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2,086 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(36)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her....
Alex M.
Brenda K.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(25)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I'm open for date nights and side babysitting. I've been a nanny many years. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable. I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach children new things, do crafts, and explore outdoor activities. Most of all, create amazing bonds. I want to be able to...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Brenda has been such a gift to our family of two girls (2 & newborn)! She is engaging and caring and goes out of her way to connect with each child as needed. She helps us encourage manners, potty training and word development with our 2 year old and she does...
Blair R.
5.0
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nova and I'm so glad you decided to stop by and read my bio! :)
I create a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes the well-being and development of young minds. Skilled in organizing educational activities, fostering creativity, and maintaining a safe space for children to thrive. Committed to...
Nova can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We do play dates and I can’t tell how much my baby loves her. She is very sweet, reliable, smart, outgoing and very patient 🥰 also very clean and organized. "
Maria C.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica and I'm 32 years old. I have a bachelor degree in Pedagogy (Brazil) and I also have an associate degree in Business Administration (USA). I have over 10 years of experience with Childcare. I worked in a daycare for three years as a teacher assistant. I was an elementary school teacher before I left Brazil....
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is very good. Thorough, attention to detail, shows up when she says she will and our baby loves her. Would highly recommend."
Joe O.
4.2
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Erika can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"
Jonathan A.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I have a huge passion for children! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 11 years now with newborns through the age of 13 years old. One of my biggest goals is to make sure the children reach all of their milestones. I enjoy showing them new things likes the ABC's, numbers, colors,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely wonderful to work with! She babysat our three month old for two months until my mother in law returned and I can't say enough good things about her. We will miss her dearly!"
Christine P.
Talya T.
Chicago, IL
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Honest ,Loving, Experience, Professionalism, Self-Motivated, Organized
4.9
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving wife and mother for a one child, accomplished child care provider and established world traveler. I have worked on 3 different countries as a child care provider and has extensive experience with Autistic children. An established speaker of Turkish, English and Spanish(learning) languages. I have diploma on...
Talya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tayla was amazing with our boys and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help! She was extremely kind and caring, and made sure our children were well taken care of. She was kind, compassionate, and always reassured me that our babies were in good hands! We...
Kristi C.
Ana M.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents !! I'm a experienced kind nanny who loves take care of children as if they were my own.
I have a Degree as a Computer Teacher so if you are in need of someone who supports your children with the E-learning, I will be totally comfortable doing it.
Also I have been working as a full time/part time nanny with...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana is an incredible babysitter and I would recommend her to anyone! She has been taking care of our daughter since she was only 3 months old and our daughter loves her. She keeps our daughter safe, happy, well fed and well rested. She loves reading, playing and...
Jessica S.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debora has done a wonderful job watching our boys (ages 16 months and 3 years). She plays with them, feeds them, and puts them down for nap and bed. The boys enjoy spending time with her. "
Stephen M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny and am fluent in Spanish as an additional language. I am CPR/first aid infant and child certified. I hold a Bachelors in psychology with a concentration in Children and family studies minor, enabling me to be ECE certified to work in the early childhood education field. I have a wide work experience with...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Yesenia is very patient and cared for our 1 year old daughter with love for many months."
Vicky S.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Dominique and I am an experienced caregiver for children, infants, pets, and elderly as well as doing housework/ meal prepping. I have experience working at the Daycare as a teacher as well as a Nannying for different families. I love kids and they love me! My passion in life is being a caregiver for all your...
Dominique can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dominique is a joy to work with. She has cared for our newborn daughter on several occasions and always brings a ton of empathy, a sense of curiosity, and a keen attention to detail in all of her interactions. We especially appreciate her reliability, punctuality,...
Alicia C.
Guadalupe S.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...
