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Juanita A.

10+ Years Experience Nanny, Love Children, Experience With Newborns, Infants And Toddlers

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have had cared for many angels. They all learned Spanish with me. I have loved them as if they were mine. I am active and very sweet, patient and much more. I have been working with kids since out of school. I have been CPR certified. I like to introduce dancing and singing also reading. And going for walks if weather permits....

Steve L. says "We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and would give very...

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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...

Kendel C. says "I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler...

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Adelina R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I am a childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children, and I am known for being patient, calm, and reliable. I am also very comfortable enforcing household rules and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in my...

Rita W. says "We have had such amazing care for our son! Adelina has worked with us since our son was only a couple months old. He loves her and she has become a part of...

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Jessica P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello everyone! My name is Jessica, and I have a true passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow. I am currently a daycare teacher with many years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preschoolers. I am responsible, reliable, and caring, and I take great pride in creating a safe,...

Jacqueline S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Jessica the last 6 months. Jessica fits in with our family so well. Our daughter absolutely loves her! She goes...

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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...

Care Member says "She is skilled, reliable, trustworthy, warm and kind"

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Maria S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have babysat children from infants and up for over 17 years . I have taken care of anywhere between one child to five children in one family. I have also worked as a Preschool Teacher's aide for 3 years and speak both Spanish and English fluently. I have one elementary school aged child myself and am just leaving my long time...

Rebecca C. says "Our children cry when it's not a Ms. Maria day! Our regular babysitter had a baby and we needed someone super reliable to handle our large and energetic...

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Julie D.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.

Care Member says "Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him...

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Halima K.

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...

Liana K. says "Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

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Ola A.

Babysitting/Nannying

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
With over 5 years of experience in nurturing children of various ages, I have had the privilege of working with incredible families. Through these experiences, I have developed excellent skills in efficiently caring for infants/newborns, toddlers, and even multiples, including twins. Reliability, gentleness, patience, and a...

Care Member says "Ola was with our family for over 3.5 years and was an absolute delight! She is reliable, caring, considerate and treats children in her charge as her...

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Gabriella I.

Exciting Sitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Gabi, and I am an elementary school teacher (BA Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education). I have babysat and nannied families through care. com, e-facilitated, and taught/tutored in grades pre-K-5th. I have babysat children ages infant-14yr. I am CPR certified, First-Aid/Safety certified, a...

Erin M. says "We hired Gabby to help with e-learning this winter and spring. She is very nice and patient with our spirited daughters. I would definitely recommend...

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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Angela M.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm 28 years old. I am from Colombia. I describe myself as a respectful, educated, responsible, organized, fun, adventurous and very patient person. I am a very creative person, I like to paint, draw pictures. CPR certified and infant qualified trained Fully vaccinated Good swimmer I have 11 years of experience in...

Care Member says "Angela cared for our son starting at 3 month for two years. She’s a very caring, attentive and all-around child-centered caretaker! Most importantly,...

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Carolyn B.

Experienced & Excellent Caregiver for Infants/Children/Seniors Available Now

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love caring for children because they are tomorrow's future. I have many years of experience caring for children, and have many excellent references. I have two years pre-nursing, am CPR certified, non-smoker, driver, love the outdoors, enjoy reading and engaging children in different educational activities, such as going to...

Laura C. says "Carolyn is amazing with children. She took care of our daughter and was so kind and so patient with her. She played well with her and thought of fun...

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Penny A.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Penny! I live in Skokie and am looking for a full-time nanny position starting as soon as possible in either Chicago or the northern suburbs. I've been a nanny for 25 years. I have 2 degrees in Early Childhood/Art Education and have taught for 15 years. My highest position held was Master Teacher in the...

Emily I. says "I had the pleasure of using Penny as my nanny when my two boys were very young. When she started one was a newborn and the other a toddler. I also had my...

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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...

Courtney W. says "Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her...

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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...

Jillian L. says "We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would...

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Heather Z.

Loving Mom, Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Heather. I am a loving mother of three wonderful children who are now 22, 19 & 15. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom for 20 years. While my children were little I cared for several children in my home and prior to that I spent several years as a full time nanny. Out of high school I spent several years...
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Paola Andrea G.

Schaumburg, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Loving, responsible, and highly experienced Nanny with 10 years of progressive experience nurturing and guiding children from infants to teenagers. Bilingual and detail-oriented with a passion for early childhood development, nutrition, and creative learning.
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Lisette B.

Park Ridge, IL

from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the immense joy of positively impacting young lives. I'm known for my calm and patient demeanor,...
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Anne V.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Currently employed but am Available for date nights booking (minimum 3 hours, Sundays 4 hours) mid July and on. ALSO AVAILABLE TO WORK IN LAKEVIEW AREA!! I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.20/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Infants Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Juanita A.

We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and...

- Steve L.

Jelena J.

I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my...

- Kendel C.

Adelina R.

We have had such amazing care for our son! Adelina has worked with us since our son was only a couple months old. He loves her and she has...

- Rita W.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Des Plaines, IL

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Des Plaines, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Des Plaines, IL, is $19.20.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Des Plaines, IL by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Des Plaines, IL can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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