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469 in home child care are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Chicago, IL
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have an immense amount of experience working for people as their personal assistant, but I love taking care of kids and accomplishing homely tasks as well. I can cook, clean, run errands, organize your house, animal/house sit, and any other general tasks you may need help...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teenie worked for me as a camp counselor for the last several summers. In addition, I have know her for about 9 years. She is very responsible and wonderful with children. As a camp counselor she worked with kids ages 6-12. She led activities, as well as worked...
Randi C.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed by a total of 14 different families, equaling to babysitting/nannying 25 individual children unrelated to me in the last 6 years. Some with a household of up to 4 children varying in age and some with a household of just 1 or 2 kids. I've also been employed to chaperone birthday/pool parties, and I do have...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been a real blessing. She is flexible, professional, and great with our kids, (including one with special needs). "
Care member
Siena P.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Siena and I am back home from UC Santa Barbara! I am working on my BS in Biopsychology but am looking to start nannying again this summer! I have babysat since I was growing up in Evanston and am eager to start again. I currently live in Lakeshore East and am very familiar with Chicago. In my free time I love...
Siena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
""We had the pleasure of Siena caring for our 4-month-old son, M, and we highly recommend her. With a background in Biopsychology and extensive babysitting experience, Siena was more than a caregiver—she became a true partner in M.'s happiness and...
Mcdonald P.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Genevieve and I am a devoted and reliable child caregiver with 18+ years of experience. I've worked primarily with newborns and toddlers but enjoy working with children of all ages.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, arts and crafts, baking, gardening and DIY projects at home.
Here are some of my experience...
Genevieve can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenny is amazing. She is kind compassionate loving and such an amazing person. Our son was always so well cared for - she clearly loved him very much. And Jenny took great care of myself and my wife as well. Thank you Jenny!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Alayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alayna is both incredibly caring and professional. She has taken care of our infant/now toddler son and is wonderful - he loves spending time with her and we know he’s in great hands whenever she is here. We are very grateful for her!!"
Care member
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
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, 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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
Josie D.
Chicago, IL
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a performer, I realize that children are most receptive when they are entertained. I received my Bachelors degree in Musical Theatre, but have over 50 credit hours towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. I've been a babysitter/nanny for kids of all ages for nearly 10 years. Starting just around my neighborhood, I found...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Josie is absolutely fantastic with kids. She is incredibly caring, creative and responsible. She is a takes initiative to organize age appropriate games and activities. She loves to sing and play. Kids naturally flock to her. I highly recommend Josie!"
Erin E.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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
(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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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.
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine (Kat), and I am 23 years old. I come from a somewhat big family, and was always the one to watch the little kids. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and nannying since I was 20. I love to cook, do artwork, and overall be an absolute goofball. I adore pets/animals in the home as well.
I work best with...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine has been babysitting our infant, now toddler, regularly since March 2022. She is incredibly loving, reliable and communicative. She goes above and beyond with creative, educational and fun activities that keep him learning, growing and entertained! "
Alexa N.
Meggie D.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright who recently moved to Chicago from NYC. I have 10+ years of professional child care experience, including FT, PT, and live-in (Manhattan, Hamptons in the summers). After graduating college, I spent several years as a live-in nanny/personal assistant...
Meggie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsible and willing to do anything."
Jutta K.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jiahn is a great caregiver. She is very loving, patient person and a very talented artist. She did a lot of intelligent stimulating activities with my son when she was with him and taught him very well to reach every developmental milestone earlier than his age. I...
Lynn Y.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Chicago, IL
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.
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.
Christina N.
5.0
Teenie worked for me as a camp counselor for the last several summers. In addition, I have know her for about 9 years. She is very responsible and wonderful with children. As a camp counselor she worked with kids ages 6-12. She led activities, as well as worked as a choreographer for our theatre...
- Randi C.
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
Siena P.
5.0
We hired Siena to watch our 19 month old daughter around bedtime, and Siena had her happily sleeping in 30 minutes! I would hire her again!
- Christa P.
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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 January, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.62 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.