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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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Nancy G.

I Love Children And Love To Smile

Schererville, IN

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Thank you for viewing my profile. I bring over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience-raising my two children, helping with nieces/nephews, and working the past 8 years as a professional nanny. I'm nurturing, dependable, and adapt to each family's unique needs. I'm a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a valid Indiana...

Care Member says "Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They both adore her...

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Tracie K.

Loving Nurturing Nanny

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Great w/ children. Great references clean driving record and don't smoke! Mother of 4 older children and very responsible. I'll provide a loving fun atmosphere for your child and will clean up any mess we make. Like to do crafts and...

Sheana B. says "Tracie took excellent care of our twin girls when they were under the age of 2. She is high energy and kept them entertained. She kept them on the...

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Lawannada A.

Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Krista G.

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...

Amy W. says "Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no...

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Alexis T.

I Hope Your Kids Have As Much Energy As Me!

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am passionate about child development. My dream is to be a preschool teacher, but for now, I'd be thrilled to support your child's learning and growth, guiding them to meet every milestone. I've been a professional nanny for 4 years and have watched family/friends children for 8. I have had the privilege of working...

Ali C. says "We had such a wonderful experience with Lexi! We worked with her for about a year starting when our son was around 1. She was so good with him- she always...

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Janice B.

Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Mallory M.

Full-time/Part-Time Nanny

Whiting, IN

4.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Mallory I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting for a little over 6 years. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education currently. I also have my Paraprofessionals license. I am in the process of getting my bachelor's in Early Childhood. I am currently looking for a nanny position where I would be able...

Care Member says "Mallory has been extremely helpful in all regards to my child and home! She is very thoughtful and is excellent at communicating with me throughout the...

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Kathy S.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Kathy and I have been a nanny for the same family for the past 12 years. There are two boys ages 14 and 9. I watched them 4 days a week for the past 10 years. Both boys are in school full time now so they don't really need a nanny anymore. My schedule is opened up quite a bit now. I have 2 grandchildren ages 6 &...

Shaneva M. says "ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! My family has grown by 1 when we found Kathy! I travel A LOT for work and we've moved to IL and are detached from family. Kathy...

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Ashley Y.

Get To Know Me!

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a 23-year-old nanny with years of childcare experience, starting from becoming an aunt at 13. I'm CPR certified, have my own reliable transportation, and offer open availability. . I strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children of all ages.

Care Member says "Ashley was so wonderful with my three children, 4 and under. She played with them and, when one needed extra attention, she provided it. She was so...

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Alisa K.

Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One

Whiting, IN

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services. I have 25 years collective experience in: Camp counseling Teaching art Art therapy Nannying Sitting Chauffeuring PTA Room parent Music courses Sign language Mindful Parent Coaching ECD And more I...

Care Member says "Alisa has been absolutely wonderful—kind, patient, and incredibly attentive to my baby's needs. She has given the baby so much love and has been a big...

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Julie L.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Care

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a caring, social friendly person. I do caregiving. I am CPR certified. I have taken care of multiple client's in their homes. I have 6 years of experience. My services included medication, light housekeeping, cooking, and general care as InAbility to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing If...

Care Member says "Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly....

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Kelsea H.

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
4+ years of nanny experience. Education in Psychology and Early Childhood Development. I loveeeeee my career to the point where it's so much more than a job. And I truly appreciate being able to give a helping hand to families desiring some extra assistance and being a positive influence, role model, and caregiver in the...

Phillon A. says "Kelsea was very sweet. She was very transparent and kept me updated with my kids while we were out. I will be asking her to babysit again. ANY TIME!"

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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Lashanna H.

Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Can manage the daily routines of children age ranged 6 weeks to 21 while the parents are working. I can provide a structured schedule that includes meals, naps, playtime, and academic enrichment. I can also effectively manage housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, doing laundry, and organizing all areas. I have a clean driving...

Care Member says "Lashanna was amazing at dog sitting! My pup is usually clingy and doesn’t allow me to leave without spazzing out, but she loves being around Lashanna....

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Mccoy C.

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...

Care Member says "Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable, attentive,...

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Catherine O.

Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

Highland, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
"Integrity" is one word to best describe me. "Compassionate" is the second word. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and have vast experience with infants, preschool, grade school & high school age. I consider myself a nurturing, fun, smart, reliable caregiver, who is also a great listener. I enjoy making learning a game...

Lindsay K. says "Cathy has been taking care of our 2 & 1/2 year-old son for about the past 8 months over which time we have felt very pleased and confident in the quality...

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Elana C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Alexis I.

Nanny/Sitter For Kiddos

Tinley Park, IL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexis. I am 20 years old, and a full time college student. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and I love children! I am willing to help out with housekeeping, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, and pets. As a fitness instructor at my college, I am CPR and first aid certified by Red Cross. I am looking for...
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL

Nannies in Thornton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Kyli W.

Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She...

- Ronda W.

Nancy G.

Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They...

- Care member

Tracie K.

Tracie took excellent care of our twin girls when they were under the age of 2. She is high energy and kept them entertained. She kept them...

- Sheana B.

FAQs for finding nannies in Thornton, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Thornton, IL is as of is $20.00 per hour as of August, 2025. 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.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Thornton, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Thornton 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 Thornton, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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