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2,032 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
4.9
(30)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great job with our 4-month old. She was punctual, communicated well, and made our baby happy."
Daniel P.
4.4
(26)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I'll start by introducing my self my name is Tamia, and I've been a nanny for the past 9 years now. I'm a new found mom and looking forward to treating your children with great care as if they are mine. Past families I've worked with would describe me as reliable, patient , trustworthy, and compassionate. In my...
Tamia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless,...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 11years can give 7 reference I have nanny kids from 2 months to 13 years old I would help with house cleaning baking with the little one coloring reading all types of books and doing Art's and crafts with water paint I would take children to museums zoo parks and love...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen has been watching our 11 month old for the past few weeks and has been fantastic! She genuinely engages with our baby girl and is very attentive to her needs. I currently work from home full time, so I see firsthand how happy she makes our baby...
Heather P.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience for children ranging in age from newborn twins (cloth/reusable & disposable diapers) through college students and am certified in CPR and First Aid. I earned my M. Ed. in Counselor Education from University and B. A. in Spanish Education from University. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"We can’t say enough good things about Kimberly! Since our baby was just 6 weeks old, she has been an incredible support for our family. Her extensive knowledge and genuine care for our family’s needs are truly impressive. We truly see her as part of the family! We...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hi families,
I'm looking for a new job position. I have flexibility.
Please contact me :) thank you!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Erica is a super reliable and trustworthy caretaker. Our children absolutely love playing with her and she has a very nice way of connecting with them but also she is great at setting boundaries (following the parents lead, of course). Erica was with our family for...
Caroline F.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, and I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with over five years of experience as an assistant teacher and daycare provider specializing in infant and toddler care. My passion for nurturing young minds is complemented by eight years of nannying for children of all ages across Baltimore, Washington, D....
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I never leave reviews however when someone goes above and beyond I believe compliments are due. Alyssa has been my son’s nanny for the past 2yrs and in those past 2yrs she has become family. Alyssa genuinely loves children and my son genuinely loves her! She’s...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cassie, I have 15+ years of professional nanny experience. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing setting for any child in my care. I will bring adventure, fun, and structure to your child's day-to-day life. I enjoy creating a positive environment for your child to thrive in and would love to lend your...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassie has been working with my family for the past 7+ months and started when my son was 3 months old. My son LOVES Cassie and gets excited every morning when she walks in! Cassie has been a great resource for me on baby gear, feeding, and sleep training....
Care member
4.5
(18)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and childcare consultant. I began my career at 13, working as an after-school program and summer camp counselor, tutor, daycare teacher, and cheer and dance coach. For the past eight years, I've been consistently nannying, providing...
Sha'ron can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sha'ron has been our weekend nanny for the past five months, and our five-year-old son loves her very much. She is dependable, punctual, energetic, and engaged with kids. She listens to our needs. Our weekends are definitely easier with her great help. I would...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Daisy! I've been nannying for 12 years now and absolutely love it. I have met so many amazing families that have become extended family and hope to continue to connect with many more families!
Currently open to all possible nanny positions.
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daisy has become an extension of our family and truly one of the best nannies around. She started with our family when our daughter was just 3 months old and instantly provided a safe, happy environment. From picture talking to book reading, Daisy is always...
Jenny J.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lisa, Chicago born, college educated, a nanny, musician, writer, artist, ex-office manager, and a very warm, responsible, energetic & fun woman.
I have 16 years professional nanny experience focusing on babies and toddlers.
I'm on the sensitive, empathetic side, and extremely intuitive with babies. I've learned a lot...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was really great with our 7 month old for the two occasions we needed help! She’s super experienced with infants and had no problem with our baby preferring a contact nap. Would definitely recommend to other families! "
Care member
Heather H.
Chicago, IL
$22-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Patient And Loving Nanny Available Immediately - Flexible Hours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a COVID-safe babysitter/nanny with 5 years of experience with children ages 1-11. I have helped with pick-ups/drop-offs, meals, homework, housework, bedtime, and playtime. I live in Lakeview, have my own transportation, and am fully vaccinated and boosted. I can't wait to meet you and your family!
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather nannied for us from when my daughter was 7 weeks until she was 5.5 months. She is very easy going, truly cared for our daughter, and was always going above and beyond to make sure she was entertained. Heather also helped with our 2 large dogs when I needed...
