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Alyssa D.


Kenosha, WI

$12-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 5+ years of childcare experience in daycare and babysitting/nannying. In addition to this, I am currently in my student teaching semester of my Early Childhood Education degree. I am also CPR and first aid certified and have 3+ years of coursework and field experience in providing quality care to kids. Please feel free to...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She is amazing. Always brought a bag of crafts and fun stuff to do with our kids. She is very patient and kindhearted."

Jennifer G.

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Martha P.


Antioch, IL

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun , Energetic And Love To Read. Specially To Little Ones.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a a nanny with 15 years of experience and a chef. I specialize in healthy meals for the kids. I am extremely organized and flexible to the family's needs. Love pets!! I will include your four legged family member in my adventures with the children. My favorite thing to do is to read to the children. I know how...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We currently have Marta taking care of our 7 month old baby. She's been with us for 3 months now and she is amazing!! She is always on time, dependable, caring, and loving to our sweet little girl. She is so helpful around the house too, I swear she never sits...

Gabrielle W.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Meghan since she was a young girl. Always reliable and caring, she was like a big sister to my daughter. Meghan has a special way with children. She makes them feel comfortable while also providing structure. She would make a wonderful nanny!"

Kim B.

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Michelle D.


Winthrop Harbor, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

UPDATE: I am currently comfortable with my schedule. However if you are experiencing an urgent need for a few Tuesdays or Wednesdays, I am willing to see if I can help out. I am easy going, mature, dependable, nurturing and detail oriented - yet fun! :-) In my description below, you 'll see I have extensive experience in many...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Words can never fully express how grateful I am for Michelle joining our family. She cared for our girls during some of the toughest times for kids - quarantine! Michelle never missed a day of work and was never late once. She is beyond generous, thoughtful,...

Peggy B.

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Christine M.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Nanny Who Loves Children

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am very outgoing, responsible, and an excellent communicator. I love working with children. Upon completion of my college degree, I worked in the Social Service field where I taught child development classes to pregnant teens. After my daughter was born, I began pursuing a career in the home childcare field. I have provided...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Christine was a caring and very reliable companion for our mom who lived with us in Muskego for 5 years before passing away. In addition to being very patient and creative in handling elderly mood swings, she was supremely reliable! No matter the weather (snow or...

Donald H.

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Maya C.


Grayslake, IL

$22-24/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey families! My name is Maya, I'm 22 years old. I recently graduated school and am looking for a part time nanny job. I have experience with infants-elementary school children. I've been a full time nanny for about 3 years now.
Maya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day! While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat...

Nathaly R.

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Margaret C.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr10 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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Lydia S.


Zion, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature, reliable, responsible and cheerful person, with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills with extensive experience as a live-out/ live-in nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. Kids can be very fascinating; the simple little things they do, can add joy to one's day. I am in the US ARMY RESERVE...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kira L.


Lake Villa, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I lost my job back in 2020 while on maternity leave due to covid. I have been home with my now 16, 13, 11 and 3-year-old. I also, just temporarily nannied for a family out of Libertyville. I was with them from August 2022 to February 2023. I love taking care of children and helping families feel safe in knowing their children...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Aricela A.


Waukegan, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable, Trustworthy Nanny - 10 Years With Same Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was nanny to the same wonderful Vernon Hills family for 10 years helping to raise 3 beautiful children. I began when the oldest was 3 months old. These kids are like my own grandchildren and I love them very much. Once the kids were in school full time last year, I took a new nanny position with a nice family in Highland Park...
Aricela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Donalisa H.


Waukegan, IL

$24-30/hr8 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

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Donalisa is a caring, attentive, friendly and kind individual! She is great with kids. She is patient and nurturing with a great sense of humor. She is very fun to be with, and around. She is creative and great at implementing fun activities. Any family would be...

Care member

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Rachel R.


