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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Karen K.

Child Care Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old recently. I have over 15 years experience caring for newborns, toddler's, preteens, as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework and test...

Tim R. says "Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and experienced, but most of all...

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Sherry D.

Hampshire, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I adore children and have 20+ years of experience, caring for infant to grade school ages. The past year I have cared for a smart & lively 16-month-old, but preschool starts in June, so I am looking for my next adventure! I'm searching for the perfect long-term job with another wonderful family. I specialize in infants and...

Care Member says "Sherry was our son's nanny from ~6 months until he started daycare at 15 months and we all adored (and still adore) her! She is thoughtful, kind,...

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Jeehan V.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I have 15 yrs. of experience working with kids. I am an assistant teacher at daycare. 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...

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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Meghan F.

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm 25 years old . I've been nannying fulltime for 7 years for families with kids ages infant-11 yrs. I've also been babysitting since I was 12. I adore kids and love taking care of them. I love to take the kids to parks, go for walks, puzzles, crafts etc.. my rate is $24-$30/hr depending on how many kids and the other...

Kimberly L. says "Meghan has been a part-time nanny for our family for the past 8 months. She is LOVELY! She's a very reliable, responsible, and kind person. My daughter...

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Maureen M.

Comfortable Working Autonomously With Minimum Supervision In Fast-paced Environments

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Dependable, loving and high-energy nanny with a degree in early childhood education, years of experience in classrooms, Montessori centers and nannying. In addition to being a certified Foster parent specializing in newborn and early childhood years. Searching for a family to grow with for years to come! Nanny services include...

Nicole M. says "I've known Mo in both a professional and personal setting. When I describe Mo in a professional setting, she's dependable, on time, organized, detail...

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Kim B.

Childcare Provider

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have been in childcare both nanny and in daycare setting for over 20 years. I have my cda credentials, CPR and first aid certified for about 16 years. I believe this is my calling I prefer infants and toddlers.

Kellie D. says "Kim has been a part of our family since I was a kid. She babysat my sibling and I and now baby sits my children too. We love her!"

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Samia A.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

Naperville, IL

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I am currently looking for full time position (open to part time). I have plenty of experience working with children of all ages. Ive had the responsibility of taking children to activities, and have experience working with children ranging from infants to teens and hold an RBT certificate so my experience ranges from small...

Adham O. says "Samia is an amazing babysitter. Our kids loved her, we have finally found a reliable and kind babysitter."

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Nita P.

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...

Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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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Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...

Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...

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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...

Kendel C. says "I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler...

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Lilia V.

Full Time Nanny Mom Available

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Lilia, a 35-year-old nanny and mom living in Aurora with a background in Chemical Engineering from Venezuela. I've spent the past 6 years caring for children from newborns to toddlers. I was with one family for 3 years, caring for their triplets and baby sibling, and later worked with infant twins. After a short...

Kait H. says "Lili is a warm and very proactive child care provider. She is constantly engaging with the babies, taking them on walks, and has great experience with sleep...

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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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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL

Infant Nannies in South Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Karen K.

Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and...

- Tim R.

Sherry D.

Sherry was our son's nanny from ~6 months until he started daycare at 15 months and we all adored (and still adore) her! She is thoughtful,...

- Care member

Jeehan V.

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...

- Ann K.

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in South Elgin, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $21.50. 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 South 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 2 infant nanny profiles near you in South Elgin, IL that you can check out. You can also read 2 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 South 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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