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Gigi A.

Full-Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Mundelein, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have provided childcare to infants, toddlers and children up to the age of 12 years of age. I am also a mother to two wonderful, now adult girls. When they were born, I had decided to stay home with them to raise them in a safe and secure environment. They are now college students. I feel that I can help a family with...
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Rebecca C.

"Care" Giver....more Like "Love" Giver

Round Lake, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi. I was a nanny in Texas and when I moved back to Illinois during 2020, I started nannying again and have roughly 10 years of experience. My rate is $28/hour. I would expect after you check references and learn about the extras I do, that you'll find I'm worth a little more. I'm 55 years old with grown children of my own...
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Liana H.

Heart Filled Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi family! I am a certified head teacher at an in-home daycare with extensive care for children of ages 0-4 years old. I'm patient, nurturing, and super adventurous! I love the company of children and to be able to grow at every stage of their lives, fills my heart. I enjoy long walks, family time, and reading. I have about 4...
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Sarah C.

English Nanny

Antioch, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Sarah I've just moved to Antioch from Vernon hills where I lived for over a year after moving to the USA from England. I have two grown up sons. My youngest son has ADHD. I have also helped raise my two bonus (step) children, who are now teenagers. My career back ground is in beauty therapy, teaching/coaching, care giving...
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Destiny J.

Full Time Mommy Looking To Nanny

Antioch, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mother to one energetic 4-year-old boy. We love to spend lots of time outside enjoying different activities. I live in Antioch and I am willing to travel within the Lake County area. My son will be going to kindergarten in August 2024, his schedule is M-F. I am responsible for his drop offs/pick ups and will be with me...
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Jennifer K.

Antioch, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Jennifer and I am 54 years old, a grand mother of two beautiful little boys that I adore. I am from KY and moved to Illinois in my early twenties to be a live in nanny. I enjoyed so very much watching the children, teaching them, watching them grow and the love that I felt for the family and them. It was a...
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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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Molly S.

A Nanny With A Creative Mind And Positive Soul.

Round Lake, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Molly, I'm 23 years old, and I'm currently seeking one-time babysitting opportunities. I take pride in being a compassionate, understanding, and hardworking person with a passion for making a difference in children's lives. I believe that seeing the world through a child's eyes and meeting them where...
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Sophia Celeste A.

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I love being a nanny. I believe in making a positive impact on children's lives, and I'm dedicated to providing reliable care for families. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing with children and take a Montessori approach: whatever they decide to...
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Jessica D.

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own. I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...

Vincent L. says "She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school...

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Cara S.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Kate V.

Wauconda, IL

4.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Franklin Park, IL. Kate has been a nanny in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area for over 10 years, as well as an occasional and weekend babysitter for 18 years. Most of her experience has been with toddler aged children and elementary aged, as young as newborn age and as...

Sara R. says "Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with."

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Sarah C.

Buffalo Grove, IL

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a student but I am deciding to take at least a year off from school to work. I am 21 years old and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I live in Buffalo Grove at the moment, but moving to Mundelein in a few months. I love kids of all different ages and I consider myself very...

Christina S. says "Absolute perfect sitter! Reliable, caring and mature. Our whole family adore her. "

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Ellen S.

Experienced Full-time Nanny/House Manager Available

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
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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Pamela B.

Salem, WI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I live near the Wisconsin Border and I am seeking a nanny type job that is basically driving from here to there as needed, however it depends on your situation. I am just a younger person living in a golden olden body. I have approximately 35+ years experience as a real in home nanny. But now that I am older I still want to be...

Care Member says "Pam was with our family for several years while our three children were young, and she was positively fantastic to have in our family. She worked with...

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Shannon S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a nurturing childcare professional with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's holistic development and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment. I follow parents'...

Grace B. says "Shannon babysat our 6-month-old son while we went on a date. She is friendly and warm, has a calm presence, and was attentive to our son, checking in on...

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Jacqui Z.

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...

Stephanie B. says "Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks...

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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm Karolina. I was born and raised in Poland. That's where I earned my master's degree. I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny. I have a lot of experience working with infants, toddlers and older kids (sometimes teenagers). I truly enjoy making kids feel happy and safe with me. My passion is...

Care Member says "The kids enjoyed their time with Karolina and we would definitely hire again. "

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Leicy G.

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Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Loving, reliable nanny - 6+ years of experience | CPR certified | Fully vaccinated | Non-smoker | Bilingual (English/Spanish) Hi! My name is Leicy and I'm a warm, responsible, and experienced nanny with over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. I specialize in newborn care and sleep...
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Maia H.

Barrington, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Maria, but you can call me by Maia. I'm from Brazil, and I have been working as a nanny since I was 18 years old. Currently, in the United States, I take care of three children as a live-in nanny. I have experience with children of different ages, and I am studying English. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR,...
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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

Jessica D.

She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground &...

- Vincent L.

Cara S.

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...

- Kevin K.

Kate V.

Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with.

- Sara R.

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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