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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
Meal prep
carpooling
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.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kirsten. I am 38-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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Dorota K.

Experienced Nanny Who Loves Outdoors

Gurnee, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Dorota. I am a wife and mother of two adult daughters. For 20 years I have been a nanny. The first family I worked for lived in Lake Forest and I care for a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old . I stayed with that family for 5 years. I later worked with several different families for a couple of years each. Recently I...
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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Renata. I live in Round Lake. I have been a nanny for over 17 years now. I work at a Polish school on Saturdays as a teacher- with students from 1st up until 4th grade. In my previous experiences as a nanny, I have worked with families who have had and newborn infant and their older children as well. I have...

Laura P. says "Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she...

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Sydney W.

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
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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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
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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Nelli W.

German Speaking Nanny Seeking Temporary, Occasional, Part- Or Full-time Position And English

Grayslake, IL

4.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have cared for kids ages 0-14 in the past eight years of my professional experience as a live in nanny and Nanny. My responsibilities included everything from feeding bottles, changing diapers, bathing, involving in age appropriate activities/ crafts to teaching German, preparing meals, assisting with homework, light...

Jill J. says "Nelli lived and worked for us from October 2008 to April 2010, but had to move back to Germany for about a year or so. When she came back to the Chicago...

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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 G.

Zion, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a young professional currently living in the Chicago area. In the fall of 2020, I was a live-in full-time nanny for two children ages 6 and 8. I managed online school, prepared their meals, ran family errands, and managed their schedules from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Previously, I was a part-time nanny...
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Patricia C.

Professional Nanny/Housekeeper With 20 Years Experience Looking For Full-Time Job

Lake Bluff, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Trish. I grew up in Michigan and I am from a family of 8 kids. My mom was my "nanny." She did it all while my dad worked. She is the reason I became a nanny. I'm 52 years old, I live in Lake Bluff I have a fun, warm personality. I'm dependable and trustworthy. I live a life simply where I enjoy doing outdoor...
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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Courtney T.

Child Care

Lake Villa, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello potential family. I'm looking for a PT/FT LONG OR SHORT TERM Nanny position. My name is COURTNEY T. I am a 54yr. old single mom of 2 boys, ages 27 & 18. I AM A NON-SMOKER & ALLERGIC TO DOGS *(EXCEPT HYPOALLERGENC DOGS) & CATS. I'm fully Immunized incl-. CURRENT FLU & COVID. I'VE TAKEN INFANT/CHILD CPR/FIRST AID/DCFS...
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Amber T.

Babysitter Or Nanny (Full Time)

Zion, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been a babysitter for 5 years and a nanny for 2 years. I have watched over children, ages 1 all the way up to 13 years old. I have experience working with multiples as well as children with special needs. I currently work as a lesson instructor teaching young kids how to swim. I have been a Nanny for 3 different...
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Aya Y.

Fun-loving And Intelligent Babysitter/Nanny

Wadsworth, IL

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$26/hr
6 years experience
My name is Aya and I'm a recent graduate from NEIU (B. A. in Psychology). I'm a responsible, fun-loving and safety-oriented baby sitter/nanny who enjoys building meaningful connections with the children I have the pleasure of caring for. My goal is to keep kids active (mentally and physically) and on top of their daily...
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Maria Fe R.

Libertyville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Fe! I'm a 29-year-old mom to a wonderful 8-year-old daughter, and we live in Libertyville. I'm a bilingual educator and SLP with over 10 years of experience, and during school breaks, I also offer my services as a babysitter/nanny in the last 3 years. I also have 10 years of experience working with SpEd students. I...
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Nichols C.

Nanny

Great Lakes, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, supporting families, and providing a reliable childcare option. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children in my care. With three years of childcare experience, I am comfortable caring for one child at...
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Kate S.

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

Grayslake, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Ella G.

Ella Grabnik

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Faith A.

Round Lake, 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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Kimberly S.

Registered Behavior Therapist, Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have over 20 of experience caring for children with disabilities. I worked as a case worker, counselor and a teacher. I have a certification to work with children with behavioral problems. I live in a Skokie Illinois
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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/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 Gurnee, IL

Live-in Nannies in Gurnee, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

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.

Renata D.

Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely...

- Laura P.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL is $19.33 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 3 in Gurnee, 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 3 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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