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2,219 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 10years 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen was a godsend for our family. She stepped in at the last minute to care for our 3 year old after we had been canceled on. My son loves her! She fed him dinner every night, took him on walks and played with him. I appreciated that she was in constant...
Care member
4.7
(13)
Hired by 17 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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kimberly watched my newborn son recently and was wonderful. She sent updates on how he was doing throughout the day, which really helped put me at ease. It was great knowing my son was in good hands during their time together. I would definitely hire Kimberly again...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa.
I have been an assistance teacher and daycare provider for 5 years specializing in infant and toddler. Nannying for 8 years with ALL AGES; throughout Baltimore, Washington DC, and Chicagoland areas.
I'd be happy to give go more into details about my experiences, provide references, discuss rates and...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Hello Alyssa j is a intelligent hard-working woman that will get the job done efficiently she takes great deal of care with her clients and everyone she encounter in this journey call life she is a excellent mom and care so much about her family she will be a...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Brazil and I have been living in the US for four years now, and I have been a nanny ever since. I used to be an ESL teacher back in my country for kids from 4 to 14 years old, I was also an auxiliary teacher for autistic kids. Since I started as a nanny, I worked with ages from 2 months old to 5 years old. I love to...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karla has been employed with us for over a year and we have been so grateful for her! She has been our 1 year old daughters nanny but really her best friend! She is so patient and kind & never called off once while she worked for us. She is very responsive and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Althea and I'm located in the Lincoln Park area. I am 19 years old and I have been babysitting + nannying for 7 years. I am a current DePaul student and am looking for part time nannying/ babysitting opportunities. I have experience caring for children 3 months- 12 years old. I am happy to help with everything from...
Althea can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have...
Julia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Renee. I am an experienced nanny and Housekeeper who is currently available for hire. I am punctual, fun, responsible, trustworthy, detail oriented, organized and also a mother. I have experience with children from newborn to 12 years old. I have also cared for a child with Downs Syndrome.
I provide meal...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Renee is a very lovely lady. She cared for our son for a couple months and he was always sound asleep when we arrived. she also does a little tidying up when she sees fit."
Gladys M.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she...
Ivan K.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
Keesha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Keesha was great with our kids and my brother in law who is special needs. She really is a Super Nanny"
Brittany F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children 10+ years. My experience varies. I make myself responsible to the needs of the children and whatever pertains to them (meals, laundry). My experience doesn't just stem from being a Nanny, BUT I am mom to a beautiful, highly energized, caring, loving, kind hearted 14y/o freshman.
2021 - Current, shared...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family has been incredibly lucky to have Vanessa guide our kids and grow with us for 6 years. Our children learned from her, and we as parents have too. Our greatest hesitation with moving was losing her. She works to be on the same page from a discipline and...
Tricia R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Kathy!! I'm an RN with a lot of experience w kids. I have been a nurse for 18 years. I worked in St Joes Hospital in Joliet as well as Linden Oaks in Naperville. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Kathy and she was very punctual and had great long term experience in child care. She was very caring and knowledgeable about child education. She would make a great nanny or childcare provider to any lucky family. "
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Renadya,
If you are looking for someone who loves to update you about your children's day, talk about their milestones, brings up ideas, loves routine, who is communicative and values a good partnership / friendship with their bosses we might be a match, because that's me! Besides that, I'm punctual, organized and...
Renadya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Calm, kind and very responsible. She will take care of your child extremely well and give him all the attention that your children needs. Extremely creative and engaging, you will always be finding new ways to entertain your child. She deserves your trust."
Jocielle I.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as savvy, creative, and organized .
I like working with kids because I want to have a positive impact on the lives of children.
I'm looking for a job that I show communication skills that I believe every good childcare worker needs.
I started working with kids when I was very young, as o grew...
Araceli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Araceli is a great person and an excellent caretaker. I would love to have her back if we lived in the same state. She cared for my children for 2 years. "
Marcus M.
Latavia G.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Work
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old nanny residing in Wicker Park and have been in childcare since the age of 13. I began working as a day care assistant and became a ft nanny at the age of 18. I have 14 years of ft professional nanny experience working with children ages 1mth-12 years.
Latavia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Latavia to travel with us to a conference and take care of our 10 month old twins. She was a lifesaver and did a fantastic job! Her references were stellar. If you have the opportunity to hire her - don't hesitate!"
Kimbra B.
3.7
(3)
Career nanny. Lots of experience with young children and infants. Message me to hear more/ for any questions you may have!
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"What a wonderful, caring, and bubbly girl! The kids absolutely ADORE her. Hired her regularly as a nanny for a few months while we lived in Chicago. When we had to move for my husband's job, the kids asked if we could take her with us!!! Would absolutely recommend...
Dana R.
3.1
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a preschool teacher with the public schools for 5 years. I also have worked as a nanny for 2 years. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I am looking for a full-time nannying job.
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has been a babysitter/back-up caregiver for our infant and toddler for the past year. She is very reliable, punctual and wonderful with our kids. She is patient, caring and very trustworthy. We are very happy to have her as one of our children's caregivers!"
Alyssa Q.
Anna S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny - College Graduate - Located In Lakeview - 10+ Years Experience
4.3
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Ages 0-12 boys and girls. Nannied 40+ children over nanny career. Experience nannying up 5 children full time. Twins and special needs children experience. Most recent full time nanny/teacher to 4 children during Covid full-time.
CPR Certified and First Aid. Clean driving record (have own car). Background check on file.
Early...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Anna is the best nanny we have ever had. Anna was working part time for us to start the pandemic, then became full time. She did an absolutely incredible job caring for our four children (at the time ages 4, 4, 7, 8). She administered school for the older ones and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care."
Olga S.
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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.
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
Kimberly was amazing with our boys! Our eight year old gets very anxious around strangers and he took to her right away, as did our two year old, who is very much in a never wanting to be separated from his parents phase. They were both extremely comfortable around her! She was even able to get our...
- Care member
Alyssa J.
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 patient, creative, and always reliable!...
- Care member
Karla S.
5.0
As a new mom I was very nervous to let someone babysit my son. Karla began babysitting for him when he was 7 weeks old. She kept him on schedule and was quick to adjust to any changes. She made me extremely comfortable leaving him with her. Karla is always on time, keeps the house the way I leave...
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FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $20.88 per hour as of May, 2024. 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?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2,219 in Chicago, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
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 1,689 reviews of the 2,219 listed nannies.