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Willa H.

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Willa. I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children. Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...

Jane S. says "Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!"

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Klarissa J.

Nanny/Babysitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I just want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. A little about me: I am currently seeking a part time nanny job Mon-Thur. 6am-2 p.m. I am CPR certified and also a licensed CNA. I have experience watching children ages 2 months-14 years old I use to work for a In-home daycare in the summer and have...

Angela B. says "Klarissa is a hard worker and is someone you can depend on! If I had a job and I needed it done right and with a great attitude I would call her."

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Sarah S.

Part Time Baby-Sitter

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Although I am new to care. com, I am not new to baby-sitting! I have had experience baby-sitting and nannying for about 8 years. I have watched children from a variety of ages: starting at seven months to 11 years old. I am very responsible. If your child/children attends school, I will make sure they complete their homework. I...
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Dallas Z.

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...

Elizabeth D. says "Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so amazing and...

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Jami L.

Hammond, IN

3.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a Mom of a super cool kiddo and love every minute of that! I have been in childcare and working with families for over 20 years! I worked with this site for many of those years and decided to give it another try. I am also a pro house cleaner and have branched out to take on my own clients. I work with contractors...

Rayna J. says "Our family is so grateful for Jami. She is dependable and flexible with our busy schedules. Jami is great with our boys and always finds new ways to be...

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Krista G.

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...

Amy W. says "Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no...

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Blanca C.

Previous Owner Of Home Day Care Seeking A Nanny Position

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Blanca, I ran my own day care at home for 15 years starting 1998. I am a licensed child care provider; CPR, AED, BLS and FIRST AID certified. Due to the slow business in 2013, I took the toughest decision to close my Home Daycare and continue with child care as a Family Nanny. I am experienced with all ages, newborns...

Joshua D. says "We were privileged to have Blanca as our nanny for our daughter from the age of 4 months to 2.6 years old. We recently decided to move our daughter to day...

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Na'kiya J.

Full-time

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Na'Kiya ! I am a dedicated, energetic, and compassionate college graduate, having earned my bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Criminal Justice this May. With over three years of professional nanny experience and a lifetime of caring for my four younger siblings, I bring a nurturing, motherly...

Care Member says "Na’kiya was the perfect addition to our new family. Being new parents, we were anxious about having someone take care of our newborn, but once we met...

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Marissa C.

Steger, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been working with children for over 10 years. I worked at a in home daycare for 5 years I then worked at cherries garden in Crete and now I work at Frankfort Kiddie Academy. I would love to start babysitting out of my home or your home Mon-Friday or occasionally on weekends. I have experience with children 0-12 years old...

Alissa C. says "Marissa was great with my two kids! my kids loved going to her and came home happy everyday. She is the most kind hearted person I have ever met and I am...

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Nancy G.

Schererville, IN

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Thank you for viewing my profile. I bring over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience-raising my two children, helping with nieces/nephews, and working the past 8 years as a professional nanny. I'm nurturing, dependable, and adapt to each family's unique needs. I'm a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a valid Indiana...

Care Member says "Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They both adore her...

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Judy Z.

Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Judy and I have 2 grown children of my own. I worked as a Paraprofessional in the school district I lived in for the past 18 years and being a nanny was a second job for me. I love children and enjoy helping them. Some of the families that I have worked for over the past 10 years have been wonderful...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Judy as a caregiver for our children, one whom has special needs. They were like best friends and she always went above...

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Lourdes T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...

Care Member says "Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after...

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Adeena W.

Chicago, IL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 11+ years of experience working with children ages newborn-12 years old. I've also worked at an in home daycare watching multiples! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
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Terri S.

Caring Full Or Part Time Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I started babysitting at the age of 10, later became a stay at home mom of 17 years. Have raised two beautiful smart independent wonderful girls. Love to read to, play games with, teach and spend one on one time with nurturing kids, as well as provide good meals and nutrition. I have nannied for babies all the way through kids...
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Ariana R.

Tinley Park, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Ariana! I own little candle company, Sprig & Flame, out of my home and also currently nanny for a family on Mondays and Wednesdays. I am looking to fill my Tuesdays and/or Thursdays! I am certified in pediatric CPR and First aid with the American Heart Association. I am open to doing light house work,...
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Leah S.

Oak Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a mom of a 3 young boys and am looking to do animal care, house cleaning, possible childcare. I love being outside and am very creative. I have been cleaning houses, and businesses for several years, I have experience with new builds,, renovations, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly house cleaning. I have owned and cared for pets...
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Lauren B.

Oak Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Lauren. I'm at stay at home mom of 2 boys! With school around the corner I am looking for something extra to do & help out a family part-time! I have years of nannying experience. If you have any question's, feel free to message me!
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Brandi M.

Fun, Nurturing Sitter

Posen, IL

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Brandi, I am 29 years old. I have a 10-y/o loving son of my own . He also attends my mom's center for after school In which I am a certified teacher and assistant director. It's called Cricket's Learning Center and KKZ. My mom has owned a home daycare for over 14 years and daycare center for 11 in which I am over...
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Meaghan M.

Babysitter Nanny Teacher Home Manager Choose To Bring A Joyful Spirit Wherever You Go!

Schererville, IN

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love working with kids because I truly enjoy investing in them and watching them grow. I have been working with kids for almost 10 years now through babysitting, nannying, teaching, and tutoring. When I work with kids, it is so much more than a job to me or just way to earn money, it is an investment in the future of our...
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Citlalli G.

Alsip, IL

from
$26/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Citlalli but I go by Lali. Throughout my nannying journey I have worked with many children ages ranging from newborn to 14 years of age. I love what I do whether it's helping a family catch up on sleep with their newborn babies to helping families finding a better balance matching their lifestyle. I started being...
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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home nannies is 5.0

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

In Home Nannies in Thornton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Willa H.

Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful...

- Jane S.

Klarissa J.

Klarissa is a hard worker and is someone you can depend on! If I had a job and I needed it done right and with a great attitude I would call...

- Angela B.

Dallas Z.

Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so...

- Elizabeth D.

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

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Thornton, IL is $20.00 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 1 in Thornton, 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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