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Therese O.


Crystal Lake, IL

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Therese! I've had the pleasure of being a nanny for 14 yrs. I worked w/multiple families long-term & created personal & lasting relationships. I have my assoc. in ECE, have over 3 years of exp. in daycare. I'm passionate & professional. I'm reliable, patient, educated & diligent. I've been working for a family w/4 young...
Therese can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have known Therese for 12+ years. We met Therese at the daycare where our oldest daughter attended and were lucky enough to bring her on as our full time nanny when our 2nd daughter was born. A short 14 months later, we added a 3rd child to the mix. She...

Christina M.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 19 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

Shannon C.

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole worked in our early childhood program. She worked with children ages 0-5 in these programs with class size ranging from 3-6 students. Nicole was very patient and caring with all of the children in the programs. As part of her job she was responsible for...

Katie G.

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Tiffany E.


Richmond, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom Looking For More Sweeties To Give My Love And Attention To.

I'm a mother of 5-year-old twins and a 14-year-old homeschooler. I'd describe my personality as a people pleaser, aware of other's feelings and reliable. I've been in love with children since my first born which was 2009. I'm looking for something that makes me happy and makes someone else happy. I have worked with 2...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job! "

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Over 30 Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 plus years of experience in Childcare, House Management and Pet Care. I have 25 plus years raising my own three children. I'm an empty-Nester now. I'm a young grandmother of 3 beautiful boys. I have cared for children from newborn and up to high school age. I have cared for 3 sets of twins from newborn to toddlers and...
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Norma is a special lady who is amazing with all children but especially with children who have special needs or just need more! More than a nanny, more like a grandma with all the love your child needs as well as the structure. A family would be lucky to have...

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Heather M.


Lake Geneva, WI

$35/hr8 yrs exp

ISO Full Time Nannying Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Looking to find some summer nannying work! I'm 28, have worked in education for 8 years and have been a nanny for 8+ years with a couple different families. I have 3 degrees - my Associate's in Art, Bachelor's in Liberal Studies, and Master's in Education. I love spending my time outside, being goofy, animals, doing fun...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Heather watched my four children and they absolutely love her. She is hands on and interacts with the children. She cooked the dinner, played board games, and took them to the park. We will definitely be hiring Heather again she is amazing!!!"

Janice T.

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Vanessa A.


McHenry, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Energetic Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 10 years. It's a incredibly rewarding job. I have been part of many wonderful families who have become my family too. I'm a very patient, reliable, and nurturing person who loves doing fun activities and going on adventures! I also make sure to always have good communication with the family. That's...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Vanessa is our currently nanny and has been with us for over 2 years. We have two boys (currently 7 and 5) and they love their Nessa! Vanessa is extremely loving and nurturing to our boys but firm when she needs to be. Her main priority is our boys but also helps...

Paige N.

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Summer L.


South Beloit, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Teacher And Nanny With Degree In Elementary Ed And Early Childhood

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

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Mary Jo N.


Delavan, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Active Sitter For Your Active Child

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional for students, behavioral disorder students and students with special needs. I am a mother of 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. I have been a part time nanny for 1 1/2 years to a wonderful family with 4 children. I have also cared for children at Grand Geneva...
Mary Jo can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel room so there were some logistics to figure out. She took my daughter to a nearby playground and sent lots of cute pictures!...

Ria S.

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Karla D.


Delavan, WI

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Mature Caring Nanny With The Warmth Of Mary Poppins!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I served as a professional nanny for a family for over 10 years. Providing housekeeping services, laundry care and grocery pick up were among some of the many things I do to help run a smooth household. Now with a family of my own, I still feel myself drawn to help other families. I love singing and reading to kids of all ages....
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Karla was our morning nanny for four years during the time our girls were in kindergarten until they started fourth grade. Her responsibilities included helping our girls navigate their morning routine, getting them on the bus and light housework (laundry,...

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...

Sonja B.

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Jenna R.


