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Beth M.

Experienced Nanny

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Beth! I started nannying part time for a family in Plainfield for four years. After that experience, I took on a full time position taking care of infant twin boys for two years. I moved out to DeKalb in the Fall of 2016 and nannied for two different families! I have experience with all age groups and am CPR...

Samantha D. says "Beth cared for my son from 3 months-15 months both in my home and hers. She was thoughtful, reliable and nothing short of loving to my son. I would...

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Brooke L.

Experienced, Loving Nanny

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Brooke! I am a 23-year-old stay at home mom and would love to find a part-time job, where I can care for your children along with my own! I have worked with children pretty much my whole life. Throughout high school, I was a junior counselor at Good Times Day Camp in Waukesha Wisconsin. During those years I was...

Mikkaela P. says "Great with my 2 toddler nieces! They loved her and to this day still ask when she's coming back. The best nanny I could ask for!! Would definitely hire...

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Holly H.

Local Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...

Kelly C. says "Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly...

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Madeleine L.

Nanny

DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've babysat and nannied for many years and love helping with the development of children/adolescents!
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Gina D.

Responsible And Experienced Nanny

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Gina. I'm 29 years old and I've lived in the Sycamore area for 11 years. I'm CPR certified by the American Red Cross. I was a full-time nanny for numerous families from 2016 to 2021., and I also spent four years coaching youth soccer. I can provide you with plenty of references upon request. I would love to hear from...
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Shelby C.

Looking To Become A Nanny/babysitter In The DeKalb Area

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Shelby. I am a 24-year-old woman looking to share and grow my experience as a caregiver. Back when I was in high school, I would babysit regularly for a family that I am still in contact with to this day. I cared for three sisters of varying ages. I continued to babysit for them throughout my time in...
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Taylor H.

Full-Time Babysitter Or Nanny

DeKalb, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been caring for children from newborns up to age 10 for the past 13 years, and it's truly something I love doing. I've always had a natural connection with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive. I'm also very comfortable with pets-they're part of the family too! Right...
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Betsy C.

Occasional Date Night-/Weekend-Sitter -- And **Summer 2025 Part-Time Nanny** -- Excellent References

DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a childcare provider with more than a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I am passionate about helping children learn, grow, thrive and play. Currently I am available for occasional childcare; Please see my schedule for availability. I am available for up to 27 hrs/wk during summer 2025. I am currently...
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Alexis L.

DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Lexi. I'm 23 and have been a full-time nanny for 5 years. I'm CPR certified, have experience with children of all ages, and hold an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I would love to connect to go over more details of what you're looking for in a nanny for your family!
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Brandi S.

Jack Of All Trades!!

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brandi! I am 22 and a local nanny for a 2. 5-year-old boy. I have been his nanny specifically for over a year and a half now and have been babysitting for years in general. I am able to do other tasks and errands such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, or anything else that may make your day easier. I love music,...
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Charyan J.

DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
With over 10+ years experience being an older brother and also uncle I was often also a baby sitter/ cook/ nanny so if there was ever a problem I was always there to fix it. I consider myself to be great with kids and in the future my dream goal is to be a pediatric nurse so this will be another step towards that.
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Riah H.

High Energy Childcare Provider And Tutor

DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 4 years of nannying experience with one of those years as a live-in. I was also a toddler teacher in a childcare center for a year. I find joy in helping children learn and grow while exploring the world around them. I also am great at tiring kids out. Once I learn their interests and developmental stage I am great at...
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Katie S.

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Katie, a current graduate student with over 10 years of experience in babysitting and nanny roles. I have had the joy of caring for children ranging from 8 months to 13 years old. My experience includes routine childcare, meal preparation, educational guidance, and transportation to activities. My role has always been to...
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Lea B.

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Lea and I would love to be a helping hand to you and your family. I have much experience with children both as a nanny/sitter as well as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori Day Care. With that, I have a background educationally with teaching kids, using sensory techniques, and even using ASL. Also, I am CPR...
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Nicole W.

Loving Nanny

Cortland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello perspective family! Here is a little about me! I have been a nanny for over 10 years. And in that time I've been with just a handful of families full time. As a nanny my duties have included newborn to 12 yr old care, meals, homework, driving the children to and from school & activities, overnight care and weekends,...

Jeanette K. says "I am so sad to see Nicole go. She has been with our family for one year and is leaving as her husband has been transferred. We have a 4 year old and a...

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Stacy R.

Stacy's Babysitting

Cortland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience with children and teens of all ages through babysitting, nannying, and working as an ABA therapist. The kids that I used to babysit are all grown up now, but when they were little they always looked forward to me because I always try to come up with new games or crafts to do with them. On cold...

Ashton K. says "Stacy is an amazing babysitter. Not only is she great with my son, she has planned activities each day. I come home and there are crafts, baked goods...

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Autumn R.

Creative And Fun Sitter

Sycamore, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Autumn and I am 26 years old. I am an experienced nanny who is very responsible, reliable, and has a great sense of time management! I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am also very creative and love to promote hands on activities and play based learning for all ages! I value...

Victoria P. says "Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very...

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Amanda H.

Full-Time Nanny

Sycamore, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Amanda, and I am a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 20 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including families with multiple children and pets. I excel in light housekeeping and enjoy...

Laurie B. says "Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our...

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Flore D.

Hello, There!

Sycamore, IL

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Flore, a nurturing, experienced nanny with over 20 years of caregiving and motherhood experience. I create a safe, loving, and structured environment where kids can learn and thrive through play, stories, and creative activities. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have reliable transportation, and can assist with light...
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Jennifer D.

Sycamore, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I started babysitting in 5th grade and continued through freshman year of college. The families I worked for kept me on for many years, allowing me to watch the babies grow. I orginally went to college to become a Special Education teacher. Plans changed when l had my son who was soon diagnosed as being on the spectrum....
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.21/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in DeKalb, IL

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

Beth M.

Beth cared for my son from 3 months-15 months both in my home and hers. She was thoughtful, reliable and nothing short of loving to my son....

- Samantha D.

Brooke L.

Great with my 2 toddler nieces! They loved her and to this day still ask when she's coming back. The best nanny I could ask for!! Would...

- Mikkaela P.

Holly H.

Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to...

- Kelly C.

FAQs for finding nannies in DeKalb, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in DeKalb, IL is as of is $17.21 per hour as of June, 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 14 in DeKalb, 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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