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Natalia L.

Nurturing Nanny Available Part-time Or Full-time

Lake Forest, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a creative and compassionate babysitter/nanny with years under my belt cultivating children's innate creativity and free spirits. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and children for over seven years. Every child is filled with energy but their needs are unique so I always like to tailor my approach to each child so that...
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Anna T.

Newborn Specialist

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Experienced and compassionate Infant/Toddler Care Specialist providing exceptional care for babies and support to their families. Many years of experience. Proven ability to nurture healthy development, establish routines, and create safe, stimulating environments for both age groups. My expertise includes meeting developmental...

Care Member says "I am delighted to recommend Anna, who served as a nanny for our family. Anna was an absolute blessing—her punctuality, reliability, and unwavering...

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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Maria M.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Jeehan V.

Part Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I have 15 yrs. experience. I worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers at daycare school. Taking care of children has always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I...

Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...

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Jelayne C.

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...

Katie D. says "She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun! She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her...

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Jeanette V.

Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi, I have experience in being a nanny for 10+yrs. I have worked with children aging from 0-12. Skilled in infant and toddlers and school age kids. I can also help in light house keeping, household management, fun educational activities, and comfortable with Pets. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for...
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Taylor S.

Experienced Babysitter Available Starting November!

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Janelle W.

Waukegan, IL

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I've spent nearly 10 years caring for children because I truly love supporting their growth and development. Over the years, I've developed the key qualities that make for a great caregiver-patience, creativity, and a warm, calming presence. I'm great at keeping parents in the loop with daily updates and open communication, and...
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Talia A.

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
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Taylor H.

Full-time / Part-time Caregiver

Vernon Hills, IL

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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
A caring, dependable individual with 7+ years of experience caring for children. Skilled in infant and toddler care, following commitments, and maintaining a daily routine. After growing up in an in-home daycare setting that was provided by my mother is where I began working with young children. This unique experience made me...
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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
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Haley K.

Mundelein, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Haley, I recently earned my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. While I plan to become a teacher, I'm currently looking to support a great family as a nanny or babysitter. I have hands-on experience working with kids through student teaching, tutoring, and babysitting. I love planning fun, educational activities and...
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Grace D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake Bluff, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lidia B.

Lidia B Energetic Experienced Nanny

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of professional experience caring for infants through early teens. I am absolutely reliable, have my own transportation, and am happy to drive kids to/from school and activities. I love being outdoors and will have your kids outside as much as possible - walks, park, beach, pool. I will do laundry, cook for...
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Ellen S.

Northbrook, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Nita M.

Caring And Fun Sitter

Vernon Hills, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
Hello, I am Neeta Mandloi and I have one year experience in nanny job. I have also raised two children all by myself and I would provide the best care to infants. I prefer to speak Hindi or Gujarati and I can speak little English.
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Jennifer S.

Lake Zurich, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term and be a part of your family. I am 29 yrs old and I have 16 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a...
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  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Anna T.

I am delighted to recommend Anna, who served as a nanny for our family. Anna was an absolute blessing—her punctuality, reliability, and...

- Care member

Mona M.

She is skilled, reliable, trustworthy, warm and kind

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Maria M.

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...

- Tracey C.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Lake Forest, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.00. 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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