Rebecca B.
Leonor D.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Temporary Nanny, Temporary Senior Care Provider, Tutor, Babysitter
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leonor, I speak Spanish and English and I have worked as a nanny for more than 12 years. I have been working with children since my early 20's as a young woman I would often volunteer for charities, babysit or tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to make it a life...
Leonor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Leonor is the nanny of a lifetime.
She started with our son at two years old and then cared for our daughter since birth (now 2).
She is a true part of our family and every family she has worked with before. Warm, loving, engaging - laughter is heard all day...
Brynn M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jeannette, a kind and caring bilingual nanny with 15 years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Raised in Chicago, I've had the pleasure of providing loving care in many different settings over the years. My journey began in high school when I started nannying for families, and it continued...
Jeannette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeannette was on time and my child really liked her. He was sad when she had to go! I had a dental appointment and she even checked to make sure I was ok after she left. This was my first time using a caregiver from care.com and it went very well. "
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful
environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure that he was cared for how we preferred. She is also very responsive and open to hear how you would like your...
Maddie H.
5.0
(2)
Hello everyone!
My name is Margarita and I have been a nanny for over a decade. I primarily take care of infants until they're ready to start kindergarten. I have great references with phone numbers, and I also offer Spanish as a second language to your child. I am a loving compassionate, trustworthy and caring person, working...
Margarita can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Margarita cared for our daughter starting at 3 months old. We interviewed over 15 candidates and chose Margarita because of her extensive experience, her fantastic references and her obvious love of children, we were not disappointed! Margarita incorporated a lot...
Kendra G.
4.7
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Mindy. I have devoted my profession of over 20 years to providing quality childcare for infants through school-aged children in a variety of childcare settings. I have had the most wonderful fortune of supporting children and their families as a teacher as well as an administrator. Each opportunity has...
Mindy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mindy was our nanny from July 2018 to June 2019 - our longest running caregiver for our 2.5 year old daughter. Mindy was an integral part of our daughter's development. I truly believe she is better suited for preschool at 3 years old because of Mindy's work with...
Katherine B.
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...
Marisol can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisol is such a great nanny! She was always on time. Communicated constantly with me. Kept me in the loop all day on my son's day. Sent pictures and videos so I didn't miss him too much. Always did fun activities to keep him busy and engaged. She would clean up...
Alysia F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My last child care experience was with a family of three in Lake Forest, IL (newborn now 10 months, 4 year and 6-year-old girls), all three of them were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with them, It was a full time position. I also help a family of three (4, 5 and 7-year-old boys) on Sundays all day long. In...
5.0
"Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "
Jane D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"*Review written by my wife* We'll always cherish the time Nubia spent with our family. Nubia took care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months old until she was 2 and our son from birth until 4 months old. We made the difficult decision to send our kids to...
Alexander N.
Maria Carolina T.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Creative, Lovely And Professional Nanny Is Looking For A Full-time Position
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Maria. I am an international dentist from Venezuela. Thank you.
About me:
-I have a lot of experience working with children between newborns and up to 16 years.
-I have strong references with my old and current family, and I'll be more than happy to share the contact once we meet.
- Dentist...
Maria Carolina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a ray of sunshine every time she comes to care for my little 7 month old baby girl. She is always on time, is reassuring and easily follows instructions well. She has managed nap time and bed times too so would 100% recommend."
Frances G.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
Tamia M.
5.0
We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless, we will be considering Tamia as a...
- Care member
Carmen V.
5.0
Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time, Monday through Friday, and he absolutely adores her. She is on time every day (early, even!), communicates with my husband and me and sends pictures...
- Care member
Kimberly N.
5.0
We hired Kimberly while in town for an event and she kept our kids twice. She was amazing! She is very friendly and immediately put the kids at ease. She helped with dinner, game time and activities, and bedtime routine. During the second night, she brought legos and arts & crafts for the kids. She...
- Care member
Erica S.
5.0
Erica is loving and warm. Our daughter took to her immediately. Highly recommended :)
- Louis D.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $22.00 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Chicago, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Chicago through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Chicago, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Chicago, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,551 reviews of the 2,032 listed nannies.