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Find live-in nannies in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 live-in nannies are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 8 years

Live-in nannies in Des Plaines, IL

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Karen M.


Wilmette, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Great Family

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing with children! Spends time developing their intellect through play and games. Truly loves what she does and that's what matters most! Never is on her phone and sticks to the schedule the parents make. She is always on time and is very dependable."

Kasey M.

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Jeannie S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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: 10 yrs Childcare/nanny professional:...
Jeannie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jeannie is currently our nanny, and I highly recommend her. We are only separating because my job situation has changed. She is kind, organized, helpful, and is able to anticipate our family's needs. She is wonderful with our 3 children, and she takes care of them...

Leah G.

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Hannah G.


Evanston, IL

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hello! My name is Hannah and I a recent graduate from Chapman University. I am looking to find a regular babysitting or nannying position as I transition into living in LA. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with kids through being a camp counselor for 5 years and tons of babysitting. I absolutely love...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Our needs changed so we did not end up hiring Hannah (or anyone) for a regular aftercare babysitting position. However, my kids met Hannah and loved her, and she watched them for a one-off childcare gig. She is punctual, responsible, communicative, and my kids...

Edan L.

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Amanda L.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Looking for Full-Time!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda, I live in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago & I am 31 with a 2. 5-year-old boy! I have spent the last 14 years babysitting and nannying for different families, as well as spent 4 years working at a daycare in Palatine. I have experience with all ages (mostly babies & toddlers), great references, and can provide...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is very reliable, trustworthy and good with kids! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about utilizing Amanda's skills. Nicole"

Nicole B.

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Shaun C.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable Experienced Nanny

My name is Shaun. I offer you extensive experience (15+ years) in childcare. My diverse and intense professional background would enable me to bring a significant difference to the lives of your children. I am very skilled in supervising and caring for children of all ages. Moreover, I am well versed in managing children's...
Shaun can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Shaun. Shaun has been an integral part of our family for almost four years in helping to raise our now 4.5 year old son. Shaun joined us on July 8, 2019, when our son was approximately 8 months old. She...

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Danielle S.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I have lots of experience caring for children including babysitting for over 10 years, nannying in the summers, camp counselor for grade school-aged children, and teacher's aide at a religious school. I have cared for children as young as two months and as old as 13. I have driven children to schools and camps, made them...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and patient playing with our one year old. We were always confident she was in good hands with Danielle."

Liz P.

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Saida B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Saida B

My name is saida I'm Muslim I have 3 kids 14 years old-10 years old and 6 years I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 10 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and...
Saida can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is a trust worthy loving and caring. She knows how to treat kids and make the learning process full of fun. I definitely recommend her."

Rasha D.

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Penny A.


Skokie, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Penny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 office in the home at the time which is not the perfect situation for any caregiver and she was able to...

Emily I.

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Halima K.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 12 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...
Halima can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

Liana K.

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Maria B.


Wheeling, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available Full Time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Maria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria (Ela) helped care for my 3 young girls (3 years old and 1.5 year old twins). She is caring, nurturing, calm, helpful and reliable. She was always on time and seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time with my girls. The house was tidy when we came home, not...

Carrianne L.

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Amanda M.


Wheeling, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Amanda ! I'm a Caring Nanny offering full-time live-out. Bringing more than 5 years childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into new family cultures. Adept at organizing children's daily schedules, including meals, school, and recreational activities. Proficient in communication with children...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was wonderful. She's my top choice for sure. She was very mature, dependable, responsible and caring with my kiddo. She's always on time and very helpful with everything we needed. Highly recommend!!!"

Antonia S.

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Danielle C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

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...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle babysat for us for a date night. She was punctual, communicative, friendly, easy going, and highly attentive. I was a bit nervous about the whole thing, and she offered to text me every half hour to let me know how things were going and she did! She was...

Sara H.

