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Katie W. says "My daughter absolutely adores Sam! She runs to give her a hug good bye. It means to much to me to know my daughter is happy and we'll cared for while I'm...
Care Member says "Noha is great with our newborn and 3 years old. She is very engaged with the kids and does lots of different fun activities. She is always on time and...
Morgan B. says "We first hired Jasmine in April 2022 to help take care of our two daughters (almost 3 & 15 months) for some date nights. She has now babysat 4 or 5 times...
Pooja S. says "Emily is very caring, considerate and reliable. Our son loved having her watch him. She was so reliable during the pandemic and greatly helped while we all...
Karla N. says "Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has...
Cecelia T. says "Rachael is very kind, fun and wonderful with children. She is the girl at every gathering that you will find surrounded by children. She is dependable...
Margaret B. says "Kat watched my children from infancy through school age and continued to provide after school care for several additional years. She is a wonderful,...
Amy B. says "Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we knew immediately she...
Care Member says "Erika is fabulous! My son absolutely loves when she comes over. She is always on time and very professional. We are lucky to have found her. "
Heather M. says "Peggy watched my children from the time they were infants until they went to school. She was so loving and wonderful with them. They loved Peggy. My...
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53 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated weekend nannies is 4.0
Weekend Nannies in Plainfield, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 53 listed weekend nannies
- Katie W.
- Care member
- Morgan B.
To find a weekend nanny near you in Plainfield, IL, you can search through 2 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 Plainfield, 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 $17.50 per hour.
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Plainfield, 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 2 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Plainfield, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
All weekend nannies near you in Plainfield, 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.