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Aicha D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi my name is Aicha. I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I have worked for a family caring for twin girls from 4 months to 4 years. I was living closed to them when I start and still travel to their home when they moved. We were like family. I have also worked for a...

Aisha A. says "Aicha helped me with my twin girls for 3 years, starting from when they were only 4 months old. For the first half I was a stay at home mom and she was my...

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Mihaela C.

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...

Jim C. says "We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our...

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Comfort A.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a professional nanny, who has 6 years of experience of being in kid lives, taking care of kids comes with patience, understanding, caring and love , the most amazing part of it is am also a mother of 2 children, 6yrs and 3yrs old , sometimes the way they report and complain each other to me is funny because I know how to...

Debbie S. says "Comfort was very helpful and hardworking. She provided post surgery care and assistance. Reliable and caring. Highly recommended. "

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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
light cleaning
travel
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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Vivian P.

Experienced & Responsible College Student

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
5 years of experience taking care of kids ranging from the ages of 4 months to 12yrs old. I'm originally from Seattle Washington, however I currently attend Loyola University Chicago. I started nannying for my neighbors when I was younger after they reached out, since they saw how I interacted with my little brother. From...

Care Member says "Vivian was punctual, a self-starter, and most importantly she enjoys her work. She was also a fast learner and didn’t need any oversight. "

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Silvia G.

My Name Is Silvia, I Am Looking For A Part-time Job. Worked With Children For The Past 15 Years.

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$44/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children and helping them thrive. My journey in childcare began with my love for babysitting, which evolved into a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I...

Preethi V. says "Silvia is professional, considerate, dependable, and organized. She is wonderful with our children. "

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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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Jennifer V.

I Have Over 24 Years Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I am 53 years old and I have been happily married for 28 years. I have 2 grown children. My husband and I currently live in Norwood Park Chicago. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages in daycares, churches, nursery schools, babysitting, nannying and the best and the most rewarding experience that I...

Michele M. says "Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help...

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Cathy S.

Experienced Part Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've worked as a nanny for more than 8 years, live in Rogers Park, have a clean driving record and a reliable car. I do not smoke. At nannying positions, my duties included picking up children from school, getting them home for a snack, then off to after-school activities and back home safely to help them with their homework. I...

Alok L. says "Cathy worked for our family for about 3 months, she picked up my daughter from school, drove her home and was very easy to work with. she followed...

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Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Lacey M.

Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 11 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, an infant nanny for 1 year, and an infant-toddler nanny for 1 year. I also have an extensive amount of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 20-month-old....

Care Member says "Lacey was right on time, eager to help, and did a nice job of watching over several kids in our church nursery for an event. She supervised crafts and...

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Kaitlin L.

Former Behavior Therapist Turned Nanny!

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there families! My name is Kaitlin and I'm a resident of Morton Grove who lives with her husband and the cutest cat! Here's a little bit about me. =] I have worked with children for the last decade! My professional experience is in pediatric mental/behavioral/family therapy. However, this past year I took a break for the...

Bill S. says "As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail,...

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Penny A.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Emily I. says "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...

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Jeannie S.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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: 11 yrs Childcare/nanny professional:...

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have Jeannie as our nanny. Jeannie has been with us for 3 years and takes care of our three girls, twins (age 7) and a toddler (age...

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Natalie T.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced Career Nanny! Helping your child grow & develop, making your lives easier and going the extra mile are just a few of the things on the top of my to-do list!

Care Member says "Natalie was an angel helping me out and taking care of my daughter when I needed someone in a pinch. My daughter absolutely loved being with her and...

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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
grocery shopping
travel
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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Bobbie B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Mother of 4 grown boys looking to help other moms balance their busy lives and assist in child care duties, household duties and organization to maintain a stress-free child care and home life experience. I would like to help by providing loving and caring atmosphere for the children to be active and learn from activities and...

Care Member says "Bobbie is great with our kids. We've got 4 kids under 10 and she's the only babysitter we trust with all 4 of them. Highly recommended"

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Janiya M.

Reliable And Responsible Nanny/Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Janiya, and I am looking for a long term family in need of a trustworthy nanny or sitter. I was born and raised in Chicago and have lived all over the city! Being the eldest daughter in a large family I've had my fair share of caretaking, as well as 3 years of paid sitting experience. I am comfortable with...

Care Member says "Punctual, professional and my son really liked her! "

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Malcolm R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an energetic and playful 36 y/o man of trans experience (assigned female at birth) who loves working with kiddos, grew up with younger siblings (age gap of about 15+ years), "Uncle Malcolm" to several adorable friends' babies and small children, (almost) step dad to 2 kibblings - 8 and 11, and I work as a counselor...

Gwendolyn R. says "Malcolm is fantastic! My kiddos love when they know he is coming to watch them. He is punctual, super friendly, thorough with the kids, and we are so...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/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 Lake Forest, IL

Live-in Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Aicha D.

Aicha helped me with my twin girls for 3 years, starting from when they were only 4 months old. For the first half I was a stay at home mom...

- Aisha A.

Mihaela C.

We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care &...

- Jim C.

Comfort A.

Comfort was very helpful and hardworking. She provided post surgery care and assistance. Reliable and caring. Highly recommended.

- Debbie S.

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