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2,254 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an energetic and dependable career nanny of 11 years searching for a position near the North Center/Lincoln Square area this fall! As 1 of 7 children and Aunt to 18, childcare has been a lifelong passion! I began babysitting and helping in nurseries at just 12yrs old. For over a decade, I have furthered this passion...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"For the past three years, Hannah has been an amazing part of our family. She has cared for our two boys as they have grown from toddlers to little kids. Most importantly, she loves the boys and takes a proactive approach to discovering their interests and building...
David W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love taking care of babies and toddlers, and have a professional qualification in early years childcare. I'm an experienced mother of two and have loved working as a nanny. I'm honest, reliable and will make sure I always put your little one's needs first. I am fully vaccinated. My preference is to walk to work in...
Natela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Natela watched my daughter, G, for 7 months while we lived in downtown Chicago. Our family feels that Natela was an absolute blessing because she was not only an incredible nanny but a wonderful person. She is always punctual and willing to go above and beyond to...
Makayla M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving, creative, and nurturing soul with 10+ of valuable experience in the childcare field. I am passionate about helping children grow, learn, and flourish. My journey as a nanny has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to embark on new adventures with a loving family.
I have had the pleasure of caring for...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cori started with us when my son was just born and my daughter was in kindergarten. Cori quickly became a key member or our family. She tended to our newborn on a daily basis, so I could prioritize one-on-one time with my daughter and a part-time work schedule....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all Families! I am a teacher first Nanny! I have my Associate Degree in Preschool Education and Infant/Toddler Care. Previously I worked as a Nanny, Toddler teacher at a daycare, and a Special Education classroom Assistant. I am a very positive and outspoken person. I love children, they are my passion. I love to help them...
Aidalys can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Aidalys to be a week-long backup caregiver for our 3yo daughter and when we need help in the future, we'll definitely be reaching out again! Aidalys was incredibly engaging, playing make-believe, finger painting, making sand molds, etc. And she took great...
Jerel B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Emily, and I've been a nanny for 5 years now and absolutely love my job. I have long-term experience with kids ages 3-14, and I'm open to working with younger! I'm looking for a full time nanny/house manager position. I am CPR certified. My current daily duties include grocery shopping/errands, laundry,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Emily for 5 years. She is a very outgoing, personable, and caring individual. She does an excellent job of taking care of my family, and has a true love for my dogs, I couldn't say enough great things about her. You're the best Em!"
David L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hannah! I am currently a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in both early childhood education and elementary education. I have babysat for 6 years and nannied for 2! Also, I have 2 years of experience with tutoring students. I have my own car, so I am willing to run errands or drive kids around for...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is a lovely girl who will make you and your children feels safe and cared for. I would suggest hiring her for future sitting jobs. She is CPR certified, hardworking, and will make you feel comfortable leaving your children with her. Highly recommend!"
Elise M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work as a third grade and special education teacher at Rowe Elementary School. This will be my fourth year working here. I work with diverse learners in third grade and in kindergarten in a general education classroom. I have worked as a pre-school teacher with 3-year-olds, at JCYS one summer ago. I worked at LEARN...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My twins always enjoyed when Sarah babysat and I would recommend her to other families."
Rachel R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Leslie and I am currently working as an ABA therapist. I recently graduated with my Masters in Psychology. I am looking for a part time nanny job as I have a lot of experience! I love to be active with the kids I work with but will always adjust to any family needs! I love to help out with homework and any...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Leslie for a date night. My boys (6 and 9) loved her. They played board games, went to the park and were in bed on time. The boys can't wait for her to come back!"
Karen R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Kaitlyn. I've been working professionally in childcare for 7+ years. I have worked as a nanny primarily, but have also couched children sports, tutored, run children groups, and, what has given me the absolute most experience, I am a mom to my 4-year-old daughter. So, I have extensive experience in the...
Kailyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn was a wonderful sitter to my girls. They absolutely loved her and want her to come back. She did exactly what was on the to do list and I am so pleased to have met her. I will hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Laura, and I'm thrilled to connect with wonderful families in search of a full-time nanny. I'm 25 years old and currently residing in Portage Park, I'm available ASAP.
I have a bachelor's degree in business administration from my home country, Mexico, and have over 6 years of experience as a nanny. I...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a good job. Kind with our son, and he had a great day with her. We'll hire her again."
