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Kelly P.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am looking for a position taking care of 1-2 children, either part -time or full time. I am currently working as a temporary nanny to my 3-yr old niece, but that situation will be changing right after Christmas. In addition to being a single mom to a 15-yr old son, I have many years of experience babysitting for various family...
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Afrodyta G.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$21/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Afrodyta and I have 9 years of childcare experience. In 2008 | graduated Technical University of Lodz with Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering. In United States I completed ESL (English Second Language) program and took multiple classes in Technical College as: Intro to Psychology and Diversity studies,...
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Athena R.

Des Plaines, IL

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi Parents! My name is Athena and I'm currently looking for a part-time or full-time position ASAP! My niños (my boys) with whom I've cared for the past 5 years are entering school and they're growing up to be AMAZING little people!! I'm 27 years old with over 9 years of childcare experience, working with children ranging from...
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Crispina N.

Fun Loving And Hardworking Person

Des Plaines, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Crispina, a hardworking dedicated and responsible person. I have worked as a caregiver /care companion for many years now and I'm proud that my experience with this job had made me to be a more compassionate, patient and understanding person. I have worked with people who were dementia patients, in post surgery, and old...
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Nina K.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Compassionate and responsible stay-at-home mom of three (including twins) seeking a part-time babysitting position during school hours. Offering over a decade of hands-on experience in child development, routine management, professional and providing a safe, loving environment for children. - Key Qualifications • 20+ years of...

Abigail T. says "Nina was great to meet with, and we felt very comfortable with her. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed and we ended up not needing a sitter. Nina...

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Krystyna Z.

Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Krystyna and I am absolutely love taking care of children. My history of working with children is quite long. I have cared for babies to teens. I am trustworthy , dependable , patient and responsible nanny with 10= years experience. I can help with housekeeping. I am very flexible with my schedule and can work...

Susie C. says "Krystyna has worked for my family for over a year and she is wonderful. I have three boys that she took care of after school - preparing food and driving...

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Claudia S.

Part-Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Claudia. I am a mother of two girls. I have experience with toddlers and newborns. I have excellent references and have my own transportation.

Hannah S. says "Claudia is such a sweet soul. She works for me now, part-time. I have an 11-month-old son and she is just great with him. She is on time, and is great...

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Edyta C.

Looking For Full-Time Nanny Position

Glenview, IL

3.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Edyta, I am an experienced, reliable, and caring nanny with several years of experience and excellent references. I am bilingual English/Polish. I can take care of your children at your home. I have a safe and reliable car if needed, to take your children to activities. I am looking for a full-time position. My...

Pricellious M. says "I interviewed Edyta for a full-time nanny position. I was impressed by her experience, knowledge about infants, and overall pleasant demeanor. Our...

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Kathleen M.

Part-Time Babysitting

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of children most of my life, starting when I was young with babysitting little cousins. I was a nanny for a family with 4 kids for 1 year. Their ages were 3 months, 2, 3, and 4 years old when I began. Unfortunately, I had to leave that job but I still watch them often! I also frequently take care of and...

Julianne N. says "My babies (and I) adore Katie! I have a 21 month old and a 9 month old who she loves like they are her own. everyone loves when Katie comes to babysit!...

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Vanessa S.

Imaginary Children

Skokie, IL

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Dependable & Professional Nanny with 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development, ABA therapist & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, my name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I've been working with children for the past 12 years in position of Nanny,...

Care Member says "Vanessa is such a trustworthy nanny we ever had. she is kind, professional, flexible and super smart and creative. we hired her as a weekend caregiver...

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Keyla C.

About Me

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an energetic, loving, and responsible nanny with 12+ years of experience! I am happily drug and tobacco-free and welcome change easily. I have a 5-year-old daughter who I have stayed at home with since birth. I occupy our days with engaging learning activities that also help to develop her fine motor skills. I also have...

Laurelyn S. says "Keyla is very good at what she does! She was a nanny for our child from age 9 months to 2 years. Throughout that time we appreciated her thoughtfulness,...

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Karen M.

Looking For A Great Family

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello my name is Karen. I live in Wilmette I have two daughters both college grads and one in the medical field. I am looking for a part time nanny position on a permanent basis. I hold Illinois state certification in both elementary and physical education with an endorsement in Spanish. I am dependable, always on time,...

Care Member says "Karen watched my 2 little boys (ages 1 and 3) on a daily basis. I trusted her 100% with my kids. She was professional, great with communication, and...

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Kristie W.

Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...

Kate G. says "Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one...

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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I've always been good with kids, taken care of my cousins. Over the past 18 years, I have been lucky enough to be a full time nanny. Also I was a live in nanny-family assistant / house manager. As of a house manager I can ease your burden by taking care of daily household management tasks smoothly and easy. I'm a non-smoker and...

Promiti P. says "Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and was willing...

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Colleen B.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Maria C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Maria and my goal as a nanny is to care, protect, and guide children. I have worked for two families on this app and have been babysitting since I was 13. The age ranges from newborn to 12 years old. I love cleaning and am willing to do light housekeeping which includes, but is not limited to, laundry, helping...

Rosie M. says "Maria is the most sweetest person I know! I am glad I hired her because she is wonderful with my kids. She does arts and crafts with them, helps them with...

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Dania G.

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...

Laurie B. says "We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I used to nanny full time (and I still babysit occasionally) but for the last 3 years I've been helping families who need another hand! I can help with laundry, errands, running the dishwasher. And I also help...

Michelle L. says "Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made...

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Irma V.

Nanny With A Lot Of Experience

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
My name is Irma. I am 61 years old and I have a lot of experience in child care since I am a mother and grandmother and I had the pleasure of caring for and raising my children and grandchildren. To be honest I don't speak English (my daughter is helping me write this) but if you need someone to take care of your children with...

Amanda L. says "Irma is amazing! My husband and I hired Irma to start looking after our daughter when she was just a couple months old and now she’s part of our family....

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Newborn Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Nina K.

Nina was great to meet with, and we felt very comfortable with her. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed and we ended up not needing a...

- Abigail T.

Krystyna Z.

Krystyna has worked for my family for over a year and she is wonderful. I have three boys that she took care of after school - preparing...

- Susie C.

Claudia S.

Claudia is such a sweet soul. She works for me now, part-time. I have an 11-month-old son and she is just great with him. She is on time,...

- Hannah S.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $21.38 per hour as of November, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 26 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com. You can also read 7 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Des Plaines, IL. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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