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Maria B.

Part-Time Nanny Seeking Position

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...

Marcy R. says "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...

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Kimberly N.

College Educated Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Blair M. says "Kimberly was an amazing babysitter! We were visiting Chicago for a long weekend and she was on-time, responsive, and extremely caring to our two young...

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Tamia M.

Babysitter \ Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.4(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We...

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Sha'ron D.

Young, Active, Experienced Babysitter And Nanny!

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and childcare consultant. I began my career at 13, working as an after-school program and summer camp counselor, tutor, daycare teacher, and cheer and dance coach. For the past eight years, I've been consistently nannying, providing...

Care Member says "Sha’ron is the best caregiver you’ll find, hands down! My kids, aged 4 and 6, adore her and look forward to their time with her every week. She’s...

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Alyssa J.

Meet Your Nanny To Be

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Alyssa, a professional nanny and postpartum care specialist with 8+ years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, and young children. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, trained in newborn care, and offer calm, structured, and loving care that supports each child's development and emotional growth. I'm reliable, organized,...

Care Member says "Alyssa is outstanding! She’s an compassionate individual and takes pride in what she does."

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Carmen V.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 11years 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...

Care Member says "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,...

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Erica S.

Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience
Hi families, I'm looking for a new job position. I have flexibility. Please contact me :) thank you!

Care Member says "Erica took great care of our 2 yo daughter. She was very sweet and attentive with her and kept her busy, engaged and learning! She also kept the house...

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Juliana P.

Full Time Nanny Available:

Chicago, IL

4.4(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Juliana I'm 32 years old and I am originally from Brazil (Portuguese speaker). I am a former Au Pair and I've been working as a full time nanny ever since. I started in the childcare field when I was since 16 years old working with kids from all ages, but for the past 5 years I've been working , mostly, with infants...

Care Member says "Juliana was FANTASTIC! She saved us after we had a last-minute cancellation, communicated easily and expedited. She was wonderful with the kiddos, who...

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Brit A.

Doula/Nanny Available!

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
I've dedicated over a third of my life to loving and supporting the growth of tiny humans. I am creative energetic, patient, passionate/compassionate, humorous, emotionally intelligent, socially aware, peaceful, playful, reliable, communicative, imaginatigcive and organized. I aim to be sunshine in the lives of my families. I...

Care Member says "I’m still in awe of the level of care, professionalism and pure passion she showcases. Brit’ is not only one of the hardest working, knowledgeable and...

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Lisa J.

Logan Square College Educated Musical Nanny/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lisa, Chicago born, college educated, a nanny, musician, writer, artist, ex-office manager, and a very warm, responsible, energetic & fun woman. I have 16 years professional nanny experience focusing on babies and toddlers. I'm on the sensitive, empathetic side, and extremely intuitive with babies. I've learned a lot...

Carrie W. says "Lisa cared for our son from 3 months to 21 months. She brings years of experience to the job and it shows in her deep knowledge about childcare. She's...

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Halyna H.

Nanny.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Have a Masters degree in Pharmacy from Medical University of Ukraine, and have been a nanny for 20 years in the States. I have experience with every age group and have been a full time nanny for different families. I am also comfortable with multiple children, and have been a nanny for up to 4 children. I speak 4 different...

Fran B. says "For the past nine years, Halya has been an irreplaceable part of our family, helping to raise our three children with love, patience, and dedication. She is...

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Maria R.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Over 25 years of nanny and motherhood Twins and multiple children care. Newborns Care Specialist and toddlers. Early Care and Education Child Development Overview Health Issues for Group Care DCFS-Mandated Reporter Nutrition Issues for Group Care CPR and First Aid Behavior Analysis (ABA) Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/Traumatic Brain...

Kelly D. says "Maria was a great person to watch my daughter. My daughter wants Maria to watch her again. Maria is very kind and caring. We did not realize she even did...

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Megan K.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Megan and I am a nanny based in Chicago, currently on the lookout for a full time position beginning in the fall. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years including work as a daycare provider, teacher assistant, and, primarily, as a nanny. Currently, I am finishing my second year as a Montessori assistant...

Abigail N. says "Megan is everything you could ever want in a nanny for your child: kind, caring, nurturing, patient and dependable. She has been with our family for over...

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Marisol R.

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, My name is Marisol, and I am a mother of a 16-year-old son . I am passionate about caring for children and helping people. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged children, and children with special needs. I am bilingual (Spanish) and reliable. I am nurturing and...

Alana G. says "As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is...

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Anjelica R.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Anjelica is fantastic, we love her, we would give her more stars if possible! She’s been nannying for our daughter since she was four months (she’s now...

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Paula F.

Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I love spending time with children reading, singing, playing, and watching them learn and grow. I have 30+ years of experience caring for children including raising four children of my own. I have taken classes in psychology and child development. I have experience as a doula and a certified breastfeeding educator. I would love...

Ashley Y. says "Paula is amazing!! She watched my son a lot and even for a full weekend. She became like part of our family and I wish I still lived near her. She was...

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Mindy N.

Teachers Make The Best Nannies

Chicago, IL

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families! My name is Mindy. I have devoted my profession of over 20 years to providing quality childcare for infants through school-aged children in a variety of childcare settings. I have had the most wonderful fortune of supporting children and their families as a teacher as well as an administrator. Each opportunity has...

Katherine B. says "Mindy was our nanny from July 2018 to June 2019 - our longest running caregiver for our 2.5 year old daughter. Mindy was an integral part of our...

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Marva G.

Babysitter/Nanny/Elderly Care Giver/CNA Certified

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been a nanny, babysitter, and night nurse for over 15 years of which I enjoyed a lot. I have had the experience/opportunity in caring for triplets, twins, and single babies, newborn, school-age and toddlers. I am very flexible with scheduling and is open to work extended hours. I am also open for long term commitment,...

Melissa W. says "We hired Marva as a night nurse for our newborn son. She worked with us for 10 weeks and helped our son to sleep through the night. She is extremely...

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Rhonda C.

Loving Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hey there, wonderful parents! I'm excited to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey as a babysitter/nanny. For the past 21 years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with kids of all ages, and it truly brings me so much joy! I'm a friendly, patient, and creative person who loves to have fun and embark on...

Colleen O. says "Rhonda cares for my 4 month old son since I returned to work from my maternity leave. She is prompt and dependable and I can tell she really cares for...

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Valentina G.

Full Time Babysitter Or Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My last child care experience was with a family of three in Lake Forest, IL (newborn now 10 months, 4 year and 6-year-old girls), all three of them were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with them, It was a full time position. I also help a family of three (4, 5 and 7-year-old boys) on Sundays all day long. In...

Jane D. says "Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "

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  • 2000 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.02/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.8

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,620 reviews of the 2,000 listed nannies

Maria B.

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,...

- Marcy R.

Kimberly N.

Kimberly was an amazing babysitter! We were visiting Chicago for a long weekend and she was on-time, responsive, and extremely caring to our...

- Blair M.

Tamia M.

We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the...

- Care member

FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $22.02 per hour as of June, 2025. 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.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2,000 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.

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.

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