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60 college nannies are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I've worked with children my whole life, starting out in an arts and crafts studio with children aged 5-16, to babysitting date nights to nannying for various families long term, 5 days a week. I've had experience managing 2 and 3 kids daily, prepping dinners and lunches, light house keeping, driving...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took...
Gina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings to all families,
I'm happy to be back to offer my childcare services to families in the up north Evanston/Skokie/WILMETTE and surrounding areas. I have been a member with Care. com since 2011. Due to covid I am currently part time at Pediatric Associates of Wilmette. With all that is happening with schools, and mom...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Rebecca for a part-time nanny position. When we met her we were very impressed with the way she jumped right in and played with our children. She was very energetic and fun loving. Unfortunately, I ended up not returning to work so her services...
Amy W.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hannah! I am currently a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in both early childhood education and elementary education. I have babysat for 6 years and nannied for 2! Also, I have 2 years of experience with tutoring students. I have my own car, so I am willing to run errands or drive kids around for...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is very hands on when needed. She is very patient and takes the time to help others. Extremely reliable on difficult task, often goes above and beyond on her work."
Aidan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I have been babysitting/nannying for 9+ years for a number of families with a wide range of ages! CPR certified, reliable transportation, and clean driving record. I also grew up with many young children in my family, and have always loved being around kids!
Jaimie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaimie is friendly, caring, and attentive with our 8mo son. She is all around wonderful and a blessing to our family. Our son adores her, and she will be missed when she returns to her home state after college."
Brianna R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Leslie and I am currently working as an ABA therapist. I recently graduated with my Masters in Psychology. I am looking for a part time nanny job as I have a lot of experience! I love to be active with the kids I work with but will always adjust to any family needs! I love to help out with homework and any...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leslie was the best. My son loved her so much. I look forward to hiring her again!"
Takeisha M.
Jessica S.
Deerfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
A little bit about myself, I attended DePaul for my undergraduate in Environmental Science and I have a passion for all things outdoors. Currently, I am remotely enrolled at DePaul where I am receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration. I work full time at The Village of Deerfield and I am looking for an...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy. My children love their time together and look forward to the next time. She has proven to be the best of the best! My family...
Angie B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi All! My name is Julie, I am looking for part time position right now with the following days: M/W/F 9AM-2 p.m. I am currently in school for my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education at Roosevelt University. I have experiences in working children from infants, toddlers and school aged. I have over 60 credit hours of...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I first hired Julie to care for my daughter M. and my two dogs while my husband and I returned to work after maternity leave. I was honestly very scared to leave her in the care of just anyone but I took a chance with Julie and it's the best decision I've ever...
Sarah V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently a Senior at Dominican University. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have cared for 3 families and I currently work Full time as an Infant Teacher at a daycare center.
As much as I love my job, I miss being able to bond with a child & the family. I am also a mom to a 2-year-old...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!"
Sarah B.
Jasmine N L.
Palatine, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied/babysat for 6 years. I absolutely love kids and would love to help in any way needed! I love playing games and helping out with school work! I also wouldn't mind cooking and doing some light cleaning. I am a junior in college. I am a very responsible, reliable and caring person. During these times I am very COVID...
Jasmine N can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"My 3 girls think Jasmine is amazing, now we have had her babysit multiple times"
Katie C.
Christie B.
Evanston, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position In June 2022
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christie and I am passionate about providing exceptional childcare! With safety always at the forefront, I love encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through play! I excel at preparing curriculum that is interest-driven, while including engaging activities, hands-on experiences, and promoting process...
Christie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Super attentive to detail. Prepared, gracious with guests, and very helpful (I hired her for a party and would do so again)"
Betsy H.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Cameron and I love the responsibility as well as the fun of being a nanny and baby sitter! Safety is what I believe to be the most important aspect in my job but making sure your little ones are having a good time is what I strive for too! I love the arts and am a creative soul that is able to handle many...
Cameron can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cameron is GREAT with children and children love her. "
Yvette T.
Amy S.
Chicago, IL
$12-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Early Childhood Education major at Illinois State University. I have experience caring for children from prior nannying positions, employment with the Chicago Park District, the YMCA Bloomington-Normal, and multiple daycare centers. I have primarily worked with children from the ages of 3-12, but am comfortable with any age.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Extremely friendly, understanding and dependable."
Emily V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 17 years. It is very important to me to do what I love everyday 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 9 different families and...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Babysitter (4 Years) Responsible & Available Weeknights And Weekends.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! On top of being a mother to a wonderful 16-month-old I have been a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years. I have a diverse range of caring experience including special-needs/learning disabilities, multiples, nanny sharing, small group care, and ages from infant to teenagers. I am also certified in child/adult CPR and have 6...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "
Bridget J.
I am currently a graduate student at DePaul University. I recently graduated from the University of Dayton with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Work! While attending the University of Dayton, I worked with children between the ages of 2 and 8 years old at a grief counseling center. Now being a graduate school in...
Shea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Courtney S.
Evanston, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a college student at Northwestern University home for the summer! I am 21 years old and have extensive experience working with kids of all ages (infants to teens)-- I have been babysitting since I was 11, and also have been a full-time nanny. I have also worked with special needs kids as a dance teacher, was a cabin...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Heather Z.
Harwood Heights, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom, Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Nanny Position
Hi, My name is Heather. I am a loving mother of three wonderful children who are now 22, 19 & 15. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom for 20 years. While my children were little I cared for several children in my home and prior to that I spent several years as a full time nanny. Out of high school I spent several years...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for part-time or full-time nanny roles or babysitting positions. I am a college student, so willing to work with my schedule or be flexible is a plus. I can help cook, clean, help with homework, errands, etc. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to pre teens. I am also looking for pet-sitting and...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the child(ren) and taking good care of them."
Care member
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took note of the kids' interests and played...
- Gina H.
Rebecca L.
5.0
We interviewed Rebecca for a part-time nanny position. When we met her we were very impressed with the way she jumped right in and played with our children. She was very energetic and fun loving. Unfortunately, I ended up not returning to work so her services were not needed. However, if I do...
- Amy W.
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.
Hannah K.
5.0
Hannah is a lovely girl who will make you and your children feels safe and cared for. I would suggest hiring her for future sitting jobs. She is CPR certified, hardworking, and will make you feel comfortable leaving your children with her. Highly recommend!
- Elise M.
Jaimie F.
5.0
Jaimie is friendly, caring, and attentive with our 8mo son. She is all around wonderful and a blessing to our family. Our son adores her, and she will be missed when she returns to her home state after college.
- Brianna R.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Des Plaines, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Des Plaines, IL can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.42.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
There are currently 12 college nannies near you in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Des Plaines, IL offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL college nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
College Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed college nannies.