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Mariya K.

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...

Care Member says "Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend Mariya to...

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Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 23 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...

Crystal Y. says "Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

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Zion, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've always loved kids. I am currently a double major of elementary education and early childhood development. Due to my ongoing education I am unavailable on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm looking for a job that is reliable and safe. I would love to work for a great family. I've been babysitting since before I can recall. I am...

Laura W. says "Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets."

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Raina W.'s Photo

Professional And Active Nanny!

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of professional childcare experience, and have cared for all ages- newborn through teens. I have a great understanding of the developmental stages of babies and children, including language development, gross motor skills, and sleep and dietary needs. I also have over 8 years of experience working as a...

Emily M. says "Don't think twice- Raina is amazing in every way. She's a true blessing to your family. We miss her so much!"

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Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Sofia , and I'm honored to have worked as a full-time nanny for the past 7 years. I have experience working with multiple kids at a time, including twins, newborns, and kids with special needs. Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Behavioral Therapist for two years, where I learned valuable techniques to...

Athena R. says "Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con ellos ha...

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Nanny/ House Manager Available Part-time!

Gurnee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I've been a career nanny/ household manager for 11 years with a college background in Early Childhood Education. I'd love to find a long term position with a family I can grow with. I look forward to hearing from you!

Katie S. says "Jordan has been a nanny for our kids for the past six months. As a photographer, I work both outside and inside the home, but mainly in the office or...

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Full-Time Nanny

Gurnee, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
As a mother of 2 with over 12 years of career nanny experience, I bring to the table a great level of competency and wisdom. I have cared for children from the ages of 2 to12 with a broad range of personalities, and I am very skilled in adjusting my methods of teaching and interaction to respond to the child's needs. I am very...
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Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...

Care Member says "Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles...

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Zion, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Betty. I have over 5 years of childcare experience, having worked as a nanny in Lake Forest and Bannockburn, IL. During that time, I cared for children of various ages and developed a strong reputation for being reliable, nurturing, and attentive. After my years as a nanny, I...

Susan T. says "Betty is fantastic! She is sweet and kind. She had a wonderful, caring personality. "

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Loving Nanny

Gurnee, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
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Nanny

Lake Bluff, IL

4.2(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...

Maddie H. says "Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure...

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Short Notice Availability

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Margaret! I grew up in Highland Park, IL and discovered my passion for working with children early on while babysitting my nieces and nephews-especially during summer breaks. I've always had a natural connection with kids, thanks to my energetic spirit and love for creating fun, engaging activities. Being a nanny is...

Natalie V. says "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...

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Fun And Creative Bilingual Nanny

Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am passionate about my job, I love working with kiddos, and I am very excited to meet a long term family to work with. I have a degree in early childhood education. I've been nannying for the 3 years (almost 4) that I've been here and I love this job! I am fun, creative, and honest. I hope I can meet a new family to work with...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Gurnee, IL

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$21/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Karina, I have been babysitting for 8 years now. I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and I am currently working as a school substitute. I am CPR certified and I have experience working with children from ages 2-15. I am also a part-time gymnastics coach where I coach all ages as well! I would love to find...
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Lesly C.'s Photo

Gurnee, IL

from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Lesly! I'm 23 years old and have been a nanny since 2020. Over the years, I've cared for children ranging from 3 months to 13 years old. I'm happy to help with cleanup, school drop-offs, meal prep, and organization I also have experience supporting children with cerebral palsy and ADHD, and I strive to provide a safe,...
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Makayla G.'s Photo

Lake Bluff, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a college graduate with a degree in fashion merchandising. I have 7+ years of experience working with children as a camp counselor, nanny, and nursery worker. I love being able to foster creativity and imagination with the kidos I care for! I have experience structuring children's days, which included activities such as:...
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Catherine R.'s Photo

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I like working with kids because of the impact my nannies and babysitters had on me, both positively and negatively. For those I wasn't a fan of, I was able to learn from, and those I wasn't really close with, I looked up to. Now being on the other side, it is such a joy to be with kids and their smiles and giggles alongside...
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Emily S.'s Photo

Hello, Just Looking To Help A Family Out:)

Gurnee, IL

1.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Emily. I've been a nanny to two lovely girls in the past. I've also grown up taking care of my brother and some family. I'm a very clean and organized person so if cleaning is also something you need I'm more than open to it:).
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Maria Fe R.'s Photo

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Fe! I'm a bilingual educator and mom to a wonderful 8-year-old. I bring over 10 years of experience as a educator in Peru, including work with children with special needs since I owned a neuro-educational center for kids with intelectual disabilities in Lima, Peru. In the U. S., I've worked as a bilingual interventionist...
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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

Mariya K.

Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend...

- Care member

Alyssa G.

Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!

- Crystal Y.

Emily H.

Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets.

- Laura W.

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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