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2,256 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
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 10years can give 7 reference I have nanny kids from 2 months to 13 years old I would help with house cleaning baking with the little one coloring reading all types of books and doing Art's and crafts with water paint I would take children to museums zoo parks and love...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time, Monday through Friday, and he absolutely adores her. She is on time every day (early, even!), communicates with...
Care member
4.7
(13)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience for children ranging in age from newborn twins (cloth/reusable & disposable diapers) through college students and am certified in CPR and First Aid. I earned my M. Ed. in Counselor Education from University and B. A. in Spanish Education from University. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Kimberly was amazing with our boys! Our eight year old gets very anxious around strangers and he took to her right away, as did our two year old, who is very much in a never wanting to be separated from his parents phase. They were both extremely comfortable around...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa.
I have been an assistance teacher and daycare provider for 5 years specializing in infant and toddler. Nannying for 8 years with ALL AGES; throughout Baltimore, Washington DC, and Chicagoland areas.
I'd be happy to give go more into details about my experiences, provide references, discuss rates and...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hello Alyssa j is a intelligent hard-working woman that will get the job done efficiently she takes great deal of care with her clients and everyone she encounter in this journey call life she is a excellent mom and care so much about her family she will be a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Renee. I am an experienced nanny and Housekeeper who is currently available for hire. I am punctual, fun, responsible, trustworthy, detail oriented, organized and also a mother. I have experience with children from newborn to 12 years old. I have also cared for a child with Downs Syndrome.
I provide meal...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Renee is a very lovely lady. She cared for our son for a couple months and he was always sound asleep when we arrived. she also does a little tidying up when she sees fit."
Gladys M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and experienced nanny/tutor with 17 years of teaching experience and 15 years working with children of all ages is available from April 1st. Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Equipped for online learning and successfully supported 1st graders through the pandemic. Plays piano and creates engaging musical...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ella has been our full time nanny for over a year, caring for our boys ages 2 and 8 through a very challenging time of remote school and the events of 2020. She has been very reliable and flexible as we have changed our routine over the past year. We have been very...
Mark W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were extremely privileged to have employed Aleksandra as our nanny. Aleksandra has been a reliable, fun, loving, and hard working full-time nanny for our children for the past 6 years. Aleksandra took care of and built an amazing relationship with each. She has...
Laurie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Kathy!! I'm an RN with a lot of experience w kids. I have been a nurse for 18 years. I worked in St Joes Hospital in Joliet as well as Linden Oaks in Naperville. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Kathy and she was very punctual and had great long term experience in child care. She was very caring and knowledgeable about child education. She would make a great nanny or childcare provider to any lucky family. "
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Secondary Education. I've worked as a temporary assigned teacher and taught around 130 high school students. When working with kids, I prioritize patience, safety, and joy. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, and have worked mostly...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is a loving, caring and extremely patient person. It was unfortunate that my sons schedule changed however she is definitely someone I will stay in touch with. She is extremely punctual and never missed a day. I will miss having her on a regular basis."
Irene M.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Renadya,
If you are looking for someone who loves to update you about your children's day, talk about their milestones, brings up ideas, loves routine, who is communicative and values a good partnership / friendship with their bosses we might be a match, because that's me! Besides that, I'm punctual, organized and...
Renadya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Calm, kind and very responsible. She will take care of your child extremely well and give him all the attention that your children needs. Extremely creative and engaging, you will always be finding new ways to entertain your child. She deserves your trust."
Jocielle I.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as savvy, creative, and organized .
I like working with kids because I want to have a positive impact on the lives of children.
I'm looking for a job that I show communication skills that I believe every good childcare worker needs.
I started working with kids when I was very young, as o grew...
Araceli can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Araceli has been nannying and babysitting for my kids (a. Boy and a girl since 2020. She started off nannying for us full time when our kids were 3 and 7. We moved out of the city 2 years ago and my work schedule changed so she has been doing more episodic...
Care member
Latavia G.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Work
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old nanny residing in Wicker Park and have been in childcare since the age of 13. I began working as a day care assistant and became a ft nanny at the age of 18. I have 14 years of ft professional nanny experience working with children ages 1mth-12 years.
Latavia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Latavia to travel with us to a conference and take care of our 10 month old twins. She was a lifesaver and did a fantastic job! Her references were stellar. If you have the opportunity to hire her - don't hesitate!"
Kimbra B.
3.1
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a preschool teacher with the public schools for 5 years. I also have worked as a nanny for 2 years. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I am looking for a full-time nannying job.
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has been a babysitter/back-up caregiver for our infant and toddler for the past year. She is very reliable, punctual and wonderful with our kids. She is patient, caring and very trustworthy. We are very happy to have her as one of our children's caregivers!"
Alyssa Q.
Anna S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny - College Graduate - Located In Lakeview - 10+ Years Experience
4.3
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Ages 0-12 boys and girls. Nannied 40+ children over nanny career. Experience nannying up 5 children full time. Twins and special needs children experience. Most recent full time nanny/teacher to 4 children during Covid full-time.
CPR Certified and First Aid. Clean driving record (have own car). Background check on file.
Early...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anna is very responsible and kind. She tailors her care to the needs of every child individually. She took care of meal time, play time, bath time and bedtime! She's great at pick up with the car or on foot with the stroller! We required both for various...
Sam B.
3.7
(3)
Career nanny. Lots of experience with young children and infants. Message me to hear more/ for any questions you may have!
Livia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"What a wonderful, caring, and bubbly girl! The kids absolutely ADORE her. Hired her regularly as a nanny for a few months while we lived in Chicago. When we had to move for my husband's job, the kids asked if we could take her with us!!! Would absolutely recommend...
Dana R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care."
Olga S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Attentive Nanny/House Manager with over 10 years of experience working alongside professional families with all their day-to-day childcare and household needs.
Berta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sweet, patient, and proactive with all aspects of childcare. Berta was a gift to our family and worked with us for almost two years with our small kids. She engaged them and found kid friendly activities, and gave them lots of love. Any family would be lucky to...
Amita S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nurturing and professional nanny with 2 years of agency experience and 6+ years of experience working alongside multiple families to meet childcare expectations, including different schedules and different ages. I am new to Care. com and I'm excited to meet different families! The ages I have experience with are from newborns to...
Fatima can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima has never let me down! She always goes above and beyond of what I ask of her. I never have to worry she has exceptional communication skills and is extremely caring and kind. I enjoy having her around seriously such a bright soul."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 11 years. I currently work as a school counselor for elementary school and have availability for date nights or babysitting afterschool/weeknights.
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristin was on time, professional, and my sometimes-finicky daughter loved her. We would love to have her again, and recommend her to anyone!"
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
Carmen V.
5.0
Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time, Monday through Friday, and he absolutely adores her. She is on time every day (early, even!), communicates with my husband and me and sends pictures...
- Care member
Kimberly N.
5.0
Kimberly was amazing with our boys! Our eight year old gets very anxious around strangers and he took to her right away, as did our two year old, who is very much in a never wanting to be separated from his parents phase. They were both extremely comfortable around her! She was even able to get our...
- Care member
Alyssa J.
5.0
I never leave reviews however when someone goes above and beyond I believe compliments are due. Alyssa has been my son’s nanny for the past 2yrs and in those past 2yrs she has become family. Alyssa genuinely loves children and my son genuinely loves her! She’s patient, creative, and always reliable!...
- Care member
Ellie V.
5.0
Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She listened to all of our son's...
- Samantha B.
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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 $20.92 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 2,256 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 2,256 listed nannies.