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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Fabiola C.

Loving And Dedicated Child Care Professional

Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
"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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Athena R.

Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi Parents! My name is Athena and I'm currently looking for a part-time or full-time position ASAP! My niños (my boys) with whom I've cared for the past 5 years are entering school and they're growing up to be AMAZING little people!! I'm 27 years old with over 9 years of childcare experience, working with children ranging from...
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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
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 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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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Karen M.

Looking For A Great Family

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Karen. I live in Wilmette I have two daughters both college grads and one in the medical field. I am looking for a part time nanny position on a permanent basis. I hold Illinois state certification in both elementary and physical education with an endorsement in Spanish. I am dependable, always on time,...

Care Member says "Karen watched my 2 little boys (ages 1 and 3) on a daily basis. I trusted her 100% with my kids. She was professional, great with communication, and...

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Danielle C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I live in Jefferson Park (Chicago), and am looking to be a date night sitter for a wonderful family! I have a BA in Music from Syracuse University, and I was a certified music teacher in Massachusetts. I've been a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and worked with kids in camp settings for many summers and years since I was 18 years...

Care Member says "Danielle was great! Communicative and professional. We would definitely hire Danielle again for future babysitting jobs!"

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Christine W.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Christine! I'm 30 and currently live in Palatine, IL. I have been working with the same family for 6 years and added a family into a nanny share 3 years ago. The children were the flower girls and ring bearer in my wedding to show how close we have gotten. They are growing up and need me less because of full-time...

Kristin S. says "Christine has been such a wonderful caretaker for our two young children. She is dependable, punctual and the kids love to play with her. She is...

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Jenesis M.

Energetic Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I have been working as a nanny for 10 years with 3 families. I am a non smoking dependable individual who would love to help you out and take care of your child to the best of my abilities. First family was 2 boys (infant and toddler) for one year. Second family boy and a girl (infant and toddler) for 6 years and some...

Jaclyn V. says "Jenesis is wonderful and loving with my two little boys! She has been with us since my littlest was an infant! She is always playing, singing, laughing...

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Martina O.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a nanny/babysitter living in Glenview, IL. After working for 20 years in a medical office, I decided I wanted to pursue other opportunities. So, I devoted some time working as a Hospice Volunteer for NorthShore University Health System as needed. I work various childcare positions. Working with children is an absolute joy...

Lorraine C. says "Martina was a full time nanny for our daughter from when she was 4 months old to when she was 14 months old, from October 2023 to August 2024. Martina...

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Angelia S.

High School Graduate As Of June 2017, To Attend Elmhurst College For Early Childhood Education.

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
I am looking to locally babysit/nanny for the occasional date nights. I am also available Full-Time for this summer vacation. I have excellent references. I graduated From Lake Park High school in Roselle, part of high Honor Society, with perfect attendance! I currently live is Wood Dale. I have Nannied for several families. I...

Anna F. says "Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her."

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Maria B.

Nanny Available Full Time

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Maria (my nickname is Ela). I just moved to the USA In August, 2014 to be near my Daughter. I have a green card - and I am legal to work in the USA - My Daughter is a United States Citizen, and I will be too in about 2 years. I speak and read English and Polish. I have been a care giver and a nanny for over 20...

Care Member says "Maria (Ela) is a great nanny to our 1 year old. My little one, who was afraid of strangers, accepted her quickly! Ela sings to my baby, read and play...

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Kamonchanok P.

Full-time Experienced Nanny

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...

Care Member says "Pla was an incredible nanny and I can’t thank her enough for all of the ways she cared for my children. I was fortunate to meet her through a friend’s...

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Angelica L.

Full-time Babysitter And Nanny

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 26 years old. I have plenty of experience! I have 5 siblings of my own whom I have took care of since the age of 7 years old. Including Twin nieces who I lived with for a while and took care of as well. I've always had a special connection with kids. They love me! I love them! My youngest sibling is about to be 10...

Dahlia R. says "I've had the pleasure of having Angelica as a nanny for 3 yrs to my now 6 yr old boy B.. He ask about her all the time unfortunately my husband's job...

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Jasmine N L.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Nine years of experience have solidified my passion for nurturing children's growth. I am patient, creative, and approachable, which allows me to connect easily with kids. I believe in making a positive impact on their lives while providing reliable support to families. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing...

Katie C. says "My 3 girls think Jasmine is amazing, now we have had her babysit multiple times"

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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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Maddie M.

Social And Hardworking

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Maddie, I'm 24 years old, and I live in Lake View East. I have years of experience in childcare and education, and I would love the opportunity to work with your family this summer. I am a previous special education teacher, and I am currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work at Loyola University. I bring...

Corie M. says "Maddie was great with my son who has Autism."

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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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  • The average post rate is $22.80/hr as of November 2025

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

Live-in Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Tenzin C.

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...

- Care member

Ana K.

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...

- Promiti P.

Karen M.

Karen watched my 2 little boys (ages 1 and 3) on a daily basis. I trusted her 100% with my kids. She was professional, great with...

- Care member

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 $22.80 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 5 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 5 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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