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2,029 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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Althea and I'm located in the Lincoln Park area. I am 21 years old and I have been babysitting + nannying for 9 years. I am a current DePaul student and am looking for part time nannying/ babysitting opportunities. I have experience caring for children 3 months- 12 years old. I am happy to help with everything from...
Althea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have...
Julia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angelina!
I consider myself to be detail oriented, neat, problem solver, engaged listener, compassionately understanding, fast learner and dependable.
5+ years in childcare/nannying/household management
CPR/First Aid certified
I look forward to meeting you!
God bless!
Warmest,
Angelina
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Angelina is quite impressive! I placed her with a family through an agency and loved working with her. She would be an amazing Nanny any family would be grateful for."
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5.0
(2)
Experienced nanny who is also your child's personal social worker who specializes in children's needs, Im also their personal Spanish tutor. Child development courses/milestones educated, previous Mandated Reporter ensuring your child will be in the most safest care possible, T-DAP & COVID vaccinated, clean driving record.
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Patricia has the skills and experience necessary to be a successful nanny. She has a strong understanding of child development and is able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children."
Cynthia H.
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is Norma, I am a former Kinder garten teacher from Mexico. I immigrated to United States in 1991 in for a better life. I became a nanny because it would allow me to work with children. I have worked with the Bianco family for the past 26 years. My journey with the Biancos gave me extensive experience in all stages...
Norma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Norma was the most wonderful sitter for my daughters. She is kind, patient, loving, creative, competent, and understanding. She was always respectful, punctual, and amazing to my girls.
I highly recommend her to anyone with children or any ages. She was a huge...
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for kids of all ages for 8 years now, and nannied for a family with 2 children last summer. I have experience with babysitting children, the oldest being 15 and the youngest 4 months old. I am very comfortable driving kids to and from school, camp, and other activities. I love to help children with their school...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was an absolute gem! I have 3 kids and she was able to keep them all entertained and organized activities for all of them play together. I never worried about my children's safety while they were in her care. She was easy to get in touch with and always on...
Elise M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello! From nannying to working in schools to spending summers as a camp counselor, my life has always revolved around working with youth of all ages (including infants)! I have an extensive background in childcare and references upon request. Vaccinated & boosted, CPR/First Aid certified.
Reach out with any questions you may...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job, our daughter was very comfortable with her, Natalie is professional and clearly has lots of experience with kids."
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Sydnee B.
Chicago, IL
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional House Manager, Nanny And Newborn Care Specialist Available In September
5.0
(1)
Hello All! I am a loving and nurturing Professional Nanny, House Manager, Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny and training DONA Doula in the Chicago area. I am a second generation child care provider who has nannied and assisted countless families part time throughout elementary, high school and college and proceeding on to...
Sydnee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"With 3 kids under 4 in our house, it's always better after Sydnee's been here. Our older boys light up every time they see her, and she's been a huge help as we've hired her to help us overnight with our newborn too! We trust Sydnee implicitly, and can't say...
Liz W.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Sabrina I've been a nanny for 30 plus years. I am looking for a full time position with a caring family. I have experience with children 4 weeks-14 yrs of age. Duties I have helped out with will included as a nanny caring for new born's , doctor/dentist appointments, pick ups and drops offs, sports and extracurricular...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina was an excellent caretaker for our two girls (pre-K and elementary school aged) for two years. She was also a big help around the house with keeping things neat and tidy and helping with laundry, grocery shopping, and cooking as needed. We had to move to...
Laura B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional nanny with 5+ years' experience caring for children 0-12 years of age, preparing nutritious foods, potty- and sleep-training, creative playing, keeping childcare logs, and general housekeeping.
I have two children (now 23 and 21), who are the joys of my life. Before I had my children, I was a Registered...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jill was our full time nanny for 3 years and took care of our two kids when they were infants. She is kind, responsible, works hard, and was good with our kids. Jill always made sure our kids were safe, and was really good about doing activities with them that...
Kaiwen K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2007 mostly with newborn babies
Elena can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elena watched our six week old for the night and was absolutely wonderful! She was so warm, caring and knowledgeable about babies. We immediately felt comfortable with her and she even sent updates and pictures throughout the night. Bonus that she was also a big...
Elise W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny and mother with a deep understanding of child development. I raised 4 of my own children and nannied many more. Loving and nurturing, but firm. Around me, kids don't throw tantrums ;-) I care about children's safety, while not stifling their independence and ability to learn through interaction with the world....
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena is great. She is caring and very good with our daughter. She is dependable and very professional in her interactions. She goes above and beyond. Recommend her highly."
Yury P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hannah and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 15 years. I have cared for children from newborn to 12 years old, as well as multiples. I love caring for children, watching them grow, and experiencing new things with them. I love to go to the zoo, park, library, museum and take advantage of everything...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is so wonderful with our kids. She's very dependable and we always feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care."
Erin T.
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare provider and tutor for 4 years now. I've babysat and nannied from ages 16 months to 13 years old. My tutoring experience ranges from middle schoolers to college level courses.
I enjoy working with kids because they challenge me to think differently and have unique perspectives.
Safety is the most important thing when...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a freelance Artist Educator based in Chicago. I have 5+ years of childcare experience ranging from teaching to nannying. I can guarantee your children will be in great care. I engage with children through Montessori methodologies, encouraging children's independence and ability for self sufficiency. I am reliable,...
Ariella can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ari is friendly and has great energy to keep up with my 5 and 6 year old girls. She was responsible for school pick-up and stayed in communication with us while she watched the kids, which I very much appreciate. My girls had fun stories to tell me about their time...
Zachary M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Karolina and I have 15 years experience as a nanny. I have Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from Poland and great references from families I worked with. I have experience with newborns to school age children. I worked as a nanny share with infants, I have experience with twins and multiple. I am...
Karolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously caring of children, based on what we saw from her interactions with my 2 month old son. She was also super sweet...
Jenna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Kaitlyn. I've been working professionally in childcare for 7+ years. I have worked as a nanny primarily, but have also couched children sports, tutored, run children groups, and, what has given me the absolute most experience, I am a mom to my 4-year-old daughter. So, I have extensive experience in the...
Kailyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was wonderful with our 7 month old! She came through on just a few days notice and watched our baby while my husband and I went to a work event. Our baby was immediately comfortable with her and was even smiling as we left! Katie effortlessly got her to fall...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Althea H.
5.0
We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have felt safe bringing her into our...
- Julia P.
Angelina G.
5.0
Angelina is quite impressive! I placed her with a family through an agency and loved working with her. She would be an amazing Nanny any family would be grateful for.
- Care member
Patricia O.
5.0
Very passionate about her career in childcare. Children are naturally drawn to her warmth, caring, and positive spirit, making kids feel safe and comfortable around her
- Care member
Norma B.
5.0
Norma was my nanny throughout my childhood, and there's no one more qualified, kind, or amazing than her! My family was so lucky to work with her for as many years as we did. She's intelligent, wise, responsible, excellent with pets, and a truly wonderful woman to help take care of your children....
- Victoria B.
Caitlin A.
5.0
Caitlin was an absolute gem! I have 3 kids and she was able to keep them all entertained and organized activities for all of them play together. I never worried about my children's safety while they were in her care. She was easy to get in touch with and always on time. My three were sad when she...
- Elise M.
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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 $21.99 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 2,029 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 1,551 reviews of the 2,029 listed nannies.