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2,016 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
4.9
(30)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm,...
Marcy R.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience for children ranging in age from newborn twins (cloth/reusable & disposable diapers) through college students and am certified in CPR and First Aid. I earned my M. Ed. in Counselor Education from University and B. A. in Spanish Education from University. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kimberly was an amazing babysitter! We were visiting Chicago for a long weekend and she was on-time, responsive, and extremely caring to our two young children. We will be hiring her again for our next visit!"
Blair M.
4.4
(27)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I'll start by introducing my self my name is Tamia, and I've been a nanny for the past 9 years now. I'm a new found mom and looking forward to treating your children with great care as if they are mine. Past families I've worked with would describe me as reliable, patient , trustworthy, and compassionate. In my...
Tamia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While we did not hire Tamia, it was solely due to the hours we needed for care. I was really impressed by what she does to further her knowledge in child development. She likes to have a plan. She even introduced me to a learning platform that she uses to educate...
Mandy M.
4.6
(20)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and childcare consultant. I began my career at 13, working as an after-school program and summer camp counselor, tutor, daycare teacher, and cheer and dance coach. For the past eight years, I've been consistently nannying, providing...
Sha'ron can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I would recommend Sha’ron to any family or friends who need a great nanny, educator and more. If there was a word for surpassing going above and beyond it would definitely fit Sha’ron. Thank you so much for your time. "
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5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, and I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with over five years of experience as an assistant teacher and daycare provider specializing in infant and toddler care. My passion for nurturing young minds is complemented by eight years of nannying for children of all ages across Baltimore, Washington, D....
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alyssa has been the best caregiver for our babygirl. She’s dependable and extremely kind. Thanks Alyssa!!!"
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5.0
(13)
Hi families,
I'm looking for a new job position. I have flexibility.
Please contact me :) thank you!
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica took great care of our 2 yo daughter. She was very sweet and attentive with her and kept her busy, engaged and learning! She also kept the house very neat and washed our daughter’s without us asking. She’s wonderful and we recommend her very highly!"
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5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cassie, I have 15+ years of professional nanny experience. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing setting for any child in my care. I will bring adventure, fun, and structure to your child's day-to-day life. I enjoy creating a positive environment for your child to thrive in and would love to lend your...
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie has been so wonderful. She has babysat our two boys ( 3-1/2 and 2) periodically since 2021. The boys adored her immediately. She really takes time to interact with the kids and speaks to them in a respectful way. We would absolutely recommend Cassie."
Dana F.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 11years can give 7 reference I have nanny kids from 2 months to 13 years old I would help with house cleaning baking with the little one coloring reading all types of books and doing Art's and crafts with water paint I would take children to museums zoo parks and love...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time, Monday through Friday, and he absolutely adores her. She is on time every day (early, even!), communicates with...
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4.4
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana I'm 32 years old and I am originally from Brazil (Portuguese speaker). I am a former Au Pair and I've been working as a full time nanny ever since. I started in the childcare field when I was since 16 years old working with kids from all ages, but for the past 5 years I've been working , mostly, with infants...
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Juliana to babysit my 4-year-old son on a day when his school was off. She was fantastic with him. They made paper airplanes, and she convinced him to both go to the park and to lie down for a rest (something even we struggle to get him to do). She was on...
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Marisa D.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Educator, Babysitter, Loving, Patient, Fun, Reliable
4.3
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm passionate about caring for children and guiding their individual development. I started babysitting for neighborhood kids when I was 7 years old. While in graduate school in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was a live in Au Pair for a 2-year-old girl and her 4 years old brother. In Chicago I've been a Part Time Nanny to...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marisa was fantastic with my 6 year old and 8 year old sons! From the moment they met, Marisa engaged my sons in conversation and showed genuine interest in their interests. Marisa sent me messages throughout the night to let me know how things were going. My...
Lindsay M.
4.6
(10)
I've dedicated over a third of my life to loving and supporting the growth of tiny humans. I am creative energetic, patient, passionate/compassionate, humorous, emotionally intelligent, socially aware, peaceful, playful, reliable, communicative, imaginatigcive and organized. I aim to be sunshine in the lives of my families. I...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brit is fantastic! She is a natural
with children and takes great care of them. She’s passionate about her work and goes above and beyond, such as bringing developmental toys and books, creating fun ideas, and bringing her loving, warm, and patience to her...
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Michele D.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends
4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."
