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60 nannies are listed in Garden Prairie, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Garden Prairie, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a part-time nanny for two families with Care. com and can provide references.
I have over six years of experience.
Within that time I have taken care of babies, inclusive children and have education in speech pathology. I am certified for Child Development, Health and Safety. My BS is from NIU in Engineering.
I...
Marie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marie is so kind and helpful. We have loved having her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Education. I have taught for two years, one at the preschool level and second year in special education.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Tess S.
Rockford, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have spent more than 4 years as a teacher in a daycare setting and just over 4 years as a private nanny . I've spent much of my time caring for infants and toddlers, but I love working with older children as well. Kindness is key.
Here are some things I focus on while nannying:
-Establishing and maintaining a schedule
-Large...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"As a work from home mom also balancing caring for a baby, Tess was a life saver! She helped out for half days with my son so I could get some work done or run errands. My son and I loved her! She is like a real life Mrs. Rachel! It shows that she loves working with...
Kari F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When visiting the Lake Geneva area, having an experienced, dependable nanny/babysitter, provides huge flexibility for parents on vacation and helps ensure that EVERYONE is relaxing and creating the best memories. Hello! My name is Carie. I am a professional educator and nanny with over 20 years of experience. With degrees in...
Carie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Carie was amazing. We hired her to watch our newborn grandson during the summer in lake Geneva. She was beyond helpful & attentive. She helped cleaned up & prepare food as well.
We want to hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hello,
My name is Holly and I have provided child care for 5 families in the last 12 years. I am experienced in all age groups and have enjoyed watching the children I've cared for grow and learn! In my free time I love spending time with my family, taking walks, riding bikes and swimming. I am currently looking for a full time...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Holly is the kindest person ever! She loved and cared for my children as if they were her own! We love Holly for providing such fun and engaging experiences. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I am currently in school & pretty busy but I am always on the look out for one time, date night & tutoring positions. As well as pick up drop off jobs and household help!!
Here's a little bit about myself:
I am currently attending Northern Illinois University (commuting). I am 20 years old. I have experience working...
Jemma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cheri A.
Huntley, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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...
Cheri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheri has been amazing in our multiple times of trusting her with our kiddos. She focuses on interactive games and keeps them engaged without the use of electronics. No screen time!!! My kids love their time with Mrs Cheri."
Care member
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I also love to cook so I would definitely be happy to help with any meals. Along...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Miranda interviewed with us for a full time nanny position. She was punctual, organized, and truthful. Her references were wonderful and all of them commented on how she was not just a babysitter who sat on the phone and watched TV. They said she interacted with...
Jamie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am very responsible, reliable, and have 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 teamwork and I'd love to help your family create a schedule where your...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a...
Victoria P.
Rylie K.
Sycamore, IL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi! my name is Rylie. I am a 21-year-old college student! I am currently looking for a nanny job that requires lots of hours. I have a ton of experience and love kids!
Rylie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of seeing Rylie grow as a person and a nanny/babysitter throughout the past 5-10 years. She grew up babysitting her younger sister and has a true passion for caring for children. She has held multiple nannying positions in our area in the...
Maddie K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic, and a compassionate mother with 21years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One boy and one girl ages 21 and 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not as...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "
Laura B.
3.5
(2)
I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."
Jeness B.
Lisa S.
Poplar Grove, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Lisa. I am 47 years old and have been working with children for 25 years, 20 years as a private nanny. I really love my profession. Experience with ages 2 months -15 years, including twins. I enjoy teaching children, stimulating their body and mind. Age appropriate activities in and outside of the home. I am...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa is reliable, knowledgeable and experienced. She was key to our success in surviving the first year as new parents with twins. "
Heather R.
3.7
(3)
I have 10 years of experience. I love children as I have two of my own- 2 boys ages 6 and 3. It would be ideal for me to be able to bring them with me as well to any jobs I receive! I am attentive to children and their growing minds. I have been depicted by many as very patient, attentive, and creative! I'm always willing to...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is extremely dependable and great with children, pets, and maintaining a home. I have known her for years, and trust her immensely. Her ability to acclimate and accommodate to a specific environment is impressive. I'm so happy to have found someone I can...
Lauren T.
Summer L.
South Beloit, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Teacher And Nanny With Degree In Elementary Ed And Early Childhood
4.8
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have a real heart for children & love watching them learn & grow! I have a passion for reading and sparking a love for learning in the children I care for. I have cared for families on care. com for the past 10 years for multiple children of various ages and abilities. I have a wide range of experience from the gentle care of...
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Summer worked for us for over a year and a half, starting shortly after I returned to work from maternity leave. We were grateful to have found her!
I had a difficult time balancing work and mom life as a first time mom, but she always shed positive light on...
Ali F.
Shari W.
Woodstock, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi There, I'm Shari!
I have had a passion working in childcare for over 20 years. I have worked in daycare facilities since 1990. I have experience working with infant's, toddler's ages two and three. I absolutely love working with children and am currently wanting to transition to nannying since it's more one to one. I do know...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had an interview with Shari, we loved her and her background but chose to go with another sitter. But we highly recommend her based on her attitude and knowledge. :-)"
Shayna C.
Emma P.
Huntley, IL
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emma!
I am 26 years old and work as a Senior Data Analyst during the day! I have my degree in French studies and Statistics from the University of Illinois. I have babysat my whole life, and during college, nannied during summers! I miss working with kids and would love to get back into occasional babysitting!
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Emma is absolutely great! I cannot say enough about her! She went above and beyond while watching my son. She would spend time reading with him, do crafts, have play time and more. She even brought her own games & crafts from home. Emma is also very sweet and very...
Stacy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there my name is Amanda, I am an NIU graduate with my B. A. I have been caring for children for 20 years now. I have taken care of infants to teens, and babysat for multiples (families of three with pets). I'm great with light house keeping, finding family fun activities for everyone to enjoy; including reading, going to...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was a wonderful caregiver for my children and our elderly dog. She drove the kids to and from school and some activities, light housework and some food prep/cooking. She was responsible, on time and very reliable! We loved having Amanda with us! "
Jessica W.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Garden Prairie, IL
Marie J.
5.0
She was fantastic. I will be coming to Rockford regularly and will be using again.
- Tracy F.
Tess S.
5.0
As a work from home mom also balancing caring for a baby, Tess was a life saver! She helped out for half days with my son so I could get some work done or run errands. My son and I loved her! She is like a real life Mrs. Rachel! It shows that she loves working with littles and has the experience....
- Kari F.
Carie R.
5.0
Carie was amazing. We hired her to watch our newborn grandson during the summer in lake Geneva. She was beyond helpful & attentive. She helped cleaned up & prepare food as well.
We want to hire her again!
- Care member
Holly G.
5.0
My family used Holly for our childcare for a little over 6 years. She took care of my two children just as she would her own. Holly has a very soft and caring manner about her and my kids just adored her, as did my husband and I. She was always professional, reliable and flexible.
- Care member
Cheri A.
5.0
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 daycare at 1 year old. She truly cared for our son, tending to all his needs and actively engaged in age appropriate play at all times. She was...
- Nicole T.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Garden Prairie, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Garden Prairie, IL is as of is $17.50 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Garden Prairie 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 Garden Prairie, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.