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Hiwotenshe B.

Child care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is truly my passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11 years, with a special fondness for toddlers and preschoolers. I enjoy sparking creativity through imaginative play, engaging in outdoor sports, and teaching through educational...

Ben X. says "Hiwot has been our full-time nanny for 5 months for our 11 month daughter (B.), and she's been great! She is extremely reliable and trustworthy, and she is...

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Hannah P.

Child & Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Nina R. says "Hannah did a great job babysitting my 10 month old! She is punctual, kind, and GREAT with kids. I would hire her again!"

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Mary S.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been living, studying, nannying, and creating art in Chicago for 8 years. Chicago is my home, and working with children is my passion. Growing up, I was the third child of six, so I am incredibly patient. I am an aunt to four nephews and one niece. I believe in positive reinforcement, treating kids with respect, and...

Stephanie S. says "Mary is reliable, communicative, and very attentive to our toddler. She has been conscientious and honest about risks/exposure to COVID and other...

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Renata M.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as loyal, playful, and caring. I like working with kids because it brings me joy and satisfaction. I have two older daughters and love working with young children now. It means so much to me to help children learn in different areas and watch them grow. Each child has a different personality, has...

Liz R. says "Renata is a wonderful human being and nanny! She took excellent care of our three children from infancy into the preschool years, including our twins since...

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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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Oana L.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
I have experience in babysitting multiple children at one time, ages 2 to 5, also I grew up watching for my cousins (twins), from the time they were born to the time they went to school. I have outstanding cooking skills (4-6 years experience with serving, food prep and pastry school, etc), cleaning skills (1-2 years...

Jacob M. says "Oana interviews with us for a nanny position. She was on time, very professional and very playful and great with our son. Had our circumstances not...

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Caroline H.

Part-time Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have experience tutoring and teaching elementary school-aged children and have cared for children from infants to age 13. First aid and CPR certified. I plan to work with children and adolescents through my future profession and have a strong background, including both a bachelor's and master's degree, in...

Christina S. says "Callie is great with my almost 2 yo son and 4 yo daughter. She plays with them inside, takes them outside and makes sure they are having fun! She is...

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Tavion D.

Reliable And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours And Experience In Child Development

Chicago, IL

4.4(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is T, and I'm excited about the opportunity to provide loving and reliable care for your family. I've always had a passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.

Care Member says "Tavi took care of my dog Gus on several occasions. He's an older dog (15) and needs some special care. She was even good about giving him medication...

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Paris S.

Child At Heart Caring For Your Children Today

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Paris and I am a University of Illinois graduate with a B. S. in Human Development in Family Studies. I currently attend Northwestern Law School. My passion is servicing the needs of children and providing fun yet safe learning environments for them to flourish in. I have many years of experience working with...

Kristine G. says "She was available over the summer to babysit my 1 and 2 year old daughters. She was so sweet with them and they really enjoyed having her watch them....

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Tiaira Y.

Child Care Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tiaira, I am a compassionate and dedicated nanny with extensive experience with multiple forms of childcare with children from newborns to preteens including experience with multiples. My forms of childcare includes housecleaning, meal preparation, multiples, running errands, scheduling and planning, and...

Anando N. says "Tiaira has been our full-time nanny since our daughter was 4 months old. Right away, she adapted to our daily routine and put our daughter onto a...

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J'nai T.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello , My name is JNai, I am 31 years old and I absolutely LOVE infants & children and have cared for over 100 children . I find caring for little ones starting at age 2 weeks to be very fulfilling and I enjoy being able to play a part in their lives as a friend and caregivers. My role is to establish a safe and healthy...

Andrew J. says "J'nai provided in-home care for our infant and did an excellent job. She took our son on a walk and even did arts and crafts. We highly recommend her!"

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Carinda L.

Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$61/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants. I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...

Emily H. says "Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff...

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Marissa W.

Part-Time Child Care Worker

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
I have an inherent joy in providing children with enriched experiences full of innocent discovery and enchantment. My experience as a Program Manager for elementary CPS aftercare, has cultivated my passion for youth exploration and has strengthened my skills in deliberately making time for child exploration and learning in safe...

Chandra S. says "My kids took to her immediately! She them out of their tablets and engaging each other watching movies eating popcorn and dancing to the music tunes!...

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Neucilene R.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, my name is Neucilene, but you can call me Neuci, Im passionate about providing dedicated care for children. With 8 years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of their needs and a genuine love for helping them thrive. Im originally from Brazil, where I worked as a daycare teacher As a babysitter, I...

Philippa O. says "My kids loved Neuci and we will definitely be hiring her again!"

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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...

Care Member says "Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family....

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Child care centers in Chicago, IL

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LIL' SCHOLARS LEARNING CENTER

1000 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$219/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
We’re an award-winning early childhood education center located near the medical center and public transportation. At Lil'Scholars Learning Center, we believe in Developing Minds, Embracing Heritage, and Shaping Futures. Our newly renovated 3500sf facility offers bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your child will...

Care Member says "They really care about the children and the facilities is clean. "

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LAKEVIEW DC DBA STEPPING

1531 W LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Lakeview Development Center has been a trusted pillar in the Uptown community for many years. We provide quality care and education for children from birth through age five, exemplifying the true meaning of early childhood education. Our dedicated teachers hold degrees in Early Childhood Education and are committed to nurturing...

Care Member says "My daughter started lakeview when she was three months old. Her teacher was very loving and attentive to her needs. She moved on to the toddler program...

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Cuppycakes Early Learning Academy

5010 N SHERIDAN RD CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Cuppycakes is a preschool for 2-6 year olds that serves Uptown, Andersonville and surrounding areas. Our center is built on the idea of inclusion, representation, and celebration of diversity. We are a smaller center with a home daycare vibe. Each child will receive individual and small group instruction weekly. At Cuppycakes,...

Care Member says "I am so happy that I chose this school for my 3 year old son!! The owner Ms. Nina is so friendly and I was able to tour the school before it opened. The...

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State of Illinois Child Development Center

160 N LA SALLE ST # N201 # N201 CHICAGO, IL

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At State of Illinois Child Development Center, we offer a wide range of care to meet the unique needs of every child. With our experienced and passionate team, you can trust that your child will receive the highest quality care and attention.

Elizabeth G. says "The care and the communication that the teachers provide I would say to be top tier. I have never had an issue when it came to this center. They have...

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BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
+ 2 more
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a structured, child-centered environment;...

Care Member says "Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and...

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  • 5,401 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.46/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Child Care Providers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,035 reviews of the 5,401 listed child care providers

Hiwotenshe B.

Hiwot has been our full-time nanny for 5 months for our 11 month daughter (B.), and she's been great! She is extremely reliable and...

- Ben X.

Hannah P.

Hannah did a great job babysitting my 10 month old! She is punctual, kind, and GREAT with kids. I would hire her again!

- Nina R.

Mary S.

Mary is reliable, communicative, and very attentive to our toddler. She has been conscientious and honest about risks/exposure to COVID and...

- Stephanie S.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Chicago, IL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.46 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 4,752 child care providers near you in Chicago, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Chicago, IL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Chicago, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Chicago, IL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Chicago, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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