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Giovana S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$27/hr6 yrs exp

I'm Loving, Caring And Thoughtful Person. I'm A Experienced Nanny With 6 Years Of Experience

My name is Giovana, I'm 28 yo and originally from Brazil. I've been living in the US for 2 years working as an aupair and nanny. During this time I worked mostly with babies, toodlers and big kids. Back in Brazil I have over 7 years in experience on childcare, from 3 months to 13 yo. I'm fully vaccinated (includind booster)...
Giovana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Giovana is reliable, responsible and lovely caregiver to my kids, I truly recommend her, she has a great background and large experience with kids. "

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Mary F.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Molly(legal name: Mary) and I've been babysitting for several years now. It has not only given me valuable experience but also impacted me personally. I've learned a great deal of empathy and patience from the children I nanny. I absolutely adore working with and getting to know different creative and curious...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have been thrilled with Mary as our nanny! She has cared for our children for the past two years from infants to toddlers. She is engaging & the kids adore her. Mary is punctual, communicative, follows our family’s routines, and makes the days fun. We highly...

Katherine S.

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Lucy C.


Wheeling, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Every Single Achievement Was Once Considered Impossible

I am a Christian & very hardworking individual who likes & enjoys making a difference in other people's lives. I like assist them in all of their needs to live a comfortable life. I am looking for a babysitting job, nanny, childcare, housekeeping, senior care, personal assistant & tutoring & open to living-in opportunities. I
Lucy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Andrea J.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

nanny

Hallo, My name is Andrea. I had done babysitting for over three years in Slovakia, I worked as an AuPair before and completed 1- year of full-time, live-in child care thru AuPairCare program. I hold Bachelors in Economics and Management from Slovakia. I have recently obtained a Teaching English to Young Learners certificate,...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Emily F.


Glencoe, IL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

I have worked with children of all ages for over 15 years. I have my master's degree in Early Childhood Education and I have taught Pre-Kindergarten for the past 11 years. I have experience as a babysitter, live-in nanny, tutor, camp counselor and swim instructor. I own a car and am willing to travel. I adore children and...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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Samten C.


Skokie, IL

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Hello! I'm a mother of two adults and I've been babysitting since 1997. I used to be a live-in nanny for a couple years, and then switched over to work as a regular nanny once I had my two children. I'm happy to help with anything I am able to provide! I am unable to assist with homework. It would be my pleasure to work with...
Samten can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Caroline C.


Evanston, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver, Nanny, Pet Sitter, Elderly Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for visiting my profile! I have 10 years of childcare experience with all ages including nannying, babysitting, teaching theater and film summer camps to ages K-12, and being a live-in Au Pair for a lovely 11-12 yr old girl in Quebec for two summers. I was the nanny for a 4 mo- 4yr boy during a few periods over 4...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is always singing and interacting with our daughter, when she leaves for the day we notice our 11 week old baby is able to do things she couldn’t before Caroline came over! Super positive. She follows all the guidelines we give and reports back on nap...

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Ellie L.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Nanny, Loves Kids Of All Ages And Very Comfortable With Pets

I have been babysitting for 8 years, of children of all ages including live-in full time nanny for an infant this past year! Past full time swim instructor with American Red Cross and CPR certification. I absolutely love pets! Due to some unexpected events I have had to take some time off from school and will be here for some...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Karen M.

5.0

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 flexible! She was great with my kids and they loved her. She has a fun and energetic personality. I could count on her to interact with my kids all day...

- Care member

Jeannie S.

5.0

Jeannie is currently our nanny, and I highly recommend her. We are only separating because my job situation has changed. She is kind, organized, helpful, and is able to anticipate our family's needs. She is wonderful with our 3 children, and she takes care of them like they were her own. She not...

- Leah G.

Hannah G.

5.0

Our needs changed so we did not end up hiring Hannah (or anyone) for a regular aftercare babysitting position. However, my kids met Hannah and loved her, and she watched them for a one-off childcare gig. She is punctual, responsible, communicative, and my kids adored playing with her. We plan to...

- Edan L.

Amanda L.

5.0

Amanda is very reliable, trustworthy and good with kids! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about utilizing Amanda's skills. Nicole

- Nicole B.

Shaun C.

5.0

It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Shaun. Shaun has been an integral part of our family for almost four years in helping to raise our now 4.5 year old son. Shaun joined us on July 8, 2019, when our son was approximately 8 months old. She worked with us full time Monday...

- Care member

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Live-in Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.