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Maira S.

Elgin, IL

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$35/hr
20 years experience
Hi I have 6. 5 years of experience working with kids of all ages! I have both worked at day cares as well as an in home nanny. I have experience with medical needs as well. I worked as a day care teacher for 4 years (infants-preschoolers) and worked for a family of 3 for 2. 5 years! I'm very loving and caring, bilingual...
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Maria S.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist With Diverse Childcare Experience

Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a very calm, patient, kind, and responsible 36-year-old who would love to help out with your kids when you can't be there! I don't mind cooking or helping out with the house either. I love coming up with fun activities or outings for kids. I really enjoy spending time with children and fostering creativity and a love for...
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Gwendolyn A.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver/Nanny.

Elgin, IL

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$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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Perigryn Joy G.

Down To Earth Sitter

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a 23-year-old student in my 4th year at NIU. I major in Psychology and minor in Communicative Disorders. I am looking for a summer position since I will attend school full time this fall. I am energetic, fun, and I can communicate with children easily. I have taken Child Development courses and have knowledge about...
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Alicia B.

I Am Fun, Active, Outgoing & Supportive!

Elgin, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a health & wellness instructor who comes from a big family 5 younger brothers & 2 sisters. Having fun with engaging games, and routines & organization is second nature. I've worked with families, daycares, and middle-high schoolers in after-school programs and Mental Health Week events. My tasks included light cleaning...
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Jennifer L.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Jennifer. As a caregiver with over 16 years of hands-on experience, I have found my passion in supporting families by providing reliable childcare. My journey into this field began with fulfilling babysitting opportunities that left me eager to make a positive, long-term impact on children's lives. I am...
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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Syda Y.

Nanny (Full-Time) That Loves Kids

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
As a mother of 3 kids and the eldest of 7 siblings, I have over 20 years of child care experience, so being a nanny comes very naturally for me. I believe this experience with infants to teenagers, my tutoring knowledge and arts and crafts background, makes me an excellent nanny. I am a responsible and has experience babysitter...

Rachael J. says "My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and husband) are very...

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Sarah H.

Retired Montessori Teacher / House Manager / Personal Assistant- Ready To Work Again

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, My name is Sarah. I have been a Montessori teacher for 15 years. While teaching I was one of the most requested teachers. I am retired now. I just finished nannying two children 11 and 9 the 11 yr old has autism I met the family at Montessori. I was also the Mom's assistant. I did everything possible to make the day...

Heather P. says "Sarah was lovely over the phone. She is professional and inquisitive. Our job was not full time, and thus did not fit her needs. She would be...

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Leah S.

Nanny

West Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
I have over 15 years experience, ranging from care of newborns to school-aged children. I've also raised two beautiful & successful children of my own. I have worked as a private nanny for 5 different families. In 2022 I cared for a baby girl 6 months through 15 months. In 2024 I cared for a 22-month-old through age 3. Most...

Sarah D. says "Leah has been a nanny for our 3 year old daughter for more than a year. We and our daughter absolutely love Leah. Our daughter gets excited for her to come...

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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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Debra R.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Lisa D.

College Graduate

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Estefany D.

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Jackie L.

Nanny

West Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...

Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...

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Zaina H.

Roselle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Zaina, I'm an experienced, nurturing, and dedicated childcare provider with a passion for supporting children's growth and development. My journey began in high school, where I completed a certified Early Childhood Education program. This foundational experience sparked my love for working with children and led...

Isabel S. says "Zaina started nannying for my 6 month old (now 17 months) son and was an exceptional addition to our family. She truly does her job with love and passion...

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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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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL

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

Ana K.

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...

- Promiti P.

Syda Y.

My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and...

- Rachael J.

Sarah H.

Sarah was lovely over the phone. She is professional and inquisitive. Our job was not full time, and thus did not fit her needs. She...

- Heather P.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Elgin, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Elgin, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.50. 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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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