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60 college nannies are listed in Elgin, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 4 years
College nannies in Elgin, IL
I love children and have been a babysitter since Middle School. I have babysat multiple different families consisting of 1-5 children of different ages and genders. I love to have fun and enjoy being around kids! I am an elementary school teacher and have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade for the past 7 years. I am looking for a...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Katelyn P.
Schaumburg, IL
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kate, and I am currently 28 years old. I have my Bachelors in Nursing and I am looking for a side job and love working with kiddos! I have my CNA, BLS and neonatal rescusitation certification. I would love to work with a loving, caring, safe family that wants only the best care for their children.
Thanks!
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
From the time I was old enough to be a caretaker, I have found any opportunity! I was a summer camp counselor for kids aged 7-12 where I organized and supervised small and large group activities. My mother has been an at-home daycare provider for 10+ years, which I have helped her with each summer for around 5 years. I have also...
Kiersten can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(1)
Hello my name is Julie and I am 29 years old. I have many years of experience working with children newborn to 15 years old. I have babysat, nannied, worked in a summer camp and before and after school care before. I have an 8 mo old son who I spend my days with and I am just looking for a way to bring in some money. I have a...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachael M.
Saint Charles, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For An Opportunity To Nanny Kids A Few Days A Week For The Summer
Hello! I'm Rachael, a graduate from Illinois State with my secondary education degree. I am currently a high school teacher, with experience also in childcare at a local preschool. I think I would be a great fit for your family, as I have a background as a Preschool Teacher with the ages of your children! In this role I am...
Rachael can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, but will be living at home in Bartlett all summer. I have worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor through the Bartlett Park District for 3 years. I am first aid/CPR certified and have taught swim lessons to children of all ages. I have been babysitting...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and recently graduated with my bachelors from Northern Illinois University with a Family and Child Studies major. I have been working with children for about seven years now in all ages. I have been nannying for the same family for about two years now. I love being around children and educating them in all...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello My name is Emma , I am a senior at UK studying Speech Pathology and plan to go to graduate school in the Fall. I have previous experience in Nannying. I looked after three kids ages 4, 9 and 12. My experience consisted of driving the kids to and from practices, summer camps, and friend's houses. I helped with meal...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
I babysat my neighbor's children when they were younger. 2 boys ages 5 years old and 7 years old. I babysat them over the summer for quite some time and I also babysit them during the day or night when the parents like to go out just themselves. I also babysat for another family just last summer who I met through this website...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Claire! Nothing screams perfect job for me more than nannying or babysitting. I love being with kids. I have taken multiple childcare classes, did an internship at an elementary school, currently work in a daycare, and I am currently an Elementary Education major at the University of Iowa! I love playing, teaching, and...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"My 3 girls think Jasmine is amazing, now we have had her babysit multiple times"
Katie C.
Hope M.
Aurora, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience as a nanny and childcare provider. I'm also a mom to two boys, ages 14 and 19. I have cared for every age, from newborns to teens, including children who are neurodivergent and children with disabilities.
I am pediatric & infant CPR/FA/AED certified and have CNA training. Pre COVID I was...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Hope was wonderful with my boys! She was always on time and many times would show up with fun activities to do with the kids. My kids were always disappointed when she had to leave. We would hire her again in a heartbeat if our boys weren't too old for a sitter!"
Erik R.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a 19 years old. I am currently studying Children's Psychology at College of Dupage. I'm passionate about working with kids. I worked as a counselor at a summer camp/after school program in Wood Dale Park District. Last year I competed a Certified Nurse Assistant Program and I'm CPR, Basic Life and...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I can't find enough words to describe how grateful I am with Erica. She was a very caring babysitter to my 2 year old girl and also a great support to our family in a big transition like having a second child. She was very proactive and creative as well with...
Lina B.
Jayde Y.
Crystal Lake, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I am accommodating and flexible with pretty much anything. I graduated high school in December 2020 and now I'm college at Winona state University. I got into babysitting from taking care of my younger siblings. I'm a really fun person with a lot of...
Jayde can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jayde was on time if not early for every shift. She handled our 3 kids and helped with homework, reading, bath, and bedtime. She happily complied with our requirements on covid protocols and communicated effectively throughout the process."
Laura M.
Kathryn S.
Des Plaines, IL
$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood. I would take care of 2-4 children each time. I prepared them dinner and did light housework. I then became a nanny a family over the summer of 2016; taking care of a 7 yr old girl and two 5 yr old boys. The family required me to have...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...
Care member
Sarah E.
Naperville, IL
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sarah. I have multiple years of experience as a nanny and I also have 9 years of experience and education in childcare. I am willing to negotiate wages as every family is different!
I always leave things in better standing than when I found them.
Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Stephanna G.
Des Plaines, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently in my final year at Depaul University, studying Early Childhood Education, and just recently parted ways with a great family I nannied 3 years for. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages and really enjoy connecting with good families, so I'm hoping to find a few soon!
Stephanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanna was a teacher's assistant and student of mine at Maine East high school in the Child Development and Preschool courses. She is passionate about children and is very mature for her age. She comes from a loving family and is very respectful. "
Michelle M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Linnea and I am 25 years old. I have been a teacher for three years, spending my first year teaching first grade, and two years teaching third grade.
In my free time I like to read, bake, craft, hangout with my friends, and organize. I am also a big Taylor Swift fan!
In the summer, my availability is...
Linnea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linnea is very good about being flexible, if I ever needed her to come early or stay late on short notice she almost always was able to. My kids always said they had fun when she came over and they felt comfortable with her. I would highly recommend Linnea as she...
Melissa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a nursing student in the Nashville area. I graduate with my RN in Dec. I am CPR certified & soon to be CERT & scuba certified. I currently work at a hospital & as a nanny. I previously worked as a Hotel Designer so I love graphics, events, interior, floral design, & even home care.
I have over 15 yrs of...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Our kids loved Katie. We hope to hire her again soon. "
Laurie D.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Mallory and I am a 21-year-old student graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I will be graduating in May of 2019 and will be in Des Plaines, IL for the summer. I am looking for a full-time nannying/babysitting position. I not only want to make...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mallory is a bright, nice young woman. She is very smart and patient. I have known her for many years, and I have seen her grow into a very capable young woman. She babysat for my young children many times. They had a great time and were safe. I recommend her...
Julia S.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL
Jasmine N L.
5.0
My 3 girls think Jasmine is amazing, now we have had her babysit multiple times
- Katie C.
Hope M.
5.0
I always knew Hope would end up being a teacher or nanny or something else working with kids! I remember once at a Christmas party she was in the kitchen spinning all the pots around. This was before her kids were born. She wasn't the one in charge of the cooking, and she wasn't stirring what was...
- Angela C.
Erica M.
5.0
I can't find enough words to describe how grateful I am with Erica. She was a very caring babysitter to my 2 year old girl and also a great support to our family in a big transition like having a second child. She was very proactive and creative as well with entertaining a very active toddler, not...
- Lina B.
Jayde Y.
5.0
Jayde was on time if not early for every shift. She handled our 3 kids and helped with homework, reading, bath, and bedtime. She happily complied with our requirements on covid protocols and communicated effectively throughout the process.
- Laura M.
Kathryn S.
5.0
Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy and safe.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Elgin, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Elgin, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Elgin, 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 June, 2024 is $18.75.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Elgin, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL?
There are currently 4 college nannies near you in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Elgin, 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.