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Madelyn W.

Experience Nanny Of 5 Years Available For A Daytime Nanny Position.

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Madelyn and here is a little bit about myself! I have over 5 years of experience watching children. When I was in high school I was very committed to my sports so that didn't leave much time for anything else. In my free time I would watch a family who had 3 children all under the age of 7. The youngest one was...
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Kylie W.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kylie! I have over four years of nanny experience working with children ranging from infants to teens. I love engaging kids in fun, creative activities, from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts. I am especially passionate about helping children grow and learn through play and structured activities. I also have a...
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Shannon J.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! Thank you for stopping in to take a look. :) I absolutely love the career I have chosen. Working with children is my passion. I am a mom of incredible 3 yr old & 3-month-old boys and I am the bonus mom of a 16 & 10 yr old girls. I would love to care for your children as much as I do my own and build a strong...
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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Renata. I live in Round Lake. I have been a nanny for over 17 years now. I work at a Polish school on Saturdays as a teacher- with students from 1st up until 4th grade. In my previous experiences as a nanny, I have worked with families who have had and newborn infant and their older children as well. I have...

Laura P. says "Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she...

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Kailee V.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Kailee and I'm 22 years old. I am the oldest of 3 sisters and 1 brother. I owe the start of my Early childhood experience to my little brother and sister (5&7). I currently work at an early childhood school as a Lead Preschool Teacher/ Floater. I have been working there for 2 years since November 2023. I...

Care Member says "Kailee is always on-time, enthusiastic and caring. I felt safe leaving my children in her care. She is delightful to be around and my children adore...

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Bonnie R.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...

Care Member says "My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep...

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Jessica C.

Spring Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica, I am 34 years old and have been working with children for 19 years. I worked for messiah lutheran preschool at the before and after care program and also a substitute for pre k and kindergarten. I worked with 2-year-olds through 12-year-olds everyday. I adore every age. My full time job now is...

Haley B. says "Jessica has tons of experience working with kids in schools, babysitting and as a nanny. She's punctual & dependable and always makes sure the kids are...

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Donyel H.

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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Jennifer W.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have over 10 years of childcare experience from infant to school age. I worked in daycare's and watched children out of my home . I also was a nanny for a family with 3 children. I am CPR certified and have references upon request. If interested please contact me . I would love to help a family out. Thanks!
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Maureen C.

Professional And Experienced Nanny With A Heart For Children!

Round Lake, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a Professional Nanny caring for children of all ages for 17+ years. I am passionate about caring for children. I am a nanny that goes above and beyond for my families. I make every day a fun and happy memory for children to cherish. I am very hands on and active with children and have experience taking children to...
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Lori W.

Fun & Energetic Grandma Nanny

Cary, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I was a stay-at-home mom of 5 kids (2 sets of twins) so 5 kids age 5 and under which is over 10 years of experience. All 5 of our kids were very premature, so have much experience with the challenges that can go with that. I am a grandma to a 4-year-old girl who I have helped care for since birth. I have nannied 3 yr. old twins,...
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Kate W.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Kate and I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My extensive experience in Teaching, Training Nurses, a Mother and Nanny has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
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Ewelina S.

Island Lake, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for 15+ years now. My experience ranges from infant to school age. I have worked as a nanny for 10 years (full time), several years in daycare as well as camps and after school programs. I absolutely love working with children. Some other things about me: I'm a mom to a 3yr old. I am a licensed...
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Maria C.

Round Lake, IL

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm a parent to 2 children ages 12 and 18. I was a floater teacher assistant for 5 years at a Montessori school. I took that job straight after high school. working with age group of 6 weeks to 6 years. Was offered a permanent position in the infant room. I worked for 4 years in that room. I left that position to do my...
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Julia E.

Woodstock, IL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Julia, I am looking for Full Time work as a Contracted Nanny. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am Food Safety & CPR certified, and Fire Safety Certified. I am very helpful around the house and love to help with cleaning. I am very routine based with my caregiving and...
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Annekathryn R.

nanny

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've always been passionate about supporting children's growth and development. With two years of experience, I'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver who is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children and am experienced in...
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Brianna W.

Ingleside, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I'm passionate about! Hi! My name is Brianna, and I'm a caring, dependable, and patient nanny based in Ingleside, IL. I have several years of hands-on experience babysitting my young nephews from infancy through early school age. Through that, I've learned how to handle...
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Yasmin S.

Round Lake, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I currently care for 2 wonderful children ages 4 and 7. In their household, I do light housekeeping, meal prep, and plan activities. I have previous experience working with infants and at a preschool/private kindergarten/daycare, where I have assisted in planning lessons and tutored elementary age children after school. I am...
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Dana D.

Round Lake, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience in childcare with kids aging anywhere from an infant to teenager. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a recent college graduate who also coaches college volleyball. My mom started off as a full time nanny with over six kids at a time, and I spent my years growing up helping her...
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Lauren S.

Full-time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

Crystal Lake, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have been working as a nanny/family assistant for 10 years. I have experience caring for infants as young as 3 months and schooI-aged children alike. I love to help out in any way I can, and have always been one to seek out household managerial jobs to keep everything running smoothly. I possess a bachelor's degree in...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL

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

Renata D.

Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely...

- Laura P.

Kailee V.

Kailee is always on-time, enthusiastic and caring. I felt safe leaving my children in her care. She is delightful to be around and my...

- Care member

Bonnie R.

My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice...

- Care member

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in McHenry, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $18.33. 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 McHenry, 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 3 infant nanny profiles near you in McHenry, 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 McHenry, 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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