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Mona M.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mother of twins one of whom has autism and with 15 years of professional nanny experience. They are both attending college now. As a mother myself, I understand the hard, important and difficult decision of finding someone to trust enough to give you that peace of mind knowing that your children are in great capable hands...

Care Member says "She is skilled, reliable, trustworthy, warm and kind"

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Elizabeth S.

Fun Loving Nanny

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have raised two children, and sat for my two grand kids boy 3 and a girl 1 and countless number of nieces and nephews, I can say that I love to read to kids dance with them act silly draw, paint and color. I'm also a caregiver, I just love caring for both young and elderly. I worked for a company for 19 + years and wanted to...

Laura P. says "Liz did a great job for us over the summer, we always felt like our toddlers were safe and happy with her."

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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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Reina O.

Nanny/Babysitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Reina and I have over 20 years of experience. I am also raising three children of my own. As a mother, I always want the best for them and my family. Please give me a call or email. Thank you!

Vaibhav C. says "Reina cared for our child for 5 months, but her presence was so impactful that it seemed she helped for entire year. We moved out of Chicago area, so we...

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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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Maria M.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...

Tracey C. says "Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years,...

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Sara S.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Position

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a full-time career nanny! I am looking for a date-night family and I'm hoping I can fill that role for you! I have 7 years of childcare experience with children between the ages of 6-weeks to 14 years old. I am Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have my own transportation...

Care Member says "We have hired Sara several times to help with our baby and four year old. She does a great job and our kids love her! She is energetic and very...

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Raina W.

Professional And Active Nanny!

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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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Maria B.

Nanny Available Full Time

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Maria (my nickname is Ela). I just moved to the USA In August, 2014 to be near my Daughter. I have a green card - and I am legal to work in the USA - My Daughter is a United States Citizen, and I will be too in about 2 years. I speak and read English and Polish. I have been a care giver and a nanny for over 20...

Care Member says "Maria (Ela) is a great nanny to our 1 year old. My little one, who was afraid of strangers, accepted her quickly! Ela sings to my baby, read and play...

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Jeehan V.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I have 15 yrs. of experience working with kids. I am an assistant teacher at daycare. I worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers at daycare school. Taking care of children has always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I...

Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...

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Isabel M.

Fun Sitter And Love To Teach

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I speak prefect Spanish and English. I've been working as a nanny for 20 yrs love to do craft with children take them to parks have play dates and also worked at the school district 95 as s supervisor.

Care Member says "Isabel is a wonderful nanny and an amazing person. She has been with our family for almost 5 years we would rate her exceptional."

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Margaret C.

Short Notice Availability

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Katherine K.

Highland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I have 3 years of full-time nanny experience, and have babysat for countless families. I have also worked as a camp counselor, tutored at Kumon, and volunteered at schools and daycares. I'm very patient and responsible with kids, safety is my number one priority. I have a reliable car, am comfortable with pets, and am CPR...

Kristen S. says "We feel so lucky to have been able to have Kara as part of our family. It is so bittersweet losing her. We were so sad that she was leaving our family...

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Amina F.

Sun-shine

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked all my college years as a nanny during the day and went to college in the evening. My nanny experience was with new born, toddlers and teenagers during all my 6 years of college. I continued taking care of the kids, tutoring them, driving them for activities, Dr apt. I also did grocery shopping, cooking and kids...

Laura B. says "Amina has been with our family since June 2023 when I returned to work and we needed care for our 4mo old daughter. I am so thankful that we found Amina....

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Erika V.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...

Christine Q. says "Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide...

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Adriana P.

Nanny

Lake Bluff, IL

4.2(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
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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Jelayne C.

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...

Katie D. says "She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun! She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her...

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.83/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Newborn Nannies in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Mona M.

She is skilled, reliable, trustworthy, warm and kind

- Care member

Elizabeth S.

Liz did a great job for us over the summer, we always felt like our toddlers were safe and happy with her.

- Laura P.

Lilia C.

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...

- Lisa S.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.83 per hour as of December, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 6 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com. You can also read 14 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 Lake Forest, 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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