Find Infant Nannies in Chicago, IL
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Find infant nannies in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
415 infant nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 7 years
Infant nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(3)
My name is Thaina, located in Lincoln Park area and I available for one time job, weekends and date nights.
*8 years of experience.
*Fully vaccinated and boosted.
*CPR and First Aid qualified.
*Infant qualified.
*Bilingual.
*Strong driver (but don't have a car)
*Pet friendly.
I'm 28 years old, from Brazil, graduated in...
Thaina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Thaina as our babysitter for my 5yo daughter, and I couldn't be happier! She is professional, nurturing, and truly passionate about caring for children. The communication was excellent, Thaina was always keeping me informed throughout....
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Leeanna, and I have been a nanny for 10 years in Chicago. I have extensive experience with infants and toddler age children, but have worked with children as old as 8. My most recent experience is in share settings with two children of the same age, so I am definitely comfortable with multiples! I like interactive...
Leeanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Absolutely amazing experience! Leeanna is very caring, warm and friendly. She is also knowledgeable and engaging with children. We would definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Nice to meet you.
My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."
Meg P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable, trustworthy, punctual and a great human-being. She would go an extra mile when she's given a task. She is so responsible with her children. "
Alicia J.
5.0
(8)
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I am very active with my children. On any given day you'll catch us on a beach picnic reading a book or building a castle, taking a snowy walk, at a museum perusing the signs, discovering a new park, hosting a playdate, or on just about any safe adventure you can think...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is top notch! She's incredibly responsible, kind, and dependable. She sets a wonderful example for any kid she takes care of. I'd absolutely recommend her to anyone. She is A++++."
Rene M.
Marina B.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! After flying 6 years with American Airlines, I'm taking 1 to 2 years off to pursue a cosmetology license. As a previous nanny to several families, I am looking for a schedule with minimum 25-40 hrs a week, & a pay scale of $25-30/hr. Ideally the position would work with my class schedule. (which I will have this week.)
I...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marina is so amazing with my kids! I went back to work when my son was 6 months old and Marina watched him a couple days a week. Then, I had my daughter and she watched both of my children. She is so amazingly sweet, patient and very reliable! She is Definitely my...
Amanda A.
5.0
(5)
A little bit about my childcare experience: I have +10 years experience with kids: newborns, infants, toddlers, multiples and nanny-share. I was an Au-Pair for 2 consecutive years in Europe. Furthermore, I am certified in Early Childcare Education and as a Professional Nanny by the US Nanny Agency. I am CPR and First Aid...
Ivona can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ivoana is an extremely reliable, energetic person who loves teaching children, she is a great example and without a doubt I would leave her in charge of my children. She has many years of experience and that is reflected in her work. Ivy is a very sweet person and...
Clara F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way."
Marsha C.
Amelia P.
Chicago, IL
$16-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! My name is Amelia and I have been working with kids for about 4 years. I have worked with all ages from infants to teenagers. I worked as a camp counselor, nanny, day care assistant, a tutor and a professional housekeeper. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, and pets. I am currently a student at DePaul...
Amelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is great! She's so good with my kids and they absolutely LOVE her cooking! She's always on time and cleans the house without me even asking. She helps the kids with homework and plans fun activities for them- I definitely recommend her!"
Sydney C.
Lea R.
Chicago, IL
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 12 Years Of K-8 Teaching Experience And A Master Of Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lea! I've been a CPS elementary teacher for the past 12 years and am now looking to become a full-time nanny. I have a Masters of Education and have taught students in grades K-8, in all core subject areas. I specialize in reading and writing instruction.
I've been vetted by Care. com to provide on-call...
Lea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are...
Melissa L.
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 32 years old. I am a Mom to a wonderful 15-month-old girl named Zoey! I attended Triton College for my Associates Degree in Early Childhood. I used to work for KinderCare as the Lead Infant room teacher as well as a floater in all other age groups! I also have many years of experience in...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is a highly dependable and responsible individual. I have known Michelle for many years through school as well as outside of school and she has always been very reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Sylvia K.
Thelma P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
ATTENTION TO ALL FAMILIES VIEWING MY PROFILE & REVIEWS: Deitzah R left a negative review pertaining to a part time nanny position. Transportation would be provided by the family but that only lasted a couple of days. I ended up using my own personal vehicle and was not compensated or reimbursed for gas/mileage.
