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Lila A.

Experienced Nanny And Housekeeper With Over 20 Years Of Experience

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced nanny and housekeeper with over 20 years of experience with North Shore families with children ranging from newborns to teenagers. Depending on the needs of the parents and their family, my duties have ranged from child care, laundry, light housekeeping, making meals, organizing, driving children (school, activities,...

Toby W. says "Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over 13 years. She...

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Barbara C.

Mature Nanny

Waukegan, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am looking for a full time job as a nanny or babysitter. I love to take care of newborns. During my home care work from 2002 I was a caregiver for elderly and children. I have references upon request.
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Shannon S.

nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Fueled by a passion for children's growth, l've spent 15 years making a positive impact on their lives. My teaching degree, coupled with a major in Psychology, provides me with a unique understanding of child development and behavior management. I am creative, friendly, energetic, and patient. I communicate with parents through...
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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Ronke D.

Loving Nanny

Gurnee, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Betty P.

Zion, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Betty. I have over 5 years of childcare experience, having worked as a nanny in Lake Forest and Bannockburn, IL. During that time, I cared for children of various ages and developed a strong reputation for being reliable, nurturing, and attentive. After my years as a nanny, I...

Susan T. says "Betty is fantastic! She is sweet and kind. She had a wonderful, caring personality. "

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Tammy S.

Wadsworth, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi I am Tammy. I have previously worked for a school/daycare taking care of children that are infants through school age children. I have also been a nanny. The family I was recently with had their needs change so I am looking for a new position. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have my CDA in preschool for early childhood...
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Alyssa W.

Stay-at-home Mom Looking

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there! I'm currently a stay-at-home mom with years of nanny and babysitting experience. My husband works from home most days but ideally I would like to find a family who is comfortable with me bringing my 20-month-old daughter along as well as my 7-year-old son on days he is not attending school. I think this could be a...
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Maria M.

Part Time 3 Full Days

Gurnee, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I have been working as a Nanny for over 30yrs, 17 of those years with the same wonderful family in Glencoe. Both Parents worked so I took on the roll of caring for the girl's everyday needs, diaper changing, naps, play dates, carpool and after school activities etc! I have worked with lovely families over the years who have...
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Bunny O.

Libertyville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a licensed child care provider. I have provided child care in my home for over 11 years. I seek families who love and adore their children to the extent that I do. My philosophy is that children learn best while they play. My child development program includes cognitive, fine & gross motor development, sensory...
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Jai S.

Fun And Dependable Nanny

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I grew up learning how to care for children. My mother owned her own in-home daycare and always taught us the proper ways to encourage children and help them grow. I've been a kindergarten teacher at Camp Wakonda for 4 consecutive years. I've also worked at local summer camps and daycares. I have worked with all ages but...

Renee D. says "Jai did a wonderful job caring for my two year old and five year old. She was early, played with both kids while helping, and my kids loved how kind and...

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Debbie D.

Part-Time Child Care Giver

Pleasant Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been caring for children since I was a teen, I have 3 children of my own, have nannied and have been doing in home childcare for 18 years. I also have an elementary education degree. I love babies and children of all ages. I am a stay at home mom and I also home school. We are a Christian family and l have several...

Troy T. says "Debbie cared for our daughter from age 4 months to age 7 months. She watched our daughter in her home. Debbie was great. I knew that my girl was in good...

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Donyel H.

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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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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Hannah B.

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and have been working in the childcare field since I was 15! I am CPR and First Aid certified along with having my own reliable transportation. I have worked as an in-home nanny, occasional babysitting, daycare, and at a school for children on the spectrum! I am seeking a full time and...

Jay G. says "Hannah is awesome sitter! My 10 year old LOVES it when we tell him "Hannah's coming tonight"! She's always early and cleans up. "

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Kirsten W.

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

Palatine, IL

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Yordanka K.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Alpha W.

Dependable Nanny

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Alpha. I love babies and toddlers. I have a 14-year-old daughter that I home schooled for 12 years. I am very orderly, clean and dependable. Your precious gifts will be safe with me. :-)

Modupe C. says "Alpha was just amazing! She was always on time and courteous and kind to my young kids. She is meticulous at cleaning and is such a hard worker! She...

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Jacquelyn M.

Caring, Organized, And Experienced Nanny For Hire!

Round Lake, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My mother has always been my inspiration for safe, effective care-giving for all ages. I often admired her as she worked with Early Childhood students with tenderness and excitement. This was only my beginning to learning how to care for people's needs -- physically, mentally, and emotionally. When I turned 14, I immediately...

Care Member says "Jacquelyn is awesome! She was super great with my daughter. I heard all about the fun adventures they had and will definitely be hiring her again!"

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Yarlene B.

Fun And Reliable!

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Yarlene! I am 29 years old and in total, I have 14 years of experience with children of all ages. I enjoy spending time with kids, getting to know their individual personalities, and helping them navigate the world. You can expect lots of reading, arts and crafts, walks to the park, a clean home and full bellies! My...

Care Member says "Was introduced to Yarlene by a mutual friend and have utilized her for babysitting. She was a fantastic sitter for my clingy, breastfed 7-month-old. She...

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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.67/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 Waukegan, IL

In Home Nannies in Waukegan, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Lila A.

Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over...

- Toby W.

Sofia Z.

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

- Athena R.

Betty P.

Betty is fantastic! She is sweet and kind. She had a wonderful, caring personality.

- Susan T.

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

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Waukegan, IL is $17.67 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 3 in Waukegan, 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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