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Vanessa G.

FT Nanny Available

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. As a high school student, I worked as a babysitter part-time and as a camp counselor during summer breaks. . I have learned to prioritize, multitask, and organize multiple schedules. Attention to detail is key. I love learning new activities and crafts to keep children...
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Jeanette V.

Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
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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Hope F.

Part-time Care Giver/housekeeper

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I taught for a School District working with children from preschool up into the middle school grades . I also worked for a learning/daycare center. I nanny partime and am looking for additional hrs and/days. My schedule is very flexible. My passion is working with and helping children learn new and exciting things. I have...
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Kirsten P.

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 39-years-old and I live in Gurnee. I graduated with a General Studies major in May 2012. My emphasis was in children and family ministry. In addition, I have had extensive experience (20+ years) working with newborn/infant through fifth-grade children. I enjoy reading, coloring, singing and...

Jade D. says "Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are away. Kirsten...

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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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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Savannah J.

Winthrop Harbor, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Savannah! I am 25 years old, when I'm not working I love fitness it's a huge part of my lifestyle and I love spending time with my love ones and taking care of my German shepherd, Zeus! Huge animal lover! I truly love working with young kids and babies and helping them learn and grow as an individual. Experience:...
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Cecilia M.

Babysitter/Nanny

Libertyville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I've been babysitting/nannying for about 10 years. I have had experience with watching up to 7 kids at a time, from infants to teens. I am very flexible! I love being around children and getting to know them! I love watching children grow and expand their imaginations!
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Tammy S.

Wadsworth, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi I am Tammy. I have previously worked for a school/daycare taking care of children that are infants through school age children. I have also been a nanny. The family I was recently with had their needs change so I am looking for a new position. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have my CDA in preschool for early childhood...
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Grace D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake Bluff, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Alyssa W.

Great Lakes, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hello! Im Alyssa a podiatric medical student in the area. I have over 5 years of experience with past babysitting jobs and summer nanny experiences. I find joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I...
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Grace B.

Full-time Child Care Provider, Bringing Positive Energy As Well As Reliable & Responsible Work Ethic

Libertyville, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with children from the day I can remember. Having 3 younger brothers, I was always there to give an extra hand. I wanted to help in everything and anything. I started babysitting around age 10/11 for my siblings for short amounts of time, until I was around 14 was when I started being able to sit for other...
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Valerie E.

Gurnee, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a mother of a 6-month-old baby boy & a big sister of 3 little siblings, so I know how to sort out a fight, how to comfort a child with hurt/angry emotions, how to take care of babies & infants & how to have fun! Im a dedicated & very nurturing nanny. I've nannied ever since I was 12 years old but have been taking...
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Paulette H.

Part Time Nanny Available Weekends, Very Flexible, Lots Of Experience.

Zion, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I worked in a daycare center for 6 years, with infants and toddlers, as a lead teacher in both rooms. I worked with my last family for 8 years. Their children were twins, started 24 months to 10 years old and an older sibling from 5 years to 13 years old. I am also comfortable working for families with pets.
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Jennifer H.

Winthrop Harbor, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Jen and I'm a Social Worker by trade who spent 10years as a Nanny (birth-3yrs) while going through school. I loved it. While I'm open to various methods, I support a strengths-based, secure attachment style approach to child care. I do baby sign language at the parents request as well as developmental focused games...
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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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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Donyel H.

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Elizabeth D.

CNA Experienced in Childcare, Great with Newborns

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Nita P.

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Maria M.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

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

Kirsten P.

Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are...

- Jade D.

Alyssa G.

Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!

- Crystal Y.

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.

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Waukegan, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $22.00. 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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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