Zion, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Nanny Wanting To Lend A Helpful Hand

At age 11 I started helping my cousin who has had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions caring for her children of which there are four. I also have been an employee and volunteer at multiple local school's near my home as a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel is wonderful with children. Reliable, fun and very creative. Our son found her a joyful to be around. She is easy going yet attentive. She cares and it shows."

Care member

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Rachel G.


Kenosha, WI

$12/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel, I am starting a Masters Program in the fall at the local university to become a licensed clinical social worker, my goal to work in hospitals! As I work towards that goal, I would like to continue what I have been doing over the past few years working with children or as a nanny! I have tons of...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is an extremely hard worker, and puts her all into her work. She is personable, friendly, and always shows up to work on time. She goes the extra mile to ensure her job is done as well as possible and is truly a team player. Any employer would greatly...

Care member

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "

Care member

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Abigail G.


Antioch, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently have a job and am not looking for another one. When I am looking for a job this is what I'd say. Hello! I've been a nanny for 5 years. I got my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I've taken care of children from age 3 months to 8 years old. I'm pet friendly. I have my own car. I know first aid and...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Abby is great with any age child - infant on up! She is caring, loving, kind. She is someone you will be able to trust and depend on."

Kathleen B.

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Samantha W.


North Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Medical Student Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Looking for family to work with while I am on break for the summer!* I am a first year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...

Jolly B.

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Desiree D.


Kenosha, WI

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Desiree! I'm a 43-year-old mother of two. I went back to work a few years ago and recently realized with both mine in school that I'd like to have a bit more flexibility and time available for them. I love children and our elderly and have worked with them for many years in many different settings. Recently, I...
Desiree can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Desiree loved and cared our children as if they were her own. From the beginning we felt confident that she was the perfect fit for our family. Although we no longer "work" together we remain in touch as friends! "

Kristin D.

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Jillian A.


Zion, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Loving And Dependable Nanny

Hello, my name is Jillian. Playing with, teaching, and caring for children is my passion. As a person, I am health-conscious, proactive, fun-loving and kind. As a nanny, I am dependable, patient, creative and firm. I believe strongly in play because it facilitates the development of their imagination, confidence, language,...
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jillian is an incredible nanny! She is constantly coming up with games and activities for the kids. She interacts and plays with the kids, which is something that we felt was extremely important. We have had babysitters before that were on their phones constantly,...

Summer R.

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Jessica M.


Grayslake, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I am Jessica and I am a part time caring and attentive Nanny who offers 8 years of experience. I use to Nanny full time prior to having my own babies. I have been married for almost 5 years and have a two children ages 3. 5 and 1. 5 years old. I took a break to be a stay at home Mom. My son will now be attending preschool. I...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was hired as a date night sitter. She is sweet and fun! My girls loved when it was a "Jessica night". My girls are a little hard to put to bed but Jessica somehow did it easily and even when my girls were being stubborn, Jessica kept her lovely calm nature....

Lisa T.

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Barbara C.


Waukegan, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Nanny

I am looking for a full time job as a nanny or babysitter. I love to take care of newborns. During my home care work from 2002 I was a caregiver for elderly and children. I have references upon request.
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Wadsworth, IL

Alyssa D.

5.0

Literally the best of the best. We are moving across the country so we unfortunately don't get to keep her... big loss for our family. Would highly recommend!

- Molly B.

Martha P.

5.0

We currently have Marta taking care of our 7 month old baby. She's been with us for 3 months now and she is amazing!! She is always on time, dependable, caring, and loving to our sweet little girl. She is so helpful around the house too, I swear she never sits still!!! Definitely highly recommend...

- Gabrielle W.

Meghan K.

5.0

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

- Kim B.

Michelle D.

5.0

Michelle is amazing!! She is reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, kind and truly goes above and beyond! She was able to connect right off the bat with my baby, toddler and my little girl (my dog too!) Everyone in the family loves her! She has a calm demeanor and is alway willing to help...

- Care member

Christine M.

5.0

Christine is great to work with. Easy to talk to, takes great care of our son, and is flexible when needed. She was the first care giver we hired out, but she quickly settled any of our nerves.

- Luke M.

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