There are two...
Thelma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My nanny Thelma of 12 years is looking for a full time Monday-Friday nanny position, She’s very hard working, has a passion for kids , very sociable, creative, fun and caring! She’s also very reliable, flexible, honest and trustworthy - I highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
With over 5 years of experience in nurturing children of various ages, I have had the privilege of working with incredible families. Through these experiences, I have developed excellent skills in efficiently caring for infants/newborns, toddlers, and even multiples, including twins.
Reliability, gentleness, patience, and a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ola was with our family for over 3.5 years and was an absolute delight! She is reliable, caring, considerate and treats children in her charge as her own. She was the nanny for my son, daughter and niece. She also nannied for twins of a family friend prior to her...
Care member
Meadow C.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Babysitting/Nanny Available Weekends/evenings (weekdays Vary)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student with 12+ years of childcare experience. I am certified in both adult and infant CPR and First Aid. I also have many families that can proudly stand behind my assertion that I provide exemplary care and am always delighted to provide for their families and children. I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
"We have been fortunate to work with Meadow while she is attending undergrad at UIUC and we are missing her terribly during the summer months! She is amazing with my toddler, who is not the easiest child in the world, I'm going to be honest. Meadow is kind,...
Amy R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a CPS teacher and like to stay very involved within my school and my community. I currently teach 4th grade, run an after school program for 3-5 graders and coach several sports. My style is much more hands on and active, I believe the less screen time the better! I have an extensive background with kids of all ages...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Shannon is very kind, has a level head, is on time, well-spoken, attentive to our son, asks great questions, and has a very calm demeanor... one of my favorite characteristics. Her references spoke VERY highly of her, and we agree!"
Chrisanne H.
5.0
(2)
Hi,
My name is Diana and I am fun, creative and easy going. I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I have nanny for children from the age of 2 weeks old, toddlers, twins up to 12 years in age which has included infant, twins, toddlers. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am a certified IDSA sleep consultant. use...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Diana to anyone seeking childcare. Diana has been babysitting our son for almost two years now and she has been a pleasure to work with the whole time. Our son has been happy to spend time with her, and we've felt secure knowing...
Amanda Z.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
Dragana B.
Chicago, IL
$32-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Specialist, Nanny, Teacher - Ideal Position In Belmont Harbor, Lakeview, Or Nearby
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Nanny, Teacher, Newborn Nurse/Doula (over 15+ yea); work with children 0-4. Momentarily, I have PT availability (FT for perfect fit). I'm best fit for families in search of early childhood educator-nanny that is capable of achieving unprecedented results with pupils. I pride myself in excelling in greatly differing and...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had an amazing experience with Dragana babysitting our 1 year old.Our baby was born prematurely and required special attention. Dragana was excellent in attending our baby's needs.She has great knowledge about healthy nutrition and kids' needs in each...
Da S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting experience dates back to 14yo. I began watching kids for family members & then became a camp counselor watching 20 kids (5-9 years old) simultaneously. I went to school at UIUC for Nursing, graduated with my BSN & will continue working with children in my upcoming career at Lurie Children's Hospital in the...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Thaina V.
5.0
Thaina was a very helpful and kind babysitter to my two children. She was communicative and punctual, and asked great questions that anticipated the kids' needs. She was also able to navigate our local area in the car and easily took the kids to and from the library. I would happily work with...
- Kevin M.
Leeanna P.
5.0
Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We unfortunately had to part ways with her due to a family move but otherwise would still be working with her. I trusted my children with Leeanna and knew she would show...
- Care member
Karla V.
5.0
Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe.
- Meg P.
Esmeralda F.
5.0
Love her, she was wonderful with my kid. Fun, energetic and very responsible. My daughter speaks Spanish thanks to her! I would definitely recommend Esmeralda.
- Allondra J.
Kayla L.
5.0
Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really connected with her. She is great at communicating and reliable. She has also been very flexible and able to watch my daughter during unscheduled...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Chicago, IL?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Chicago, IL, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $21.56. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Chicago, IL take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Chicago, IL, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 415 infant nanny profiles near you in Chicago, IL that you can check out. You can also read 493 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Chicago, IL?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Chicago, IL, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.
Ratings for Chicago, IL infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Infant Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 493 reviews of the 415 listed infant nannies.