularly with kids aged 2-6. I absolutely love finding summer...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is simply amazing! She was very attentive and kind to our kids. She never stopped playing with them and was always so helpful to them. She was very punctual and communicative on scheduling. She was our babysitter last summer before she went away to school...

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Emma P.


Huntley, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emma! I am 26 years old and work as a Senior Data Analyst during the day! I have my degree in French studies and Statistics from the University of Illinois. I have babysat my whole life, and during college, nannied during summers! I miss working with kids and would love to get back into occasional babysitting!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma is absolutely great! I cannot say enough about her! She went above and beyond while watching my son. She would spend time reading with him, do crafts, have play time and more. She even brought her own games & crafts from home. Emma is also very sweet and very...

Stacy K.

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Sherri G.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 12 years and I truly love working with children! I enjoy reading, playing, and learning with children. I'm very flexible, loving, patient, kind, creative, and reliable. I hope to find a great family to work with soon!
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our kids had a blast with Sheri and her son, both were extremely friendly and we will call her again."

Noemi R.

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Kera C.


Barrington, IL

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My names Kera, I have been a nanny for the past 8 years, with daycare experience in the mix. I found my passion in childcare, I am currently working toward becoming a Newborn Care Specialist, with Newborn Care Solutions. My long term goal is to become a Postpartum Doula. I have worked with numerous children from 3 week...
Kera can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our family used Kera a couple of times so far and hope to continue hiring her as needed for date nights, etc. She was always on-time, great with my 2-year old, very communicative with text updates and photos, and arrived with activities and ideas to entertain and...

Megan Q.

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Brittany N.


Elgin, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

A Normal Nanny

I have 3 years of experience with my own son. I have a background as an operations director for 10 years. Covid happened, I was pregnant and the career option became derailed as I realized how important it was to be home with my son. After interviewing several nanny's it was clear I wasn't finding anyone I was comfortable with....
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Brittany is very caring, dependable and flexible. She was willing to babysit at a moments notice. "

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Katelyn Z.


Barrington, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I have recently moved back to Lake Zurich. I have 9 years babysitting/nanny from newborn to 13-year-olds. I am friendly, caring, and loving person. I love watching children. I am willing to play any game or activity that the children want. I enjoy taking the children outside and playing any out door they like. I also enjoy pets...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired Katelyn to come and watch my girls for a weekday dinner date out. She was fantastic. She is communicative and dependable. My daughters love when she comes to watch them (as I have hired her multiple times since her first visit), they get excited when...

Elizabeth M.

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Emily M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

I am a SAHM to 2 kiddos. Before motherhood I nannied for 10 years. For the past three years I have been watching children again, I currently care for a 3-year-old and 23m old one day a week and have been caring for their family for 2. 5 years. I had also been watching a 13m old, three days a week for the past 8months but they...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Great with our kids! Happy to have found her!"

David S.

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mariah was a excellent nanny to our 3 kids. Shes very reliable and just great at everything she did. If we didn't move she would still be our nanny because she was family. I highly recommend looking into hiring Mariah T."

Destany A.

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Karen A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified, Patient And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a Mom of three adult children, married for 31 years. I have 10 years of nanny experience. I am very active & love to be outdoors. I used to work at Coventry Elementary School for 9 years. I was a playground Supervisor for 220 kids and I worked in the school office as an Administrative Assistant. I also helped out in the...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen is a very kindhearted, caring, compassionate and trustworthy person. I've seen her interactions care taking with both children and adults. She is very attentive and nurturing it comes from within her heart; she makes everyone she meets feel so special and...

Katherine B.

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Elizabeth T.


Elgin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of15 Years Looking For Full-time Or Part Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny. I have excellent reference from the parents. The children's well being, safety, education and happiness are of utmost priority to me. I hold the parents values and beliefs at forefront of the care that I provide for the children.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed Elizabeth and felt she was dependable and trustworthy. She was punctual and pleasant and has tons of experience. Due to circumstances I wasn't able to work with her, but would consider hiring her in the near future if I may be so lucky!"

Anam A.

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Therese O.


Crystal Lake, IL

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Therese! I've had the pleasure of being a nanny for 14 yrs. I worked w/multiple families long-term & created personal & lasting relationships. I have my assoc. in ECE, have over 3 years of exp. in daycare. I'm passionate & professional. I'm reliable, patient, educated & diligent. I've been working for a family w/4 young...
Therese can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hi! Therese has been my nanny for 3+ years! We have four girls (ages 3, 6, 7, 9) who have many activities, plenty of homework, and daily needs to juggle. Unfortunately, due to a change in our family's work situation, we no longer need a nanny. Therese is: 1)...

