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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
4.8
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, lovely parents! I'd love to introduce myself and tell you a little about my experience as a babysitter/nanny. I've been working with kids of all ages for 21 years now, and I absolutely love it! I'm a reliable, patient, hardworking, creative, and fun-loving person, and I'm always up for some adventure with the little...
Rhonda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Rhonda as a full time nanny for our three month old for six weeks before we moving out of town. We have also used Rhonda for date nights. Rhonda truly is a blessing to our family, I feel so lucky to have found her! I am sad I can't bring her with me...
Katie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! I would like to introduce myself, my name is Valeria. I recently finished college with a degree in music. I have a great love for the arts and education. I also have quite a passion for child care and child development. My experience in childcare has been obtained through babysitting and nanny work through...
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I know Valeria for over 3 years. She's a very nice person. She's very responsible, I had her as a babysitter for my kids and they love her a lot. "
Maribel M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Firstly, I absolutely adore children. I have had a passion for caring for others since I was a little girl and am often told I have a natural gift when it comes to children. Safety is always my main priority, in my home and where ever I go. Coming from a big city, caring for numerous families of young kids, my super nanny...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a mom who understands that leaving your little one(s) with anyone is a big deal! She cares for the children like her own and can handle multiple kids/schedules for all ages. Plus- she makes certain to not just understand your expectations but to exceed...
Dionne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia I am 25 years old and have been nannying since I was 18. I have worked with children ranging from 2. 5 months - 12 years old and adore the families I have worked with in the past and the connections I developed with the kids, with whom I still have connections with today. I have worked corporate for a bit,...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
4.3
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana I'm 32 years old and I am originally from Brazil (Portuguese speaker). I am a former Au Pair and I've been working as a full time nanny ever since. I started in the childcare field when I was since 16 years old working with kids from all ages, but for the past 5 years I've been working , mostly, with infants...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Juliana watched my four year old son for several days. She dug right in helped him with online preschool - he had a great time with her. I asked her to watch him again and she was very accommodating for my unique schedule. She has a fun energy!"
Renee S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jackie! I am 25 years old and a Music Teacher in Naperville at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary. I graduated from North Central College in 2014 with a degree in Music Education as a certified K-12 Music teacher. I have experience caring for children in many different settings. I started as a nanny when I was in high...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is a warm, caring, responsible individual who has a natural way with children. At school she interacts and teaches children from ages 3-12 on a daily basis. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a smart, reliable, caring nanny!"
Ruth A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of seven children! I can care for children with disabilities due to my 17-year-old brother having been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. I have babysat for multiple families in my home town in New Jersey, whom would all be willing to be contacted as references!
Tabitha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town."
Lisa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with them and I can't thank them enough for making everyone's day special!"
Lee J.
5.0
(2)
Loving nanny with a strong record of providing high quality care for children aged 6 months to 7 years. Great building relationships skills, punctual, responsible, honest and bilingual (English and Spanish).
Here general duties and responsibilities I proudly have provided and I am ready to do:
Infant care and hygiene...
Lidia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lidia is a great caretaker. Always attentive to the kids needs. Always punctual, very dependable and always goes the extra mile."
Shenny G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have dedicated the last 10 years to building my career as a nanny, and have led a helping hand to parents as they dive into their journey of parenthood. I specialize in infant care, and recently became a certified newborn care specialist! My energy and approach is empathetic, logical and I'm a nurturing person by nature. I...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jillian. I trust her 100% with my 5mo old, which says a lot! She attended to my son's every need three days a week for 10hrs a day. I always came home to a happy baby, a report from the day, and some very helpful...
Noah K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a resourceful, creative, and positive source for kids. I have my master's degree in clinical psychology and 3 years of professional experience in private practices and hospitals caring for children and adolescents. My most recent experience with child care comes from nannying in 2023 to 2024 for 8 months with a family of two...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachael is a warm, creative, and resourceful caregiver! She came over for the first time with goodies in tow - instruments and games, and craft supplies, and most importantly a willingness to play and engage with my boys where they were. We had a mixup with dinner...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been our full-time nanny for the past two years caring for our children who are now 5 & 7. She always arrives at our home with a smile on her face and a lot of energy. Sandy has been incredibly reliable. Throughout the day she engages the kids playing...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalia, I'm from Chile and I'm 31 years old. In 2014 I moved to Argentina to study Advertising at Palermo University. Then in 2019 I moved to the US to perfect my English and study some courses in Marketing at Northwestern University - Kellog. I am a very active person, I like outdoor activities (hiking, biking,...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much...
