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Payten K.

Full-Time Nanny / House Manager

Highwood, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Payten. I'm an experienced nanny and household manager looking for a full-time, long-term position where I can support your family by providing nurturing childcare while keeping your household running smoothly. Over the past six years, I've cared for children ranging in age from infants to teenagers, including...
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Kelly B.

Seeking Full Time Nanny Position

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...

Laura H. says "Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all...

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Elizabeth D.

CNA Experienced in Childcare, Great with Newborns

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in Northfield seeking a position caring for children. I have provided childcare for all ages with an emphasis on infants. I love working with young children and keeping them safe and entertained. I am a mature, responsible, and loving person with over 10 years of experience caring for young...

Bazigha K. says "Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth...

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Maria M.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...

Tracey C. says "Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years,...

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Teresa D.

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your child. I believe that every child is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. I am...

Leticia M. says "Teresa is very responsible, caring, patient, polite, and hard working. Has grace and courtesy. Shows compassion, respect as well as empathy to others....

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Bozena D.

Weekend Care By Professional Nanny/Teacher

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have been working with children of different ages, infants, toddlers, preschool and up/for many years both as a nanny and a teacher. I have a degree in Education from Poland. As a teacher I was responsible for lesson planning, teaching and interacting with the children. I also held parent teacher conferences. Working as a...
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Bianca M.

Great Lakes, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Greetings Families! My name is Bianca, a certified Newborn Care Specialist. I obtain over 10years experience caring for infants as a NCS, nanny, and babysitter for families. I'm great at supporting routines, indoor/outdoor development activities, awake monitoring night care, feedings, tracking logs, cleaning, and providing...
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Natalie K.

Nanny

Glenview, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am an empathetic and compassionate caregiver with a Bachelor's degree in Children and Family Studies. I have over 10 years of hands on experience as a nanny, gaining valuable experience with infants, preschoolers, and in children in their middle childhood years. Empathy, assertive communication, and safety are my core...
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Jessica K.

Part-time Caregiver/Assistant/Provider

Winnetka, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting children on and off ever since I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age how to change diapers and handle an infant, and have been comfortable with caring for children since. In high school, I cared for two boys, ages 14 and 13, 3x a week, after school and helped them with their homework and to...
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Taylor S.

Experienced Babysitter Available Starting November!

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and I absolutely love it. I think kids are amazing, and I love getting to spend time with them and getting to know them. I have done it all, from casual babysitting for a single evening to full-day nannying, for infants through 14 years old. Now, I teach 5th grade full time, but...
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Talia G.

Professional Career Nanny

Wilmette, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Shea B.

Nanny.

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Adelaide C.

Wilmette, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm a reliable and patient 27-year-old. I am currently taking an EMT course in town. In my free time I prioritize time outdoors! From backpacking to climbing to hammocking, I love it all. This past summer I hiked the continental divide trail and absolutely fell in love with the Montana ecosystem. So here I am :) I just...
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Ellen S.

Northbrook, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Ellen and a mom of 2 "grown-ish" kids. Aside from raising my wonderful kiddos. I've enjoyed being a professional nanny for the past 6 years. I have had a passion for working with children all of my life. I have a background in early childhood development and have worked in multiple childcare settings. I'm experienced...
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Peyton S.

Glenview, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Peyton - I've been babysitting for several years and absolutely love working with kids. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and I've also worked as a nanny and camp counselor. Those experiences taught me how to balance fun responsibility, keeping kids safe! I am 22 years old and...
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Grace D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake Bluff, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Grace and I am an elite nanny who would be the perfect addition to your family. I have a vast amount of experience working with children in all capacities. I have 13 years of babysitting experience, a year of nanny experience, and over 7 years working professionally with kids. These roles included being a daycare...
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Ashley R.

Glenview, IL

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$8/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Ashley and I am a junior studying special education at Mizzou. I have had a lot of experience in child care such as being a lead teacher in an infant room at a day care, a camp counselor for3-year-olds for two summers, have been babysitting since I was 13, and nanny for a family of three ranging in ages of 1 to 9! I have...
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

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

Kelly B.

Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring,...

- Laura H.

Tenzin C.

We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five...

- Care member

Mona M.

She is skilled, reliable, trustworthy, warm and kind

- Care member

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Highwood, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $30.00. 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 Highwood, 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 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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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