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Aricela A.

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

Waukegan, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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...
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Lila A.

Experienced Nanny And Housekeeper With Over 20 Years Of Experience

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced nanny and housekeeper with over 20 years of experience with North Shore families with children ranging from newborns to teenagers. Depending on the needs of the parents and their family, my duties have ranged from child care, laundry, light housekeeping, making meals, organizing, driving children (school, activities,...

Toby W. says "Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over 13 years. She...

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Hunter T.

Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been a professional nanny for 10 years and I have a 3-year-old daughter. The ages I have worked with are newborn to 10 years old, with extensive newborn experience. I have done date night sitting for dozens of families. I love doing arts and crafts with the children, as well as being outdoors and going swimming. I am very...

Laura R. says "Hunter was wonderful with my two children (2yo and 3mo). She was so attentive and full of energy! My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and...

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Daniela A.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

Waukegan, IL

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Danni, I am 29 years old and I have been worked with children for the last 10 years. With over 10 years of experience nurturing, guiding, and educating children-as a nanny, day camp counselor, and most recently a lead teacher at Champions-I've developed a deep passion for creating warm, engaging, and supportive...

Diane S. says "She babysat for my sons for 2 months this summer, my sons absolutely love her, she was always on time and was very respectful and always managed to get my...

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Lilia C.

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, My name is Lily, I'm a bilingual nanny. I have 10 years experience taking care of baby's and toddlers. I love to read to them take them for walks, library, play with them and most important give them all the love and attention they need. I am highly dependable and responsible and I have excellent references.

Lisa S. says "Lily was our nanny for my baby and two-year-old and she was absolutely wonderful with the boys. She is responsible kind loving and a very hard worker. We...

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Aricela A.

Experienced Nanny

Waukegan, IL

from
$21/hr
18 years experience
I have decades of experience caring for little ones and excellent references. I enjoy being a nanny, helping with all things childcare and light household chores like laundry.
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Barbara C.

Mature Nanny

Waukegan, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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.
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Jeanette V.

Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
Hi, I have experience in being a nanny for 10+yrs. I have worked with children aging from 0-12. Skilled in infant and toddlers and school age kids. I can also help in light house keeping, household management, fun educational activities, and comfortable with Pets. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for...
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Sandra G.

Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there, I have worked with families for 20+ years. I have great experience and references and just looking to join and grow with a new family.
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Maria A.

Fun Responsible Nanny!!

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi families, my name is Maria I'm 33 years old and I live in Waukegan. I'm a mom of two boys and I have 11 years of nanny experience. I really love to work with children and I really enjoy the time I spend with them. I can help with the children meal prep and children's laundry as well with light housekeeping. I'm bilingual, I'm...
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Maria M.

Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Responsible babysitter with 8 + years of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents and provide affection for all the children I care for.
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Vanessa G.

FT Nanny Available

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. As a high school student, I worked as a babysitter part-time and as a camp counselor during summer breaks. . I have learned to prioritize, multitask, and organize multiple schedules. Attention to detail is key. I love learning new activities and crafts to keep children...
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Clare W.

Full-time Nanny With Diabetic Care Experience

Waukegan, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Pleasure to meet you! I am searching for a family that is in need of child care in the Chicagoland area. I love children of all ages and also have experience helping with special needs kids. I am happy to help with any tasks including school pick-up/drop-off, extracurriculars, errands, homework, meal prep, cleaning, laundry...
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Shannon S.

nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Fueled by a passion for children's growth, l've spent 15 years making a positive impact on their lives. My teaching degree, coupled with a major in Psychology, provides me with a unique understanding of child development and behavior management. I am creative, friendly, energetic, and patient. I communicate with parents through...
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Cristina R.

Waukegan, IL

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Cristina and I'm an energetic, creative 30-year-old. I went to Florida International University for education and quickly learned that though I loved child development, the teaching route wasn't for me and decided to finish with a Bachelor's in English with a handful of student teaching credits under As a nanny,...
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Lia J.

Energetic And Fun Sitter Looking For Summer Work

Waukegan, IL

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Lia. I am 20 years old and looking for a summer nanny position. I have had about 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying children of all ages. I am a compassionate, dependable caregiver with a genuine love for children. I pride myself in creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for those I care for. Whether...
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Hope F.

Part-time Care Giver/housekeeper

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I taught for a School District working with children from preschool up into the middle school grades . I also worked for a learning/daycare center. I nanny partime and am looking for additional hrs and/days. My schedule is very flexible. My passion is working with and helping children learn new and exciting things. I have...
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Jacqueline S.

A Fun Summer!

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm looking to find a family to nanny for over the summer! I worked at a daycare for two and a half years while completing my undergraduate degree and love it. Now, I'm working at a high school as a teachers assistant and am completely my masters degree in counseling with a goal to become a pediatric therapist. I am...
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Janelle W.

Waukegan, IL

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
I've spent nearly 10 years caring for children because I truly love supporting their growth and development. Over the years, I've developed the key qualities that make for a great caregiver-patience, creativity, and a warm, calming presence. I'm great at keeping parents in the loop with daily updates and open communication, and...
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Latavia B.

Fun Creative Sitter

Wadsworth, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Latavia, and I'm an experienced childcare provider with six years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages. As an Assistant Teacher at multiple daycare facilities, I have developed a deep understanding of child development, emotional support, and creating a nurturing environment where kids feel...

Sarita S. says "Latavia responded to my messages quickly and did a wonderful job with my daughter. I highly recommend her services."

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.11/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.6

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Nannies in Waukegan, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Lila A.

Highly Recommended Nanny and Housekeeper Lila is a very trustworthy and highly responsible nanny who has worked with our family for over...

- Toby W.

Hunter T.

Hunter was wonderful with my two children (2yo and 3mo). She was so attentive and full of energy! My kids absolutely loved her. She was...

- Laura R.

Daniela A.

She babysat for my sons for 2 months this summer, my sons absolutely love her, she was always on time and was very respectful and always...

- Diane S.

FAQs for finding nannies in Waukegan, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Waukegan, IL is as of is $21.11 per hour as of November, 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 19 in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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