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Bozena D.

Weekend Care By Professional Nanny/Teacher

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I have been working with children of different ages, infants, toddlers, preschool and up/for many years both as a nanny and a teacher. I have a degree in Education from Poland. As a teacher I was responsible for lesson planning, teaching and interacting with the children. I also held parent teacher conferences. Working as a...
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Lidia B.

Lidia B Energetic Experienced Nanny

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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I have over 30 years of professional experience caring for infants through early teens. I am absolutely reliable, have my own transportation, and am happy to drive kids to/from school and activities. I love being outdoors and will have your kids outside as much as possible - walks, park, beach, pool. I will do laundry, cook for...
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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Gabriella I.

Exciting Sitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Stereana C.

Honest, Fun Loving And Reliable Nanny.

Barrington, IL

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a single mom of two very loving children. They are older so its not so cool to hang out with mom anymore. Besides being a mom I've worked with kids most of my adult life. I was a child photographer for seven years and was involved with the Girl Scouts of Chicago for many years. I don't believe in sitting kids down in...

Emily J. says "I hired Star for a week to fill in for our nanny that was out sick. I work from home, so I got to see her in action. She was so great with my two boys,...

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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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I'm Karolina. I was born and raised in Poland. That's where I earned my master's degree. I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny. I have a lot of experience working with infants, toddlers and older kids (sometimes teenagers). I truly enjoy making kids feel happy and safe with me. My passion is...

Care Member says "The kids enjoyed their time with Karolina and we would definitely hire again. "

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Kelly B.

Seeking Full Time Nanny Position

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...

Laura H. says "Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all...

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Anna T.

Newborn Specialist

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Experienced and compassionate Infant/Toddler Care Specialist providing exceptional care for babies and support to their families. Many years of experience. Proven ability to nurture healthy development, establish routines, and create safe, stimulating environments for both age groups. My expertise includes meeting developmental...

Care Member says "I am delighted to recommend Anna, who served as a nanny for our family. Anna was an absolute blessing—her punctuality, reliability, and unwavering...

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Bridget M.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello :) I went to school for early childhood & have an associates degree. I'm a professional nanny with experience from 0-13 yrs. I've worked long-term with 3 families, providing consistency, support, and genuine love for the children in my care. I'm well-versed in everything from bottle prep & sleep routines to tummy time &...

Care Member says "Bridget is the best. She’s so great with kids . She finds fun ways to entertain the older kids and is so great with the littles. She’s helpful around...

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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Kirsten W.

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

Palatine, IL

4.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Jeehan V.

Part Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I have 15 yrs. experience. I worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers at daycare school. Taking care of children has always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I...

Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...

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Jelayne C.

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...

Katie D. says "She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun! She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her...

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Lourdez R.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm fairly new to the Nanny world but I'm definitely an experienced caregiver! Im a Mother of 4, 2 boys 19 and 9 and 2 girls 12 and 14. I work full time as a Registered Medical Assistant, recently transitioned out of the clinical setting, In the field almost 20 yrs. I'm pretty busy with work and meeting needs at home but...
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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I've always been good with kids, taken care of my cousins. Over the past 18 years, I have been lucky enough to be a full time nanny. Also I was a live in nanny-family assistant / house manager. As of a house manager I can ease your burden by taking care of daily household management tasks smoothly and easy. I'm a non-smoker and...

Promiti P. says "Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and was willing...

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL

Infant Nannies in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Kristen F.

Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her...

- Care member

Gabriella I.

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...

- Erin M.

Stereana C.

I hired Star for a week to fill in for our nanny that was out sick. I work from home, so I got to see her in action. She was so great with...

- Emily J.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Buffalo Grove, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.50. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Buffalo Grove, IL, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 2 infant nanny profiles near you in Buffalo Grove, IL that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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