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2,029 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Tamia is great with my younger children, She is very nice and respectful. 10/10 recommend !"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
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...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie has been so wonderful. She has babysat our two boys ( 3-1/2 and 2) periodically since 2021. The boys adored her immediately. She really takes time to interact with the kids and speaks to them in a respectful way. We would absolutely recommend Cassie."
Dana F.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
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
4.5
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I would recommend Sha’ron to any family or friends who need a great nanny, educator and more. If there was a word for surpassing going above and beyond it would definitely fit Sha’ron. Thank you so much for your time. "
Care member
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
Early Education
First Aid
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeannette was amazing with my daughter! She arrived on time and stayed fully engaged with her the entire time. I will definitely have her back."
Marie G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A dedicated nanny with 10+ years of working experience with children of all ages is available. Besides that, I have 17 years of teaching experience in Ukraine. Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Equipped for online learning and successfully supported 1st graders through the pandemic. Plays piano and creates engaging...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ella is the best! She was with our son for one year (we then decided to send him to school). She truly treated our son like her own child or grandchild. She always arrived on time, was responsive and accommodating. She helped enforce the structure that we set in...
Moneka G.
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.7
(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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathleen is amazing. Punctual, hardworking, experienced and dependable. Her cheery disposition is a delight and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She is thoughtful and has great common sense. Her past medical care experience is an added bonus for anyone who...
Shelly R.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to be the "Mary Poppins" for your family. I am 40 years old and live in Wrigleyville. I am looking for a family in or very close to Wrigley, as I do not have a vehicle. Along, with having my Masters Degree in Elementary Education, I am CPR certified, and have eight years of experience...
Nicki can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved Nicki! We had her over weekly to watch our 8 month old and take her to music class. Nicki was always punctual, kind and engaged with our baby. We happily recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Congratulations! Welcome to this new chapter called Parenthood: Exciting and yet so overwhelming. With over 15 years of expertise in the newborn and infant space, I am here to make your transition a smooth one.
Families admire the knowledge base and overall positive and stimulating environment I provide for their precious little...
Gerda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gerda was wonderful! She was with us for 12 weeks and was always amazing. She has a very calming demeanor and was always able to soothe our daughter. On nights that we were at our wit's end, she was able to effortlessly calm our daughter. She was always on time and...
Ellen W.
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
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria [who we call by her middle name Carolina, and our kids call Lina!] came into our family when we had recently moved from another city and had two toddlers and a newborn. When we met her we knew instantly that we needed her to be a part of our family. Her...
Kara G.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I begin? Nubia is absolutely the best nanny you can ask for. She is reliable, always arrives a few minutes early and very respectful and trustworthy. But her most beautiful and amazing feature is that she truly cares and loves my baby.
Nubia is...
Caroline T.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
Michele D.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends
4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Michele worked for us for a year as our nanny in a nanny share. She took exceptionally good care of the children and I never had any concerns leaving them in her care. The kids loved her and she clearly deeply cared for them too. She knows a lot about child...
Meagan P.
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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
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
Cassie S.
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. Additionally, she has been able to join us...
- 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
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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 $21.86 per hour as of March, 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 1,588 reviews of the 2,029 listed nannies.