Greg K.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lisa, Chicago born, college educated, a nanny, musician, writer, artist, ex-office manager, and a very warm, responsible, energetic & fun woman.
I have 16 years professional nanny experience focusing on babies and toddlers.
I'm on the sensitive, empathetic side, and extremely intuitive with babies. I've learned a lot...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa cared for our son from 3 months to 21 months. She brings years of experience to the job and it shows in her deep knowledge about childcare. She's also very caring, attentive, and engaging with the kids she cares for. She treated our son as if he were her own...
Carrie W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jeannette, a kind and caring bilingual nanny with 15 years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Raised in Chicago, I've had the pleasure of providing loving care in many different settings over the years. My journey began in high school when I started nannying for families, and it continued...
Jeannette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeanette was amazing! While we were out, Jeanette helped the boys with their flashcards and other learning activities. She also did a few light housekeeping which is always helpful. "
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4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Over 25 years of nanny and motherhood Twins and multiple children care. Newborns Care Specialist and toddlers. Early Care and Education Child Development Overview Health Issues for Group Care DCFS-Mandated Reporter Nutrition Issues for Group Care CPR and First Aid Behavior Analysis (ABA) Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/Traumatic Brain...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"It is with absolute pleasure that I recommend our previous nanny Carmen for future employment. Carmen cared for our now 3 and 5 year old son and daughter beginning 10/2018. Carmen proved to be an incredible caregiver to our children and a true asset to our family....
Valerie K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began my childcare experience as an assistant teacher at a daycare in downtown Chicago. I specialized in older infants, ages 9 months to 16 months. Lesson planning, art activities, and cleaning were required of me and I am exceptional at multitasking and efficiency. I have a profound joy in helping kids accomplish milestones...
Anjelica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been working with Anjelica for almost a year now and can confidently say she’s the greatest nanny ever!
Our daughter absolutely loves her and she has fit seamlessly into our lives, acting as a true extension of our parenting style. She is so reliable,...
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4.8
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, wonderful parents! I'm excited to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey as a babysitter/nanny. For the past 21 years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with kids of all ages, and it truly brings me so much joy! I'm a friendly, patient, and creative person who loves to have fun and embark on...
Rhonda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Rhonda as a full time nanny for our three month old for six weeks before we moving out of town. We have also used Rhonda for date nights. Rhonda truly is a blessing to our family, I feel so lucky to have found her! I am sad I can't bring her with me...
Katie A.
4.7
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Mindy. I have devoted my profession of over 20 years to providing quality childcare for infants through school-aged children in a variety of childcare settings. I have had the most wonderful fortune of supporting children and their families as a teacher as well as an administrator. Each opportunity has...
Mindy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Mindy. She is responsible, trustworthy, patient and very nurturing to our 6 month son. She is great at keeping him stimulated through music, books and even brings her own educational toys! "
Marco P.
5.0
(2)
Loving nanny with a strong record of providing high quality care for children aged 6 months to 7 years. Great building relationships skills, punctual, responsible, honest and bilingual (English and Spanish).
Here general duties and responsibilities I proudly have provided and I am ready to do:
Infant care and hygiene...
Lidia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lydia is first of all an amazing person, always willing to help. Her role as a nanny is taken with so much love and patience towards the children."
Yolanda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My last child care experience was with a family of three in Lake Forest, IL (newborn now 10 months, 4 year and 6-year-old girls), all three of them were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with them, It was a full time position. I also help a family of three (4, 5 and 7-year-old boys) on Sundays all day long. In...
5.0
"Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "
Jane D.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
Kimberly N.
5.0
Kimberly was an amazing babysitter! We were visiting Chicago for a long weekend and she was on-time, responsive, and extremely caring to our two young children. We will be hiring her again for our next visit!
- Blair M.
Tamia M.
5.0
We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless, we will be considering Tamia as a...
- Care member
Sha'ron D.
5.0
Sha’ron is the best caregiver you’ll find, hands down! My kids, aged 4 and 6, adore her and look forward to their time with her every week. She’s incredibly creative, coming up with engaging arts and crafts projects. Sha’ron’s attentive nature ensures that every child’s needs are met—whether it’s...
- Care member
Alyssa J.
5.0
Alyssa is outstanding! She’s an compassionate individual and takes pride in what she does.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $21.98 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can 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 2,016 in Chicago, IL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find different nanny services in Chicago through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Chicago, IL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Chicago, IL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,762 reviews of the 2,016 listed nannies.