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365 college nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 6 years
College nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
What I care about most is creating a happy, healthy environment for kids to have fun and thrive! I enjoy applying my own personal skills to each individual family and feel lucky that my job revolves around cultivating joy in young people.
I am a graduate student pursuing my Master's in Social Work seeking a full time nanny...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a...
Matthew B.
Flabia J.
Chicago, IL
$16-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time Student, Part Time Soldier And Daily Smile Creator
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I go by Michelle, and I have been nannying since I was growing up. As the youngest child I was tasked out with babysitting around the neighborhood and helping out. I have then since done it on and off while being in college and the military. I have experience with the whole spectrum of ages and now how to keep kids of all...
Flabia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Grace and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Washington University in Saint Louis and am getting my masters in social work. I went to the University of Kansas for college and I attended John Burroughs for high school. have been babysitting since I was 16 years old for a total of 7 years of babysitting...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
About me: Hi there, I'm Amy! I'm a 27-year-old University of Chicago graduate student of Social Work based in Lakeview East. My hobbies include exploring Chicago on foot, spending time in nature, and playing my ukulele and singing!
Experience: I've previously nannied/babysat for multiple families, with children ranging from...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy helped our family while we balanced working from home full time with a toddler - she was seriously a lifesaver! She's great with our toddler, handling snacks, naps, diapers, and everything in between, and he loves playing with her. She has also helped with...
Jeannette M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current college student studying theatre and communications who loves to approach sitting with creativity, fun, and learning. I have many years of experience with childcare in numerous settings. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to preschool through middle school-aged children weekly. During the...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Caroline is my go-to sitter! My kids absolutely adore her, and my son is usually very shy! She is communicative, dependable, and super fun- she knows of so many crafts and non-screen time activities that keep my kids occupied and happy. She came highly recommended...
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Colleen C.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Teacher And Future Nurse, Love Children And All They Have To Offer
I have worked as a teaching assistant for kids with special needs and will be attending nursing school in January. I love working with children and have worked in a daycare since high school, was a camp counselor and nanny in college, and then worked as a teacher's aide and teacher after college.
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Lily! I am a Second-year graduate student at Jane Addams College of Social Work. I am currently specializing in becoming a licensed School Social worker. I have over eight years of experience in the childcare field. I value the importance of socio-emotional learning and believe it can impact a child's academic...
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Erin and I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate! I graduated with a degree in Studio Art, and I currently work as a daycare teacher with infants aged 9 to 15 months. During college, I worked as a part time nanny for two boys, aged 7 and 12, and I loved getting to work so closely with a family. I have loved working...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
am 20 years old and have been working in childcare professionally for about the past year. In summer of 2022 I worked as a nanny. I was responsible for transportaion (walking with stroller) , meals, light housekeeping. In the fall of 2022 I started my job working for Right At School ( an aftercare program) where my responsiblity...
Evelina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I have been a nanny and babysitter for over four years and I love caring for children of all ages and ensuring their safety and happiness.
Alina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maria C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I have been caring for children ages newborn to 12 years old since I was 13. My goal as a nanny is to care, protect, and guide children. I love cleaning and am willing to do light housekeeping which includes, but is not limited to, laundry, helping children with cleaning up rooms, and play area,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria is the most sweetest person I know! I am glad I hired her because she is wonderful with my kids. She does arts and crafts with them, helps them with their homework, picks them up from school while I was at works. My kids lover her! I have had multiple...
Rosie M.
I have many years experience working with children of all ages. I graduated from college in 2020 where I majored in speech pathology and minored in behavioral science.
Mimi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hello! I am a current rising Junior at Tufts University and would love to nanny for a family this summer! I have been a camp counselor for the past five years - three years at a sleep-away camp and two years at a girls sports camp. The summer of my sophomore year in high school I nannied three girls in Vienna, Austria....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah P.
Chicago, IL
$13-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a student at Loyola with many years of experience childcare. I have been both a babysitter and camp counselor working with all age groups, and am currently looking for a nanny job in the Chicago Area for the summer. I'm positive, energetic and very creative, and can keep children occupied this summer, as many...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hanna T.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hanna and I am a current student at Loyola University Chicago studying Political Science, but was born and raised in St. Louis!
I have previously babysat/nannied throughout high school, and have gained valuable experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I also have had...
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hanna is extremely professional, intelligent and fantastic with special needs children. She is responsible and does a good job balancing responsibility and patience with children."
Marguerite A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
Rebecca P.
Chicago, IL
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, and friendly college student whose passion is working with kids! I have experience working as a nanny to a 2-year-old girl! I cared for her for just over a year and I formed a lasting relationship with her and her family. I was responsible for keeping her entertained in creative ways, feeding her,...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Rian and I am a Theater major from Miami University with 10+ years of experience with babysitting/nannying children of all ages. From working in my church nursery to babysitting the neighborhood kids while the parents enjoy a nice date night out, I have always loved working with children and because of my...
Rian can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Melanie K.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have babysat and nannied for families in my home town. I am comfortable with young children all the way to school age kids. I love any and all childcare tasks necessary, from cooking to schoolwork and story time. I have two years of college under my belt and am comfortable assisting with schoolwork and online classes as well....
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie took care of our 3 kids all under 4 years old. She was such a blessing and asset to our family!
She took our kids on outings, prepared meals, cleaned and did the laundry. Our children absolutely love her! Melanie is always the first person we call when we...
Megan L.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Kelsey D.
5.0
Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a babysitter/nanny!
- Matthew B.
Amy M.
5.0
Amy helped our family while we balanced working from home full time with a toddler - she was seriously a lifesaver! She's great with our toddler, handling snacks, naps, diapers, and everything in between, and he loves playing with her. She has also helped with occasional babysitting and we plan to...
- Jeannette M.
Caroline L.
5.0
Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual. We asked her to meet A a week ahead...
- Leslie S.
Maria C.
5.0
Maria is the most sweetest person I know! I am glad I hired her because she is wonderful with my kids. She does arts and crafts with them, helps them with their homework, picks them up from school while I was at works. My kids lover her! I have had multiple babysitters in the past and out of all of...
- Rosie M.
Hanna T.
5.0
Hanna is extremely professional, intelligent and fantastic with special needs children. She is responsible and does a good job balancing responsibility and patience with children.
- Marguerite A.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Chicago, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Chicago, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Chicago, IL can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $19.60.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Chicago, IL, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
There are currently 365 college nannies near you in Chicago, IL on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Chicago, IL offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Chicago, IL, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Chicago, IL, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.
Ratings for Chicago, IL college nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
College Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 215 reviews of the 365 listed college nannies.