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Nina J.

Most Experienced With Infants

Lyons, IL

from
$14/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Nina. I am 28 years old Macedonian. I have graduated English language and literature back home and I have been living in USA for three years and for the whole time I worked with kids from 6 weeks to 6 years but I think I am most experienced with babies. I love my babies.
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Caroline L.

Lyons, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Caroline. I have over 10+ years of experience with children from infant to school age. I am currently a full time student at Dominican University. I enjoy story time, play time, arts & crafts, and trips to the park. I also have my own car and can help run errands or transport children to activities.
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Kate H.

Experienced Nanny / Newborn Helper/ Multiples / Animal Lover Available ASAP

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My spirit is one that could make even you become your inner child again! I have over 20 years experience loving others' children: 5yrs as a nanny to 4 under 4, A caretaker for 3 newborns until after 1yr, & experience with neurodivergent children. My favorite experience has been working for S. A. S. E. D w/ visibly impaired...

Heather H. says "Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."

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Sonia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a responsible, loving, and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I have gained extensive experience managing the daily needs of children. I'm an active, attentive, and creative nanny who enjoys planning games, arts and crafts, and field trips to help keep...

Care Member says "Sonia was an incredible nanny - we truly hit the jackpot! She was a part of our family for almost 4 years. We wish we could have kept her forever, but...

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Donna P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I am a former daycare teacher of 15+ years and have an early childhood education degree from DePaul University. I have a clean driving record, and I'm CPR certified. I enjoy children of all ages and have been a nanny for newborns to 10 years. I love going to the park and spending time outside. I also enjoy reading,...

Beth D. says "Donna has cared for our two boys and in a very short time had become such a part of our family. My kids are always looking forward to the days when Donna...

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Kara A.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Now Available for Overnight Newborn Care Hi! I'm Kara, and I'd love to support your family. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, starting as a teen helping with my mom's home daycare. I've worked in homes, schools, daycare centers, and an emergency youth shelter. I was a full-time nanny for over 15 years (no...

Jennifer R. says "Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks...

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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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Chelsea W.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Chelsea, 34 years old, with nearly 20 years of childcare and nannying experience. I began at a young age, and caring for kids has been a lifelong passion of mine. Over the years, I've supported families with children of all ages from newborns to preteens. I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment...

Whitney T. says "Chelsea was our full time nanny over the last 12 months. She's a dream come true and became a true member of the family. She's everything you want in a...

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Anna J.

Babysitter/nanny/helper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I haven't babysat in a few years, since I was in high school but I'm very good with all ages of kids was involved in a lot of sports and clubs in high school so I would be able to help with practicing. I'm also very good at helping with homework.

Brenda B. says "Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?"

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Alexandra R.

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...

Sarah T. says "We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well...

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Nancy H.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 15 years of baby-sitting/nanny experience. I have worked with kids of ages 3 months to 9- years-old. I enjoyed caring for kids and I am very responsible with them.

Blake L. says "Nancy has been with us since my son was 5 months old. She has been an amazing addition to our family and we absolutely love her. My son is kind and smart,...

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Rose B.

Part-Time Professional Babysitter In Chicagoland

Oak Lawn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello all! I moved to Oak Lawn, IL in August 2021 to start school at Midwestern University for my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked the past 5 years as a professional nanny, and the last 10 in childcare. I am experienced with all ages and multiples. I am looking for babysitting jobs on weeknights and weekends. I...

Dawn S. says "Wonderful girl and kids love her."

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Julia P.

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Currently: UNAVAILABLE as NANNY. About me: Hello there, my name is Julia, but you can call me Julie and I am 30 years old. I have been watching, caring for, and babysitting since I was 10 years old. I genuinely love caring for children and have the most experience with newborns-6yo. I have been a career nanny exclusively for 9...

Erin K. says "Julie was a part of our family for two years. She was able to expertly manage twins from infants to toddlers as well as my older son. She is creative,...

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Crishna G.

