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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
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Grace M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time/Temporary Job

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi, I'm Grace! I am 28 years old and currently a part-time nanny for a1-year-old girl. I'm looking to add another part-time position or help out on an as-needed basis. I absolutely adore children and find nothing more rewarding than watching them grow and interacting with them. I have eight years of experience with taking care...

Season E. says "Grace was a great babysitter for the short time I had her. I have 3 kids and she was great with my children. I would recommend her for anyone."

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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
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Michelle H.

Alsip, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Michelle, a 28-year-old experienced nanny and babysitter. I have 3 years professional experience working at a daycare, and 10+ years as both a nanny and a babysitter! I have worked with children newborn age up to teens, and I currently work at a high school in Chicago.
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Tamara W.

Fun And Caring Sitter/Nanny

Blue Island, IL

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For the past eight years I've taken on the role as a babysitter/ nanny for local neighbors, and friend. I enjoy being around kids and being that friendly person that they can rely on. I'm a strong believer in work hard play later. Once the important things are done then we can have fun. All of my kids knows and understand that...
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Michelle L.

Full-time Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I worked for a daycare for about seven years as a School-Age teacher and an Infant Teacher. I also have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I am First-Aid, CPR, and AED certified and have been renewing this for over 20 years.
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Aiya J.

Learning Through Play Is My Forte!

Calumet City, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
This year will make 7 years working in a classroom. Outside from that I have more years of experience in nanny/babysitting. I am passionate about learning through play and helping children meet their development milestones. I have experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I hope we can find time to make a...
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Emma M.

Part Time Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have been a teacher going on four years now. I have a bachelors degree to teacher special education and elementary education. I have taught kindergarten and special education k-4 classrooms. I Nannied while in college (seven years experience). My passion is working with children. I engage children in indoor and outdoor...
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Valentina P.

Child Care Experience

Chicago Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Nice to meet you, my name is Valentina , I come from Colombia and now I am studying here in Chicago. I have experience as a nanny in my country and I was an au pair for a year in North Carolina where I took care of two children from 7 months to 1-year-old. I also had the opportunity to take care of I have some families too here...
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Arielle S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lansing, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Arielle. Most of my experience is in hotel management/ front office operations. However I was a nanny for three years and I absolutely loved my families and kids. I had to take a break for a while to start my own family with my husband and now I'm ready to get back to you guys! Currently looking for a family...
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Michelle G.

Sitter, Nanny, Parents Helper

Crete, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I have 4 years of childcare experience. I am looking for a full time nanny sitter position. I am excited to be a part of your child's development and growth.
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Lauren B.

Oak Forest, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Lauren. I'm at stay at home mom of 2 boys! With school around the corner I am looking for something extra to do & help out a family part-time! I have years of nannying experience. If you have any question's, feel free to message me!
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Hannah E.

Nanny

Oak Forest, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am enthusiastic and love working with children. I have worked, watched, and loved children majority of my life! And currently became a first time mom myself. I am looking for a long term nanny position. I have been babysitting since forever. I am also a passionate person, and I am very dedicated to my work. I love doing...
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Sherrie P.

Tinley Park, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Sherrie. I have raised two amazing kids and miss having little ones! My son is a nurse and my daughter is in graduate school and will be a psychologist in two years. I started nannying five years ago and I truly love it! I have tons of energy, patience and love to give! After raising my kids and also nannying, I...
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Alli M.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Crete, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alli and I am looking for a part-time position in the Chicago suburbs. I have 4+ years experience caring for children ages 0-7yrs including newborns, 2 years nannying girls ages 9 & 10, and am always in contact with young children in my own family. Prior to that, I worked at the Crete Park District as a summer...
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 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 4 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Kelsea H.

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....

- Phillon A.

Jenna R.

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.

- Maria W.

Lashanna H.

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...

- Care member

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 June, 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 1 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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