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Lidiia H.

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development. With two decades of experience, I'm skilled at creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My patience, creativity, and friendly nature allow me to connect with children of all ages. I firmly believe in...
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Jordan D.

Experienced Babysitter

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 25-year-old living in Gold Coast. I have babysat/nannied since I was 15. I worked in a preschool through my high school for 3 years. I have worked with many different children, as young as 4 months and as old as 16. I absolutely adore kids and am looking for some afternoon jobs and weekend jobs and would love to find a...
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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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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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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Maddie M.

Social And Hardworking

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Maddie, I'm 24 years old, and I live in Lake View East. I have years of experience in childcare and education, and I would love the opportunity to work with your family this summer. I am a previous special education teacher, and I am currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work at Loyola University. I bring...

Corie M. says "Maddie was great with my son who has Autism."

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Kate V.

Wauconda, IL

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Jessica D.

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Karolina P.

Hello!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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Jasmine N L.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Nine years of experience have solidified my passion for nurturing children's growth. I am patient, creative, and approachable, which allows me to connect easily with kids. I believe in making a positive impact on their lives while providing reliable support to families. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing...

Katie C. says "My 3 girls think Jasmine is amazing, now we have had her babysit multiple times"

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Elena H.

Experienced Nanny

Wheeling, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, My name is Elena. I live in Wheeling. I'm a professional nanny with 20 years of experience. I love taking care of children, and my priority is their safety. I'm a very responsible and well organized person. I have a great references. I drive a 7-passenger mini van. I'm seeking an occasional babysitting job after school or...
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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Vanesa C.

Spanish Teacher/ Nanny/ Babysitter

Wheeling, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I simply love and enjoying being around children, help them learn and grow in every stage of their lives. I have almost 20 years of experience as Spanish teacher, and 7 teaching at the Montessori school, and 8 years as Nanny. I'm very patience, responsible and caring person.
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Kimberly S.

Registered Behavior Therapist, Nanny

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
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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Bridget H.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Bridget! I am 23 years old living in Lakeview East. I graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in May 2023. I'm working as a social media manager (for Wrigleyville Sports if you want to look it up and see me embarrass myself on there). I'm looking for a part-time nannying position or an occasional date-night...
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Melissa C.

Barrington, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I live in downtown Barrington. I am a mother of two older boys. I am currently working as a nanny. I have worked for a Barrington Preschool for 15 years as a teacher. I am CPR and AED certified for kids 0-6 years old. I am also involved in the church, I was a youth group volunteer. Then, the church...
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Ekaterina Y.

Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began when I discovered my knack for babysitting during my college years. Since then, I've dedicated myself to making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm...
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Sami S.

Experienced Babysitter, Flexible Schedule.

Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have watched kids from 5 months to 12 years old. I enjoy being outside with kids and love pets. I'm energetic and love playing all types of sports. Also, I don't mind cleaning or cooking. I'm active and don't mind going places the kids want to go with your permission. I can provide a car and I have a very flexible schedule. I...
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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL

Live-in Nannies in Lake Zurich, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Yordanka K.

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....

- Melissa T.

Sarah S.

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...

- Stephanie M.

Ashley R.

I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive...

- Alexandria S.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL is $19.00 per hour.

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