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2,061 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Marcy R.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"While we did not hire Tamia, it was solely due to the hours we needed for care. I was really impressed by what she does to further her knowledge in child development. She likes to have a plan. She even introduced me to a learning platform that she uses to educate...
Mandy M.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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
(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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has taken care of my daughter and helped me on multiple occasions! She’s extremely resourceful and invested making sure Savannah gets outside or has some activity, screen time is limited, and Alyssa encourages a balanced diet with fruit and veggies. Savannah...
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(18)
Hired by 8 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
(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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved...
Sarah S.
Heather H.
Chicago, IL
$22-26/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, meal prep, travel
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are new to the Chicago area and had an immediate need for childcare for our 2 year old son. Mindy was able to accommodate her schedule for us which was nice. Mindy is very sweet and polite and definitely made me feel comfortable selecting her to care for my son....
Casey 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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare professional adept at understanding developmental milestones, crafting nutritious meals, and leveraging teaching expertise to foster children's growth. With a background as a teacher, I bring over 6 years of hands-on experience with kids of all ages and strong references, ensuring a nurturing and...
Crisley Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I loved work with her. She does work with so much love and my kids really love Cris. I'm so sad because she'll leave but she deserve the best for her life. She's really responsible and smart!"
Sabrina S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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 in good hands! She is engaging, fun, loving and our daughter gets so excited to see her. She was our temporary...
Alana G.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are so happy we found Gerda!!! She was very sweet to our newborn (she sang to her and all) and was constantly looking for ways to engage her. She is extremely knowledgeable with things such as tummy time, naps and feedings, which was very helpful for us first...
Isabela V.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erica is an amazing nanny. She arrives early and is ready to help when she gets in the house. We have a 4 month old and a 2 year old so our house is a busy place that requires a skilled nanny. Erica learned so quickly and is very adaptable. She immediately jumped...
Zhantell S.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently working for a family in West Loop. Come September I will have occasional weekdays off (once a week, day varies).
Hi there! My name is Fatima, I am a nurturing and professional nanny with 8 years of experience. I work with families to exceed childcare expectations and provide a safe enriching environment for your...
Fatima can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was overall the most reliable and responsible sitter. Exceeded expectations "
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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
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
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 $21.81 per hour as of February, 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?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2,061 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 1,252 reviews of the 2,061 listed nannies.