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Find nannies in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Lake Forest, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Lake Forest, IL

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Jacqui Z.


Lake Forest, IL

$25-33/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jacqui recently babysat my 5 year old son. She is very active and is definitely not the kind of caregiver who will just stay inside. She and my son were immediately off on adventures in the neighborhood and new parks. She took care to learn about my son's food...

Sara O.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Housekeeper Available to Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Laima. I'm a nanny and housekeeper with many years of experience. I'm available for a full time or part time job (evenings and overnight). I have experience with cleaning, laundry, organizing, cooking, shopping, pet sitting, plant care, house sitting, all household errands. I have excellent North Shore...
Laimute can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Giovanna H.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny With Experience (1,5yo - 11yo) Full Time Or Babysitting.

Passionate and outgoing nanny with experience in providing physical and emotional care and assistance to children, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and coordinating various activities while also providing encouragement and kindness. Skilled also in household chores, shopping/groceries, cooking and light cleaning....
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Margo R.


Lake Forest, IL

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Upbeat And Friendly Nanny/House Manager!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up the eldest sibling of three younger siblings and plenty of little cousins in my big family, I have become comfortable with children of all ages and needs. I have worked with many families for date nights, travel, nannying, and even house and pet sitting! My lively personality makes it easy to relate to children. I'm...
Margo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Lillian F.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Summer Nanny Position For Active Kids

I have been babysitting for 5 years. I love being outside and doing fun outside activities like going to the pool or amusement park. I have been a red cross certified lifeguard for the past 3 summers as well as CPR certified. Other positions I have held are soccer, gymnastics, and diving coach.
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katherine R.


Lake Forest, IL

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

Expert In Diaper Changing, Boo-boo Kissing, And Tantrum Taming - Available For Hire!

Hi there! My name is Kate and I am a sophomore in college with a passion for childcare. I have 2 years of experience as a nanny and am CPR and lifeguard certified. In addition, I have experience teaching swim lessons to children. I would be happy to help with any light housework or carpooling/chauffeuring needs. I am excited to...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley F.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Babysitter?

Hello there, my names Ashley I'm 25 years old, I'm looking for a part time nannying position . I am a student so in school from 9-5 Monday thru Friday. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 for families around my neighborhood. I have tons of experience from ages 3 months, up till 15 years old, I've worked as a nannying, a...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maria C.


Lake Forest, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have been a professional Nanny for over 25 years. As I have moved on to other opportunities in my personal life, I am now looking to help families part-time or one time jobs. Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Ella W.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Dependable Sitter!

Hi everyone!!! My name is Ella and I just graduated from the University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I recently moved back home to Lake Forest where I will be until March when I will be going on a backpacking trip around Europe for 3 months! While I am home, I am looking for a consistent nannying job for a family who...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Hello! My name is Serena and I am a student at Lake Forest College. I have been babysitting for four years and nannying for two years and am comfortable with ages 2 to 13. My current family consists of 3 girls, one 12-year-old and two 10-year-olds. I am a very organized and responsible person and enjoy, providing other services,...
(I am based in Chicago/Bucktown) I am looking for some part-time work on the side. I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I have worked at different day care centers and I am comfortable with pets. I enjoy having fun with kids and figuring out different ways to get off the screen! I'd describe my personality...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Marina P.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I cared for my nephew and niece and as a job I cared for a baby in Italy. I was working as a teacher of English and Italian in elementary schools and at foreign language courses. I worked as a tutor for a long time. My students have shown great success. I'm tutoring ESL (English as second language), Italian, French,...
5.0
"Marina is great with our preschool students. She has a great attitude and work ethic, is always on time, and is so friendly. She is a gem!"

Terese M.

Abigail B.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Laughter Generator

Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aleah V.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Created AKA Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey parents! My name is Aleah. I am on the hunt for an amazing nanny family! I have my degree in Early Childhood. I am a fun, loving, energetic, and silly gal. have been working with kids of all ages (from newborn-12) since I was 13 years old. I have found it to be my passion! It brings me so much joy. I have my own...
Aleah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Our two boys, aged 4 and 5, had a great time with Aleah! They look forward to seeing her again, as do Mommy and I... This was our first babysitter outside of extended family, and Aleah did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and secure with her looking...

Steven L.

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Jaclyn M.


Northbrook, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from the University of Iowa in May with a major in exercise science and a certificate in disability studies. I am planning to begin Occupational Therapy school next fall! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

Chris B.

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Larissa S.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking. We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our...

Agnes O.

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Amira K.


Lake Bluff, IL

$26-28/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Amira!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a pre-nursing student looking for a nanny/babysitting position to fill my free time. I've been a caregiver for 3 years and a EMT for over a year. I currently work in an ER, and while I love comforting and taking care of all patients, pediatrics are my favorite! I enjoy working with children so I know being a nanny will be...
Amira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amira was the nanny for our family (6 year old girl and 2 year old boy) this summer.  We were nervous going into this as we had not had a nanny before but we could not have been more lucky to find Amira.  She has been an absolute pleasure to get to know and has...

Sarah M.

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Flor M.


Mundelein, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Flor and I'm the nanny you been looking for . Many of the families I had the pleasured to work with know me also as Mary Poppins!!!! I enjoy working with kids and learn with them. I have many years of experience with different ages . I'm also a mother . One of my hobbies is to cook and I been told I'm very...
Flor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Flor helped take care of our boys after school for 1 month. She was always on time, made sure to get them to their activities, and always cooked a healthy dinner for them. She is a wonderful, caring person. "

Alison B.

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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$22-36/hr10 yrs exp

Better Than Mary Poppins

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Liked her a lot (via email). Tried to set up an interview and someone else hired her before we could meet."

Kim C.

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

Kim B.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Jacqui Z.

5.0

Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks forward to their time together.

- Stephanie B.

Marina P.

5.0

Marina is great with our preschool students. She has a great attitude and work ethic, is always on time, and is so friendly. She is a gem!

- Terese M.

Aleah V.

5.0

Our two boys, aged 4 and 5, had a great time with Aleah! They look forward to seeing her again, as do Mommy and I... This was our first babysitter outside of extended family, and Aleah did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and secure with her looking after the boys.

- Steven L.

Jaclyn M.

5.0

Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!

- Chris B.

Larissa S.

5.0

In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking. We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our instructions and used the equivalent of a...

- Agnes O.

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