Lexi S.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria, I am 24 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been a teacher assistant for the past years and started my nanny career 5 years ago. I am looking for a full-time position. A little bit of my history: I have been caring for children for the pasts years at Daycare centers and home...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very motivated and outgoing. She is responsible and knows how to treat people fairly. "
Lizbeth D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My Son absolutely adores Ashlynn! Whenever we tell him she is coming to babysit him he gets so excited. She is very good at high energy play with a busy toddler but also excellent with gentle care and patience during bed time. We are always happy to reach out and...
Emily S.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Lorena and for the past 5+ years, I have been working in childcare services around Chicago & it's surrounding suburbs. This has ranged from working in early childhood development organizations as well as working independently for families of various communities and cultures.
As a Chicago native, I have...
Lorena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We've had the pleasure to have her care for our infant boy from 11 weeks to 7 months, and sad to have lost her as we convert to daycare. She has professional daycare experience and helped many private families. She has the know-how, intelligently found ways to...
Zoe W.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am an experienced and reliable house manager with 6 years of experience helping families run their house smoothly. I am fully vaccinated and have clean driving and criminal records. I have a bachelor's in engineering and I am a very dependable, proactive, organized and detailed oriented person.
I am currently a...
Lais can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lais as a date night sitter and are so so happy we did. She's absolutely wonderful!"
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Nanny available in MARCH 2025
I am looking for Full time nanny position. A little be about me :
6+ years of experience as nanny and babysitter. CPR / AED and First aid certifications. FULLY VACCINATED Experience with all ages. Own car. Very reliable and communicative. Speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish( intermediate)
Hellen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hellen is an amazing, amazing resource for our family. I’d recommend her to anyone and everyone! She is incredibly communicative and always send photos and videos as well as being clear on scheduling, she has a wealth of experience and takes initiative in and out...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Good day
Are you searching for a dependable, nurturing, caring, pro-active nanny to start immediately ?
I am a 54 years old enthusiastic, reliable, responsible and fully vaccinated with over a decade of experience. I know working/spending quality time with your little ones can be challenging so please allow me the opportunity...
Felicia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Felicia as a nanny for any family with young children. She has been caring for my five-year-old for the past couple of weeks and I couldn't be happier with the level of care and attention she provides.
She is incredibly patient, nurturing and...
Briel S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Colette and I am a nanny, pet sitter, artist and designer! With three full time nannying positions under my belt, and a good handful of part time positions, I can safely say your child and/or pet will be in capable hands. My expertise lies in caring for babies one month to three years of age, as well as cats...
Colette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colette was our child's full time nanny from the time she was about 12 weeks old, and she was an absolutely wonderful caregiver and a huge help to our family. Not only was she very responsible and communicative, she would go above and beyond to make sure our...
Care member
Julia M.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a well-rounded business professional who is returning to her roots and would love some time off my computer doing some side gigs.
I am smart, creative, patient and kind. I love activities and being outside as much as possible.
I have experience with children of all ages. I grew up babysitting. I spent a few summers...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"WOW. Beyond impressed with Julia! I have 3 kids under 5, one with special needs. It is not an easy situation to come into, but there was NO issue whatsoever. She agreed to a video interview which was a big deal to me. She offered to come earlier than I requested...
Liz K.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Brenda K.
5.0
We are delighted to share our heartfelt recommendation for Brenda, who has been absolutely remarkable for our family. Her exceptional care, unwavering reliability, and genuine passion for nurturing children have left an indelible mark on our lives.
Beyond her natural affinity for children, Brenda...
- Care member
Nova V.
5.0
Nova has been working with our family for the past three years, starting when our daughter was 8 months old.
It would be hard to overstate the role she has played in the development of our
daughter. She has been like a third parent, collaborating with my husband and me in support of our daughter...
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica is very good. Thorough, attention to detail, shows up when she says she will and our baby loves her. Would highly recommend.
- Joe O.
Erika M.
5.0
Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!
- Jonathan A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Chicago, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Chicago, IL is as of is $21.18 per hour as of November, 2024. 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 2,086 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 1,514 reviews of the 2,086 listed nannies.