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Willa H.

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
35 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Willa. I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children. Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...

Jane S. says "Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!"

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Mishanda S.

Nanny

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Mishanda, I have over 28 years of experience caring for newborns to 6-year-olds in licensed child care facilities. I also have 12 years of experience as a nanny caring for multiples and twins, as well as caring for children in nanny shares. All of my families have become extended family. My daughter and I cared for...

Matt G. says "Mishanda is absolutely fabulous with babies and children. Our son was walking at 9 1/2 weeks, using a potty at one year old, and attempting words like...

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Samantha F.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Samantha I am a 42 yr. old wife and a mother of two boys ages 15 and 18 and we live in Tinley Park. I have YEARS of experience working with all children ages newborn and up and experience with multiple children at one time. I have been nannying for 20+ years and I worked in the infant and toddler rooms at Mother Goose...

Jessica F. says "I can't say enough positive things about Samantha. She has truly been a blessing to my children and our family. She has a genuine love for children which...

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Catherine O.

Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

Highland, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
"Integrity" is one word to best describe me. "Compassionate" is the second word. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and have vast experience with infants, preschool, grade school & high school age. I consider myself a nurturing, fun, smart, reliable caregiver, who is also a great listener. I enjoy making learning a game...

Lindsay K. says "Cathy has been taking care of our 2 & 1/2 year-old son for about the past 8 months over which time we have felt very pleased and confident in the quality...

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Dallas Z.

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...

Elizabeth D. says "Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so amazing and...

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Yasmeen F.

Fun Energetic Nanny!

Highland, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Yasmeen I'm a full time nanny with 7 years experience working with children ages 8 months to school age. I worked in ABA for 4 years as an RBT, 2 years in a classroom with kindergarten & 1st graders & this past year as a full time nanny with children ages 8 months to 7 years old. I've taken several classes in early...

Jenny W. says "Yas has been nothing but wonderful for our family and I wish she could come even more often! My boys ages 5 and 3 love her, and so do we! I was very...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Klarissa J.

Nanny/Babysitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I just want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. A little about me: I am currently seeking a part time nanny job Mon-Thur. 6am-2 p.m. I am CPR certified and also a licensed CNA. I have experience watching children ages 2 months-14 years old I use to work for a In-home daycare in the summer and have...

Angela B. says "Klarissa is a hard worker and is someone you can depend on! If I had a job and I needed it done right and with a great attitude I would call her."

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Kaitlyn B.

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Licensed K-6 teacher with a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. I currently teach 1st grade and love helping kids learn and grow! Experienced with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. As a single mom, I know the importance of safe, supportive care. Available for tutoring, light cleaning, and errands.

Holly H. says "She is just an amazing person with an awesome beautiful personality. She is so great with little ones. She is definitely my go to babysit and my son just...

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Charity B.

Schererville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello I am Charity and I am looking to get back into nannying on a part time basis. I have over 20 years of nannying experience. I am a licensed advanced EMT who worked mostly with pediatric patients. I have a soon to be 5-year-old daughter and a 3. 5-year-old son that I will need to bring with. My daughter is in school...

Gabrielle O. says "Charity is a very kind and compassionate person. She is always helping those around her, and is absolutely amazing with children. Any family would be...

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Shameka C.

Full-Time Nanny

Country Club Hills, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I am looking to nanny full time Mon-Fri, specifically for either infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I have 20 plus years of experience, references and child care qualifications. I promised myself to always pursue what makes me passionate and happy. I realized a long time ago that I felt best caring for children. I...

Amelia S. says "Shameka was with our family for four years before we were transferred out of state. During this time she cared for our three children newborn through...

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Sophia R.

Your Childs Best Friend

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Ms. Sophia! I am 21 years old and I currently attend the university of Illinois Chicago majoring in urban elementary education with a certification and teaching ESL. I have been nannying for three years and never looked back. I have experience with children from the ages of three months to 12 years old,...

Care Member says "Reliable and consistent. My kids enjoyed her being their babysitter "

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Lawannada A.

Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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Krista G.

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...

Amy W. says "Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no...

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Lashanna H.

Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Can manage the daily routines of children age ranged 6 weeks to 21 while the parents are working. I can provide a structured schedule that includes meals, naps, playtime, and academic enrichment. I can also effectively manage housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, doing laundry, and organizing all areas. I have a clean driving...

Care Member says "Lashanna was amazing at dog sitting! My pup is usually clingy and doesn’t allow me to leave without spazzing out, but she loves being around Lashanna....

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Kathy S.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Kathy and I have been a nanny for the same family for the past 12 years. There are two boys ages 14 and 9. I watched them 4 days a week for the past 10 years. Both boys are in school full time now so they don't really need a nanny anymore. My schedule is opened up quite a bit now. I have 2 grandchildren ages 6 &...

Shaneva M. says "ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! My family has grown by 1 when we found Kathy! I travel A LOT for work and we've moved to IL and are detached from family. Kathy...

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Blanca C.

Previous Owner Of Home Day Care Seeking A Nanny Position

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Blanca, I ran my own day care at home for 30 years starting 1998. I am a licensed child care provider; CPR, AED, BLS and FIRST AID certified. Due to the slow business in 2013, I took the toughest decision to close my Home Daycare and continue with child care as a Family Nanny. I am experienced with all ages, newborns...

Joshua D. says "We were privileged to have Blanca as our nanny for our daughter from the age of 4 months to 2.6 years old. We recently decided to move our daughter to day...

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Cameece B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Harvey, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Children are my passion! I have always been nurturing and quick to help anyone. I am working towards my goals of having my own facility which will include 24hr childcare, tutoring services for all ages, preschool, after school programs, and much more! I currently work with a second chance program for high school students who...

Arthur P. says "Cameece was a wonderful babysitter who worked for us while me and why wife worked. We felt confident in her watching our children and always knew they...

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Heather P.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Heather. I am 39 years old. I've been teaching for 13 years in a Pre-k classroom. I live in Tinley Park . A little bit of my history: Before I started teaching I nannied for 3 years for an autistic boy and his brother , at the time I also took care of my 2 younger brothers in the same household one of which is also...

Jillian L. says "Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She was kind and...

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL

Newborn Nannies in Thornton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Willa H.

Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful...

- Jane S.

Mishanda S.

Mishanda is absolutely fabulous with babies and children. Our son was walking at 9 1/2 weeks, using a potty at one year old, and attempting...

- Matt G.

Samantha F.

I can't say enough positive things about Samantha. She has truly been a blessing to my children and our family. She has a genuine love for...

- Jessica F.

What to know about newborn nannies in Thornton, IL

The average cost for a newborn nanny in Thornton, IL as of April 2026 is $20.00 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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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