Jeremy B.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Shadiya :) I am an extremely fun and loving nanny. I am a mom myself to 3 girls, ages 17, 14, and 6. Together, we love to bake cookies, read, play board games, watch movies, go to the beach, or sled in the snow!
I am a state certified teacher in Illinois, but I am just a little bit tired of 20+ kids in the...
Shadiya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Shadiya seemed really wonderful on our video chat. We scheduled an in-person interview and unfortunately she never showed up and did not respond to texts or phone calls. I hope that she is okay, but in the future, it is important that she let people know ahead of...
Alli C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda and I'm a 27-year-old Ball State graduate living in Uptown. I'm primarily an actor, but was studying to be an elementary school teacher before I switched my major to follow my passion. I am an aunt to 5 kiddos, have lots of nannying/babysitting experience with children of all ages and have worked as a camp...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda watched three of my kids and she was wonderful. She arrived early and my kids instantly felt comfortable around her. They played games and did puzzles until I returned. My kids have been asking to have her back!"
Erika W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a non smoker and I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I dont have a car or drivers license but I'm happy to walk to nearby parks or use CTA with little ones. I've been a full time nanny for 5 years now for 3 wonderful families. My daily routine when nannying usually consists of making meals, reading as often as possible, and...
Lesae can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired LeSae as our full time nanny for nearly two years, while our daughter was 18 months to 3 years. LeSae is a stellar caregiver- experienced, thoughtful, organized, patient, reliable and a good communicator. My daughter absolutely loves LeSae, they are best...
Shannon H.
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
Yesenia O.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Sitter Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Job
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dependable and responsible nanny with
6years of experience with infants and up to elementary school age children. Maintain child-friendly safe environment. Good at keeping the children engaged by playing with them and learning activities, encouraging appropriate respectful behavior. Enjoy going for walks to the park and other...
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Yesenia this past year. She started helping out during my maternity leave in November 2020 and watched my 3 year old and newborn. Now, when I leave for work both of my girls are incredibly excited to see her in the mornings. Even our dog...
Ambar R.
5.0
(8)
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I am very active with my children. On any given day you'll catch us on a beach picnic reading a book or building a castle, taking a snowy walk, at a museum perusing the signs, discovering a new park, hosting a playdate, or on just about any safe adventure you can think...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really connected with her. She is great at communicating and reliable. She has also been very flexible and able to...
Care member
Karin C.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Domestic And International Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of childcare and classroom experience--one year in Japan and another in Maine. I like to explore the outdoors, read, do crafts and cook with the kid I sit. I love pre-k kids but really any are great!
During the pandemic I nannied full time--the kids I took care of ranged in age from 8 months to 9 years! I was...
Karin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karin is an experienced teacher and childcare provider. She is reliable, punctual, creative, has her own transportation, loves being outside, and is super fun to be around. She keeps it real and genuinely enjoys being with children. I've known Karin for the better...
Sophie B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kids had fun! On time and professional"
Beth R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a freelance Artist Educator based in Chicago. I have 5+ years of childcare experience ranging from teaching to nannying. I can guarantee your children will be in great care. I engage with children through Montessori methodologies, encouraging children's independence and ability for self sufficiency. I am reliable,...
Ariella can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ari is friendly and has great energy to keep up with my 5 and 6 year old girls. She was responsible for school pick-up and stayed in communication with us while she watched the kids, which I very much appreciate. My girls had fun stories to tell me about their time...
Zachary M.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Hannah L.
5.0
For the past three years, Hannah has been an amazing part of our family. She has cared for our two boys as they have grown from toddlers to little kids. Most importantly, she loves the boys and takes a proactive approach to discovering their interests and building their self-confidence. Outdoor...
- David W.
Natela G.
5.0
Natela watched my daughter, G, for 7 months while we lived in downtown Chicago. Our family feels that Natela was an absolute blessing because she was not only an incredible nanny but a wonderful person. She is always punctual and willing to go above and beyond to meet G's needs. She worked with G...
- Makayla M.
Corinne V.
5.0
Cori started with us when my son was just born and my daughter was in kindergarten. Cori quickly became a key member or our family. She tended to our newborn on a daily basis, so I could prioritize one-on-one time with my daughter and a part-time work schedule. She was with us full-time for at...
- Care member
Patricia H.
5.0
Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again
- Maxine B.
Aidalys N.
5.0
Aidalys was great with my daughter.
- Shahrzad S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $20.91 per hour as of June, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2,254 in Chicago, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Chicago through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Chicago, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Chicago, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,650 reviews of the 2,254 listed nannies.