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469 in home child care are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Chicago, IL
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 :) I grew up in Northbrook and was raised by a great family. I'm fun, energetic, and outgoing, and will gladly help your child with homework, hours of fun and play, art projects, taking them places, cooking, etc. I teach English to Spanish-speakers and also have...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bonnie has been such a lovely addition to our family. She is great with our children (12, 10, 7) and finds different ways to engage with each of them. She has been so helpful at administering virtual school requirements/activities. She prepares healthy snacks...
Nancy B.
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! Just a friendly, fun, and responsible student who loves to not only take care of kids and teens, but be a role model for them when they need it! I enjoy helping families who need some assistance with managing their kids, and making them feel comfortable with being able to do what they need to do while their kids are...
Maryann can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her.
Additionally Maryann...
Kirk T.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed by a total of 16 different families, equaling to babysitting/nannying 28 individual children unrelated to me in the last 7 years.
I've also been employed to chaperone birthday/pool parties, and I do have experience with Nanny Shares!
I'm 2nd oldest to 5 younger cousins & 2nd oldest sibling to my sister,...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is such a great help when it comes to caring for your children. She is dependable, reliable, nurturing, and caring. She takes the time to actually involve herself with the children and I appreciate that about her. My kids love her and so do I ."
Dailonle H.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jordan. I am 27 years old.
I babysat for two little girls from the time they were both born until they moved away.
I would watch them whenever I was needed from early morning to even overnights.
I played with them , took them to the park, helped with homework and nap time.
I have also baby sat for two older...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling
Karolina F.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, My name is Karolina and I am 22 years old. I am currently a student at Harper College. I play hockey and golf, so I am very active! I have lots of experience nannying and working with kids ages 0-12. I have nannied one family for 3 years and another for almost 2 until the quarantine hit. I am fluent in polish and...
Bianca T.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Bianca! I graduated from Indiana University in 2023, and have nearly 10 years of nanny and babysitting experience. I've worked with children between the ages of newborn and 11 years old. I have experience with diaper changing through helping kids with homework, and I love keeping the kids active. I also...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I were looking for a sitter last minute for a date night and Bianca came to the rescue! She is super sweet and our kids really like her!"
Leah A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Adrian but most of the kiddos in my life call me "Adie", because that tends to be easier to say (especially for little ones). I have a background in both group and home atmospheres and over 20 years childcare experience in both classroom and nanny positions. I began teaching preschool at the age of 15 and after...
Adrian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is creative, energetic, polite, an avid reader, artistic, and very loving. She does not yell at kids, but explains how to do things and the reasons for doing things in certain ways. She laughs a lot with kids and celebrates the uniqueness of each child."
Suzanne J.
Irna L.
Chicago, IL
$10-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old part time student. Over the years I've achieved my experience with kids as a part time assistant at a home daycare. I also have watched over my nieces from the young age of 1. I have been in care of children ranging from 8months-13yrs. I am a firm believer that kids are our future and we have so...
Irna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been with our family watching our 2 girls for almost 2 years. She has never let us down and has always been there for the girls. Sandy is also very flexible and adjusted to our schedule fluctuations which were very helpful. Unfortunately, we no longer...
David F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I am an experienced caregiver, former early childhood music, movement, and drama teaching artist and certified children's yoga instructor from Arizona, currently in search of a part-time nanny position/babysitting. I am a huge advocate of learning though play, and love to use singing,...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsive, on time/early and smiles/outgoing with the boys, really appreciated the temp nanny work!"
Meghan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a mother of a 10-year-old girl, I have learned that educators play a big role model for the new generation. I'm willing to provide a safe but full of fun environment for the kid(s). Using imagination and creativity kids and I will have to much fun while learning from each other. I commit myself to take care of child and give...
Yadira can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Yadira is one of the kindest most dependable people I know. She treats my daughter like family and is a truly lovely person inside and out!"
Alex R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Summer babysitter (part-time or full-time)
Hello! My name is Emma H. and I am a rising senior at UW-Madison currently studying health promotion and health equity planning on becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist. I have been babysitting full-time for the last three summers for two different families, working around 45...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She was great with F!!! He had a blast! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jiahn and I live in the South Loop of Chicago with my two girls. I have been a caregiver for a total of 8 years and have experience with children of all ages. When my daughter was young, I was a stay-at-home mom and I took care of children in my home or in other people's homes. There are more than 20 kids who...
