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5,899 child care providers are listed in Chicago, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Chicago, IL

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Brianna S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Babysitter Available After School Hours

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A graduate student at ASU with interests in being active, fashion, traveling, and food! I'm in love with Arizona's beautiful weather and opportunity to spend all year round outside. I am passionate about healthy childhood development and I recognize how important good role models are in children's life.
Brianna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to...

Katherine O.

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Elyse R.


Chicago, IL

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Masters In Elementary Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elyse, I am originally from Libertyville, IL but now live in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. I graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2018 and worked in the corporate world for about 3 years. Unfortunately, I was laid off due to Covid in 2020 and decided to rethink my passion. I just graduated with my...
Elyse can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elyse was the nanny for our two girls for several years. They loved her. In fact, even though she moved away we keep trying to convince her to come back. We miss her dearly. She is A + and any family that she works for will be lucky!"

Lana G.

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Dakota S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love adventuring with your little ones and creating forever memories! Long lasting relationships and consistency are important for little ones so it's always my top priority! My skills include organization, creating peace in the home, and fun experiences! Light housekeeping, laundry, and everyday home care are things I...
Dakota can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Kota has been babysitting our children for over 2 years. She is great. The kids love her and we consider her part of the family. She not only watches them on date nights, but she is the only person we have allowed our kids to stay with for a week at a time while we...

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Ashley P.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching both 3rd and 5th grade. I absolutely love working with kids and started at the early age of 10 years old. Since then, I have nannied and tutored for several years. I enjoy working with kiddos on their...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a babysitter. She was caring and loving to our kids, taught them crafts, took them to do indoor and outdoor...

Gregory H.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Covid Vaccinated as of 2/10/21 I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I worked in...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Francheska W.


Chicago, IL

$41/hr5 yrs exp

Active Experienced, And Responsible

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am interested in your position and wanted to tell you about myself. I have four years of professional nanny experience. With my most recent family when I started the kids were 16 months and three. I provided care for the children 7:30-5:30 Monday through Friday. I was responsible for their day to day schedules, driving...
Francheska can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Francheska was our Nanny for over 1.5 years. She was energetic and loving with our two young children (2 and 4). She was helpful with our puppy and reliable when driving our children to and from classes. We only parted ways because our children went to school full...

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Ximena G.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Ximena I'm 22 years old, I am a college student and full time worker. I have about 3-4 years of experience being a paid babysitter but have spent my entire life helping raise my nieces & nephews. I've taken care of newborns, toddlers, middle-schoolers, and elders. I'm currently working as a teacher assistant and...
Ximena can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had hired Ximena to house/pet sit my house. She was respectful to my house, very kind to my animals, and very trustworthy. She is someone I can call last minute to help and She does not hesitate to come last minute."

Maria G.

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Ria G.


Chicago, IL

$19-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Ria, a recent graduate (Purdue University, 2023) with a love for nurturing young minds. While I currently work as a remote financial bookkeeper (offering flexible scheduling!), childcare has always held a special place in my heart. After taking a break to focus on my studies, I'm excited to return to...
Ria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ria has been by far the best person I've had watch my kids! She was able to handle my rowdy 2 year old (you know how the terrible 2's are) and my 6 year old. She was on time, very careful with my 6 year olds allergies, and made sure to keep me contacted as needed....

Marie K.

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Quatina J.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my few years caring for children, I have been able to positively influence the minds of several children. Through this experience, I have been able to mold the values and morals of children. I believe that through these experiences I am having a positive influence on the children's lives, which is my main reason for wanting...
Quatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Quatina for her exceptional reliability, trustworthiness, and caring nature. She was always punctual and dependable, ensuring my child was in safe hands. Her kind and nurturing personality created a warm environment, and she consistently went...

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Paige S.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available At Your Need!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige I have been babysitting for 15+ years. I have experience with children of all ages ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I can/enjoy cooking and doing light housekeeping while on the job. I am very outgoing, organized and always on time and on call! A little about me... - I'm a curve model - I moved here...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Paige is the best! She has fabulous energy and is a total natural with kids. She watched my 1 year old daughter while I went to dinner. She was punctual, receptive to our routine, and super neat. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be using her again!"

Maren S.

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Barine D.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter Available!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Barine but I go by my nickname Bree! I am 22, a graduate nursing student at the University of Iowa. My friends and family describe me as upbeat, caring, and patient. I was a part time babysitter a few years back and babysat for a few families these past semesters! I have my own form of transportation, I do not...
Barine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our little guy loved his day with Bree! "

Stella H.

