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Kaitlin L.

Former Behavior Therapist Turned Nanny!

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there families! My name is Kaitlin and I'm a resident of Morton Grove who lives with her husband and the cutest cat! Here's a little bit about me. =] I have worked with children for the last decade! My professional experience is in pediatric mental/behavioral/family therapy. However, this past year I took a break for the...

Bill S. says "As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail,...

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Iwona M.

Full Time Nanny And Babysitting

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...

Kendel C. says "I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler...

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Blanca B.

Harwood Heights, IL

3.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Blanca and I have been a nanny since 2017. I have worked for several families over the years, mostly from one recommendation to the next. I enjoy reading and writing. Though my circumstances did not allow me to continue studying through college, I graduated high school with honors and several college credits...

Care Member says "Blanca seems perfectly capable and able of being a good Nanny, we had a great interview with her and she seems like a lovely lady. We unfortunately...

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Chanel J.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full- Time Position

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I was a nanny in Lombard for 11 years with a family with two children. The children were one and 2 years old when I started taking care of them. I supported their cognitive, physical, language, emotional and social development. I guided their behavior, did pretend play with them, played games and sports with them, and did...

Alaina P. says "We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training."

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Claudia S.

Part-Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Claudia. I am a mother of two girls. I have experience with toddlers and newborns. I have excellent references and have my own transportation.

Hannah S. says "Claudia is such a sweet soul. She works for me now, part-time. I have an 11-month-old son and she is just great with him. She is on time, and is great...

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Debralee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I am a 33 yrs old young lady living in Skokie IL with 8+ years experience working with kids from NB to teens. I am a loving and caring mother of a wonderful 12 years old boy. I love planning educational activities, do arts and crafts, taking them on walks, going to parks, libraries, arranging play dates and driving them to...

Rachel R. says "Debralee was with us for four wonderful years. We are so sad she won't be working with us anymore, but our children are starting school and it doesn't...

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...

Jillian L. says "We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would...

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Keyla C.

About Me

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am an energetic, loving, and responsible nanny with 12+ years of experience! I am happily drug and tobacco-free and welcome change easily. I have a 5-year-old daughter who I have stayed at home with since birth. I occupy our days with engaging learning activities that also help to develop her fine motor skills. I also have...

Laurelyn S. says "Keyla is very good at what she does! She was a nanny for our child from age 9 months to 2 years. Throughout that time we appreciated her thoughtfulness,...

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Larissa R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Larissa I am a full time flight attendant looking for part time babysitting jobs. I worked as a nanny for 4 years prior to being a flight attendant. I have medical training for all ages. Looking forward to connecting with you

Carine F. says "Larissa is adorable! If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!"

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Skokie, IL

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have eight years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Abby M.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Abby-I am a licensed social worker, trained in play therapy, with a concentration on working with children and families! Prior to my master's, I worked for three years at a youth organization, specializing in education, social and, emotional growth with middle school-aged youth. Throughout, I have been a caregiver for...

Mary Beth M. says "We are so incredibly grateful for Abby! Abby started nannying for us when my daughter was 6-months old. Abby has a very gentle, warm style with...

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Margaret O.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 27 years old. I have worked as a Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center. I have also nannied for multiple families that have become like family over the years.

Mary B. says "Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when...

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Sarah H.

Full Time Compassionate And Involved Nanny!

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Sarah ("Sam"), and I have 4 years of experience in childcare working as a lead teacher for children ages 0-3 in a Montessori preschool. I have loved my work teaching, and I now am seeking a role where I can share my love for early childhood with one special family. I have enjoyed studying and implementing the...

Chelsey L. says "Sarah has watched our daughter since she was 3 weeks old! She is incredibly educated about child development and has not only created a safe and...

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Hannah K.

Attentive, Fun Nanny With A Lot Of Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Hannah! I'm 24 years old with a degree in education and have been a teacher for the past 3 years. I'm currently pursuing my master's in Speech-Language Pathology. I have 8 years of nannying experience and 2 years of tutoring under my belt. I'm happy to help with schoolwork, plan fun activities, and drive kids to their...

Elise M. says "Hannah is a lovely girl who will make you and your children feels safe and cared for. I would suggest hiring her for future sitting jobs. She is CPR...

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Erika V.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...

Christine Q. says "Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide...

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Kelly B.

Seeking Full Time Nanny Position

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...

Laura H. says "Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all...

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Sonia L.

Experienced Nanny With Professional References Available In Northbrook And Glenview Area Full Time

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Sonia and I have 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I have previously received an education at Sam land Institute of...

Kristin M. says "Sonia is incredibly warm and so calm with children. Our four year old who can be hard to win over immediately gravitated to Sonia. We think she would...

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Farideh R.

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading

Laura S. says "Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot...

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.74/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.6

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Kaitlin L.

As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness,...

- Bill S.

Iwona M.

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...

- Leisa S.

Jelena J.

I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my...

- Kendel 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 $19.74 per hour as of July, 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 38 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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