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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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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Lake Zurich, IL

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$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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Experienced Nanny/House Manager

Highland Park, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Des Plaines, IL

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Becca! I'm new to care. com but have over five years of experience as a nanny, mostly with infants and toddlers - it's my absolute favorite age to work with! I really love what I do and take pride in providing dependable, caring support for families. The family I'm with now has to end care early due to a medical...
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Full Time Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am 25 years old and I have been watching children since I was 12. I currently work at a day care as the Head Infant Teacher. I have held this position for almost 2 years now. Before my current job, I worked at Northwest Community Hospital, as a Newborn Hearing Screener. I have past Nanny experience with several families. I...
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Caring And Fun Sitter

Vernon Hills, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
Hello, I am Neeta Mandloi and I have one year experience in nanny job. I have also raised two children all by myself and I would provide the best care to infants. I prefer to speak Hindi or Gujarati and I can speak little English.
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Fun Sitter

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have five years of experience with ages ranging from infants to teenagers. My experience comes from nannying and occasional babysitting. My best moments as a caregiver are when I am able to help the kids learn, and I have learned the patience that it takes to really care for kids. My caregiving style is fun, engaging with the...
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Ashley Nanning

Niles, IL

2.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...

Rita R. says "I don't know where to begin! But I guess I'll start with the word "compassion". That's the first thing I noticed in Ashley. She's a very young and driven...

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Palatine, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Lisa and I have over 10 years of experience caring for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I approach nannying with patience, presence, and genuine connection, and I believe children thrive when they feel seen, heard and respected. In addition to my nannying background, I'm also a yoga teacher and...
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Nanny

Glenview, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am an empathetic and compassionate caregiver with a Bachelor's degree in Children and Family Studies. I have over 10 years of hands on experience as a nanny, gaining valuable experience with infants, preschoolers, and in children in their middle childhood years. Empathy, assertive communication, and safety are my core...
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Part-time Caregiver/Assistant/Provider

Winnetka, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I have been babysitting children on and off ever since I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age how to change diapers and handle an infant, and have been comfortable with caring for children since. In high school, I cared for two boys, ages 14 and 13, 3x a week, after school and helped them with their homework and to...
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Child care

Northbrook, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Melanie! I'm 24 years old and currently studying Psychology. I have over four years of experience as a babysitter and nanny, working with children of all ages-from infants to preteens. I believe my psychology major allows me to better understand children's emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs. This knowledge...
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Loving Part-time Caregiver Available

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Allison. For over 15 years, I have been a nanny and a babysitter for families in the Chicago area. Not only have I taken care of children in-home (ages ranging from infants - teenagers) but also have additional experience working at camps, and daycare. I understand what it takes to care for children and most...
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Experienced Nanny And Teachers Assistant

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
-Nanny for a family with 3 children (3mo-11 yo) for 3 years. -TA at a Daycare (infants-12 years old) For 2 years. Great driving record and plenty of experience!
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Park Ridge, IL

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Families! My name is Julia, I'm a 21-year-old recent Purdue Alumni and I will be starting graduate school at Northwestern in the Fall for Speech Pathology! I am looking for a full time nannying position for the summer. A little about me: I have been a babysitter for 8 years and I have been nannying for the past 3 summers!...
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Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Currently employed but am Available for date nights booking (minimum 3 hours, Sundays 4 hours) mid July and on. ALSO AVAILABLE TO WORK IN LAKEVIEW AREA!! I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid...
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Park Ridge, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Christi, and I am interested in a babysitting gig here and there anytime. I am 22 years old and currently a senior at Illinois State University. I am majoring in early childhood education and hope to pursue this as my future career I have had experience caring for children of all different ages. I attended...
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Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Diana. I am 24 years old, I am from Ukraine and I have been living in Chicago for more than two years. During this time I managed to work in elementary school with children from 5 to 10 years old, and later - in a kindergarten Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, where I worked for 1 year. After moving to the...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a non-smoking nanny with 14 years of experience caring for children. I have proven to be a dependable, energetic, responsible and creative caregiver. I have worked as a nanny since 1999 with families with one to three children. I was caring for boys and girls from newborns to age 14. I am comfortable around animals. My...
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Experienced Mother Of 4

Highland Park, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as patient, dependable and fun I like working with kids because it's the most important thing you can do for them and the future. I'm looking for a job that values me and my skills, is consistent in communicating and who is ready to welcome a loving nanny into their family. I started working with...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

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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