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Kirsten P.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 38-years-old and I live in Gurnee. I graduated with a General Studies major in May 2012. My emphasis was in children and family ministry. In addition, I have had extensive experience (20+ years) working with newborn/infant through fifth-grade children. I enjoy reading, coloring, singing and...

Jade D. says "Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are away. Kirsten...

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Jessica P.

From Snuggling To Exploring

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Jessie. I have over 15 years of experience. I am most experienced in working with newborns/infants however I enjoy working with older kids as well. I love to sing and dance and be creative.

Jennifer B. says "Jessica helped us out with very short notice when our nanny was at jury duty. She did a great job caring for our 8 month old twins. Will def use her...

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John K.

Child Care With The Family Touch!

Gurnee, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello families! My wife and I have 3 kiddos. Youngest girl 2. I have an 8-year-old daughter who loves to come with me to supervise! She likes to play with the kids too. I am a professional caregiver that provides complete care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age. Short term & long term care. 1-40 hours....

Samantha M. says "John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids had lots of...

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Janet K.

Gurnee, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and witnessing their development is what I'm passionate about. For eight years, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I am also a Certified Teacher. My approach is patient, creative,...
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Elizabeth L.

Gurnee, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, my name is Elizabeth and I'm 20 years old. I would see myself as a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With a year of experience, I bring a patient, fun, and friendly approach to caring for children. I ensure open communication with parents through verbal communication, and...
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Julia M.

Highly Experienced, Caring, And Educated Caregiver!

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years in childcare experience. I have babysat, nannied, and worked in early childhood education, specializing in infant care. I was a dance teacher for 10 years too! I am trained in CPR and first aid. I've also been told I have a magic touch for rocking babies to sleep! I have a doctorate in education and thus...
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Valerie E.

Gurnee, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm a big sister of 3 little siblings, so I know how to sort out a fight, how to comfort a child with hurt/angry emotions & how to have fun! Im a dedicated & very nurturing nanny. I've nannied ever since I was 12 years old but have been taking care of children since the age of 9. Im a good cook & generally love kids....
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Cynthia A.

Part Time Caregiver

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable, and fun babysitter to take care of your child at her home while you are at work, running errands, or enjoying some time off... THAT'S ME!! (For care at your place, the hours will be as indicated on my profile, with room to accommodate your needs) I am a mother of two children:...
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Reecy P.

Fun And Loving Sitter.

North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm a positive and energetic person. I have a passion for kids. Just being around them makes me happy. I love playing with them and keep them active. Putting a smile on their little faces makes me the happiest. I have 4 years of experience. I have cared for newborn, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Tiffany T. says "Reecy was great with our 15 month old son. She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with our needs. We would hire Reecy again!"

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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 23 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...

Crystal Y. says "Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Kelsey M.

Smile Creator

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. I am comfortable around any type of pet. I have worked with infants and older children. I recently graduated from CSU and am now living in Chicago. Whether you want me to hangout at your house or take your kids on adventures I am there! I am...

Emily B. says "Kelsey has been so great with our kids, and great to work with! We found her when we needed last minute care and then came through for us when our full...

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Mia M.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...

Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...

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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Renata. I live in Round Lake. I have been a nanny for over 17 years now. I work at a Polish school on Saturdays as a teacher- with students from 1st up until 4th grade. In my previous experiences as a nanny, I have worked with families who have had and newborn infant and their older children as well. I have...

Laura P. says "Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she...

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Audrey R.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...

Alicia S. says "Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "

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Donyel H.

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Erin C.

Experienced Early Childhood Teacher For Past 10 Years

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am Erin and I have been working with children since 15 years of age. I started out baby sitting for my neighbors. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood education. I have been a teacher in a daycare setting for past 10 years and still do. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, middle school...

Care Member says "I worked with Erin at a couple different childcare centers. I can tell you she is one of the most knowledgeable, caring teachers I have ever met. I...

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Savannah J.

Winthrop Harbor, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Savannah! I am 25 years old, when I'm not working I love fitness it's a huge part of my lifestyle and I love spending time with my love ones and taking care of my German shepherd, Zeus! Huge animal lover! I truly love working with young kids and babies and helping them learn and grow as an individual. Experience:...
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Tammy S.

Wadsworth, IL

from
$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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Courtney T.

Child Care

Lake Villa, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello potential family. I'm looking for a PT/FT LONG OR SHORT TERM Nanny position. My name is COURTNEY T. I am a 54yr. old single mom of 2 boys, ages 27 & 18. I AM A NON-SMOKER & ALLERGIC TO DOGS *(EXCEPT HYPOALLERGENC DOGS) & CATS. I'm fully Immunized incl-. CURRENT FLU & COVID. I'VE TAKEN INFANT/CHILD CPR/FIRST AID/DCFS...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 4.6

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

Infants Child Care in Gurnee, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Kirsten P.

Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are...

- Jade D.

Jessica P.

Jessica helped us out with very short notice when our nanny was at jury duty. She did a great job caring for our 8 month old twins. Will def...

- Jennifer B.

John K.

John was great with our two little ones. Very professional and patient. He sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the night The kids...

- Samantha M.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Gurnee, IL, is $19.12.

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