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Rachel B.


Chicago, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitting Willing To Run Errands And Do Chores As Well

Hi!! My name is Rachel and I work remote in the Pharmaceutical industry and am looking for a part time babysitting/errands and small tasks job. I love to cook/bake and stay busy so I don't mind meal prepping, running errands, or driving the kids around. I do not have a car, but I have a valid license and a safe driving record....
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Rachel has been THE BEST nanny we could've asked for during our sons first year of life. She's patient, kind, and gives our son her full attention at all times. She's taught him sign language and was there to help me when he first starting eating solid foods (I was...

Alexa F.

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Aryana S.


Chicago, IL

$22-39/hr2 yrs exp

Love To Warm Hearts And Inspire Giggles

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in sitting infants up to 17-year-olds, involving playtime, bath time, feeding, changing, nap time and arts and crafts, etc. as needed. I also have experience in tutoring young children so I can help out with light homework
Aryana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She was amazing with my 19 month old son. We hired to watch him for three days while we were in town. She was prompt asked great questions and just did a wonderful job with him. He loved her as well. Definitely will reuse her in the future."

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Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My sitter had a medical emergency and I contacted Miriam the day of my event to see if she could watch my girls. She took the job last minute, was on time and took good care of my girls. My 2 year old daughter took to her right away and held her had the whole time....

Kanetha L.

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Caio H.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Qualified And Dependable Nanny You Can Trust

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I started teaching dance for kids aged 3-14 in 2014, but in 2017, my niece was born, and I became her caregiver until she was 1 year and 2 months old. During this time, I discovered my love for caring for kids, watching them grow, and celebrating their milestones. That's when I transitioned into being a...
Caio can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Caio as your future nanny/babysitter. Caio was responsible for taking care of my kids when I most needed. Caio is punctual, neat, on top of schedules, and covid procedures for preschools and camps, lessons, etc. He helped with cooking lunches,...

Pietro C.

Child care centers in Chicago, IL

Lakeview Preschool Academy

Lakeview Preschool Academy

3536 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

*We serve children ages 2 to 5 *Flexible schedules *Highly qualified teachers *Nutritious meals *Preparation for school and enrichment classes *Healthy environment We provide a high- quality learning experience for children in a clean, safe and secure environment that fosters a love of...

Apple Tree

Apple Tree

4065 N Elston, Chicago, IL

At Apple Tree Children's Learning Center our Mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, learning environment for children ages 15 months - 6 years old. Our experienced, caring and committed teachers provide developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster children's self confidence, creativity and...

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

7622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers have Master s degree in ECE). We are not just a licensed daycare. We offer the best care...

Wonderland Activities Center

Wonderland Activities Center

1927 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Wonderland Activities Center is a Children s Activities Facility providing session based drop off classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Classes are theme based with a curriculum focused on learning through play, art, literature, games, and music. Classes cultivate positive peer socialization,...

Kids Science Labs

Kids Science Labs

1500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

Hands-on science learning center where kids ages 2-12 attend classes once a week to learn creativity, problem solving, and science. Kids want to mix, build, break, and explore using science, and we provide a creative place where they can write on our dry-erase walls, ask questions, and engage in...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Chicago, IL

Brianna S.

5.0

I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to keep me updated. She was excellent and...

- Katherine O.

Elyse R.

5.0

Elyse was the nanny for our two girls for several years. They loved her. In fact, even though she moved away we keep trying to convince her to come back. We miss her dearly. She is A + and any family that she works for will be lucky!

- Lana G.

Dakota S.

5.0

Kota has been babysitting our children for over 2 years. She is great. The kids love her and we consider her part of the family. She not only watches them on date nights, but she is the only person we have allowed our kids to stay with for a week at a time while we have left the country for...

- Care member

Ashley P.

5.0

Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a babysitter. She was caring and loving to our kids, taught them crafts, took them to do indoor and outdoor activities, cooked and fed them and even did...

- Gregory H.

Francheska W.

5.0

Frannie was awesome with our little one. She jumped in right away, confident to control any situation. She wasn’t afraid to take him outside, take the time to get him to rest, and enriched him fully. She can cook, she picks up and she matches the child’s energy. I would hire her again in a heartbeat...

- Care member

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Ratings for Chicago, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,233 reviews of the 5,899 listed child care providers.