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Kristena W.

Christian Nanny

Elmwood Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there, My name is Kristena, and I'm a Christian Mom of three living in Elmwood Park. Ever since I was a child, I knew I was meant to be a mother. My first job as a babysitter in middle school, along with helping to raise my three sisters, truly nurtured my strong, caring spirit. I even had a room filled with baby dolls that...
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Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!

Care Member says "There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over...

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Special Needs Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...

Holly K. says "She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

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Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a nanny with 4 years experience looking for an childcare job. I've experience with all age kids and special needs kids.

Dena E. says "Gabe has always been on time. She is excellent with both my kids that are 2 years old and 9 month old. She's been with my 9 month old since she was an...

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Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities, assisted in potty training, taught reading/ writing/ math/ science/ emotional...

Care Member says "Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive...

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PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver. My name is Hannah and I am a 26 y. o special needs caregiver with over 6+ years of experience. Over the past several years I have been able to provide mobility assistance, hygiene assistance, administer medication, and provide 24 hour care to a variety of individuals with different abilities...

Mary F. says "Hannah has always been responsible. As a young girl she has always looked out for her siblings. When Hannah noticed her siblings were bored she would create...

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Looking For A Nanny?

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
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$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...

See'trail M. says "Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the...

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Awesome Full Time /part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi Families Hi my name Bongi I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...

Care Member says "Wonderful young woman , my children love her to much and enjoy whenever she is available to babysit for date nights !"

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Nanny Patricia

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...

Lily B. says "She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"

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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...

Jennifer D. says "Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one...

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Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 5+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Nanny/Child Care Provider.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello, My name is Kayla! I'm a great sitter because I'm dependable and hardworking. I've nannied for families before. I've sat for children from age 0-6 years of age. I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading books to children. Qualifications: -infant care -multi...
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Special Education Teacher Seeking Summer Nanny Position

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Sadie, and I am a 29-year-old special education teacher (deaf/hard of hearing specialty) for Chicago Public Schools. I am currently completing my 4th year of teaching, and I am interested in providing childcare and/or tutoring services throughout the summer. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have high...
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Friendly, Outgoing & Responsible Nanny!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with multiple children, including special needs children for as long as I can remember. I have multiple references and have taken care of children anywhere from 4 months old-16 years old.
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Full Time Available Nanny(Montessori Training)

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 31-year-old creative and nanny, with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with over 50 children, all from a variety of backgrounds. During my nanny career I spent almost two years at the Woodland Montessori School and spent the last of my 8 months as the school's Inclusion Specialist. In this position I worked with...
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Full Time Pod Leader/ Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana and I have 14+ years of babysitting experience. I have worked consistently with families who have infants as young as 1-week-old, through high school. I have coached figure skating for the past 6 years, working with ages 2-18 and have a passion for teaching children. I am active and engage with kids and try to make...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

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Mary M.

There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’...

- Care member

Hannah D.

She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her.

- Holly K.

Gabriella C.

Gabe has always been on time. She is excellent with both my kids that are 2 years old and 9 month old. She's been with my 9 month old since...

- Dena E.

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