Garden Prairie, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Jenna, I'm 22 years old. I am looking for a summer job! As a college student, I am taking 4 online summer classes, I would like to be a full-time nanny/babysitter. I have been off and on babysitting for friends and family since I was 15 years old. I am mostly experienced with children aged from newborns to elementary...
3.0
"Interviewed her by phone. We agreed to set up an orientation. She informed me she was offered a full-time position after I texted to confirm the orientation date and time."

Jinny C.

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Cheri A.


Huntley, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Nicole T.

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Christina C.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced nanny who would love the opportunity to spend time with your child/children. My experience began working at a School . The job entailed working with preschoolers and running a summer camp. I then worked with a family with 2 children and stayed with them for 4 years. My next position was with 2 families...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christina was wonderful and professional and my kids to this day miss her. I hope to find someone as organized and patient as her. "

Nicole P.

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Hannah N.


Delavan, WI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Educator/Nanny/Household Manager

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Early Childhood Teacher looking for a full time Nanny or Private Educator Position. I pride myself on being reliable, flexible, and nurturing as a Nanny. I provide educationally-focused child care. With many years of experience, and a strong passion for working with children, I am prepared to become your...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great communicator! Happy she was hired but sad we never got to meet her."

Dawn E.

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Lisa G.


Marengo, IL

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Ready To Help Your Family!

I am a retired teacher and mother of two successful daughters who grew up in rural McHenry County with a love of learning, nature, and others. I began nannying a few years back when the Covid crisis left many parents without in-home care and tutoring. Since then I have enjoyed working with families of children ages 12 months-11...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been very helpful with our two kids. She keeps them active with creative play and they have lots of outside time. "

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Catherine S.


Williams Bay, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Caring for young children has always been my passion. I am a licensed teacher in the state of Wisconsin. My experience includes 10+ years of nannying, life guarding, and swim instructing. I have taught 4K and 5K in a local school district the past 4 years. I am looking to provide a local, loving family part-time, privatized...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie did an absolutely amazing job! My kiddos loved her energetic personality, kindness and had so much fun playing with her! I loved that she has a degree in early childhood education, years of experience in a classroom setting with young children and how she...

Katlyn P.

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Emily M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

I am a SAHM to 2 kiddos. Before motherhood I nannied for 10 years. For the past three years I have been watching children again, I currently care for a 3-year-old and 23m old one day a week and have been caring for their family for 2. 5 years. I had also been watching a 13m old, three days a week for the past 8months but they...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"One of the hardest parts of moving to a new area, is finding someone to take care of your child. Emily is everything we had been looking for, our son loved spending time her and her children, they always had something exciting going on...concerts at the park, water...

Toni H.

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Lauren W.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Young, Energetic And Experienced

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm interested in your position! My name is Lauren. I am 29 years old. I was previously a full-time nanny for a family of 4 kids, ages 5 months, 2 years old, 12 years old and a 14-year-old with special needs. Most recently I was a full-time nanny for a 2. 5-year-old girl and 15-month-old boy. I was with them for close to 3...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is great! Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy! Our kids love her and we do too! I can’t recommend her highly enough. "

Care member

Hi there! My name is Jessica, I am looking for a full time nanny position to start end of May. I'm an early childhood education student who loves to nanny! I love kids, I am very patient, outgoing and energetic. I have my own car and I am very reliable, my schedule is very open and flexible. I have 9 years nanny experience with...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Harvard, IL

Therese O.

5.0

Therese is a fantastic nanny! She is kind, organized, and patient. She is a strong multitask who always puts the needs and well being of the kids first. I always feel my kids are safe and having fun with Therese. Whatever family she works for is lucky to have her!

- Pam L.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

Nicole A.

5.0

Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would be lucky to have Nicole as their...

- Molly S.

Tiffany E.

5.0

Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job!

- Care member

Norma M.

5.0

Norma is a special lady who is amazing with all children but especially with children who have special needs or just need more! More than a nanny, more like a grandma with all the love your child needs as well as the structure. A family would be lucky to have Norma love your child!

- Care member

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