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60 college nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in Lake Forest, IL
Serena K.
Lake Forest, IL
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Serena and I am a student at Lake Forest College. I have been babysitting for four years and nannying for two years and am comfortable with ages 2 to 13. My current family consists of 3 girls, one 12-year-old and two 10-year-olds. I am a very organized and responsible person and enjoy, providing other services,...
1.0
(1)
Hello there, my names Ashley I'm 25 years old, I'm looking for a part time nannying position . I am a student so in school from 9-5 Monday thru Friday. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 for families around my neighborhood. I have tons of experience from ages 3 months, up till 15 years old, I've worked as a nannying, a...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Katherine R.
Lake Forest, IL
$13-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Expert In Diaper Changing, Boo-boo Kissing, And Tantrum Taming - Available For Hire!
Hi there! My name is Kate and I am a sophomore in college with a passion for childcare. I have 2 years of experience as a nanny and am CPR and lifeguard certified. In addition, I have experience teaching swim lessons to children. I would be happy to help with any light housework or carpooling/chauffeuring needs. I am excited to...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a pre-nursing student looking for a nanny/babysitting position to fill my free time. I've been a caregiver for 3 years and a EMT for over a year. I currently work in an ER, and while I love comforting and taking care of all patients, pediatrics are my favorite! I enjoy working with children so I know being a nanny will be...
Amira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amira was absolutely amazing! I was traveling from another state and needed a morning covered watching my son in our hotel room and she was there. I am so grateful! Not only was she there but was able to keep my very active son entertained the whole time, even took...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, 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 2 families in your neighborhood
*Looking for family to work with while I am on break for the summer!*
I am a first year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family!
I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...
Jolly B.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 24 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. I got my masters degree in Structual Engineering at IIT and currently work in my field. I have tutored many students but most of them graduated this year so I am looking for new opportunities. I am CPR certified. In Northbrook I worked when I was younger as a swim coach/...
Viktoriya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viktoriya worked with us for 2 weeks and kids loved her. She can engage kids well with activities and is very active. She is also very punctual."
Poornima N.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected to her immediately! Lauren is a very talented artist and my daughter loved doing crafts with her, in fact she...
Sarah E.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Tracey C.
Anja B.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a college student looking for a summer position. I have been nannying and babysitting for about 5 years. I worked at Sprague elementary school for 3 years and I also have been a camp counselor for d103. I was in the teaching young children program for 3 years in high school and I worked with kids at the little patriots...
Anja can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Kailey N.
Vernon Hills, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a timely, reliable, patient and creative individual who loves to be surrounded by children of all ages. I am extremely organized and an efficient worker. I have obtained my Early Childhood Education certification from College of Lake County and will have my degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Services from Northern...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Natalie. I have approximately 12 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of all ages (including infants) and have had the privilege of working with many families. Past duties have included meal preparation, wake up/ bedtime duties, naps, diaper changing, potty training, driving to and from...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a positive and energetic college student who is looking for a stable nannying job for the summer. I have taken care of children from ages of 2 to 7 for three years now. I was a nanny of 2 boys for 3 years, and occasionally babysit a 6-year-old girl and another set of boys. I helped cook meals, clean up, bathe and drive the...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 4 years of experience with nannying 2 boys ages 6 and 11. I have also babysat up to 3 kids before and was a summer camp counselor last summer at camp . I love spending time outdoors and am pretty artistic. I am sophomore at Illinois State University and am home for summer break.
Karolina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am a special education teacher currently working at a school in Lakeview. I have been a special education teacher for 2 years and prior to that taught 5th grade for one. I also worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for 7 years prior to teacher. I would love to find a semi-permanent summer...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Elizabeth G.
Libertyville, IL
$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Caretaker Looking For Full Time Job
Hi! I'm Elizabeth; I am 23 years old and currently attending The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am currently working towards my masters in counseling psychology. I am in need of a reliable job to help me pay for rent, school, other fees. I have had multiple babysitting jobs in the past and I love working with kids!...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Shelby P.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Shelby, I'm a 27-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility for kids. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary schools, and...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Alysia. and I graduated from Illinois State University in 2021 with a major in Elementary Education and currently completing my masters program in literacy. I taught one year as a 4th grade teacher and will be completing my second school year teaching 2nd grade. Throughout my four years at school I worked with...
Alysia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Amira K.
5.0
Amira was absolutely amazing! I was traveling from another state and needed a morning covered watching my son in our hotel room and she was there. I am so grateful! Not only was she there but was able to keep my very active son entertained the whole time, even took him to a nearby park and let him...
- Care member
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.
Samantha W.
5.0
I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to enjoy children. I also spoke to her...
- Jolly B.
Jessica S.
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 and I think the world of her.
- Angie B.
Viktoriya V.
5.0
We interviewed multiple people and liked Viktoriya best as our go-to sitter. She is punctual, dependable and extremely helpful. We definitely recommend Viktoriya for any child care needs and will happily continue to use her for our currently 1 year old daughter.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Lake Forest, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Lake Forest, 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 $16.67.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
There are currently 3 college nannies near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Lake Forest, 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.