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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

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Caleb S.


Chicago, IL

$20-28/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Caleb. About two years ago, I graduated from college in Naperville with a degree in Musical Theatre. I have been working with children since I was young, and have loved working with them, especially involving music. In the past I've worked at two day care jobs, taught theatre for children, and had two nanny positions...
Caleb can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Caleb has been an amazing nanny for us this past year! My 3 and 6-year-old girls LOVE him, and my 3-year-old sobbed when we broke the news that we wouldn't need him once school started again. Any family would be lucky to have him. Caleb helped us out with...

Kat M.

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Brittany H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr

Enthusiastic Young Professional Woman Who Loves Children And Animals

I am currently a Certified Personal Trainer who works out of a gym in River North. The flexibility of my job allows me a lot of free time during the day. Although I do not have any professional childcare or pet care experience, I have nanny'd for my sisters two children (currently 16 months and 3 years old). I also have a step...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I know Brittany through my job and she has watched my almost 1 year old son on a couple of occasions when my husband and I needed a night out! She is extremely dependable and truly loves being around children. Since our son was born, she has come over a number of...

Kelli L.

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Angelina D.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter Who Knows How To Have Fun!

I am a University of Dayton graduate with 8 years of experience. I now live in Chicago and am getting my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am from Cleveland! I have babysat since I was 13 years old and I absolutely love babies and children. I have done date nights, summer nannying, watching my nieces and nephews,...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Angelina has a nice personality. She's punctual and my kids like her. She took care of 2 of my kids with special needs."

Bonnie B.

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Katherine B.


Chicago, IL

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "

James G.

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Elyse R.


Chicago, IL

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Masters In Elementary Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elyse, I am originally from Libertyville, IL but now live in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. I graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2018 and worked in the corporate world for about 3 years. Unfortunately, I was laid off due to Covid in 2020 and decided to rethink my passion. I just graduated with my...
Elyse can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elyse was the nanny for our two girls for several years. They loved her. In fact, even though she moved away we keep trying to convince her to come back. We miss her dearly. She is A + and any family that she works for will be lucky!"

Lana G.

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Mariah C.


Chicago, IL

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Mariah! I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time summer position while on summer break from my Yale MFA in Acting, but have previously worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. I graduated from Northwestern,...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Mariah was our regular afternoon sitter during daycare break this summer, and she was wonderful! Loving, patient, generous, and kind with my toddler son (often grouchy after waking up from his nap) and punctual, reliable, and very responsible. "

Rebecca A.

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Liza S.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years. I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "

Jenna M.

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Viridiana P.


Chicago, IL

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is viridiana, I'm 32 years old. I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages Newborn-7years old (Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor activities and...
Viridiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!"

Melanie L.

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Aicha D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Aicha. I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I have worked for a family caring for twin girls from 4 months to 4 years. I was living closed to them when I start and still travel to their home when they moved. We were like family. I have also worked for a...
Aicha can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Aicha helped me with my twin girls for 3 years, starting from when they were only 4 months old. For the first half I was a stay at home mom and she was my right hand, then when I went back to school she held down the fort beautifully at home. She was a huge...

Aisha A.

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Danielle C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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”. "

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Jordyn P.


Chicago, IL

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Jordyn, a 23-year-old with a decade of babysitting experience, including two years as a live-in nanny. I substitute teach, pursue Nutrition and Healthy Living at Cornell University, and thrive in activities like travel, painting, crafts, schoolwork, and sports. Beyond academics, I run my own coaching company...
Jordyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jordyn was our favorite Live-in Nanny for 2 years, for my then 12-year-old son. She is a fantastic person. I trusted Jordyn to drive my car as she is a great driver, she had full use of our home, dog sits when we traveled, and trusted her in a home full of...

Robin B.

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Dhara P.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Care Giver Available

4.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare. I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...

Staci C.

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Brianna W.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated nanny with a background in child care. I possess my Early child care degree and currently working towards my associates, which is all online . I create a safe, engaging environment tailored to each child's unique needs, fostering growth and development. I am known for patience and creativity, I organize...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We interviewed Bri both over the phone and in person. She was very sweet, respectful and reliable. She communicated well and showed a lot of interest in our kids and making sure to provide them the best care. I think anyone would be lucky to have her!"

Mallory J.

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Yajaira B.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare. -I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...

Jasmine R.

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Hannah B.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Siena P.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Siena and I am back home from UC Santa Barbara! I am working on my BS in Biopsychology but am looking to start nannying again this summer! I have babysat since I was growing up in Evanston and am eager to start again. I currently live in Lakeshore East and am very familiar with Chicago. In my free time I love...
Siena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
""We had the pleasure of Siena caring for our 4-month-old son, M, and we highly recommend her. With a background in Biopsychology and extensive babysitting experience, Siena was more than a caregiver—she became a true partner in M.'s happiness and...

Mcdonald P.

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Bonnie K.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 :) I grew up in Northbrook and was raised by a great family. I'm fun, energetic, and outgoing, and will gladly help your child with homework, hours of fun and play, art projects, taking them places, cooking, etc. I teach English to Spanish-speakers and also have...
Bonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Bonnie was great with my two kiddos. She was patient and the kids left a great review. "

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Valentina M.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Meredith J.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker

Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meredith is great with kids and is extremely trustworthy. She has lots of patience and understands kids' needs. She can efficiently and properly deal with difficult situations or accidents. Meredith has lots of experience with a wide age range from her time as a...

Claire E.

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Kathleen L.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher Looking For Summer Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd...

Crystaldawn A.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Caleb S.

5.0

Caleb has been an amazing nanny for us this past year! My 3 and 6-year-old girls LOVE him, and my 3-year-old sobbed when we broke the news that we wouldn't need him once school started again. Any family would be lucky to have him. Caleb helped us out with school/camp/activity drop off & pickups...

- Kat M.

Brittany H.

5.0

I know Brittany through my job and she has watched my almost 1 year old son on a couple of occasions when my husband and I needed a night out! She is extremely dependable and truly loves being around children. Since our son was born, she has come over a number of times just to hang out and...

- Kelli L.

Angelina D.

5.0

Angelina is wonderful! Angelina cared for my 3 children (7,5 and 3) all summer long before moving to Chicago. She is reliable, energetic and very engaged with the children at all times. My kids absolutely adored her. I highly recommend Angelina if you’re looking for child care in the downtown area....

- Jenn B.

Katherine B.

5.0

Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent.

- James G.

Elyse R.

5.0

Elyse was the nanny for our two girls for several years. They loved her. In fact, even though she moved away we keep trying to convince her to come back. We miss her dearly. She is A + and any family that she works for will be lucky!

- Lana G.

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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.