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Janalee J.

Experienced Nanny Available Full-Time

Galena, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a preschool teacher and nanny with over 30 years of child care experience, schooled in early childhood education and schooled in six languages. I absolutely love what I do and there has been no greater joy than that of sharing knowledge and seeing it grow in a child. I am experienced with infants, twins and school aged...

Shara S. says "Janalee is an excellent caregiver for our son and helps make our lives easier and less stressful. She is cheerful, patient, and organized, and she...

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Dubuque, IA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Emily, a University of Iowa graduate with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and 350+ hours of experience working with children in K-5. I spent three years at a daycare (infants to Pre-K) during college, followed by two years at a Head Start program. After moving to Dubuque, I worked as a full-time nanny for a family...

Katherine H. says "Emily is very professional, experienced, and caring with children. Never thought we would find such a great first nanny for our son!"

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Dubuque, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been volunteering at Audubon elementary since I was in high school 8 years ago. I have since worked there in their significant disability classroom. I also have experience at a couple of daycares where I have experience with kids infant - 5. During the past summers I was a camp counselor at a Girl Scout camp where I had...

Emily D. says "I highly recommend Chelce! I got to know her when she was a student at the college where I teach. She is dependable, responsible, warm, and both my toddler...

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Dubuque, IA

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Desirae, I have worked with children since I was 15 years old, I was a after school program leader for 3 years working with children k-5th and now I work at a daycare, I was an assistant for the 2-year-old room, but now for about a month I have been a lead teacher in the infant room. I love the kids and I love what I...
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Dubuque, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Hanna. I am very patience and reliable and have over 10+ years of experience. I graduated in 2021 with my associates degree in early childhood education. I have worked at two daycare centers and mainly with infants. I have also nannied for many families, ages ranging from newborn-12 years old. I am currently a...
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Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Elizabeth, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I've been providing housekeeping, childcare, and senior care for the last 23 years. In addition, I've worked with children ranging from infant to adolescent. I enjoy housekeeping, providing senior care, and providing childcare! I also hold a B. A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Have a great day! Dayna
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Nanny

Dubuque, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Samantha and I am recent graduate with my Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs. While my degree focuses on the college environment, I have always enjoyed working with children while I was in college at the YMCA with their after school programs and their summer camp programs. While I have professional...
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Elizabeth, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
As a dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a positive impact on young lives. My approach to childcare is centered around patience,...
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Fun Sitter And Great With Kids

Dubuque, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 12+ years of babysitting/nannying experience, working with infants/children of all ages. I enjoy staying busy & love being outdoors. I am a dog lover so any dogs are ok.
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  • 10 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of May 2026

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

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Galena, IL

Infants Child Care in Galena, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 10 listed infants child care

Janalee J.

Janalee is an excellent caregiver for our son and helps make our lives easier and less stressful. She is cheerful, patient, and organized,...

- Shara S.

Emily K.

Emily is very professional, experienced, and caring with children. Never thought we would find such a great first nanny for our son!

- Katherine H.

Chelce T.

I highly recommend Chelce! I got to know her when she was a student at the college where I teach. She is dependable, responsible, warm, and...

- Emily D.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Galena, 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 Galena, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Galena, IL, is $10.00.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Galena, 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 Galena, 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 Galena, 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 Galena, 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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