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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 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 52 years old and I have been happily married for 28 years. I have 2 grown children. My husband and I currently live in Norwood Park Chicago. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages in daycares, churches, nursery schools, babysitting, nannying and the best and the most rewarding experience that I...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help with anything else I needed. "
Michele M.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
Siena P.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Siena to watch our 19 month old daughter around bedtime, and Siena had her happily sleeping in 30 minutes! I would hire her again!"
Christa P.
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bonnie was wonderful with my 2 and 4 year old daughters. She was actively engaged in connecting and playing with them. "
Lindsey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting experience dates back to 14yo. I began watching kids for family members & then became a camp counselor watching 20 kids (5-9 years old) simultaneously. I went to school at UIUC for Nursing, graduated with my BSN & will continue working with children in my upcoming career at Lurie Children's Hospital in the...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marina B.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! After flying 6 years with American Airlines, I'm taking 1 to 2 years off to pursue a cosmetology license. As a previous nanny to several families, I am looking for a schedule with minimum 25-40 hrs a week, & a pay scale of $25-30/hr. Ideally the position would work with my class schedule. (which I will have this week.)
I...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marina is so amazing with my kids! I went back to work when my son was 6 months old and Marina watched him a couple days a week. Then, I had my daughter and she watched both of my children. She is so amazingly sweet, patient and very reliable! She is Definitely my...
Amanda A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to raising happy healthy children. I am a certified educator and also a highly qualified nanny. As a newborn through toddler specialist who has helped multiple families raise their newborns to successfully reach school-age as thriving and confident...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Angelina is wonderful with our 4 month old daughter in so many ways! She is caring, loving, and present with our daughter. We are particularly impressed with her attention to development in motor skills, sleep training and nutrition. Angelina is a wealth of...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Loving and experienced caregiver with 15 years of experience. I have experience with children 4 months to 15 years and have been a long term nanny for several families. I am also in training to be a doula and have gone through birth doula, lactation support, and childbirth ed training classes. I am passionate about social...
Kristie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristie worked with us for over a year and was extremely dependable. She cared for our preschool aged son and was a huge help to our family and household. Kristie did many meaningful activities with our son, teaching him things like basic cooking, practicing...
Lisa C.
Ashley C.
Chicago, IL
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Ashley ! I am from Chicago. I used to work as an infant teacher and have over 8+ years of nannying experience. Ages range from infant to middle school. I have a degree in Early Childhood Development. About obtain my second degree soon. I am a mother of a 5-year-old boy. I am bilingual in Spanish. I love to do arts and...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"What a wonderful person! While we ended up not being able to work directly with Ashley, if you are looking for highly qualified and superbly pleasant / fun personalities you would be missing out not speaking with Ashley. She is clearly top-tier and I hope our...
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Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Alexandra a couple weeks ago, she was on time, always replied my text messages fast. She was helpful with all my questions. Alexandra made me feel very comfortable, she played with my daughter in the interview and I absolutely recommend her to be your...
Vanessa M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Adriana, I have a BS in Molecular Biology from Loyola University and currently doing my masters there in Bioinformatics. I have 6 years of paid experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Adriana was patient with our anxious dogs. She was communicative, sending pics throughout the day. I would highly recommend her."
Paula C.
Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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Melissa N.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a nanny for 5 years and over the years have looked after newborns up to the age of 9 years old. I have fallen in love with newborns and have gain so much knowledge which I would now love to share with new moms to help their journey as new moms that much more enjoyable and filled with precious moments. My skills...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend hiring Melissa for your child's needs. We hired Melissa for ad hoc babysitting of our 8-month-old. She was his first non-relative babysitter and is clearly very professional and experienced. She immediately gained his trust - not an easy...
Cheryl L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
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Cyrenna W.
Chicago, IL
$25-43/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver with 8+ years experience Nannying Infants/toddlers. Also experienced caregiving for the elderly. I am first aid CPR certified. I am currently looking for new clients, who I can help out with their little ones. I always try to work around family's needs. I do have my own vehicle. I developed some...
Cyrenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cyrenna is great with kids, very patient and attentive. My daughter loves when Cyrenna babysits her. "
Nancy L.
Whitney C.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am hoping to work for someone I can get to know and build a relationship. I have 4+ year of experience being a nanny/babysitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. References can be provided if interested.
I am a medical professional who is CPR/AED certified. I have my BS in psychology and...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Whitney has been a part of our family for about 3 years now. She keeps my kids (Age: 13, Age: 11, Age:6) on a regular basis. She is affordable and dependable. I want to be selfish with her, but I know I must share! "
Joy M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Alayna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alayna was amazing! We have a 4 and 1 year old, and they both loved her. Alayna took care of both of our boys while we attended a wedding, and our boys could not have been happier. I would highly recommend using her services! Thank you, Alayna! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After graduating college, I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family that I babysat for for a year and a half. They have two girls and one boy ages 4, 2, and 1. I took the 4-year-old to school, cooked them meals, got them ready in the morning, and put them down for a nap and bed in addition to playing with them all day. I also...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Any family would be lucky to have Jacqueline!!! She is dependable, always on time, and always communicates well about schedules, etc. She is so wonderful with our children. She has prepared meals for them, helped with potty training/diapers, given them naps, and...
Meaghan B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...
Halima can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halima watched our youngest son as a part time nanny when he was a 9 month infant. She was extremely professional and loving with him while treating as if he were her son. She still periodically watches both our kids when my husband and I go on dates. I highly...
Jessie L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esmeralda was very helpful when I was in need for a babysitter when i had surgery. Very dependable and went above and beyond. Would hire her again. "
John D.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Jennifer V.
5.0
Jennifer was wonderful with my two boys. She entertained them and they had lots of fun. She did a great job taking care of my boys and is willing to help with anything else I needed.
- Michele M.
Yajaira B.
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 children ages 12 months to two years of...
- Jasmine R.
Siena P.
5.0
We hired Siena to watch our 19 month old daughter around bedtime, and Siena had her happily sleeping in 30 minutes! I would hire her again!
- Christa P.
Bonnie K.
5.0
Bonnie was wonderful with my 2 and 4 year old daughters. She was actively engaged in connecting and playing with them.
- Lindsey G.
Marina B.
5.0
Marina took care of my newborn when I went back to work. She was always punctual and reliable. My daughter suffered from acid reflux and projectile vomiting, Marina was able to remain calm and deal with her. I came home to find my daughter clean and happy all the time. She remained on her sleep and...
- Brenda B.
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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.