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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Maira F.

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, Thank you for taking an interest in me as a possible Nanny for your child/children. I would like to share a few things with you that stand out about my professional work as a nanny. • I have about 20 years of experience caring for children. I have an Associates Degree in Human Services, and I am gradually taking...

Monica F. says "She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold."

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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Erika G.

Experienced Nanny And Teachers Assistant

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
-Nanny for a family with 3 children (3mo-11 yo) for 3 years. -TA at a Daycare (infants-12 years old) For 2 years. Great driving record and plenty of experience!
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Himelda A.

Career Nanny for 20 Years Looking for Part Time Opportunity

Des Plaines, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have successfully raised four daughters along with taking care of another child in my home for five years. Various care giving/teaching with children from home schooling group substitute Spanish teacher Christian Life school in WI for three years, currently nanny for a family in IL. I love children and I know that I can take...
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Amarlis M.

Nanny/Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I've had the opportunity to work with the family for four years, but the little one is now in school. After that job, I started working as a housekeeper with a family of five in Glenview, but that comes to an end May 31. I am currently seeking a new nanny position. I'm a very caring and nurturing person who is family...
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Marta C.

Nanny / Babysitter In Westchester County

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Taking care of children makes me really happy and satisfied. I do not have my own children yet but I really like to spend time playing with kids and just to look at their smily face. I have experience with taking care of newborns as well as todlers, that I gained during my nursing studies but also babysitting the kids of family...
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Brianna R.

Live In/Live Out Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
11 years experience
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Jayshree P.

Nanny (full Time) Available

Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a friendly, honest and loyal person. I take care of the kids as if they were my own. I have taken care of children 0-10 years of age. I took them to the library for story time, to increase their communication and social skills. I also took them to the park to give them an opportunity to experience different playground...
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Anna G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, friendly, patient I like working with kids because I like to build relationship, see them grow and help families I'm looking for a job that offers me stability, respect, future growth, good pay and benefits I started working with kids when I was in young age In my spare time, I...
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Sonam C.

Nurturing Nanny With 15+ Years Of Experience & Multilingual Skills

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Sonam, I have over 15 years of experience, caring for children, both professional and as a devoted mother of two, I bring a nurturing, patient, and attentive approach to every child I care for. I genuinely love watching children grow, learn, and discover the world around them. I'm fluent in Tibetan, Nepali,...
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Julia D.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Availabe

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have had many experiences with caring for younger children. All my life I took care of family members and fell in love with taking care of children. I have worked with babysitting twins that are 10 years old and an older brother that is 13. Although, these are older children, I still have an increasing amount of experience...
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Marta S.

Full-time Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am experienced bilingual caregiver who is reliable, patient, kind , and very well organized. I have experience with twins and can easily handle 3-4 kids at the same time. I have also experience with special needs kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I a state licensed EMR. I have degree in nursing and psychology. I do...
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Magd F.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience
I'm Magda. With over 10 years of nanny experience, I focus on making kids feel safe, happy, and having fun. I maintain routines and always have engaging activities ready. Certified in CPR and first aid, I've worked with children of all ages and needs, forming strong bonds with families. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant.
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Fati B.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have 10 years experience as a nanny both with newborns and twins. I feel very comfortable when caring for children for I came from a rather large family and was responsible for my younger brother and sisters daily needs for both my parents had full time jobs. Now that I am a Full time nanny I have a great understanding and...
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Adriana C.

Hard Working & Loyal! I Can Make My Schedule Flexible, Looking For A Part Time Job

Des Plaines, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My first family nannying for was with care. com! I worked with the family for 5 years, they were a lovely family with two boys! I took care of school drop off/pick up and after school activities. I did leave the family at the end of 2019 due to the kids getting older and then Covid hit, I had a lapse from nannying due to the...
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Ewa B.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a non-smoking nanny with 14 years of experience caring for children. I have proven to be a dependable, energetic, responsible and creative caregiver. I have worked as a nanny since 1999 with families with one to three children. I was caring for boys and girls from newborns to age 14. I am comfortable around animals. My...
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Benisa K.

Des Plaines, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Certified Special Education Teacher Available for Long-Term Full-Time Tutor Position or nanny. I am a certified Special Education Teacher seeking a long-term, full-time position with one family. I have a deep passion for working with children and take great joy in helping them learn, grow, and reach their full potential. I am...
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Elena A.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I'm a caring and loving nanny. I have help many families. Recommended by all my previous families.
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Sydney M.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Sydney. I'm a 21-year-old cosmetology student who has been working in childcare since I was 13. I've been a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, Girl Scout troop leader, and teacher.
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.62/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Judith D.

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

Maira F.

She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold.

- Monica F.

Grace K.

Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of...

- Chrizzy C.

FAQs for finding nannies in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Des Plaines, IL is as of is $21.62 per hour as of November, 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 32 in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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