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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
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Kimberly S.

Registered Behavior Therapist, Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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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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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Sydney W.

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Kirsten P.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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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)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Rachel G.

Zion, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Maria Fe R.

Libertyville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
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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Amber T.

Babysitter Or Nanny (Full Time)

Zion, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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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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 student at Northeastern Illinois University. 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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Sophia Celeste A.

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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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Cara S.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
*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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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
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Shannon S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

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

Sydney W.

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,...

- Care member

Jacqui Z.

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...

- Stephanie B.

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.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL is $20.00 per hour.

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