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Estefany D.

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love kids and I like to stay active with kids like going to the park, the zoo, museums, movies, water parks, play-dates, etc. I can also teach them Spanish. I've taken care of kids from infants to teen years and have taken care of 6 children at once. I love to organize and cook just helping people makes me happy and it's a...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Quinn M.

Marengo, IL

4.3(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Quinn and I'm new to Illinois from Texas. I have been both a private nanny as well as a preschool teacher. I can provide homework help and transportation to school aged children. I am comfortable with anything from meal prep to diapering and caring for sick children. I am CPR/AED certified in both children and adults....

Addison J. says "Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She also cooked...

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Sherry D.

Hampshire, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I adore children and have 20+ years of experience, caring for infant to grade school ages. The past year I have cared for a smart & lively 16-month-old, but preschool starts in June, so I am looking for my next adventure! I'm searching for the perfect long-term job with another wonderful family. I specialize in infants and...

Care Member says "Sherry was our son's nanny from ~6 months until he started daycare at 15 months and we all adored (and still adore) her! She is thoughtful, kind,...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Stereana C.

Honest, Fun Loving And Reliable Nanny.

Barrington, IL

4.8(1)
from
$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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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Debra R.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...

Rachel F. says "I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as...

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Tunde M.

Kind And Responsible Part-time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have three years of teaching (elementary school) and eight years of nannying experience. In 2019 December my husband and I were blessed with a sweet baby girl. Therefore, I would love to find a part-time job, where I could look after your child along with mine in my home in Schaumburg. My main goal is to provide a relaxed,...

Megan K. says "Tunde cared for our daughter part-time for about 7months. She was always on time, reliable, and went out of her way to make our lives easier! Our daughter...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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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Jessica C.

Spring Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica, I am 34 years old and have been working with children for 19 years. I worked for messiah lutheran preschool at the before and after care program and also a substitute for pre k and kindergarten. I worked with 2-year-olds through 12-year-olds everyday. I adore every age. My full time job now is...

Haley B. says "Jessica has tons of experience working with kids in schools, babysitting and as a nanny. She's punctual & dependable and always makes sure the kids are...

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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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Lisa D.

College Graduate

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...

Jennifer K. says "Lisa babysits our three girls. She goes above and beyond the babysitter duties. She engages them with different activities (dancing, jewelry making,...

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Nita P.

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...

Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...

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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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Sara T.

Carpentersville, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm Sara, I'm 23 years old, bilingual nanny ( Spanish- English ) I'm currently a teacher assistant and highly experienced nanny with over two years of professional childcare experience, taking care of children ranging from newborns to 10 years old. I worked as an au pair and nanny in the U. S., In addition to my nanny...
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Gwendolyn A.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver/Nanny.

Elgin, IL

from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a physically fit, active and seasoned caregiver, who brings over 35+ years of professionalism, knowledge and creative experience to the caregiving arena which benefits children of all ages. Past nanny experience includes care for 4 children (incl. multiples) from birth to 4 years. Job specific responsibilities included...
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Amaya B.

Carpentersville, IL

from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Amaya. I'm currently a nanny for one family. I've been nannying for about 3 years now. I do have lots of experience with all ages from infant to teenagers. I have 7 years of experience with kids, as I was in childhood education in High school where we ran a preschool room. After graduating I was an intern...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Crystal Lake, IL

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

Jamie S.

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...

- Jillian L.

Quinn M.

Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She...

- Addison J.

Sherry D.

Sherry was our son's nanny from ~6 months until he started daycare at 15 months and we all adored (and still adore) her! She is thoughtful,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Crystal Lake, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Crystal Lake, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $19.50. 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 Crystal Lake, 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 4 infant nanny profiles near you in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, 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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