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Amber W.

Oswego, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello families! I love working with children as they are always putting a smile on my face and I hope to do the same for them. I have 10 years of experience nannying and teaching k-5th, I've done it all. I have worked with infants all the way through 13-year-old children and I love every minute. I love doing crafts, enjoying the...
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Asia M.

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
HEY there! Nice to meet you thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have done professional nanny work on and off over the years full-time throughout undergrad work. I've done NANNY shares and 1 on 1 NANNY services, my preference are infants ad well as toddlers. I recently worked full-time for a family in...
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Reagan W.

Joliet, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Reagan! I have 10 months of experience as a CDA Infants teacher. I also have 2 years experience working as a Nanny to two amazing kids. I currently am looking for an additional family to help out with on top of my current work schedule. I'm willing to have flexible hours and help with simple errands and house keeping...
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Hakima H.

Experienced Nanny Available

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...

Jeff H. says "Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been...

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Mabel J.

Part-time/Full-time Nanny/Senior Caregiver

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
I have worked in a childcare center for five years. I was the 2-year-old teacher for a year and worked with infants for four years. After my employment with the childcare center, I have worked with five different families as a nanny for a total of about seven years. I have had a lot of experience with infants and toddlers during...

Annie G. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Mabel and even doing a trial day with her, for our 4 month old son. Mabel is absolutely wonderful - punctual,...

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Samantha M.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm a caring and actively engaged care provider who loves supporting families and children of all ages. I love to read, play and organize activities based on your child/s age, ability and needs. Currently, I'm a Nanny, Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor and a very proud Auntie. Over the last 15 years I have taught...

Amy B. says "Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we knew immediately she...

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Maura C.

Maura

Naperville, IL

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi ! My name is Maura . I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including extensive experience with infants and toddlers. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, light housekeeping, house sitting and dog sitting. I'm a Children's and family certified yoga teacher. I've worked as a nanny,...

Brooke H. says "She is so great with my 6 kids and she is so polite, I will happily hire Maura again"

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Erica S.

I Understand, I Am A Mom Too

Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Erica. I am looking for a part time or full time nanny position. I am a mom myself (but my daughter is grown now) and understand the importance of finding good reliable care. I love kids and love being a nanny. I have many years experience with children of all ages even infants. I am very responsible and trustworthy and...

Sonia H. says "Erica is great! I had several caregivers in the past and spending a lot of time on their phone while watching my kids has been an issue. Not with Erica....

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Jackie R.

Loving Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a loving mom of three older children. I have extensive experience working with children of various ages from infants to school age. I have worked doing private childcare, daycare centers, and working with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mentally challenged children. I have also watched children in my home. I'm a very loving, caring,...
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Sarina K.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have taken 2 years of child development and studied Life Span and Development psychology. I have also been certified in CPR and first aid. I love children and helping them grow! I also am a huge animal lover! My family has owned a cleaning company for the past 30 years so I learned very young how to clean and love...

Phyllis C. says "Sarina has always been a responsible and caring person. She can anticipate what needs to be done and take care of it before being asked. She has...

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Elena S.

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...

Care Member says "Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able...

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Shannon L.

Experienced Nanny Who Loves Caring For Infants And Children

Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
12 years of experience caring for infants and children as an in-home nanny and a daycare center teacher's. I have previous experience as an assistant daycare teacher in the infant, toddler, and the 3-year-old rooms. I also had an in-home daycare for eight years. Will provide references upon request.

Jessica H. says "Shannon worked for our family for two years, caring for our two girls, now ages 3 and 7. She picked up the oldest from preschool or the bus stop as...

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Michelle M.

Fun, Experienced Nanny!

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking for a nanny position with a great family. I am a non smoker with 15 years of nanny experience with excellent references. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, organized, and FUN! I'm CPR certified and up to date on my flu shot, whooping cough vaccine, and covid vaccines. I have a clean background and great...

Care Member says "I have known Michelle for over 25 years, and consider her like family. She took care of my two daughters for 7 years while I worked. I think Michelle...

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Sue C.

Part-Time Caregiver or Full-Time Four Days a Week

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a nanny/ babysitter with over 20 years experience, providing exceptional care to children aged newborn through 13 years old. Keeping children safe and happy is my number one priority. I am very good at helping children follow rules and encouraging them to clean up after themselves with my help. Make sure the children follow...

Anne Marie M. says "Sue worked with our family for a year and a half and she was absolutely wonderful! She has been an absolute blessing to our family and our son loves...

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Joanna W.

Part Time Nanny

Downers Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Joanna. I have been a professional nanny in Chicago and suburbs for the past 25 years. I'm experienced working with newborns and infants. A little bit of my history: I'm a PE teacher from Poland and also worked as a gym coach in the US I have excellent experience working with newborns and infants. I'm very...

Maggie D. says "Joanna has been with our family since my 2 yo daughter was 6 months old. She is amazing! She helps every morning with getting breakfast ready for both my...

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Cassie C.

Homer Glen, IL

4.1(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
As a natural-born caregiver with 18 years of experience, I have a deep-rooted passion for nurturing and supporting children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy and fulfillment that comes from positively impacting young lives. Since then, I have dedicated myself...

Heather W. says "It was a pleasure having Cassie as a sitter for my children. Cassie is very upbeat, dependable and was willing to drive my kids to all of their after...

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Sarah S.

Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...

Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...

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Maripat U.

Nanny Mature With Experience Nannying For 2 Families Recently. Experienced Baby/Pet Sitter

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have experience watching newborns through 8-year-olds. I also work as a cook for one client and provide home cooked meals for their busy family (with both parents working FT.) . I have great references and numerous nannying experiences. My hobbies are cooking, golfing, music & dancing. I am certified in infant, child and...

Jennifer C. says "Maripat is very sweet and truly loves our baby. He is always happy and safe with her! I would definitely recommend Maripat to other families!"

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Tami L.

Nanny

Orland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hi, I am Tami. I work in my Orland Park home. At Lake Childcare Center. My passion is caring for children. Exploration into the world starts with play. I am formerly an Infant Toddler teacher turned Nanny. I have 13 years experience in childcare. I love to see children grow and learn. I am a Nanny/teacher not babysitter. I have...

Erin B. says "We brought our daughter to Tami when she was 3 months old. Tami has helped develop her with tummy time, fine motor skills, self bottle feeding to walking....

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Paulina J.

Orland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Dear Families, My name is Paulina and I am mom of two. I have been a nanny/baby sitter and giving care to children for about 18 years and I enjoyed every minute of it. Babysitting became part of my life now. I live in Orland Park. I do have experience with children as young as infants to school age. I feel comfortable with kids...

Michelle C. says "Paulina is very dependable and flexible. She is bilingual in polish & English"

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.64/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.7

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL

Infant Nannies in Plainfield, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Hakima H.

Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and...

- Jeff H.

Mabel J.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mabel and even doing a trial day with her, for our 4 month old son. Mabel is absolutely wonderful -...

- Annie G.

Samantha M.

Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we...

- Amy B.

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Plainfield, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $18.64. 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 Plainfield, 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 11 infant nanny profiles near you in Plainfield, IL that you can check out. You can also read 22 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 Plainfield, 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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