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At the age of 12, I received a babysitting certification by The Red Cross, since then I have babysat for numerous families in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Illinois. Even landing a nannying job during covid which allowed the parents to focus on their work, knowing I could spend my days entertaining their little ones.
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Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Morgan, I have around 6 years of experience. I can help with anything around the house, including cooking, light housework (willing to negotiate if more help is needed), keeping kids occupied and entertained, and running errands if needed. I currently work as a house manager/nanny for a family in Darien with...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Morgan helped my older son with homework when needed and assisted with remote learning schedules. She coordinated multiple schedules as each one of my 3 boys had different ones. She was always keeping them busy, especially the youngest who never left her side. My...
Vanessa F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jamie I am 22 years old and have nannied children of all ages for the past 6 years. I am also in real estate but my schedule is flexible. I am looking for something a couple days a week for some extra income! Message me to connect and see if we would make a good fit!
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jamie was the best babysitter to my daughter! No one I trust more than her"
Nicole C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Karoline and this is about me:
-I am looking for summer work & occasional date nights- as I am a full-time college student.
-I am also CPR/Aed/First-Aid certified! I have 4+ Years in Childcare and 2+ years with pets.
-I would describe myself as a kind, creative, & funny individual who is very flexible and...
Karoline can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karoline is very reliable and always provided excellent care to our children."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Ally!
I am 26 years old and have had a lot of experience with babysitting/nannying over the years. Currently I am looking for a long term nanny job in order to bond and grow with a family!
Some things you should know about me- I'm fun, reliable, responsible & super well organized. I love kids (:
Allyson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken child development, child care, and parenting classes in college. I am creative and love to do art projects, can provide meals, pick ups/drop offs, help with homework, provide outdoor activities/fitness, etc. I am looking for Monday through Friday nanny position. I can also provide occasional evenings and weekends. I...
Marie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Marie is fabulous! She has fantastic communication and experience making her reliable and trustworthy. My daughter loves when Marie watches her and always has so much fun. I know my daughter is in great hands when she babysits for me and having that kind of peace...
Cm L.
Gabriella B.
Joliet, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at the YMCA for 3 years where I was a counselor, pre school teachers assistant, day care worker, and summer camp counselor as well. I have worked with all age groups and love working with children. I am CPR certified and have also been a nanny for a child with diabetes before. I love taking care of babies and was...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Gabby! She was very dependable and I never had to worry if someone would be at the bus stop waiting for the kids when they got home from school. She always made sure homework was completed and kept them active and playing the entire time she was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for them. She always had activities planned and available should the kids be interested, and she was totally...
Justin B.
Courtney H.
New Lenox, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Courtney! I am currently seeking a part-time nanny-share position where I would watch your kiddo and also bring my baby girl along (born 11/13/23). Hoping to find a family interested in having our little ones socialize together!
A little about me- I have 10+ years of experience in early childhood and also went to...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney has cared for our two year old part time for the past 6 months. He loves when she is here! She keeps him active with lots of fun activities and playtime outside. She is a natural caregiver and would highly recommend her to other families!"
Lindsay K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria. I have many years of babysitting and nannying experience. I love kids!!! Tiny humans are so fun to be around. I love taking the tiny humans I take care for to parks, the library, crafting and playing with them. The little girl I watched most recently is in school full time now... so I am looking for a...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Victoria does lots of activities with our kids. They're always going to a park, doing a craft, creative play, or baking. She keeps the kids active.
Our kids absolutely love her."
Alecia M.
Yasmine C.
Joliet, IL
$13-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Message Me For More Information And References. Excited To Get To Know You And Your Family.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Yasmine! I am 24 years old and am currently a stay at home mom with my 3-month-old son. I pride myself in having open communication with parents to ensure I can provide the best care for their children possible. I am comfortable with driving, school/sports pick ups and drop offs. I am also happy to provide homework help...
