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Brittiney B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I'm a 15+ yr reliable nanny. I have 10+ niblings and serve as a mentor for 6-17 yr olds. I'm skilled in providing attentive loving care for infants - adults. I create a warm, welcoming, inclusive, educational environment while facilitating fun, engaging activities! I love to learn, teach, explore, + have fun indoor/outdoor;...

Akua W. says "Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions when she's...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...

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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...

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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

Karen O. says "Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant...

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Marion M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play. I am...

Care Member says "We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are thrilled we...

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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

30 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

swimming supervision

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is not just a nanny — she is family. I am not someone who trusts easily, not even with close relatives, but I trust Branndi with my children...

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Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience

I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

swimming supervision

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 10+ 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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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 15 families in your area

Travel

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've officially babysat and nannied...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Lexi A.

Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...

Anne S. says "Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never...

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Michele D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...

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Karen A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development and sparking their curiosity. My passion stems from watching kids learn and grow, fueled by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. I hold a college degree and bring my CPR Training and experience with special needs children to every role. I...

Ana F. says "We have been working with Karen over the past year and she is amazing. Responsible, trust-worthy and awesome with my son. "

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Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "When my MIL died, we needed care for our 25-year old, non-verbal son with Cerebral Palsy. It was a long funeral. Branndi bought snack and even toys to...

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Lauren R.

Public School Teacher, Experience With Early Childhood And Special Needs Children

Chicago, IL

from: $21/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

I am an Early Childhood public school teacher by day. I especially love helping kids learn to manage their emotions and self-regulate. I also have experience working with special needs children. I believe in a firm but gentle approach grounded in mutual respect when working with kids. I love doing crafts and projects with kids...

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Sulma C.

Chicago, IL

from: $27/hr

10 years experience

I am a loving, reliable, and dedicated nanny with over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, twins, and multiple children. For the past 20 years, I have worked professionally with families, providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and...

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Debra R.

Wood Dale, IL

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have several years experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens. I have routinely cared for healthy, ill and special needs children. I enjoy being actively involved with the children in age appropriate activities, such as puzzles, books and imaginary play. I concentrate on the children while they...

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The average posted rate is $27.00/hr as of July 2026

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Brittiney B.

Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions...

- Akua W.

Dina S.

Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from...

- Karen O.

Marion M.

We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are...

- Care member

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