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60 college nannies are listed in Plainfield, IL
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 6 years
College nannies in Plainfield, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old, I am now 21. I am employed as a Before and After school care counselor. During the summer I also work as a summer camp counselor with kids . I attend college at Illinois State University. Currently looking for a Summer 2021 nannying or babysitting job.
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mariah M.
Plainfield, IL
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Mariah and I have 7 years of experience working with kids- babysitting, camp counselor, 4th grade tutor, kindergarten TA, horseback rider instructor, soccer and basketball coach. I absolutely adore kids, as I'm a sophomore at Benedictine College majoring in Elementary Education. I enjoy sharing my love of...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Madeline, I've been working in child care for 14 years and I have experience with ages 5 weeks to 15 years old. I have a bubbly, imaginative, and creative personality. I am very hands-on and big on crafting! I've made homemade edible finger paints and play dough, sensory bottles, and designed obstacle courses throughout...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which...
Julie G.
I worked at Disney World on an internship for about two years doing multiple roles such as operating the Frozen ride, custodial at Contemporary Resort, and working the Food and Wine Festival in Epcot. I left the company to go back to school to become a teacher. I taught Sunday school at my church for four years with all ages...
Meizhen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Sarah Y.
Plainfield, IL
$17-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a a school social worker looking for summer employment. I have experience working with infants through elementary school aged children in a variety of different settings.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rebecca G.
Lockport, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Becky! I have a nanny resume with references if you'd like me to email you a copy, I'd be more than happy to! A little more about me, I'm comfortable with any pets, have my own car, am fully vaccinated and do not smoke. I've worked with infants to teens and am comfortable with multiple children. I've been watching kids...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Becky is a lifesaver. We have 2 little kids a
2.5 year old and a 9 month old. Becky was our babysitter for our younger one for when I went back to work from maternity leave for about a month stretch, but Becky continues to be part of caring for her during times...
Tinie J.
Sam F.
Shorewood, IL
$19-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old first time mom as of December 2023. I have been working with children in daycares or nannying positions for over 8 years and had lots of babysitting experience prior to that! Between both settings I have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 15 years old. My ideal family would be okay with my daughter also...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Gabriella B.
Joliet, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at the YMCA for 3 years where I was a counselor, pre school teachers assistant, day care worker, and summer camp counselor as well. I have worked with all age groups and love working with children. I am CPR certified and have also been a nanny for a child with diabetes before. I love taking care of babies and was...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids loved Gabby! She was very dependable and I never had to worry if someone would be at the bus stop waiting for the kids when they got home from school. She always made sure homework was completed and kept them active and playing the entire time she was...
Care member
Jaida R.
Crest Hill, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jaida and I have a passion for helping and nurturing others! I am very eager to help in any way needed and would love to assist with play time, cooking, cleaning, running errands, and any other demands your families routine calls for! I adore infants and children of all ages and have a strong love for animals as well...
Jaida can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Jaida made my life a lot easier and my daughter absolutely lights up when she sees her. She is extremely punctual and a great communicator - as a mom who works from home, it's so nice having her around the house. You will not regret hiring her! She is the sweetest...
Margot K.
Canan M.
Naperville, IL
$30-43/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.4
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
My name is Canan and I'm 32 years old. I have 2 kids whose are 4, 5 and 1, 5 years old. I've been babysitting since 2010. I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and teens. I get a long with all age group just perfect. I'm a very patient, loving, talkative and a person who LOVES her job...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has been a tremendous help. She was my first interviewee and both my husband and I knew we wanted her. We interviewed two others, but she stuck out being the best.
We made the best decision EVER! She listened to what we wanted. He was 3months when she...
Belle M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been in the child care industry for 7 years. I have experience both in group care and home care settings. I have an early Childhood Development Associate's accreditation (CDA). I am CPR certified and have First Aid training. I am comfortable working with all children, but have the most experience working with...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Samantha was our Nanny for 3.5 years and she watch both of our girls starting at 3 months old when I had to return to work. She is great with kids and my girls loved her. She would take our kids on outings and played at home. She also helped out around the house...
Jessica D.
Elana C.
Joliet, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
College Student, Honors
Softball coach for 12U
Work retail while at college, previous experience with bolingbrook park district
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
2.0
(1)
In the past 20 years I had the privilege in gaining experience with infants to school aged children. I very much enjoyed working with children. During my 20 years I planned activities that would stimulate growth in language, social and motor skills. I provided children with individual attention. I used various fun activities,...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Taylor Z.
Shorewood, IL
$12-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi families!! My name is Taylor I am finishing up my sophomore year at Elmhurst College and I am also on the Elmhurst volleyball team!! I am very flexible, easy going, nurturing and active. I have a lot of experience working with young children and have been babysitting for about 3 years now and have been around children my...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Maddie and I am going to be a senior at Illinois State University studying to be an Elementary Education teacher. I've always had a passion for working with kids and known I wanted to make that my profession. I recently worked at Compass Daycare/School but am looking to nanny for children now. I love doing arts...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily O.
Naperville, IL
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Emily! I'm a very outgoing and friendly person who has experience with babysitting and also worked at my high school daycare! I'm totally comfortable with helping out with kids and doing any other tasks that are requested! I'm available every day out of the week and totally willing to spend that time with your little...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julia and I am currently a Senior at the University of Dayton. I am home for winter break and am looking for some babysitting gigs when I'm back in Naperville:). I have about 8 years of experience and have done a combination of Nannying jobs and One-time babysitting jobs. I also have experience with all age...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Kendal S.
Naperville, IL
$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kendal, and I am 21 years old with 8 years of nanny experience. I am a college athlete so I love making sure the kids stay active and productive while being responsible and safe!
Kendal can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I have served as a preschool teacher in San Marcos Vision Trilingual Preschool. I have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood education with a minor in Bilingual Education minor and Spanish. I have worked in various classroom assisting the teacher and have observed different aged classrooms. I have three years of...
Alejandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL
Madeline V.
5.0
I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which hasn't always been the case with...
- Julie G.
Rebecca G.
5.0
Becky is a lifesaver. We have 2 little kids a
2.5 year old and a 9 month old. Becky was our babysitter for our younger one for when I went back to work from maternity leave for about a month stretch, but Becky continues to be part of caring for her during times when she has to stay home from...
- Tinie J.
Gabriella B.
5.0
My kids loved Gabby! She was very dependable and I never had to worry if someone would be at the bus stop waiting for the kids when they got home from school. She always made sure homework was completed and kept them active and playing the entire time she was there. We were sad to see her go when...
- Care member
Jaida R.
5.0
Our family has loved working with Jaida! She is so good with our kids - they look forward to her playing with them everyday. She is flexible, kind, and a great communicator. Would definitely recommend her!
- Amy S.
Canan M.
5.0
Canan has done an amazing job with my baby girls. She keeps them occupied with games and songs and sometimes will make them lunch if I'm unable to. One of my girls is special needs and she is very patient with her and learning her therapies. Highly recommend!
- Kieu W.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Plainfield, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Plainfield, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Plainfield, 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 $14.20.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Plainfield, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL?
There are currently 5 college nannies near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Plainfield, 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.