5.0
"Yasmine has been a blessing to our family. She is very dependable and communicates with to us regarding our son. She dives in with play time, goes over and beyond the call of duty, and she is like family. We would keep her forever if we could. She is a blessing to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for a full time long term position or just for the summer. I'm also available for date nights/last minute events on the weekend. I love working with kids and have 5yrs experience (ages 1-15) ranging from- date night babysitting, nannying for 5 kids, Montessori Assistant Pre-k teacher and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have been working with Ashley at a Montessori School in our primary classroom with children ages 3-6. Ashley is an energetic and dependable teacher. She is compassionate, caring and the children absolutely love her. Each day Ashley brings her patience and...
Celia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan, I am a a mother of a 18-month-old happy healthy little girl named L. I am currently nannying for two wonderful family's and have decided to stay home with my little one. looking to welcome a kiddo into our home! I am a very active mother and love to be outdoors with my little one, also healthy eating is...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Morgan is amazing! She really went above and beyond for us. My kids just adored her. She was always on time in the mornings and ready to go. She played so good with the kids and made sure they had everything they needed. Anyone would be lucky to have Morgan watch...
Stephanie A.
Yanira N.
New Lenox, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother
5.0
(2)
I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).
Yanira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."
marvin D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Ana and I am a junior nursing major in college! I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...
Jackie F.
5.0
(3)
Hey there! My name is Krista and I have been a nanny for 10 years with the same family. Before that I was a preschool teacher working with infants - preschool age. I am also a mother myself.
At my current job, I've had the privilege to watch the kids grow up since they were little. My responsibilities have changed each year...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Krista was absolutely wonderful with our family! My son was always happy to see her, we trusted her fully and wholeheartedly and would highly recommend her!!"
Jennifer B.
Kristina N.
Joliet, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked in a Montessori school for 3 years as a teachers assistant and I was a nanny for 8 years and I'm currently a nanny in downers grove ( is taking care of my a 4-year-old boy and 6-year-old boy Monday through Friday from 8-5pm)but my job is ending in two weeks and looking for a job ASAP to bring my daughter with me because...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"I have hired 4 nannies over the year's and I can say, without hesitation, that Kristina was our top and favorite nanny of all! She is energetic (always outside with the kids and/or actively playing or teaching them things), responsible and very caring. She has...
Melissa S.
Elana C.
Joliet, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...
Elana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with all ages of children. I am a Montessori certified pre-k teacher, have been a foster parent, and have my bachelors degree in Educational Studies elementary and special education. I've also had my own family with 5 children that have grown up to be good people. I stay at my nanny jobs a long...
Suzette can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzette is amazing. I am so grateful that I found her. I had a really bad experience with the first nanny I hired on here but I reached out to Suzette and she was so kind and understanding during our interview. (I was a nervous Nelly about going back to the office...
Rebekah R.
Jessica G.
Joliet, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Flexiable Childcare Options Available!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica. It is a pleasure to virtually meet you! Available for over-night or day infant/ toddler care.
Teaching and engaging children in a fun and meaningful way is the heart of what I do. Little about my experience...
~ Infant first aid and child-care certified.
~ Newborn Specialist Experience
~ Night & Day...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica, is amazing with my children as well as cleaned up after them, cooked a few meals, And actually played and paid attention to them both even with all the crazy running around that my children do! Also took care of my sweet puppy as well!"
Nikita F.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Elwood, IL
Morgan S.
5.0
Need a five-star sitter? Morgan is outstanding. She engaged with my two boys from the start, and they really liked her. She was early for her assignment, and went above and beyond to make sure things were good.
- Jeremy L.
Jamie Q.
5.0
Jamie was the best babysitter to my daughter! No one I trust more than her
- Nicole C.
Karoline C.
5.0
Karoline is very reliable and always provided excellent care to our children.
- Care member
Marie N.
5.0
Marie is fabulous! She has fantastic communication and experience making her reliable and trustworthy. My daughter loves when Marie watches her and always has so much fun. I know my daughter is in great hands when she babysits for me and having that kind of peace of mind is hard to find these days....
- Cm L.
Gabriella B.
5.0
My kids loved Gabby! She was very dependable and I never had to worry if someone would be at the bus stop waiting for the kids when they got home from school. She always made sure homework was completed and kept them active and playing the entire time she was there. We were sad to see her go when...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Elwood, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Elwood, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Elwood, IL is as of is $22.00 per hour as of May, 2024. 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.
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Elwood, IL?
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