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Alexis C.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Alexis! I'm 23 and I have been a nanny for the last 5 years, and have been working with child since I was 12. If you need a weekend babysitter, last minute date night, etc. please feel free to message me at anytime!
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Andrea D.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am Andrea. 25 years old. When I am with kids I like to go outside if weather permits, or play indoor games when weather is not permitting. I also enjoy arts and crafts! I am also a Sunday school teacher and teach from 4-10 children on a mostly weekly basis. I have 13 years of experience babysitting children from 3...
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Abby W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am looking to find a part time nanny job while I go to school at DePaul University in the fall. I am interested in art, history, and music. I have been babysitting for about five years. My first nannying job was when I was 16 years old, I watched 7-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, for the summer. I am currently 18 years old...
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Kate V.

Wauconda, IL

4.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Franklin Park, IL. Kate has been a nanny in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area for over 10 years, as well as an occasional and weekend babysitter for 18 years. Most of her experience has been with toddler aged children and elementary aged, as young as newborn age and as...

Sara R. says "Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with."

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Renata D.

Part Time Nanny Available

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Renata. I live in Round Lake. I have been a nanny for over 17 years now. I work at a Polish school on Saturdays as a teacher- with students from 1st up until 4th grade. In my previous experiences as a nanny, I have worked with families who have had and newborn infant and their older children as well. I have...

Laura P. says "Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely reliable, she...

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Jessica L.

Round Lake, IL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have about 2 years of experience in the babysitting/nannying world, I've taken care of my little cousins while they were about 5 and 8. I can help with pretty much anything you need, help clean the house, cook for the kiddos, etc :)!! I'm in the Army so some weekends I will not be able to work, but that is once a month. I'm...
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Wendy F.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello and thank you for your interest in my profile!. My name is Wendy and I absolutely love caring for children!!. I'm a very experienced nanny with more than 6 years in the field. I have passion for kids, I care for them as if they were one of my own. I have cared from newborns, toddlers, preschool to elementary. I'm CPR...

Charlie J. says "She is extremely honest , caring and sweet . She is also very attentive and thoughtful . Would highly recommend her to anyone with children ."

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Moriah B.

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Not currently seeking work (employed as a nanny for the best kids!) but open to an occasional weekend gig.

Andy R. says "Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was...

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Brittany S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Dundee, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school. I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...

Stephanie F. says "Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands....

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Hannah T.

Nanny And Babysitter

Antioch, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hey! I'm an energetic sitter with 8 years of babysitting experience and two summers of nannying experience. I typically babysit 1-4 kids at a time and have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. I have worked as an assistant teacher at a daycare and have worked in Sunday school for 8 years. This being said I love...

Ashley T. says "Hannah is really great! Our 2 girls really enjoy when Hannah watches them! The girls say she is nice and fun! She is very easy going, dependable, and we...

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Alison L.

Nanny Or Child Care Provider

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
31 year corporate career Retired early Previous 2 year infant church care as room lead Grown twin children Currently care for a child alternating weekdays, rotating days, before and after school Also provide errands for legally blind senior, schedule fluctuates Looking for single need or recurring weekday childcare Enjoy...

Glenna W. says "Alison is a problem solver. She quickly can see how to make things run smoothly. She is great with children because of her life's experience of having...

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Emily B.

Kind Caregiver

Huntley, IL

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$21/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi care seekers, Emily here! I want to start out by saying how deeply empathetic and loving I am when it comes to kids. I am laid back but also attentive and high-energy when it comes to caretaking. I truly love being a caregiver and have a natural gift when it comes to caring for children of all ages. From infancy well into...
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Dana H.

Dana

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experiences in babysitting for many families, and 3 years of nanny experience. The age range of kids I have watched is between newborns and 14 years old. I have had my fair share of changing diapers, helping with homework, fixing temper tantrums, playing hide and seek, and doing arts and crafts. I also have...
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Monica S.

Grayslake, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Monica and if there is one thing that you should know about me it is that I love kids! It all comes very natural to me as I grew up always helping my Mom with my siblings. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have had many years of experience with babysitting various types of families and...
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Jennifer K.

Nanny

Grayslake, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Jennifer I have over 10 years of experience nannying for a wide range of families. I have my degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have certification in food handlers course. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I love to plan activities to keep children entertained. I am available before school,...
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Caitlyn A.

Part- Time College Babysitter

Fox River Grove, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Caitlyn and I am 30 years old with over 15 years of nannying and babysitting experience. Broad Experience: -Started babysitting at age 15 -Full time summer nanny for 2 kids aged 7 & 10 while in college -Full time overnight summer camp counselor for a cabin of girls aged 6-7 -Teachers assistant part time...
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Shelby P.

Vernon Hills, IL

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Shelby, I'm a 28-year-old social worker at a residential treatment facility for kids. I currently work with developmentally delayed teenage boys with mental health disorders and behavioral concerns. I started babysitting 13 years ago and have done it on and off since. I have also worked at 2 elementary schools, and...
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Brianna N.

Huntley, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Brianna and I'm looking for a weekend summer nanny position. I am currently a full-time student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee majoring in English Secondary Education. I live in Milwaukee during the school year, but come back to my hometown in Illinois for the summer. I have experience working with all ages! I...
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Kathy C.

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Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have a bachelor's degree in childcare and over 30 years experience. I started babysitting at 11, then went to college and got my bachelor's degree. I then nannied full-time for a family of 2 doctors for over 7 years. I drove them to and from school, sports and activities, prepared snacks and meals, toilet trained, helped with...
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Grace D.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Libertyville, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
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  • 30 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL

Weekend Nannies in McHenry, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 30 listed weekend nannies

Kate V.

Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with.

- Sara R.

Renata D.

Renata worked for us for a couple years until we no longer needed a nanny due to a retirement and kids starting school. She was extremely...

- Laura P.

Wendy F.

She is extremely honest , caring and sweet . She is also very attentive and thoughtful . Would highly recommend her to anyone with children...

- Charlie J.

FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in McHenry, IL

To find a weekend nanny near you in McHenry, IL, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.

How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in McHenry, IL depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $18.33 per hour.

To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in McHenry, IL, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.

When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in McHenry, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.

All weekend nannies near you in McHenry, IL found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.

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