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Kimberly R.

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Willa H.

Part Time/full Time Care

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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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Sarah S.

Part Time Baby-Sitter

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Lourdes T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Judy Z.

Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Krista G.

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Nancy G.

I Love Children And Love To Smile

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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Julie L.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Care

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I am a caring, social friendly person. I do caregiving. I am CPR certified. I have taken care of multiple client's in their homes. I have 6 years of experience. My services included medication, light housekeeping, cooking, and general care as InAbility to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing If...

Care Member says "Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly....

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Alexis I.

Nanny/Sitter For Kiddos

Tinley Park, IL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexis. I am 20 years old, and a full time college student. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and I love children! I am willing to help out with housekeeping, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, and pets. As a fitness instructor at my college, I am CPR and first aid certified by Red Cross. I am looking for...
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Melissa R.

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Crete, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...
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Bryonda B.

Chicago Heights, IL

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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and loving nanny with a flexible schedule. I've been a professional child care worker for over 5 years. I love teaching new things and will help your child learn in a fun way. I'll also work around the house to keep it nice and clean so that you're stress free when you get home from work. I love having fun,...
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Lauren B.

Oak Forest, IL

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$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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Na'kiya J.

Full-time

Chicago Heights, IL

from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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...
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Breeana C.

Dyer, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Breeana and I would love to be your care provider! I have always have had a love for children and have been in childcare from a young age. I began helping my mom at the in home daycare center she worked at from middle school onto highschool, once I was in highschool I began babysitting/ nannying for the children...
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Leah S.

Oak Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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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Marissa C.

Steger, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...
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Christy M.

Oak Forest, IL

1.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello!! I'm a kind, fun loving, honest and reliable person. I absolutely love kids!! I have 3 kids of my own which are older now. I have a Beautiful Granddaughter who is going to be 3 years old in November!! She is just so fun, I spend lots of time with her on weekends, she will be a big Sister next month, we are very excited...
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JeNeane D.

Tinley Park, IL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience in providing nanny services in the past for a lovely family while they were awaiting a opening spot for their child at a Montessori school. I have experience caring for children from infancy to high school. I also have caregiving experience with adults and adults with special needs. I am CPR trained as well,...
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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of July 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 7 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Kimberly R.

Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of...

- Andrea G.

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.

Blanca C.

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...

- Joshua 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 2 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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