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Maria S.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I have dedicated the last 16 years to making a positive impact on the lives of families. My background in Early Childhood Education allows me to provide thoughtful, reliable care for up to three children, ranging from infants to pre-teens. I hold CPR Training and...

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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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Teresa D.

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your child. I believe that every child is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. I am...

Leticia M. says "Teresa is very responsible, caring, patient, polite, and hard working. Has grace and courtesy. Shows compassion, respect as well as empathy to others....

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Kelly B.

Seeking Full Time Nanny Position

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...

Laura H. says "Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all...

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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Kristie W.

Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...

Kate G. says "Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one...

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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...

Jillian L. says "We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would...

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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...

Courtney W. says "Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her...

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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Juanita A.

10+ Years Experience Nanny, Love Children, Experience With Newborns, Infants And Toddlers

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have had cared for many angels. They all learned Spanish with me. I have loved them as if they were mine. I am active and very sweet, patient and much more. I have been working with kids since out of school. I have been CPR certified. I like to introduce dancing and singing also reading. And going for walks if weather permits....

Steve L. says "We used Juanita as our primary child care provider for 2 years. She became part of our family. She took wonderful care of our 2 boys and would give very...

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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
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
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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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I've always been good with kids, taken care of my cousins. Over the past 18 years, I have been lucky enough to be a full time nanny. Also I was a live in nanny-family assistant / house manager. As of a house manager I can ease your burden by taking care of daily household management tasks smoothly and easy. I'm a non-smoker and...

Promiti P. says "Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and was willing...

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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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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
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Jennifer S.

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$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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Melissa D.

Experienced Nanny/House Manager

Highland Park, IL

from
$32/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a compassionate nanny with over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My focus is on creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where kids can thrive emotionally and mentally. Whether preparing meals, organizing activities, or managing naps, I handle each task with care, always following...
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Monica T.

Palatine, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Monica - a warm, reliable, bilingual (English/Spanish) caregiver with 12+ years of hands-on experience in childcare and a current RN in the ICU. Caring for others has always been my passion, and I genuinely love supporting children as they grow, learn, and explore the world. I'm patient, playful, and dependable, and I...
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Rattanaporn S.

Deerfield, IL

from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi families! My name is Rattanaporn, but you can call me Lily . I'm currently looking for a full-time nanny position (40-45 hours per week). I have over 10 years of experience as a full-time nanny in the United States, caring for infants, toddlers, and children. I truly love being around kids and bring lots of positive energy...
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Rebecca H.

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants as young as 6 months old to children up to 11 years old. Most recently, I nannied for a family with a 1-year-old son, where I focused on creating a safe, loving, and fun environment while following daily routines, encouraging play, and supporting early development. I...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL

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

Maria S.

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.

Michelle R.

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job...

- Jacki R.

Teresa D.

Teresa is very responsible, caring, patient, polite, and hard working. Has grace and courtesy. Shows compassion, respect as well as empathy...

- Leticia M.

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Wheeling, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $25.00. 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL that you can check out. You can also read 5 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 Wheeling, 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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