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Brianna R.

Live In/Live Out Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
11 years experience
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Mikayla S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 28 years old, and live in Des Plaines with my fiancé, and handsome pup, Beau! My career background is in Human Resources and Social Services, however I am currently unemployed while I concentrate on wedding planning and figuring out my next career move. I have experience caring for children since I was 14. I have...
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Gianna H.

Smile Creator

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Gianna I live in Nile's and I am 19 years old. I graduated from Maine East High school I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old. I love kids and have spent my entire life surrounded by children of all ages. I have 2 younger siblings that I've helped take care of since I was old enough. I love...
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Fabiola C.

Loving And Dedicated Child Care Professional

Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
"A nanny is not just a babysitter, she is a caregiver, a mentor, and a friend." Hi, my name is Fabiola (or Faby!) and I strive to provide the best childcare experience in a loving, safe environment all while respecting boundaries and having fun. I'm currently in nursing school and I have over 8+ years of experience with children...
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Maira F.

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...

Monica F. says "She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold."

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Dana H.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with five years of hands-on experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to positively impact the lives of young...
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Krystina R.

Weekend Babysitter With Education And Experience

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
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Anna P.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.

Krista B. says "Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a...

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Juliana R.

Part Time, Or Full Time Even Live In

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Juliana. I have been a nanny for over 6 years. Skills are. Taking the kids to a park, giving them shower, cleaning, feeding, laundry, and many more. I am reliable dependable and honest. I am a nanny because I enjoy helping others especially kids. I will not only be a nanny I will be a friend. If you feel like I am...

Kim S. says "Kids were always happy to see Julie!!! Julie always listen to my special requests and always followed instructions regarding needs of my children!! Very...

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Iwona M.

Full Time Nanny And Babysitting

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have my own child (29 years old). I work with kids since I Live in the USA since 2001 I am legal in US with a valid driving license and a good record. I have work In Chicago, Old Irving Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Wriggle and Lakeview. Itasca, Highland Park My current family gonna need me until August 30 ( the kids will go...

Leisa S. says "Iwona is a very experienced nanny. She has watched my children for nearly 4 years and has become a part of our family. Iwona is always punctual,...

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Debralee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am a 33 yrs old young lady living in Skokie IL with 8+ years experience working with kids from NB to teens. I am a loving and caring mother of a wonderful 12 years old boy. I love planning educational activities, do arts and crafts, taking them on walks, going to parks, libraries, arranging play dates and driving them to...

Rachel R. says "Debralee was with us for four wonderful years. We are so sad she won't be working with us anymore, but our children are starting school and it doesn't...

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Skokie, IL

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have eight years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Kaitlin L.

Former Behavior Therapist Turned Nanny!

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there families! My name is Kaitlin and I'm a resident of Morton Grove who lives with her husband and the cutest cat! Here's a little bit about me. =] I have worked with children for the last decade! My professional experience is in pediatric mental/behavioral/family therapy. However, this past year I took a break for the...

Bill S. says "As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail,...

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Ellen S.

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 25 years old. I started babysitting at 14, and then throughout high school worked for a family with 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 5 & 8). While in college, I worked for a family during the summers as their family grew. I started when their oldest was 6 months (now 6), with their other two children now 4...

Lia D. says "Ellen was a nanny for my two kids (1 and 4 when she started) for a year and a half, and we all miss her very much. She also used our car regularly to drive...

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Mihaela C.

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...

Jim C. says "We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our...

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Penny A.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Penny! I live in Skokie and am looking for a full-time nanny position starting as soon as possible in either Chicago or the northern suburbs. I've been a nanny for 25 years. I have 2 degrees in Early Childhood/Art Education and have taught for 15 years. My highest position held was Master Teacher in the...

Emily I. says "I had the pleasure of using Penny as my nanny when my two boys were very young. When she started one was a newborn and the other a toddler. I also had my...

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Cara S.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
*I am not available* Hello! My name is Cara. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology. I have worked as a nanny with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years old. I worked at summer camp for 6 summers and three of those summers I was a group counselor with 11 6-year-old girls. I love...

Kevin K. says "Cara watched our one year old daughter for most of a year. During that time she was very reliable and provided great care. She did great playing,...

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Bogumila D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...

Michelle G. says "Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in...

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Jeannie S.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Accomplished household manager(family assistant)/ nanny receptive to client needs. Successful at managing the tasks lists of a demanding household. Fast learner and can quickly incorporate and implement new procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity. Experience: Childcare: 11 yrs Childcare/nanny professional:...

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have Jeannie as our nanny. Jeannie has been with us for 3 years and takes care of our three girls, twins (age 7) and a toddler (age...

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Kris H.

Engaging, Fun And Safety Minded Nanny!

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. Kids are so much fun to be around. I believe life is meant to be lived to it's fullest. That means being outside and playing, going to the zoo, riding your bike, learning a new sport, reading books and just being a kid. I am a caring, responsible, trustworthy, non-smoker,...

Care Member says "Kris is our current nanny for our 8 month old. She is engaging, reliable, and fun! She creates a safe, loving, and warm environment for our little one...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.14/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Live-in Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Maira F.

She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold.

- Monica F.

Anna P.

Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her...

- Krista B.

Juliana R.

Kids were always happy to see Julie!!! Julie always listen to my special requests and always followed instructions regarding needs of my...

- Kim S.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Des Plaines, IL

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Des Plaines, IL is $21.14 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 7 in Des Plaines, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 7 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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