Michelle Z.

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Cheri A.


Huntley, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I love being a Nanny and being a positive role model to children of all ages. Children are always encouraged to be creative, self thinkers, silly, helpful, caring and well mannered by me as their Nanny. Babies are constantly nurtured by me with a soft kind voice, gentle caring touch, playful demeanor, and knowledge to...
Cheri can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My 4-year-old daughter had such a great time with Miss Cheri. She was initially not enthusiastic about meeting a new person to take care of her as she has never been babysat by someone outside our family and close friends. However, only a few minutes into meeting...

Erin S.

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Kim M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were...

Kristy E.

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Amelia B.


Gilberts, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Associates In Early Childhood Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Amelia and I am 36 years old. A little about me- I have my associates in early childhood education, I've been a nanny/babysitter for over 15 years and was also a qualified lead teacher of the toddler classroom in a local daycare! I live in Gilberts and I'm a mother of two wonderful children; a 5-year-old...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

4.0
"My then 9-month-old daughter (back in September 2008) had fun with Amelia who traveled with us on a business trip. They sang songs, played, cuddled, etc. Amelia took pictures of my daughter for me, too which I cherish."

Caroline O.

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Calista K.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a wide range of ages ranging from a newborn-12/13 years. I've worked with twins on multiple occasions. I currently help out in the Preschool at Larkin High School, I ran my own in home daycare for a few years, worked for The Learning Tree for 2 years, and was also a Nanny for 2 wonderful families for 3 years...
Calista can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She always taught my kids education! She brought daily learning activities that helped develop their learning abilities. She also kept my children very active around spring/summer time. Always outdoors and doing fun games outside with them! 12/10 recommend to any...

Mary G.

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Kaitlyn K.


Elgin, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie let me tell you a little about myself, I am 27 years old and have been a nanny for the past 8 years! Most recently, I worked for a family with children ages 4, 8, and 1. I have worked with children of all ages from new born to 12/13yrs old. Unfortunately with the pandemic, I am no longer needed with my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Stephanie A.


Dundee, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Stephanie. I'm 25, mama to a 2-year-old little girl. I've been working with families on care for 6 years. Prior to staring my care profile I was a tutor at a learning center for 2 years. I also went to harper for 2 years and was studying business up until COVID hit. I speak fluent spanish and learning polish. I've...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We have used Stephanie several times now to watch our 4.5 month old daughter. She has always been punctual and reliable. Our weekly family schedule is all over the place, and Stephanie has been very accommodating in seeing when she is able to help us out. We will...

Jamie D.

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Tiffany G.


Cary, IL

$24-28/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Waiting to Help A Wonderful Family

Hello, my name is Tiffany, I moved to the Cary area from Wisconsin about a year ago. I'm originally from the Chicago land area. The past few years I've been working as an optician at a ophthalmologist office. I'm high energy and always ready for an adventure. I've had multiple children at once and I have experience with...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany was a perfect match for our family during our two-month stay in Chicago. She took care of our 2-year-old and 6-month-old with exceptional skill and dedication. Tiffany's patience was a standout quality. Our toddler's boundless energy and occasional...

Connor M.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL

Kaitlin B.

5.0

Katie is absolutely wonderful. She watches my son 1 day a week while I work form home. My 1.5yr old son adores her. She is always on time, a great communicator, and never misses a day. she is great and patient with my son, and he gets excited every time she walks in the door for a day of fun....

- Katherine W.

Rebecca B.

5.0

Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again.

- Matthew S.

Caroline S.

5.0

Caroline is simply amazing! She was very attentive and kind to our kids. She never stopped playing with them and was always so helpful to them. She was very punctual and communicative on scheduling. She was our babysitter last summer before she went away to school in the fall and I would hire her...

- Care member

Emma P.

5.0

Emma is absolutely great! I cannot say enough about her! She went above and beyond while watching my son. She would spend time reading with him, do crafts, have play time and more. She even brought her own games & crafts from home. Emma is also very sweet and very intelligent. Great traits to have...

- Stacy K.

Sherri G.

5.0

Sherri was our nanny for our now 16 month old daughter. Sherri was always prompt, communicative and reliable. She was very warm, empathetic and engaging with our daughter. She has so many years of experience as a nanny, which helped as first time parents, who were clueless on milestones! Sherri...

- Lindsey M.

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Ratings for Algonquin, IL nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Nannies in Algonquin, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.