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Dawn C.

Experienced Mother And Nanny

Wonder Lake, IL

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...

Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

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Kailee V.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Kailee and I'm 22 years old. I am the oldest of 3 sisters and 1 brother. I owe the start of my Early childhood experience to my little brother and sister (5&7). I currently work at an early childhood school as a Lead Preschool Teacher/ Floater. I have been working there for 2 years since November 2023. I...

Care Member says "Kailee is always on-time, enthusiastic and caring. I felt safe leaving my children in her care. She is delightful to be around and my children adore...

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Jessica C.

Spring Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica, I am 34 years old and have been working with children for 19 years. I worked for messiah lutheran preschool at the before and after care program and also a substitute for pre k and kindergarten. I worked with 2-year-olds through 12-year-olds everyday. I adore every age. My full time job now is...

Haley B. says "Jessica has tons of experience working with kids in schools, babysitting and as a nanny. She's punctual & dependable and always makes sure the kids are...

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Madelyn W.

Experience Nanny Of 5 Years Available For A Daytime Nanny Position.

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Madelyn and here is a little bit about myself! I have over 5 years of experience watching children. When I was in high school I was very committed to my sports so that didn't leave much time for anything else. In my free time I would watch a family who had 3 children all under the age of 7. The youngest one was...
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Julia E.

Woodstock, IL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Julia, I am looking for Full Time work as a Contracted Nanny. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am Food Safety & CPR certified, and Fire Safety Certified. I am very helpful around the house and love to help with cleaning. I am very routine based with my caregiving and...
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Kylie W.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kylie! I have over four years of nanny experience working with children ranging from infants to teens. I love engaging kids in fun, creative activities, from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts. I am especially passionate about helping children grow and learn through play and structured activities. I also have a...
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Ayla A.

Woodstock, IL

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$33/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi - My name is Ayla and I am currently studying to be a Spanish teacher. I've been babysitting since I was 15 as I have always had a love for children. I started babysitting watching over my two younger brothers and then began to babysit for family and friends. I have watched children of all ages, as of recent I have worked...
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Shannon J.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! Thank you for stopping in to take a look. :) I absolutely love the career I have chosen. Working with children is my passion. I am a mom of incredible 3 yr old & 3-month-old boys and I am the bonus mom of a 16 & 10 yr old girls. I would love to care for your children as much as I do my own and build a strong...
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Estefany D.

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love kids and I like to stay active with kids like going to the park, the zoo, museums, movies, water parks, play-dates, etc. I can also teach them Spanish. I've taken care of kids from infants to teen years and have taken care of 6 children at once. I love to organize and cook just helping people makes me happy and it's a...
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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
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Bonnie R.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...

Care Member says "My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep...

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Mary J.

Fox River Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...

Fran D. says "Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very...

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Amber A.

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amber, and I'm a caring, reliable, and energetic nanny with over 4 years of full-time experience. I recently moved to Lake Geneva, WI, and I'm excited to connect with a new family in the area! I've cared for children ranging from infants to teens, including experience with homeschooling and helping little ones...

Care Member says "Responsible, reliable, engaged with the kids and plays so well with them!"

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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Quinn M.

Marengo, IL

4.3(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Quinn and I'm new to Illinois from Texas. I have been both a private nanny as well as a preschool teacher. I can provide homework help and transportation to school aged children. I am comfortable with anything from meal prep to diapering and caring for sick children. I am CPR/AED certified in both children and adults....

Addison J. says "Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She also cooked...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Carie R.

Walworth, WI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a certified teacher and reading specialist offering premium short-term childcare for families visiting the Lake Geneva area. With years of experience and a calm, professional presence, I specialize in infants and toddlers, including overnight newborn care. Whether you're enjoying the lake, attending an event, or indulging...

Care Member says "Carie was amazing. We hired her to watch our newborn grandson during the summer in lake Geneva. She was beyond helpful & attentive. She helped cleaned...

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Cyrenna W.

Huntley, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm an experienced and compassionate caregiver with over 9 years of hands-on experience nannying infants and toddlers. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I always strive to adapt to each family's unique needs and routines. My schedule is very flexible, and I have my own reliable transportation. Over the years, I've...

Vanessa M. says "I interviewed Cyrenna a couple weeks ago, she showed up on time, always answered my text messages fast, she was very sweet and kind. Cyrenna was helpful...

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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
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Khrystyna T.

Barrington, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Kristina! I would be happy to help care for your little ones. I have three years of experience working with children, including infants and older kids. Currently, I am a nanny for two children, ages 3 and 5. I am responsible, caring, and attentive. I can engage children in activities, help with meals, and assist...
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  • 41 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Wonder Lake, IL

Infant Nannies in Wonder Lake, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 41 listed infant nannies

Dawn C.

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

Kailee V.

Kailee is always on-time, enthusiastic and caring. I felt safe leaving my children in her care. She is delightful to be around and my...

- Care member

Jessica C.

Jessica has tons of experience working with kids in schools, babysitting and as a nanny. She's punctual & dependable and always makes sure...

- Haley B.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Wonder Lake, IL

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Wonder Lake, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.00. 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 Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake, IL that you can check out. You can also read 7 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 Wonder Lake, 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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