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Laura G. says "Katie is the best of the best when it comes to childcare. She is fun, passionate, and a consummate professional who kids and parents adore equally."
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Jennifer C. says "Maripat is very sweet and truly loves our baby. He is always happy and safe with her! I would definitely recommend Maripat to other families!"
Jeff H. says "Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been...
Kimberly L. says "Meghan has been a part-time nanny for our family for the past 8 months. She is LOVELY! She's a very reliable, responsible, and kind person. My daughter...
Cassandra J. says "Hi , I am looking for a sitter for an overnight position for my 13 month old boy- last minute- and someone to use once in a while "
Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...
Annie G. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Mabel and even doing a trial day with her, for our 4 month old son. Mabel is absolutely wonderful - punctual,...
Hannah A. says "Stefania has worked as a full time nanny for us for 6 years. She is an amazing person and a wonderful nanny. She is kind, loving and safe with my 3...
Care Member says "I cannot express how much our family loves Doris. She's been with us since our little one was 3-4 months-ish and continues to be fantastic. She truly,...
Anne Marie M. says "Sue worked with our family for a year and a half and she was absolutely wonderful! She has been an absolute blessing to our family and our son loves...
Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...
April W. says "She will do a great job. She's a hard worker, she'll go above what is needed. Very dependable, will not be disappointed."
Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...
Karyn H. says "Alexandria did a great job with the kids! She arrived on time and came prepared with activities for the day. The kids really enjoyed baking cookies and...
Anna T. says "We interviewed and I really liked Alma and her daycare. You can tell she loves kids and provides a safe, fun and creative environment for the children in...
Crystal Y. says "Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.75/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0
Infant Nannies in Darien, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
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- Jennifer C.
- Jeff H.
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Darien, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $21.75. 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 Darien, 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 Darien, IL that you can check out. You can also read 4 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 Darien, 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.