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2,093 nannies are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and...
Stephanie H.
Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years.
My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cece was fantastic with my children! I would highly recommend her as a sitter. I never had to worry when she was with my children."
Kathy W.
5.0
(2)
I have 7 years of experience as a sitter/nanny. I can help with household needs while prioritizing the care of your child(ren). Communication is key with me, I love having families be open with me and visa-versa. A goal of mine is bonding with the children and family to create a comfortable relationship for everyone, and ensure...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney nannied for our son from the time he was 6 months old and will still occasionally help out. We love Courtney! She comes with lots of experience in education and helped our little one bloom and rapidly develop his vocabulary. She is dependable and open to...
Laura 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya and I am 24 years old and in my second year of law school in Chicago. I'm looking for babysitting jobs for weekday mornings, weekday nights, and/or anytime on the weekends :) I have babysat for kids from the ages of 4 months to 11 years old. I babysat part time all of college and was a full time nanny for two...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Punctual. Our toddler loved her, was good with our big dogs. Would hire again."
Jessica J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her."
Lynn S.
Ria G.
Chicago, IL
$19-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ria, a recent graduate (Purdue University, 2023) with a love for nurturing young minds. While I currently work as a remote financial bookkeeper (offering flexible scheduling!), childcare has always held a special place in my heart. After taking a break to focus on my studies, I'm excited to return to...
Ria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Although we were looking for different things, I had a great conversation with Ria over the phone discussing needs and wants for my child. She laid out her skills and told me what she was looking for and ultimately it did not work out, however- I was happy she was...
Mary O.
Lucia N.
Chicago, IL
$24-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have approximately 9 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I love working with children of all ages, with the most experience working with ages 8 months-10 years. I currently work as a guest teacher for Chicago Public Schools and am preparing to get my masters in Early Childhood Education.
Up until recently I've been...
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia is an amazing nanny! She is hands down one of the best, we ever had. She has great energy and was in tune with what our kids like. She communicates well and is often asking what/how we want things done so that she can gel with our family. We cannot say enough...
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Rossalin K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For A Fun-filled Summer With Your Kid(s)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Rose. I'm a teacher at a public Montessori Elementary school in the west loop teaching first through third grade and sometimes subbing in Pre-K classrooms. I used to work as a nanny while completing my master degree in Early Childhood Education from DePaul University. I love reading, staying active...
Rossalin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We were very impressed with Rose from her first day with us. Rose is very professional and takes her job very seriously. Rose is attentive and affectionate with our 11 month old and he just adores her. He is always very excited to see Rose! Rose is child-centered...
Kaysa P.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I've been caring for children since age 12. I've worked as a babysitter and nanny for 10 years, caring for children ages 1 month to 15 years old. I have also worked at an overnight summer camp as a counselor for 5 summers, empowering young girls and teaching them important life skills. Further, I worked...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was one of the kindest sitters we have ever had. Sarah was so attentive and i never worried about her abilities as a babysitter with my young children. She was always on time and very flexible. My kids love her and and I loved having such a sweet and...
Lyric S.
5.0
(4)
My name is Kiron and I'm looking for a full time manny/house manager position in the Chicago area! Here's a bit about me:
I've been working with elementary age and teen children for 10 years as a camp counselor, theatre teaching artist, teaching assistant in elementary schools, a tutor, a nanny, and other avenues. I am also a...
Kiron can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kiron to assist our family in a full time capacity for nearly a year as we navigated COVID life, e-learning, and summertime activities. Kiron adapted wonderfully to our family and our two school aged children absolutely adore him. He was firm when the...
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Lucy is very dependable and a hard worker. She picks up throngs quickly and helped us a lot."
Robin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
Hannah B.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old working professional who is looking to make some extra money during non 9-5 (ish) hours. I can be available for regular services or for a one-time sitter. ** I am now looking for work in the Chicago area**
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 15 years old and I have worked with all ages from...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can not say enough good things about Hannah! She has a great attitude and I love her optimism. It's a great feeling to be comfortable and confident your kids are in good hands. She didn't just look at taking care of my kids as a job, instead she bonded with...
Melissa G.
Valentina M.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
-Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children.
-Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified)
-Experience preparing healthy menus for children.
-Creativity to organize education activities in spare time.
-Participated in bedtime and bath routines.
-Experience with...
Valentina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valentina was a great babysitter for my son, she is so kind and a very helpful person I would recommend her, thanks Valentina for being so nice with my family I really appreciate your honesty and your hard work."
Leonardo R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddie, I'm 24 years old, and I live in Lake View East. I have years of experience in childcare and education, and I would love the opportunity to work with your family this summer. I am a previous special education teacher, and I am currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work at Loyola University. I bring...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie was great with my son who has Autism."
Corie M.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student in my last year studying youth ministry and have been involved in direct children's/youth ministry for the past 5 years. I have been exposed to the caretaking of children and youth my whole life though and have nannied for numerous families aged infant- 10 years old. I can help with school,...
Cadyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Anastasia C.
5.0
Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and really liked that she asked about his...
- Stephanie H.
Celia R.
5.0
CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet and positive and always willing to...
- Jennifer K.
Courtney Z.
5.0
Courtney is truly a blessing! She was the first non family member I trusted to care for my young son. She can handle multiple children at one time. She is reliable and dependable. She has a lot of energy to keep up with small kids! She is kind, caring and loving. We were so lucky to have Courtney...
- Amanda W.
Yadira H.
5.0
Yadira is warm and friendly. She has a great, upbeat personality. She is also patient and helpful.
- Victor V.
Maya T.
5.0
Punctual. Our toddler loved her, was good with our big dogs. Would hire again.
- Jessica J.
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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 $21.37 per hour as of January, 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 2,093 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 1,318 reviews of the 2,093 listed nannies.