Jiahn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She was a blessing for my family to find! My son absolutely loved Jiahn and took to her within a day. She did everything as i asked and more. She helped with light house work and grocery shopping. I am sad I moved away from Chicago because i would have loved to...
Teri B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a nanny for more than 8 years, live in Rogers Park, have a clean driving record and a reliable car. I do not smoke.
At nannying positions, my duties included picking up children from school, getting them home for a snack, then off to after-school activities and back home safely to help them with their homework. I...
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Cathy worked for our family for about 3 months, she picked up my daughter from school, drove her home and was very easy to work with. she followed instructions perfectly and was very dependable and punctual. she was easy to get along with and her communication...
Alok L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Adriana, I have a BS in Molecular Biology from Loyola University and currently doing my masters there in Bioinformatics. I have 6 years of paid experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Adriana is a gem to be around and my 5 month old loves her. She is patient, calm, loving, fun, and experienced. She cares about the baby and takes great pride in doing the job well. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. I have always had a passion and a heart for children and have spent the past few years gaining experience with children from all walks of life.. I have also been a toddler classroom teacher, a nanny, and I completed my internship at CSU's Early Childhood Center in...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's outstanding, the best we've ever hired to watch our toddler."
Brandi J.
Alexis T.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the...
Caroline H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruth, and I love working with kids! I'm a graduate student at Rush University pursuing a doctorate in Audiology. I have experience caring for children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. Additionally, I have experience tutoring children in their homes. I have a personality that is very happy,...
Ruth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth is such a warm and sweet person. Ruth was ALWAYS on time and patient and kind. She spent her time with our 10 year old son and he responded so well to Ruth. They worked on various areas of academics utilizing all mediums. I would hire her again, I wish she...
Kat D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Previous preschool teacher in Chicago and now a full time nanny bringing my teaching skills to your home!
I have cared for all ages! Started with infants first then toddlers, preschool/kindergarten and elementary ages. I have my degree in Elementary Education.
I am available Mondays and Saturdays and can do occasional...
Glenny can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kiddos had a great time with Glenny! She immediately engaged my 4 & 6 year olds drawing, building, and playing. She's experienced and confident with the kids. And laughs a lot. I'd definitely have her back again."
Bessie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Goofy, enthusiastic, fun-loving care giver in the Chicago area. Hi there! My name is Shane, and I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. Coming from a large family, I've been doing (and loving) childcare for as long as I can remember. I have worked as a pre-school drama and Spanish teacher, using my guitar...
Shane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"WE LOVE SHANE!! They are one of the best sitters we've had. Our youngest is quite anxious, and doesn't love to be left without mom and dad, but he always seems to have a blast with Shane. They have been so dependable and fun for our growing family."
Shelly R.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Chicago, IL
Bonnie K.
5.0
Bonnie was wonderful with my 2 and 4 year old daughters. She was actively engaged in connecting and playing with them.
- Lindsey G.
Maryann H.
5.0
Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her.
Additionally Maryann spoke/ tutored our boys in Spanish...
- Kirk T.
Alyssa K.
5.0
Alyssa has been a real blessing. She is flexible, professional, and great with our kids, (including one with special needs).
- Care member
Bianca T.
5.0
My husband and I were looking for a sitter last minute for a date night and Bianca came to the rescue! She is super sweet and our kids really like her!
- Leah A.
Adrian M.
5.0
She is creative, energetic, polite, an avid reader, artistic, and very loving. She does not yell at kids, but explains how to do things and the reasons for doing things in certain ways. She laughs a lot with kids and celebrates the uniqueness of each child.
- Suzanne J.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Chicago, IL
How do I find in-home child care near me in Chicago, IL?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Chicago, IL. There are 469 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Chicago, IL?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.13 for in-home child care providers near you in Chicago, IL.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can compare 469 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Chicago, IL in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
In Home Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 259 reviews of the 469 listed in home child care.