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459 in home child care are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Chicago, IL
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
(Open for newborn overnight care) Hello! My name is Kara and I would love to help you care for your child/children. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My passion of caring for children started as a teenager. I have worked with children of all ages, in their homes, at daycare centers, in public schools, and...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc....
Jennifer R.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ruth is a fantastic sitter. Educated and fun. Mature and responsible. I never had a moments concern all summer when I entrusted her with my children. Other mothers also noted in play dates how calm and responsible she is with the kids. Ruth watched my two sons (5...
Heather H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia I am 25 years old and have been nannying since I was 18. I have worked with children ranging from 2. 5 months - 12 years old and adore the families I have worked with in the past and the connections I developed with the kids, with whom I still have connections with today. I have worked corporate for a bit,...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
Bobbie B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 4 grown boys looking to help other moms balance their busy lives and assist in child care duties, household duties and organization to maintain a stress-free child care and home life experience. I would like to help by providing loving and caring atmosphere for the children to be active and learn from activities and...
Bobbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Both my husband and I are grateful and thankful to find such a wonderful person to care for our children. She is always on time, reliable and very sweet to them."
LuShanna C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
Care member
Jessica N.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun Mom & Former Teacher In Edgewater Provides In Home Care
Hello! I am Jessica! I live in Edgewater, and as a former teacher, and the oldest in my large family, I have been caring for children for as long I can remember. I have over 15 years of experience in caring for children of all ages, from infants to middle school age. Now, as a parent myself, I value great child care even more...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Marsha E.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time,Short Notice, And Overnight In Your Home Or Mine Available Certified Caregiver Working On Licensure
I have experience caring for 1-8 children ranging in age from infancy through age 13. I also have some experience caring for special needs children as well. I do some tutoring, light housework and laundry, meal prep relating to children only. I have experience caring for seniors dealing with chronic health issues and mild...
Marsha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Claire G.
Chicago, IL
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experience In With Childcare In School, Home And Camp Settings
My experience comes from my time working as a in assistant preschool teacher, a part-time babysitter in Evanston, an infant nanny, a bilingual teacher's assistant in Spain, and a two-year camp counselor. I'm a certified paraprofessional educator in the state of Illinois for K-12.
I like working with kids because I have a...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paula G.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Working In A Daycare Home For 4 Years And Looking For A Full-Time Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a day care home. I cared for ages 5 months to 3 years old. The activities I do are yoga, Spanish, music movements and art. I have 2 kids and I like to spend time with them.
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning
Crea W.
Chicago, IL
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Let's Work Together To Make My Time In Your Home Fun For Your Kids!
I am very hands on and like to go at the pace of the children I am working with to come up with creative ways to engage with each other. I love using my skills in art and baking to make fun crafts and recipes that teach the children I work with a new skill while allowing them to be independent in the next steps of our activity....
Racheal M.
Chicago, IL
$18-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Love Kids And Taking Care Of Them Brings Me Close To Home
Navigating life with children who are been made aware of their environment is fun, the never ending energy , the playing and been there for them when they need you is quite defining for me
Racheal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello!
I am currently on extended maternity leave and caring for my 9-month-old baby.
I am a certified elementary teacher (working in the classroom for four years).
Prior to that, I specialized in early childhood education (working in daycare and as a nanny for multiple children birth-five).
I enjoy guiding little ones...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hello,
I'm looking to be a tutor, housekeeper, house manager, or combination of the like!
My name is Jenna and I recently graduated from professional school but am looking to take some time before starting my career. I am very enthusiastic and curious- other interests of mine include painting or going for walks in the park.
I...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Milena N.
Chicago, IL
$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Best Caregiver In Town! With My 5+ Years In The Industry. I Am Confident Your Love One Will Be Happy
Hello my name is Milena,
I enjoy caring for children and seniors. Ive had wonderful experiences throughout my career. Impacting people's lives, make it easier for them and making sure they are comfortable is my way of giving back. I've been in this industry since I was 18. I am CNA, EMT and CPR Certified. Any medical issue is...
Vanessa A.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Teacher With More Than 20 Years Experience In Childcare Working With Families
Hi, I have over 20 years of experience in childcare in different forms. I worked as a teacher assistant and teacher for over 12 years with lower elementary students. I then started a nature based home daycare and had it open for 10 years. I worked with various age groups from newborns up to age 8. For the last two years I have...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Morgan F.
Chicago, IL
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun And Reliable Sitter With A Degree In Occupational Science/Therapy
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Morgan! I am currently working at RUSH Pediatric Therapy as an Occupational Therapist Monday-Friday. I currently live in Lakeview, but am willing to travel as I have a car. Last May I graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy and I have a Bachelors in Occupational Science. I am currently working towards...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a doctor who just moved to Chicago for an additional year of training! I love children and have been a nanny/babysitter since I can remember. I have watched all ages of children from infants to teenager. I am comfortable watching multiple kids at a time, I come from a large family so it just makes me feel at home :). I also...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Margaret S.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Smart, Crafty, Experienced Educator Looking For Work In Tutoring, Childcare, And Pet Care
Hello!! My name is Margaret, and I'd love to help you out with your kids, pets, and/or tutoring. I'm a recent graduate of a master's program in the humanities, and I am a published author, so I am qualified to help with English, history, and language arts. I also have worked as an instructor for preschoolers with Galileo camps...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am 24 years old and currently working a corporate "work from home job" at my apartment in Lincoln Park. I have lived in Chicago for 2 years now, but am originally from Cincinnati. All throughout high school and college I babysat nearly every day after school and on the weekends. During the summer, I would nanny...
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Chicago, IL
Shane E.
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.
Kara A.
5.0
Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc. She has helped us set a schedule and...
- Jennifer R.
Ruth S.
5.0
Ruth helped us with our 1 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson before and during my daughter's wedding in June 2019. The children loved her sweet and quiet demeanor. Ruth is an incredibly capable and helpful child care expert. She knew when the children needed to take naps and took care to...
- Mary kathryn V.
Sophia S.
5.0
Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and Sophia is their favorite babysitter....
- Sarah P.
Bobbie B.
5.0
Both my husband and I are grateful and thankful to find such a wonderful person to care for our children. She is always on time, reliable and very sweet to them.
- LuShanna C.
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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 459 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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.31 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 459 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 295 reviews of the 459 listed in home child care.