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Clare W.

Full-time Nanny With Diabetic Care Experience

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Pleasure to meet you! I am searching for a family that is in need of child care in the Chicagoland area. I love children of all ages and also have experience helping with special needs kids. I am happy to help with any tasks including school pick-up/drop-off, extracurriculars, errands, homework, meal prep, cleaning, laundry...

Care Member says "Clare is extremely caring! Attentive, energetic, engaging, kind, and responsible. Any family would be lucky to have her care after their loved ones no...

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Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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.

Lisa S. says "Lily was our nanny for my baby and two-year-old and she was absolutely wonderful with the boys. She is responsible kind loving and a very hard worker. We...

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Elbia D.'s Photo

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My previous babysitting roles affirmed my desire to positively impact children's lives and support families. Patient, calm, and creative, I connect easily...

Care Member says "Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s someone who loves...

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Sonia R.'s Photo

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience, beginning with my own children, have taught me that patience, creativity, and a friendly approach are essential for a child's well-being. I understand the importance of clear...

Care Member says "Sonia was a wonderful nanny to our daughter. She worked with her from 3 months until just before she turned 2. Our daughter learned so much from her and...

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Young Mother With Small Child, Caregiver

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a passionate, outgoing and dedicated caregiver. I have five or more in many years experience with children. I can help with Travel, Errands, Cooking, Cleaning and more. I am sociable and very empathetic.
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Caring Caregiver

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am the eldest of 3, so that means that most of my life I've spent caring for my younger siblings. To this day I am their second mom. My sister is 20 and my brother is 16. I am a student pursuing a degree in tech. I love art, crafts, games, cooking, and sharing care.
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Part-time Care Giver/housekeeper

Waukegan, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I taught for a School District working with children from preschool up into the middle school grades . I also worked for a learning/daycare center. I nanny partime and am looking for additional hrs and/days. My schedule is very flexible. My passion is working with and helping children learn new and exciting things. I have...
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Weekend Care Giver

Waukegan, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I have several years of experience with children. I have three children of my own ages 16, 3, 1. My youngest son has autism so I am very patient. I also am willing to have kids come to my house so parents can have a free night. I am willing to also do pm care in my home. If you interested send me a message. I'm very flexible.
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Lily G.'s Photo

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a nurturing and experienced nanny with a strong background in child development and over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I've worked in private homes where I provided a safe, structured, and engaging environment for children while also supporting busy families with...
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Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as calm, sensitive and caring . I like working with kids because it brings me joy
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Fun Friendly Sitter

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I haven't had experience in recent years while finishing my degree, but was a nanny prior for a few years. Very comfortable with older kids and helping with homework. I can help with carpooling, errands, household tasks and am willing to accompany on travel.
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Annie A.'s Photo

Waukegan, IL

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$16/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Annie and I'm a mom of 3. 19, 17 and 7. I'm a very hands on parent and I know how hard it is to find someone you can trust to take care of the most important people in your life. It's important to connect with kids and interact through activities. I love movies, reading, dancing, singing, crafts, puzzles, you...
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Sitter/Nanny/Teacher

Waukegan, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have over 35 years experience working with children birth to 12 years old. I have an A. A in Early childhood and M. A. in Elementary Education and am certified in Illinois. I look forward to working with you and your children.
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Babysitter

Waukegan, IL

from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a mother of 5 kids. My eldest is 17 and my youngest is 3 years old. I could say that I am well experience taking care of the kids as I am used to take of my 5 Kids.
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Emiley R M.'s Photo

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I am currently pursuing an Elementary Education degree and hope to be a teacher one day! I love working with kiddos and I am looking for a family that I can build a connection with.
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Child care centers in Waukegan, IL

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

2000 Western Ave Waukegan, IL

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Joy Daycare is a spacious, safe, and welcoming childcare facility ready to meet the needs of our community! Reach out to us today for more information on enrolling your children intro our top of the line program. We are now offering child care for children Kindergarten through third grade who are enrolled in remote learning! We...
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Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive Waukegan, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Alice's Discovery Academy is the only ECC facility in Lake County that provides extended hours, including before and after school care and overnight care. More than 1400 children have attended the Academy since 1995. We provide a nurturing childcare environment for preschool, daycare, music programs, art programs, and more,...
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Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St Waukegan, IL

3.0(2)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start...

Mary D. says "My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear...

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Charlotte's Learning Center

2215 Grand Ave Waukegan, IL

Child care
Charlotte's Learning Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start...
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Children's Garden Daycare, Inc.

18 Philippa Ave Waukegan, IL

Child care
Children's Garden Daycare, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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  • 99 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.89/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Child Care Providers in Waukegan, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 99 listed child care providers

Clare W.

Clare is extremely caring! Attentive, energetic, engaging, kind, and responsible. Any family would be lucky to have her care after their...

- Care member

Lilia C.

Lily was our nanny for my baby and two-year-old and she was absolutely wonderful with the boys. She is responsible kind loving and a very...

- Lisa S.

Elbia D.

Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Waukegan, IL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.89 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 82 child care providers near you in Waukegan, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Waukegan, IL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Waukegan, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Waukegan, IL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Waukegan, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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