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2,229 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Marcy R.
4.3
(23)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I'll start by introducing my self my name is Tamia, and I've been a nanny for the past 9 years now. I'm a new found mom and looking forward to treating your children with great care as if they are mine. Past families I've worked with would describe me as reliable, patient , trustworthy, and compassionate. In my...
Tamia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"While we did not hire Tamia, it was solely due to the hours we needed for care. I was really impressed by what she does to further her knowledge in child development. She likes to have a plan. She even introduced me to a learning platform that she uses to educate...
Mandy M.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen has been watching our 11 month old for the past few weeks and has been fantastic! She genuinely engages with our baby girl and is very attentive to her needs. I currently work from home full time, so I see firsthand how happy she makes our baby...
Heather P.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & 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
"Alyssa has taken care of my daughter and helped me on multiple occasions! She’s extremely resourceful and invested making sure Savannah gets outside or has some activity, screen time is limited, and Alyssa encourages a balanced diet with fruit and veggies. Savannah...
Care member
4.5
(17)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My experience and abilities are outlined as follows:
*Group Leader from August 2012-February 2015. I loved this job. I helped with homework, created and planned activities and games, taught swimming, and really enjoyed mentoring and being around the children!
*Assistant Teacher April 2015-June 2015. I was a floater and a school...
Sha'ron can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sha'ron was exactly what my husband and I needed. She is wonderful with our 2 year old son E. and allows us to work with a peace of mind because E totally adores her. She reads and plays with him, and also is great with teaching him creatively. She is wonderful...
Isabel R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Brazil and I have been living in the US for four years now, and I have been a nanny ever since. I used to be an ESL teacher back in my country for kids from 4 to 14 years old, I was also an auxiliary teacher for autistic kids. Since I started as a nanny, I worked with ages from 2 months old to 5 years old. I love to...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karla has been such an amazing addition to our family the last year. Our daughter loves her "Kar" and is so excited to see her everyday. Karla is always on time, thinks of creative activities and always cleans up at the end of the day leaving your place sometimes...
Kari M.
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 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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been our incredible nanny for the last three years-through remote kindergarten with our son, to helping our then-2 yr-old transition from toddler-hood to preschool, she has been an indispensable member of our family. Kind & calm, Hannah is generous and...
Jennifer M.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
Keesha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keesha was great with our kids and my brother in law who is special needs. She really is a Super Nanny"
Brittany F.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she...
Ivan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began my childcare experience as an assistant teacher at a daycare in downtown Chicago. I specialized in older infants, ages 9 months to 16 months. Lesson planning, art activities, and cleaning were required of me and I am exceptional at multitasking and efficiency. I have a profound joy in helping kids accomplish milestones...
Anjelica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Anjelica to care for our two daughters starting at 1.5 years and 5 years. She is very dependable and reliable and we trust her wholeheartedly with our children. She keeps the girls busy with trips to the playground/park and neighborhood pool, the zoo,...
Scott T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
They call me the "Toddler Whisperer." I come with 16 years of childcare experience. You want your child to have cared for and loved the right way. Compassion is a must, and patience is critical to being a nanny. My goal is to raise compassionate, polite, honest, and curious children. Everything is possible, and we have to figure...
Mandukhai can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our children. She's punctual, caring, confident with kids, easy to talk to and arrange plans with."
Angela W.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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
(2)
My name is Janine, I'm from Brazil, I'm 44 years old and leaving in Chicago.
I would like to share more details about my previous experience:
- I spent 10 years providing full-time care to a boy from the day he was born until he turned 10.
- I worked part-time with a girl from her birth until she was 7 years old.
- For 7...
Janine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was great with my baby!
I didn’t have to think twice whether she is clean, fed or happy/content, she always was. She also took great care the rest of the family,she cooked and cleaned even though that was not in her job description.
I would definitely rehire...
Bojana P.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed her and she showed up several minutes early for her interview and in a complete downpour!
I was sincerely impressed by her calm, thoughtful personality and her work ethic.
We decided to go a different direction with our child care needs,...
Megan O.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very good with young children"
Nicole J.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.
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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.
Tamia M.
5.0
We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless, we will be considering Tamia as a...
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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...
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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!...
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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 $20.86 per hour as of May, 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 2,229 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 1,624 reviews of the 2,229 listed nannies.