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Emma P.

Cary, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience total between 3 years working at a before and after school program, 3 summers working as a day camp counselor, and nannying for a family with 2 boys (age 6) during the Covid lockdown in 2020. I was also a nanny for two boys (ages 6 and 8) summer 2023 and a part time babysitter during the 23-24 school...
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Violet K.

Nanny

Round Lake, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello! I am a nanny and an empty nesting mom of two. I have experience working in-home with young children and am looking to find a family to care for in the new year. In addition to childcare I can do light housekeeping, traditional Mediterranean cooking, laundry, and grocery shopping, and anything that will help the family....
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Diane P.

Spring Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Diane, and I was a nanny to a child from the age of 3 months until his family moved to Arizona at 4 years of age. This included meal prep, grocery shopping, laundry, and taking the child to activities and family gatherings, including air travel to the family's winter home in Arizona. I began my professional life...
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Beth L.

Babysitter/Nanny/Pet-Sitter

Crystal Lake, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Human Biology from Carroll University in December of 2010. Since then I have been working as a Medical Assistant for a Cardiologist, as well as a CNA at a nursing home. I absolutely love caring for kids, and used to for two families while in college. The kids that I cared for were...
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Cindy F.

Loving Mom With Lots Of Love To Share~~~~

Marengo, IL

3.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a mother of four children that mean the world to me. I was a stay at home mom when my children were growing up and at the same time I did in-home daycare which I enjoyed doing very much. I no longer provide in-home day care in my own home and will come to your home to provide child care. When my youngest (twins) went to...

Amanda S. says "Cindy is very professional. Always responds to messages in a timely manner. We have spoken on two different occasions regarding our nanny position....

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Kirsten W.

10 Years Experienced Nanny With First Aid/CPR/Newborn Care Specialist Certifications

Palatine, IL

4.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kirsten and I am a career nanny with 16 years of experience with children aged infant-teen. I am seeking a family for about 10-20 hours a week for household management and childcare needs. I am CPR and first aid certified and also have my newborn specialist certification and have excellent references. I am...

Care Member says "Kirsten was our nanny for 6 months for our 3 year old and 6 month old during a challenging time when I was transitioning back to work and adjusting to a...

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Christina G.

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...

Anne-marie M. says "Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable,...

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Stereana C.

Honest, Fun Loving And Reliable Nanny.

Barrington, IL

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a single mom of two very loving children. They are older so its not so cool to hang out with mom anymore. Besides being a mom I've worked with kids most of my adult life. I was a child photographer for seven years and was involved with the Girl Scouts of Chicago for many years. I don't believe in sitting kids down in...

Emily J. says "I hired Star for a week to fill in for our nanny that was out sick. I work from home, so I got to see her in action. She was so great with my two boys,...

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Kira L.

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I lost my job back in 2020 while on maternity leave due to covid. I have been home with my now 16, 13, 11 and 3-year-old. I also, just temporarily nannied for a family out of Libertyville. I was with them from August 2022 to February 2023. I love taking care of children and helping families feel safe in knowing their children...

Tracie S. says "Kira is very attentive, spot on about detail, very loving and giving. Always doing fun activities. All around a one of a kind person."

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Yordanka K.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Yordanka, I go by Danny. I was born in Bulgaria but permanently live in the US now, specifically in Palatine, IL. I have a college degree in Economics and have worked as a banker for more than 10 years. My hobbies are reading, looking after my home, constantly educating and improving myself. I am a very organized and...

Melissa T. says "Danny worked for us for about 3.5 years as a Nanny. She primarily cared for our son and started with us when he was about 10 months old. She also cared...

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Mary J.

Fox River Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...

Fran D. says "Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very...

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Allie H.

Fun Sitter

Huntley, IL

3.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Allie! I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with over 12 years of experience working with and nannying children of all ages. I'm currently looking for a full-time position where I can bring my passion for child development, creativity, and nurturing care into a loving home. I believe in...

Jenny H. says "Allie is great with all children. She is very attentive to all ages and children love her."

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Ronke D.

Loving Nanny

Gurnee, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Julie H.

Child Care

Carpentersville, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
My name is Julie and I am 35 years old. I have been a house manager for over 10 years. I help my families keep their homes mess free and running smoothly by not only doing maintenance cleaning but keeping spaces tidy and organized. I also love to help with laundry, any sporadic deep cleaning projects or any errands needed. I am...

Libby Z. says "Julie was very kind and responsive but, quiet. Shortly after interviewing and then sitting for the girls one time said she was uncomfortable starting a new...

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Flor M.

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello , My name is Flor and I'm the nanny you been looking for . Many of the families I had the pleasured to work with know me also as Mary Poppins!!!! I enjoy working with kids and learn with them. I have many years of experience with different ages . I'm also a mother of 2 ( adult now ) kids . One of my hobbies is to cook and...

Alison B. says "Flor helped take care of our boys after school for 1 month. She was always on time, made sure to get them to their activities, and always cooked a...

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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Karolina. I was born and raised in Poland. That's where I earned my master's degree. I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny. I have a lot of experience working with infants, toddlers and older kids (sometimes teenagers). I truly enjoy making kids feel happy and safe with me. My passion is...

Care Member says "The kids enjoyed their time with Karolina and we would definitely hire again. "

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Taylor H.

Full-time / Part-time Caregiver

Vernon Hills, IL

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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
A caring, dependable individual with 7+ years of experience caring for children. Skilled in infant and toddler care, following commitments, and maintaining a daily routine. After growing up in an in-home daycare setting that was provided by my mother is where I began working with young children. This unique experience made me...
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Joanna P.

Responsible Nanny

Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 42 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
With over 25 years of experience, including raising my own three kids who are now young adults, I'm passionate about engaging children in activities and I truly enjoy spending time with kids, especially the younger ones. Whether it's playing with a ball, going to the park, or doing creative activities at home like crafts,...
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Leah K.

Domestic Assistant

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Leah I am 56 a grandmother and have great skills in the home and with caring for people. It is important to find the right person to assist in your most personal of areas, your home. Even more importantly, is the care of those we love, I have raised my son who has ADD, as well as done Elderly care for clients...
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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home nannies is 4.0

Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL

In Home Nannies in McHenry, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Cindy F.

Cindy is very professional. Always responds to messages in a timely manner. We have spoken on two different occasions regarding our nanny...

- Amanda S.

Kirsten W.

Kirsten was our nanny for 6 months for our 3 year old and 6 month old during a challenging time when I was transitioning back to work and...

- Care member

Christina G.

Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is...

- Anne-marie M.

FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in McHenry, IL

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in McHenry, IL is $17.50 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? It’s easy to find an in-home nanny with Care.com. There are currently 4 in McHenry, IL in-home nannies you can review on Care.com. To find an in-home nanny, you can search for nannies and compare their profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You can also read in-home nanny reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services. Some may be more than happy to help with homework or to do some light housekeeping or cooking. You can ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to tackle when you interview them.

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