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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 $20/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years

Nannies in Lake Forest, IL

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$12-25/hr • 6 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Former Member A.

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Sarah C.


Northbrook, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Day-time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah. I've worked with children my whole life, starting out in an arts and crafts studio with children aged 5-16, to babysitting date nights to nannying for various families long term, 5 days a week. I've had experience managing 2 and 3 kids daily, prepping dinners and lunches, light house keeping, driving...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took...

Gina H.

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Sonia L.


Northbrook, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

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...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 make a wonderful full time nanny for any family."

Kristin M.

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Devorah G.


Wheeling, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a devoted and reliable professional nanny. I'm a mother to a 2. 5-year-old daughter and a step mother (not the evil kind!) to an 11-year-old daughter. I have 20+years experience working with children. I'm also an experienced and qualified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) I possess comprehensive training and experience in...
Devorah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Devorah has been an exceptional nanny to our three children and part of our family for over seven years. She has seen us through it all: the birth of our two youngest children, COVID, the birth of her daughter, and moving homes. Through every phase, every...

Care member

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Jenifer C.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."

Apollonia B.

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Maria B.


Wheeling, IL

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny Available Full Time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maria (my nickname is Ela). I just moved to the USA In August, 2014 to be near my Daughter. I have a green card - and I am legal to work in the USA - My Daughter is a United States Citizen, and I will be too in about 2 years. I speak and read English and Polish. I have been a care giver and a nanny for over 20...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria (Ela) has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter a day a week (and for date nights too!) and has been wonderful. I agree with Carianne below - she's kind, caring, calm, helpful and very reliable. My daughter adores her and her willingness to always...

Katherine K.

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Isabel M.


Lake Zurich, IL

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Name Is Isabel I Have 27 Years Of Being A Nanny I Like To Work With Infants And Toddlers

I have been working as a caregiver to seniors and children for an excess of 27 years. I also worked in elementary schools. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I will also accommodate with light housekeeping including laundry. I do not utilize television to occupy children, Instead I prefer visiting parks and libraries and...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabel was with our family for over 8 years! She helped me with my four young boys and loved them like her own. She also kept the house in order, helped with laundry and dishes and ran errands for us when needed. She made my life as a working mom so much easier! If...

Care member

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little...

Brian T.

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Sheri G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full -Time Job I Have 25+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience between the ages of 3 mos/pre k kindergarten. I love doing arts and crafts, singing, reading, cooking and playing outside.
Sheri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Sheri for our nanny position. She was very sweet with our daughter, had great ideas for activities to do with her, and seemed very genuine. She also comes with 10 years of experience with kids around 15-24 months. We are definitely keeping her in...

Kristy B.

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Keyla R.


Waukegan, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have previous experience caring for two children. I enjoy going on walks or to the park. The best part of being a nanny is having participated in the growth and knowledge of the children. I look forward to telling you about my experience.
Keyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Keyla is very attentive to children's needs. Very helpful and was always on time."

Sonia C.

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Donalisa H.


Waukegan, IL

$24-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Donalisa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Donalisa! I like working with kids because working with kids is fun. There's never a day that is the same with children. You get to be a part of a community that helps children learn, grow, and develop to their greatest potential. I have always had a passion for working with children. I'm looking for a job that is...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Donalisa is wonderful! She is kind, calm, playful, dependable, and fully present with the kids. My children adore her, and always look forward her coming over to watch them. She is a real professional- I always feel relaxed and grateful knowing that my children...

Care member

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Anna T.


Lake Zurich, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a dependable, caring nanny who is an extension of mom while you're away and will treat your baby with love? Look no further. I've been a nanny for the past 16 years (over 13 with the same family). Apart from extensive experience, my background is in education including psychology. I believe children learn...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Anna is not just helped me with my newborn when I was helpless and scared as a new mother, she also is my forever mental and friend on my motherhood journey, she guided me and she is keep guiding me how to be a better mother! If I will ever have another child, Anna...

Gia R.

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Margaret C.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Short Notice Availability

Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but...

Natalie V.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$27-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our...

Andrea F.

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Jasmine B.


North Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I firstly wanted to say I love kids of all ages and stages of life. I am a sophomore in college but I am currently taking a break to hopefully broaden my experience with children. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with all different ages from newborn to preteen. I was a volunteer Sunday school...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine was great with our boys! She took wonderful care of them, and knocked out all of the routines we had. They told me they had a great night with her, and we will definitely book her again! 😊"

Care member

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Ivalis G.


Waukegan, IL

$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

SLP Graduate Student & Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ivalis and I am a new resident of Illinois from Texas. I am a newly graduated Speech Language Pathologist. I have had over 9 years of experience as a caregiver for children/adults with disabilities, and their siblings. I am comfortable with a wide range of abilities, and have a range of medical experience for in...
Ivalis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ivalis was amazing and we miss her so much! I would highly recommend her to any family as she is dependable, adaptable and extremely kind. Since we have moved out of state we will be hard pressed to find a sitter as capable and caring as her."

Leif H.

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Cassandra S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Long Term Nanny Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for over 10 years and have 20+ years of babysitting experience for families of up to 5 children, ages birth to 12. I have my own transportation, am a non smoker, and comfortable with pets. I also am able to do light housework, laundry, cooking, and errand running. I love spending time with kids and...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassie has a true passion to work with babies and kids. What I respect most about Cassie is that she is a natural at handling challenging situations in a calm manner. She is engaging, patient, and my girls adore her sweet personality. They are always asking when...

Robin H.

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Amarjargal K.


Lake Zurich, IL

$35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided. My background and driving records excellent. CPR and AED trained and certified. I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...
Amarjargal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amra is such a loving and patient nanny for our children. She is always punctual and goes above and beyond with everything! You would be so with lucky to have her caring for your children. She cooks healthy meals, makes sure everything is cleaned up before she...

Dana S.

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Dionice D.


Northbrook, IL

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm Looking For A Job.

Hello! My name is Dionice. I'm a 35 years old. Devoted and reliable nanny with over 15 years in childcare. Supplies loving while making sure to meet disciplinary and educationally for each child. Offers the children clear guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns. I am CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. I took...
Dionice can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

3.0
"I really like her but she's not driving ."

Latifa B.

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Mona M.


Deerfield, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...
Mona can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mona was an invaluable part of our school schedule last year. She engaged our kids just the right amount, realizing our 6 year old loves attention and doing things together and that our 9 year old prefers to be left alone. Mona was always there; she never called...

Laura P.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Meghan K.

5.0

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

- Former Member A.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took note of the kids' interests and played...

- Gina H.

Sonia L.

5.0

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 make a wonderful full time nanny for any family.

- Kristin M.

Devorah G.

5.0

Devorah has been an exceptional nanny to our three children and part of our family for over seven years. She has seen us through it all: the birth of our two youngest children, COVID, the birth of her daughter, and moving homes. Through every phase, every celebration, and every challenge, she has...

- Care member

Jenifer C.

5.0

Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her.

- Apollonia B.

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