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Carla C.

Skokie, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Carla! With six years of hands-on childcare experience, I'm passionate about providing nurturing, engaging, and safe care for children. My childcare journey began at 15, caring for infants at my local church, and has since grown into a dedicated career, from after-school programs with kids aged 4-11 to three years as a...
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Morton Grove, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Everyone, my name is Melina, I am 30 years old. I have been married for 5 years and live in the Morton Grove area. I have strong moral values and am very trustworthy. I have been caring for infants and toddlers for 5 years now. I have a strong love for children and their well being. I have worked at a Montessori school and...
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Fun Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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I am 37 years old and I'm a stay at home mom with my amazing 4-year-old son and sweet 6-month-old daughter! I would love to be a nanny and have my children interact with other kids! I have 13 nieces and nephews that I watch and spend time with all the time! My husband and I took a care class for babies before our son was born...
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Park Ridge, IL

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Families! My name is Julia, I'm a 21-year-old recent Purdue Alumni and I will be starting graduate school at Northwestern in the Fall for Speech Pathology! I am looking for a full time nannying position for the summer. A little about me: I have been a babysitter for 8 years and I have been nannying for the past 3 summers!...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a Speech Pathology major/early childhood development minor currently at TCU, with 9 years of babysitting experience, 2 summers of nannying and working as a camp counselor. I currently work at university Baptist church as a childcare worker with infants and young children . I love reading, singing, playing, and helping little...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Brittney and I'm 28 years old. I have been working with kids since I was about 14 years old. I've been lucky enough to work with twins, infants, special needs, and more. I love caring for children, it's what I've always had a passion for and it's what I am planning on pursuing, career-wise. I am always willing to...
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Bensenville, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm very kind loving patient enthusiastic and responsible Nanny, I have four daughters, two of them are twins. I have 23 years of experience I support help the children grow and explore the world I enjoy working with Infants I like to teach Spanish to the children's and I like to help with light housework, I keep clean the...
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Palatine, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Lisa and I have over 10 years of experience caring for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I approach nannying with patience, presence, and genuine connection, and I believe children thrive when they feel seen, heard and respected. In addition to my nannying background, I'm also a yoga teacher and...
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Full Time Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 25 years old and I have been watching children since I was 12. I currently work at a day care as the Head Infant Teacher. I have held this position for almost 2 years now. Before my current job, I worked at Northwest Community Hospital, as a Newborn Hearing Screener. I have past Nanny experience with several families. I...
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Nanny.

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with eight years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for nurturing young minds. My patient, creative, and approachable nature allows me to connect...
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Ashley's Story!

Niles, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...
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Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's development. I've been a nanny for the past three years, and I've also worked as a nursing assistant. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I love to play games and...
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Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I have broad childcare experience, including 15 years of babysitting and 5+ years of being an infant/toddler nanny. Also, I was a Teachers Assistant in an infant daycare classroom. Currently, I specialize in infant developmental years and follow the Montessori approach, focusing on stimulating all five senses in daily...
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Summer Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Skokie, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a certified RBT, having worked with children with special needs for the last year and a half. I have experience working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children ranging from infants to 18 years old. having worked both in a professional setting with children and the home setting I am confident in my ability to provide...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Accomplished household manager(family assistant)/ nanny receptive to client needs. Successful at managing the tasks lists of a demanding household. Fast learner and can quickly incorporate and implement new procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity. Experience: Childcare: 11 yrs Childcare/nanny professional:...
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Schiller Park, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Janette and I started working as a nanny in 2010! Ive worked through different agencies and also privately with families. Ive worked with children who have special needs and children of all ages, including infants! I am a mother so I know that the care for your child is important. I look forward to speaking...
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Professional Career Nanny

Wilmette, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello Families! I am a Professional Career Nanny. I have 12 years of great extensive experience caring for children from infants to toddlers and multiples. I have a very nurturing personality. As a caretaker, I am silly, playful, compassionate and creative. I love to read, do crafts and being outdoors. Depending on the needs...
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Skokie, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, My name is Beth-Ann and I have been blessed to have 25 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers as a school professional and Nanny. The most important thing to me over the years has been to develop a healthy, working relationship with both the children and parents. Providing the time I spend with...
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Career Nanny Of 16 Years Looking For Job.

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Loving and dependable nanny with 24 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from infants to teens. Known for being exceptionally patient and gentle, I create a safe, nurturing environment that supports healthy development and emotional well-being. Families value my calm presence, flexibility, and long-term dedication...
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Ashley Nanning

Niles, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...

Rita R. says "I don't know where to begin! But I guess I'll start with the word "compassion". That's the first thing I noticed in Ashley. She's a very young and driven...

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.17/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

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 $18.17. 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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