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Sydney W.

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...

Care Member says "Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles...

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Mariya K.

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...

Care Member says "Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend Mariya to...

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Kirsten P.

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 39-years-old and I live in Gurnee. I graduated with a General Studies major in May 2012. My emphasis was in children and family ministry. In addition, I have had extensive experience (20+ years) working with newborn/infant through fifth-grade children. I enjoy reading, coloring, singing and...

Jade D. says "Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are away. Kirsten...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...

Alexandria S. says "I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined...

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Ana M.

Part-Time Nanny Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Ana, and I bring over 20 years of experience caring for young children. Most recently, I had the privilege of looking after a 15-year-old boy from the time he was just 5 months old, as well as his 12-year-old sister. It was such a joy to be involved in their lives and to watch them grow, learn, and reach new...

Jessica K. says "Ana has been a nanny for our son since 2010 (started when he was 6 months) and now cares for both our children (daughter is 18 months, son is now 4 1/2)....

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Rachel M.

Experienced Nanny Seeking New Position (Part-Time Or Full-Time)

Mundelein, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Rachel. I am 38 years old and I live in downtown Wauconda. I am finishing up a summer of helping my friend run her summer camp at her farm. I have about 8 years of full time experience as being a nanny. I also have countless years of babysitting experience. I have helped potty train a girl and a boy. I can help clean,...
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Ella G.

Ella Grabnik

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi!!! My name is Ella and I am looking for a summer nanny position(Early May- End of August). I live in Grayslake, but I am willing to commute up to 30 minutes. I am almost 20 and I will be a Junior in the nursing program at Carroll University this fall. I have lots of experience with kids ranging from newborn to teens and have...
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Marcia J.

Fun, Loving Young Grandmother Daycare Provider

Highland Park, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I live on the Northshore in Highland Park. I love children, doing crafts, building puzzles, going to the park, playing games that challenge one's mind. I have raised three boys on my own since the youngest was two and was able to hold a full time...
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Erin C.

Fun Summer Nanny!!

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi Everyone, My name is Erin I live in Grayslake. I'm 22 years old and I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. During my time at UWM, I worked at the Children's Learning Center in a toddler room for three years. I loved my job and helping children learn and grow. I have been babysitting for around 10...
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Maria A.

Fun Responsible Nanny!!

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi families, my name is Maria I'm 33 years old and I live in Waukegan. I'm a mom of two boys and I have 11 years of nanny experience. I really love to work with children and I really enjoy the time I spend with them. I can help with the children meal prep and children's laundry as well with light housekeeping. I'm bilingual, I'm...
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Dena D.

Professional Fun Nanny

Highland Park, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a hard working, nanny, household manager with years of experience. I owned and operated my own childcare center, licensed for 75 children for 16 years. I have worked with just about every kind of child. I'm very organized, respectful, punctual, and children and parents love me. I have moved out of Wisconsin, and am living in...
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Faith A.

Mundelein, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi!! My name is Faith . I've spent the last 6 years as a caregiver, and it all started when I was a babysitter. The positive experiences I had with those families motivated me to pursue a career in childcare. My goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of children while providing reliable support for families. I'm...
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Neyla T.

Lincolnshire, IL

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Neyla and I'm 24 years old. I have a little over 5 years of childcare experience, with kids ranging from the ages of 3 months to 11 years old, including children on the spectrum. I was previously employed as an assistant preschool teacher for 1 1/2 years before deciding to change career paths. During this transition, I...
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Micaela A.

nanny

Highland Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi families! I'm Mica, 27 and currently living in Highland Park. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from 3 months to 10 years old. I started working as a summer nanny at 16, then spent a year as an au pair and worked as a full-time nanny afterward. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and I love creating a fun,...
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Shannon S.

nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Fueled by a passion for children's growth, l've spent 15 years making a positive impact on their lives. My teaching degree, coupled with a major in Psychology, provides me with a unique understanding of child development and behavior management. I am creative, friendly, energetic, and patient. I communicate with parents through...
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Bella Q.

Bella's Bio!

Deerfield, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi Families! My name is Bella and I live in Deerfield. I am going to be a sophmore at FAU and I am studying Exercise Science. I have been babysitting on and off for about 3 years. I am looking for more babysitting or nannying opportunities this summer! I have mostly babysat for 2-8-year-olds. I am available all nights and...
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Kate S.

Kate - Nanny/Babysitter/Petsitter Student At Illinois State University Available For The Summer

Grayslake, IL

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, empathetic, and fun! I'm looking for a job that allows me to be helpful and feel like I made a difference. I enjoy bringing positivity into people's lives, and I'm looking for a job where I can do that. I want a job that's high energy and where I can use my creativity. I started working...
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Cinthya H.

Baby Sitter/ Nanny/Care Giver

Vernon Hills, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Cinthya I am 32 years old. I've worked for over 12 years as a sitter/nanny around different states and I am currently at the Goddard School as a teacher. I have also worked in a Montessori school in downtown chicago for two years with infants and preschoolers. I am dedicated to what I do and making sure...
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Yordanka K.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Yordanka, I go by Danny. I was born in Bulgaria but permanently live in the US now, specifically in Palatine, IL. I have a college degree in Economics and have worked as a banker for more than 10 years. My hobbies are reading, looking after my home, constantly educating and improving myself. I am a very organized and...

Melissa T. says "Danny worked for us for about 3.5 years as a Nanny. She primarily cared for our son and started with us when he was about 10 months old. She also cared...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

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

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

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL

Live-in Nannies in Great Lakes, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Sydney W.

Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together,...

- Care member

Mariya K.

Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend...

- Care member

Kirsten P.

Kirsten has worked for our family for almost a year. Our little one loves her and we never have to worry if he's taken care of while we are...

- Jade D.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL is $25.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 1 in Great Lakes, 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 1 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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