Maryellen M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jiahn and I live in the South Loop of Chicago with my two girls. I have been a caregiver for a total of 8 years and have experience with children of all ages. When my daughter was young, I was a stay-at-home mom and I took care of children in my home or in other people's homes. There are more than 20 kids who...
Jiahn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She was a blessing for my family to find! My son absolutely loved Jiahn and took to her within a day. She did everything as i asked and more. She helped with light house work and grocery shopping. I am sad I moved away from Chicago because i would have loved to...
Teri B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, and organized person who loves working with kids. I started babysitting for families in my neighborhood at just 13 years old and have been doing it ever since. I have years of experience and would be happy to share more details and references!
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!"
Christine V.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children 10+ years. My experience varies. I make myself responsible to the needs of the children and whatever pertains to them (meals, laundry). My experience doesn't just stem from being a Nanny, BUT I am mom to a beautiful, highly energized, caring, loving, kind hearted 14y/o freshman.
2021 - Current, shared...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa has been our nanny since the summer of 2020 and has been amazing for our family. She started when our oldest was 10 months, before our youngest was born. She has been so great with both our boys who are now 3.5 and 2 years old. She is very active with them...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
**Come May 1st, 2018 I will be available full-time through the summer months. As a nanny, I have been employed in the field of child care for 9 years in a part-time, as needed, as well as full-time long term (3+ years) capacity. Through the years, I've had an opportunity to witness the many developmental stages of infancy and...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Being a nervous first-time mother, I was reluctant to find outside care for my daughter. However, we feel so grateful and lucky to have found Victoria to help on nights/weekends. Victoria is the only sitter we have had for my 18 month old daughter. She is...
Stephanie T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Can manage the daily routines of children age ranged 6 weeks to 21 while the parents are working. I can provide a structured schedule that includes meals, naps, playtime, and academic enrichment. I can also effectively manage housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, doing laundry, and organizing all areas. I have a clean driving...
Lashanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lashawna is an amazing childcare provider. She’s very patient, always on time, and make sure to follow all instructions given. This is particularly important since my son has special needs. She is amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
I started teaching dance for kids aged 3-14 in 2014, but in 2017, my niece was born, and I became her caregiver until she was 1 year and 2 months old. During this time, I discovered my love for caring for kids, watching them grow, and celebrating their milestones. That's when I transitioned into being a...
Caio can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was blessed to have Caio to help me when I most needed. I highly recommend Caio. He is punctual, neat, on top of schedules, and covid procedures for preschools and camps, lessons, etc. He cooks very well (lunches, meals, snacks and etc) . He is pretty comfortable...
Lindsay W.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Rhonda C.
5.0
Rhonda cares for my 4 month old son since I returned to work from my maternity leave. She is prompt and dependable and I can tell she really cares for my child. She is a mom herself, so she comes with lots of great experience. Her communication with me throughout the day when I'm at work is...
- Colleen O.
Valeria H.
5.0
I know Valeria for over 3 years. She's a very nice person. She's very responsible, I had her as a babysitter for my kids and they love her a lot.
- Maribel M.
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley is a mom who understands that leaving your little one(s) with anyone is a big deal! She cares for the children like her own and can handle multiple kids/schedules for all ages. Plus- she makes certain to not just understand your expectations but to exceed them. Ashley is a natural caretaker...
- Dionne M.
Sophia S.
5.0
Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and Sophia is their favorite babysitter....
- Sarah P.
Juliana P.
5.0
We hired Juliana to babysit my 4-year-old son on a day when his school was off. She was fantastic with him. They made paper airplanes, and she convinced him to both go to the park and to lie down for a rest (something even we struggle to get him to do). She was on time, and sent careful texts (and...
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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 $21.35 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 1,325 reviews of the 2,093 listed nannies.