Late Night Babysitter

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm 28, a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 5 and 7. I have had experience with caring for other children from ages 2 months to 8 years old. I love to do some cool activities like puzzles, board games or whatever interests your little one. I can do light house keeping, dishes, laundry or just organize while they are...

Bianca M. says "Crishna is a great friend that has taken care of my two boys and has been for 4 years now. My 6 year old and my 1 year old, they truly love her. She's...

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Lucia N.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I have approximately 9 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I love working with children of all ages, with the most experience working with ages 8 months-10 years. I currently work as a guest teacher for Chicago Public Schools and am preparing to get my masters in Early Childhood Education. Up until recently I've been...

Care Member says "Lucia is an amazing nanny! She is hands down one of the best, we ever had. She has great energy and was in tune with what our kids like. She...

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Thais D.

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Forest Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I'm a 31-year-old nanny from Brazil with over 7 years of experience in childcare, ranging from newborns to 6-year-olds. I am a responsible, dependable, caring, and loving person, dedicated to providing children with the best possible development. I have great references and would be delighted to answer any questions you may...

Cecilia C. says "Thais is great with kids! Has a lot of patience and experience. Great communication skills since day one!"

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Leilani M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Leilani, and I recently graduated with my Master's in Health Informatics. While I'm beginning my career in healthcare, I'm currently looking for a short-term or temporary nanny/babysitting position and would love the opportunity to support a wonderful family. I have over 8 years of childcare experience caring for...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Alexis W.

Part-Time Nanny + Babysitter

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Alexis. I am a graduate of Benedictine University, earning my degree in Special Education. I have an extensive background working with children of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I am also CPR and First-Aid certified. As for me personally-I love cooking, walking everywhere with my dogs, going to museums,...

Kerry C. says "Alexis was an amazing caretaker for my children, E. and M., as well as my dog, Roxy! She always came right on time so I never had to worry about being late...

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Halima K.

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...

Liana K. says "Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

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  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lyons, IL

Newborn Nannies in Lyons, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Kate H.

Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Heather H.

Sonia M.

Sonia was an incredible nanny - we truly hit the jackpot! She was a part of our family for almost 4 years. We wish we could have kept her...

- Care member

Donna P.

Donna has cared for our two boys and in a very short time had become such a part of our family. My kids are always looking forward to the...

- Beth D.

What to know about newborn nannies in Lyons, IL

The average cost for a newborn nanny in Lyons, IL as of September 2026 is $19.50 per hour. Rates can vary depending on experience, certifications, and the level of care required. Nannies with specialized newborn experience, such as sleep training or infant care certifications, may charge higher rates, especially for overnight or extended care.
A newborn nanny in Lyons, IL specializes in caring for infants during their first months of life. Responsibilities often include feeding, diaper changes, soothing, sleep routines, and monitoring development. Some nannies also help with light household tasks related to the baby, such as washing bottles, organizing nursery items, and maintaining feeding schedules.
In Lyons, IL, a newborn nanny may provide care during the day, evenings, or full-time schedules, while a night nanny focuses specifically on overnight care. Night nannies help with feeding, diaper changes, and sleep support so parents can rest. Some families choose a combination of both depending on their needs. You can learn more about night nannies for newborns and how they support overnight care.
To find a trusted newborn nanny in Lyons, IL, many parents compare profiles based on infant care experience, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about prior experience with newborns, certifications, and approach to feeding and sleep routines. Scheduling an interview or trial period can help ensure the nanny is a good fit for your family.
Families in Lyons, IL often hire a newborn nanny shortly before or after a baby is born, especially if they anticipate needing extra support during the early months. This can be helpful for first-time parents, families with multiple children, or those balancing work and newborn care responsibilities.
When hiring a newborn nanny in Lyons, IL, look for experience specifically with infants, strong references, and a caregiving style that aligns with your parenting preferences. It’s also important to discuss schedules, responsibilities, and communication expectations. Compatibility and trust are especially important when caring for a newborn.

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