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Jacqui Z.

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...

Stephanie B. says "Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks...

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Ashley F.

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Lake Forest, IL

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley. I'm 27 and grew up in the North Shore. I've been working with children since I was 14, starting with babysitting for families in my neighborhood. Since then, I've gained extensive experience with kids ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old. I've worked as a nanny, a swim instructor at Lifetime, and...
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Laimute B.

Lake Forest, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Laima. I'm a nanny and housekeeper with 15+ years of experience. I'm available for a full time or part time job (evenings and overnight). I have experience with cleaning, laundry, organizing, cooking, shopping, pet sitting, plant care, house sitting, all household errands. I have excellent North Shore...
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Natalia L.

Nurturing Nanny Available Part-time Or Full-time

Lake Forest, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a creative and compassionate babysitter/nanny with years under my belt cultivating children's innate creativity and free spirits. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and children for over seven years. Every child is filled with energy but their needs are unique so I always like to tailor my approach to each child so that...
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Jennifer M.

Better Than Mary Poppins

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...

Jessica C. says "Gives great detail on how the day went and did well with my young toddler who cries pretty hard at goodbyes."

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Amarjargal K.

Full Time Nanny Available

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided. My background and driving records excellent. CPR and AED trained and certified. I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...

Yoko M. says "She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and health. She is...

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Ellen S.

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...

Lia D. says "Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive...

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Asma A.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Northbrook, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Asma and I have had over 20 years of experience. I worked at a school for 8 years and have been a nanny now for over 15 years. I love children and enjoy having them experience amazing opportunities. Anyone who works with children knows the joy of helping kids to find themselves, the pride in being a part of the...

Frances C. says "Responded to my inquiry in a timely fashion. Has accepted a position and no longer available. Hopefully this saves those searching for care some time...

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Meghan K.

Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Sofia Z.

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sofia , and I'm honored to have worked as a full-time nanny for the past 7 years. I have experience working with multiple kids at a time, including twins, newborns, and kids with special needs. Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Behavioral Therapist for two years, where I learned valuable techniques to...

Athena R. says "Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con ellos ha...

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Danielle S.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I'm a graduate of UIC and currently work full-time as an executive assistant. I've grown up babysitting in my community and have been a nanny for the past five years. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborns to middle schoolers. I pride myself on being reliable, engaging, trustworthy, and punctual. My goal is...

Cindy R. says "Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has...

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Sara S.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Position

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a full-time career nanny! I am looking for a date-night family and I'm hoping I can fill that role for you! I have 7 years of childcare experience with children between the ages of 6-weeks to 14 years old. I am Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have my own transportation...

Care Member says "We have hired Sara several times to help with our baby and four year old. She does a great job and our kids love her! She is energetic and very...

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Agnieszka G.

Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...

Lisa S. says "Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up...

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Maria M.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Tracey C. says "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,...

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Maria B.

Nanny Available Full Time

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Maria (my nickname is Ela). I just moved to the USA In August, 2014 to be near my Daughter. I have a green card - and I am legal to work in the USA - My Daughter is a United States Citizen, and I will be too in about 2 years. I speak and read English and Polish. I have been a care giver and a nanny for over 20...

Care Member says "Maria (Ela) is a great nanny to our 1 year old. My little one, who was afraid of strangers, accepted her quickly! Ela sings to my baby, read and play...

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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Angie B. says "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...

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Heather L.

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.

Susan B. says "Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."

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Katherine K.

Highland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have 3 years of full-time nanny experience, and have babysat for countless families. I have also worked as a camp counselor, tutored at Kumon, and volunteered at schools and daycares. I'm very patient and responsible with kids, safety is my number one priority. I have a reliable car, am comfortable with pets, and am CPR...

Kristen S. says "We feel so lucky to have been able to have Kara as part of our family. It is so bittersweet losing her. We were so sad that she was leaving our family...

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  • 60 full time nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.25/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated full time nannies is 5.0

Recent full time nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Full Time Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed full time nannies

Jacqui Z.

Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He...

- Stephanie B.

Jennifer M.

Gives great detail on how the day went and did well with my young toddler who cries pretty hard at goodbyes.

- Jessica C.

Amarjargal K.

She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and...

- Yoko M.

FAQs for finding a full-time nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL

A full time nanny salary can vary greatly, so it can be hard to nail down an exact number to expect. For example, hiring a live-in nanny may cost less since the nanny will save on living expenses and may be willing to charge a lower hourly rate as a result. That being said, the average hourly pay rate for full time nannies near you in Lake Forest, IL is $23.25.

If you need help to find a nanny near you to support your family on a full-time basis, you can turn to Care.com for support. There are 4 full time nannies available to hire in Lake Forest, IL.

You can hire a full time nanny to support your family in a variety of ways. Alongside providing basic child care services, full time nannies can help with light housekeeping, cooking, homework, and after-school transportation. Review 4 full time nanny profiles in Lake Forest, IL to see what responsibilities nanny candidates near you are happy to take on.

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