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Bonnie R.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...

Care Member says "My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep...

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Debbie C.

Reliable Fun Nanny

Dundee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Mom of 3, experienced child care provider. CPR, FIRSTAID certified. Schooling for child development associates in 2019. I like to create a fun, care free, kind, environment that allows children to express themselves without any judgment.

Brett C. says "Debbie is absolutely amazing. When we first interviewed for nannies, we spoke to 5 different caregivers, but didn't feel like we had a good fit for our...

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Elizabeth C.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...

Deborah Q. says "Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and...

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Najat K.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a mother of two wonderful and compassionate children. I have been a nanny in countries all around the world helping teach languages to many children either as a teacher or as a nanny. I love to cook! My specialty is Moroccan and French cuisine but my kids say I can cook anything! I also have care giving experience...

John C. says "Najet is a person that is committed to anything that she gets involved with. She works hard , is best with person to person care that I know. Has taken care...

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Lindsey N.

Full Time Caregiver

Barrington, IL

5.0(0)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a 32-year-old Wisconsin native who transplanted to Illinois in 2017. I love to read and be active outdoors - I have a dog who helps make sure I make it outdoors regularly. I have over 14 years of childcare experience. For the last six years, I have worked as a full-time nanny for two wonderful families I met through care....
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Alison L.

Nanny Or Child Care Provider

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
31 year corporate career Retired early Previous 2 year infant church care as room lead Grown twin children Currently care for a child alternating weekdays, rotating days, before and after school Also provide errands for legally blind senior, schedule fluctuates Looking for single need or recurring weekday childcare Enjoy...

Glenna W. says "Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having...

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Jody W.

Full-Time

Fox River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...

Care Member says "Jody was a WONDERFUL nanny for our 3 month old son. Jody came to us in the beginning of November 2024. My son had gotten parainfluenza and had been in...

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Danielle K.

Fun, Caring Experienced Occasional/Date-Night Sitter!

Crystal Lake, IL

3.5(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...

Emily V. says "Danielle was a big help when I needed a last minute babysitter. She was responsive to messages (and forgiving when I missed a scheduled call!). She was...

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Brittany S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Dundee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school. I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...

Stephanie F. says "Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands....

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Mary J.

Fox River Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...

Fran D. says "Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very...

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Cheri A.

Huntley, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I love being a Nanny and being a positive role model to children of all ages. Children are always encouraged to be creative, self thinkers, silly, helpful, caring and well mannered by me as their Nanny. Babies are constantly nurtured by me with a soft kind voice, gentle caring touch, playful demeanor, and knowledge to...

Nicole T. says "We are so happy to have found Cheri to care for our son. Cheri started with us when our son was about 4 months old and she stayed with us until he started...

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Stereana C.

Honest, Fun Loving And Reliable Nanny.

Barrington, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a single mom of two very loving children. They are older so its not so cool to hang out with mom anymore. Besides being a mom I've worked with kids most of my adult life. I was a child photographer for seven years and was involved with the Girl Scouts of Chicago for many years. I don't believe in sitting kids down in...

Emily J. says "I hired Star for a week to fill in for our nanny that was out sick. I work from home, so I got to see her in action. She was so great with my two boys,...

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Caroline S.

Reliable Babysitter Looking For Summer Work!

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Caroline and I have been babysitting for around six years. I am just finishing up my first year at Michigan State and am looking for summer work before I leave again at the end of August. I have two past years of summer nanny experience, particularly with kids aged 2-6. I absolutely love finding summer...

Care Member says "Caroline has been outstanding! She’s been with our family (mostly with our 2.5 year old twin girls but has helped with our 8 month old twin boys as...

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Estefany D.

Occasional Sitter

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love kids and I like to stay active with kids like going to the park, the zoo, museums, movies, water parks, play-dates, etc. I can also teach them Spanish. I've taken care of kids from infants to teen years and have taken care of 6 children at once. I love to organize and cook just helping people makes me happy and it's a...
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Rebecca B.

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I am available June 12 through the beginning of August and I'm very flexible! have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3+ years experience working in 2 different childcare centers. As well as 7 years experience babysitting...

Matthew S. says "Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again. "

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Nicole P.

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Island Lake, IL

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Professional Nanny & House Manager Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...

Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "

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Debe S.

Ms DEBE, Or Nanny

Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
After I retired from Mortgage industry as Residential Mortgage Closer and Notary Public 12years ago I began helping an ex co-worker full time with her granddaughters - During school year (via Care. com hire)- I was preparing breakfast for 7 & 10-year-old siblings then transporting to and from bus stop and extra curricular...

Care Member says "Debe does an outstanding job when she cares for my two boys, 10 & 8. Both of which have ADHD. She not only engages them with different activities, such...

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Anne V.

Career Nanny Looking For Long Term Or Date Nights

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Currently employed but am Available for date nights booking (minimum 3 hours, Sundays 4 hours) mid July and on. ALSO AVAILABLE TO WORK IN LAKEVIEW AREA!! I am fully vaccinated and up on tdap. I'm still covid cautious and mask almost everywhere. I'm bilingual in that I speak English and Dutch. I'm CPR certified and have a valid...

Care Member says "Anne is great ! She adapts fast and is very friendly with the kids. "

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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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Kim M.

Nanny/babysitter

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...

Kristy E. says "I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a...

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.05/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL

Nannies in Algonquin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Bonnie R.

My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice...

- Care member

Debbie C.

Debbie is absolutely amazing. When we first interviewed for nannies, we spoke to 5 different caregivers, but didn't feel like we had a good...

- Brett C.

Elizabeth C.

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive,...

- Deborah Q.

FAQs for finding nannies in Algonquin, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Algonquin, IL is as of is $21.05 per hour as of October, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 19 in Algonquin, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Algonquin through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Algonquin, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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