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Candace W.

Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...

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Genna F.

Stay At Home Mom Available For In Home Childcare This Summer

South Elgin, IL

from
$10/hr
15 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi there! I'm a stay at home mom with an 8-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. I live in South Elgin and am looking to offer care for one child. We spend a lot of time outside, at parks, and splash pads. Let me know if this might work for you!
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Kiersten L.

Adventure Awaits!

South Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...
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Maria M.

South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Tampa and am living at home this summer before starting graduate school in August . I am an occupational therapy student so I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I am the oldest of three and have been taking care of my younger siblings my whole life....
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Jennifer T.

South Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mother of 4 with an In-Home Daycare, Monday -Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I provide a home away from home where the children are surrounded with love, laughter, learning, and compassion. We do daily educational themes and activities. I provide breakfast, lunch and snack, all included! I have 30+ years of experience and...
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Ashley V.

South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
My name is Ashley. I am an Elementary school teacher taking some time off to be home with my baby. I am looking for a part time child care job for the summer and probably beyond. In addition to being an experienced elementary teacher, I also have 7 years of nannying experience with ages ranging from 3 months-14 years.
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  • 6 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.83/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

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Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in South Elgin, IL. There are 6 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.83 for in-home child care providers near you in South Elgin, IL.

You can compare 6 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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