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327 live-in nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am a graduate student living in Chicago, and seeking a part-time nanny position for the summer while I attend classes. I have worked with children as young as 5 months up to age 15. When nannying/babysitting, I love baking, doing arts and crafts, exploring, playing outside and reading. I use my creative...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My family loved Anna! She was great with the kids and was a huge help to us. We have three kids with busy schedules and she was always on time to pick them up from school and drop them off at their activities. Anna is very responsible and I was never worried about...
Caiti F.
Danielle C.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I live in Jefferson Park (Chicago), and am looking to be a date night sitter for a wonderful family! I have a BA in Music from Syracuse University, and I was a certified music teacher in Massachusetts. I've been a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and worked with kids in camp settings for many summers and years since I was 18 years...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was early so we could chat and text us while we were away with updates. My kid said it was “cool” and he had “so much fun”. "
Care member
I started working with kids when I moved to Guatemala to teach English. I lived there for a year, then moved back to the States, where I began babysitting. When I moved to Chicago in 2020, I started working at a daycare, and I've been working full time with children ever since! I've always done babysitting on the side and found...
Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Edna P.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Searching Occational Weekends And Some Days In December And January
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Edna and I'm 39 years old. I have over 14 years of experience as a nanny with babies and toddlers, with excellent references. I am COVID-vaccinated and CPR-certified. I'm graduated as an OTA (Occupational Therapist Assistance). I am a mom of a 6-year-old little girl. I live in the Logan Square area and have...
Edna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I'm Riley, a childcare enthusiast with over 5 years of experience. I currently teach a lively group of 2-year-olds at a daycare in Lincoln Park, where I have spent the last year creating a fun and safe space for kiddos to learn and grow. I also have my Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) certification and years of experience...
Riley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maggie S.
Chicago, IL
$23-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Offering Dependable Care To Help Make Daily Life A Little Easier
I started nannying 10+ years ago while in college and found a role I truly love and enjoy. Since then, I've nannied for families that feel like my own with children of all ages, from infants to teens. And any family pets are a plus for me!
I'm not your typical sit in front of the tv kinda babysitter. I enjoy doing crafts, out of...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Vashti A. I have 25 years of work experience with newborns up to toddlers from ages, 2-3-year-old. I have experience working with twins and triplets. I am available as a full-time nanny. I'm very energetic, full of life, very outgoing, and love being outdoors. I also enjoy going for walks with the children I...
Vashti can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been living, studying, nannying, and creating art in Chicago for 8 years. Chicago is my home, and working with children is my passion. Growing up, I was the third child of six, so I am incredibly patient. I am an aunt to four nephews and one niece. I believe in positive reinforcement, treating kids with respect, and...
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary has taken care of our exuberant son and daughter from babies to toddlers. She has been by far the best Nanny for our family. S punctual, reliable and so patient. Our kids are very high energy and Mary has always handled them so great. She did wonderful caring...
Mel G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children and babies very much . Also I am CPR Certified and in first aid and AED . I'm very helpful around the house I'm fast , organized, I can cook , clean , I can handle pick/ups and drop/offs etc. I can handle pretty much anything you throw at me :) I'm here to make your lives happier and easier ! !
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I needed a babysitter with a day's notice, posted a job and she was the first one to respond. Inquired for referrals and questions and she was responded quickly! She was very courteous, friendly and awesome with my 10 month old daughter. I'd definitely hire her...
Chris L.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have known Dylan for over a year and she has always provided supportive, loving, trusted care for our (now) 2.5 year old son. She has always been reliable and responsive (great communicator) and easy to work with. She is warm and helpful and we always trusted...
Jaime F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
Veronica P.
Chicago, IL
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
hello my name is Veronica I have lived in Chicago for 8 years ( I currently live in Northeast, Edgewater). I am from Latin America. I have been working as a nanny for approximately 6 years with children between 3 months old of age and 4-5 years. During this time I have been able to share with wonderful families, who have made me...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Emma, 25 years old, currently living in Rogers Park. I am an elementary school teacher- I spent a year teaching second grade, and have taught 4th grade for two years.
-Elementary education degree with a reading specialization
-Available for summer nannying or tutoring outside of the school year
-Able to develop...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Allie E.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a graduate of Ohio State University and am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy at Boston University. I've been babysitting consistently since I was 13 and spent all 4 years of my undergraduate career nannying. I nannied families with up to 3 children part-time and tutored their children...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Natalie H.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as extroverted, dependable, and flexible. I have my own car and a clean driving record.
In my spare time, I like to read, watch movies, exercise, and cook!
One thing you should know about me is that I have bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Communications.
My schedule is flexible because I...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hi my name is Juliet. I am a full time PREK teacher at saints of faith hope and charity school in Winnetka. I am looking for weekly babysitting night jobs one or two nights a week or as needed, or tutoring up to 5th grade. I have several years of nannying experience for kids ages birth-10 years. I live in lake-view and have a...
Juliet can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Ellie L.
Chicago, IL
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ellie, I am a 24-year-old living in Lakeview area.
I have two nephews (2 and 1) and love spending time with kids! I have been babysitting my cousins growing up and also during the summers in high school. Please message me if you're looking for someone!
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Brazil and I have been living in the US for five years now, and I have been a nanny ever since. I used to be an ESL teacher back in my country for kids from 4 to 14 years old, I was also an auxiliary teacher for autistic kids. Since I started as a nanny, I worked with ages from 2 months old to 5 years old. I love to...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back!
I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...
Gabi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."
Ragnar C.
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Anna L.
5.0
Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from the screens. We are juggling busy schedules in my family and it was always a relief to...
- Margaret S.
Danielle C.
5.0
My son loved playing with Danielle. She was great about reinforcing his positive behaviors. She is kind and patient, and we appreciate how flexible and warm her personality is.
- Care member
Mary S.
5.0
Mary is reliable, communicative, and very attentive to our toddler. She has been conscientious and honest about risks/exposure to COVID and other illnesses, which is extremely important to us since our child is immunosuppressed. A bonus is that she always leaves time to tidy our child's play area...
- Stephanie S.
Angelina R.
5.0
Angelina took amazing care of our infant daughter for a year. She is a natural caretaker, great playmate and always ready to help around the house. She was more than a nanny for us as she helped out with our puppies and our home, we couldn't be more grateful to have Angelina. Any family would be...
- Claudia S.
Dylan S.
5.0
We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children and it is evident in how she plays...
- Jen C.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Chicago, IL
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Chicago, IL?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is $21.62 per hour.
How do 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 327 in Chicago, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.
What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Chicago, IL?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 327 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Chicago, IL live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 237 reviews of the 327 listed live-in nannies.