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Juanita A.

10+ Years Experience Nanny, Love Children, Experience With Newborns, Infants And Toddlers

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have had cared for many angels. They all learned Spanish with me. I have loved them as if they were mine. I am active and very sweet, patient and much more. I have been working with kids since out of school. I have been CPR certified. I like to introduce dancing and singing also reading. And going for walks if weather permits....

Steve L. says "We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and would give very...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Mihaela C.

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...

Jim C. says "We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our...

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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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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Maria S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have babysat children from infants and up for over 17 years . I have taken care of anywhere between one child to five children in one family. I have also worked as a Preschool Teacher's aide for 3 years and speak both Spanish and English fluently. I have one elementary school aged child myself and am just leaving my long time...

Rebecca C. says "Our children cry when it's not a Ms. Maria day! Our regular babysitter had a baby and we needed someone super reliable to handle our large and energetic...

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Penny A.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Penny! I live in Skokie and am looking for a full-time nanny position starting as soon as possible in either Chicago or the northern suburbs. I've been a nanny for 25 years. I have 2 degrees in Early Childhood/Art Education and have taught for 15 years. My highest position held was Master Teacher in the...

Emily I. says "I had the pleasure of using Penny as my nanny when my two boys were very young. When she started one was a newborn and the other a toddler. I also had my...

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Halima K.

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...

Liana K. says "Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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Gabriella I.

Exciting Sitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Carolyn B.

Experienced & Excellent Caregiver for Infants/Children/Seniors Available Now

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love caring for children because they are tomorrow's future. I have many years of experience caring for children, and have many excellent references. I have two years pre-nursing, am CPR certified, non-smoker, driver, love the outdoors, enjoy reading and engaging children in different educational activities, such as going to...

Laura C. says "Carolyn is amazing with children. She took care of our daughter and was so kind and so patient with her. She played well with her and thought of fun...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Heather Z.

Loving Mom, Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Heather. I am a loving mother of three wonderful children who are now 22, 19 & 15. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom for 20 years. While my children were little I cared for several children in my home and prior to that I spent several years as a full time nanny. Out of high school I spent several years...
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Anne V.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Currently employed but am Available for date nights booking (minimum 3 hours, Sundays 4 hours) mid July and on. ALSO AVAILABLE TO WORK IN LAKEVIEW AREA!! I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid...
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Paola Andrea G.

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Loving, responsible, and highly experienced Nanny with 10 years of progressive experience nurturing and guiding children from infants to teenagers. Bilingual and detail-oriented with a passion for early childhood development, nutrition, and creative learning.
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Hannah P.

Nanny

Skokie, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a university graduate who has long-term experience as an infant nanny/newborn care specialist, night nurse, personal assistant, and house manager.
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Anabel R.

Harwood Heights, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Anabel , I have 4+ years of childcare experience and am the oldest of a large family which has given me first-hand skills in conflict resolution and encouraging independence through learning. I have an associate's degree in Psychology from Triton College and am almost complete with my Bachelors in psychology...
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Mary L.

Elmwood Park, IL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been caring for young children for the last 30+ years. I have a degree in Early Childhood Ed. I have worked as a Nanny and teacher. My teaching experience has been with infants through preschool. Most recently I have worked as a Nanny for a family with 3 children. When I began the twins were 4-year-old and their sister...
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Marlena Z.

Bensenville, IL

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
My name is Marlena, I absolutely understand how it's important to find the perfect nanny you can trust. I have over 24 years experience of being nanny, full time , long term position. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age kids, I am also mom of 17 tears old beautiful daughter. and happy wife. I am looking for only...
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Traci R.

Niles, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Traci. I'm 24 years old. I have 6 yrs experience babysitting/nanny for children all different ages from infants to 12 years old & the elderly. My duties include: housework , appointments, bathing , feeding , changing , assisting with homework , cooking, laundry , groceries, meal prep , vital signs and other...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Infant Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Juanita A.

We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and...

- Steve L.

Jelena J.

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...

- Kendel C.

Mihaela C.

We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care &...

- Jim C.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Des Plaines, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.00. 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 Des Plaines, 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 6 infant nanny profiles near you in Des Plaines, IL that you can check out. You can also read 3 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 Des Plaines, 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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