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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Keagan G.

Evening Weeknight Availability

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Keagan and I am a 27-year-old living in Chicago. I work remote in pharmaceutical advertising and I am looking to take on a babysitting job a couple nights a week or very early morning before I start work at 8:45 a.m. I can add in some weekends as well depending on my schedule. I have my own car and I am...

Emily C. says "Keagan is a kind, responsible and hard working person- she can be counted on to help with any task. I would highly recommend her!"

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Lilia V.

Full Time Nanny Mom Available

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Lilia, a 35-year-old nanny and mom living in Aurora with a background in Chemical Engineering from Venezuela. I've spent the past 6 years caring for children from newborns to toddlers. I was with one family for 3 years, caring for their triplets and baby sibling, and later worked with infant twins. After a short...

Kait H. says "Lili is a warm and very proactive child care provider. She is constantly engaging with the babies, taking them on walks, and has great experience with sleep...

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Iwona M.

Full Time Nanny And Babysitting

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have my own child (29 years old). I work with kids since I Live in the USA since 2001 I am legal in US with a valid driving license and a good record. I have work In Chicago, Old Irving Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Wriggle and Lakeview. Itasca, Highland Park My current family gonna need me until August 30 ( the kids will go...

Leisa S. says "Iwona is a very experienced nanny. She has watched my children for nearly 4 years and has become a part of our family. Iwona is always punctual,...

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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've always been good with kids, taken care of my cousins. Over the past 18 years, I have been lucky enough to be a full time nanny. Also I was a live in nanny-family assistant / house manager. As of a house manager I can ease your burden by taking care of daily household management tasks smoothly and easy. I'm a non-smoker and...

Promiti P. says "Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and was willing...

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Janine C.

I Will Treat Your Child(ren) Like My Own! Occupational Therapy Practitioner And Pro Photographer

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Janine and I am the Mama to an amazing 14-year-old boy. I have worked with caring for, teaching, and bringing love into children's lives for about 22 years. I have been a lead teacher for 6 years (infants and toddlers), and have been a nanny for 9 different families in the past. I am an occupational therapy...

Lindsey B. says "Janine is a wonderful nanny/babysitter. She has such a calm demeanor and is so extremely patient with kids. My kiddos always have the best time when she...

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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Elizabeth H.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As a prior Montessori elementary school teacher when I was first out of college, as well as a mother to a freshman in college, I pride myself in my ability to understand and work well with children of all ages. I also cared for my cousin's 4-year-old and 2-year-old (with Cerebral Palsy) for 2 years in Rockford when his wife was...
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Bridget H.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Rachel S.

Elmhurst, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Rachel and I graduated in 2023 from the University of Iowa with a BA in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Human Relations! I am now in the process of obtaining a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy specializing in children and adolescence. I am originally from Elmhurst, IL and currently live...
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Sarah N.

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am currently looking for a part-time or full-time position as a nanny/baby sitter. I currently live in Aurora and I love being around kids! I actually come from a big family where there are six kids and I have 14 nieces and nephews whom I love and adore! I have been baby sitting since I was 12 and I have had a lot of...
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Melissa C.

Barrington, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Katie S.

Nanny

Downers Grove, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello my name is Katie and I am currently a freshman at the University of Alabama. I will be home for the summer and live in Downers Grove. I have a very flexible schedule and will be around during the week and for occasional date nights. I will have my own car so I will be available to drive kids anywhere that's needed. I have...
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Rachel H.

Part-Time Nanny

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am 21 years old. I have been a summer nanny for a few different families for six summers now. I am from the suburbs, but I am looking to live in Bloomington-Normal this summer. I am a special education major at Illinois State and will be a senior this fall; with that being said, I have plenty of...
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Leticia S.

Palatine, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hello!! I worked as a nanny live-in for a year. Nurturing young minds and supporting families is truly a passion of mine. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to every interaction. I hold a graduate degree in engineering and...
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Lauren K.

Babysitter/Nanny

Barrington, IL

from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting from the age of 13; the kids range from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I have babysat up to seven kids at a time. Was a camp counselor at an all girls camp teaching tennis. I was also a live in nanny. I nannied five kids ages 6 and under. I am able to drive and have a lot of experience. I am really good with...
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Laura P.

Child Care

Elk Grove Village, IL

from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a 34-year-old former CMO with 8+ years of leadership experience. After years of long hours and high pressure, I've stepped away from the corporate world to reconnect with work that feels more heart-centered. I've returned to something I've always loved-caring for children. I was a live-in nanny for two amazing kids (5 & 9)...
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Sophia H.

Naperville, IL

from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sophia, I'm a college pre-nursing student currently working part-time and looking for extra work on the side. I have plenty of hands-on experience with housekeeping, pet sitting, and childcare. I take pride in being reliable and detail-oriented. With my passion for helping others, I am dedicated to providing...
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Jenasea P.

Letter To Families Telling Them About Who I Am.

Aurora, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Compassionate, experienced, and reliable nanny with over a decade of experience caring for children from infancy through the teenage years. My background includes both live-in and live-out roles, as well as household management. I've worked primarily with families on the North Shore and recently relocated to Naperville. Skilled...
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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/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 South Elgin, IL

Live-in Nannies in South Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Karolina P.

The kids enjoyed their time with Karolina and we would definitely hire again.

- Care member

Keagan G.

Keagan is a kind, responsible and hard working person- she can be counted on to help with any task. I would highly recommend her!

- Emily C.

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.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL is $21.33 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 3 in South Elgin, 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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