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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 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any family would be lucky to have Victoria. She has been working with us for the last 3+ years and we are extremely sad to see her go. Our two little ones (4 and 1.5 yrs old) look forward to seeing Victoria each and everyday. Not only do we recognize the joy and...
Andrew O.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lashanna was amazing at pet sitting my dog. My Yorkie is ever clingy and doesn’t like when I’m gone but she loves being around Lashanna. She was very respectful of my space and followed the routine laid out for my dog. I definitely recommend Lashanna! 10/10."
Kiela W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I have over 10 years past work experience as a Nanny. Being patient, caring, reliable, and understanding are traits I possess. Also, I am currently CPR and First Aid certified through Red Cross for both infants and adults. I have a valid driver's license with no record. I am an excellent cook and can provide...
Monique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with my sons & they just adore her. She helps with homework, make sure they are prepared for school the next day, as well as make sure they are well feed & ready for bed. I would definitely hire her again & again. Thank you so much for the excellent...
Tamia W.
Tavion D.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours And Experience In Child Development
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tavi, and I'm excited about the opportunity to provide loving and reliable care for your family. I've always had a passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
I have experience mentoring children through my piano lessons and group classes, where I...
Tavion can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tavion was wonderful! We appreciated her communication style and felt very comfortable leaving our little one in her capable hands. She’s super responsive and very knowledgeable."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children and babies very much . Also I am CPR Certified and in first aid and AED . I'm very helpful around the house I'm fast , organized, I can cook , clean , I can handle pick/ups and drop/offs etc. I can handle pretty much anything you throw at me :) I'm here to make your lives happier and easier ! !
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angelina took amazing care of our infant daughter for a year. She is a natural caretaker, great playmate and always ready to help around the house. She was more than a nanny for us as she helped out with our puppies and our home, we couldn't be more grateful to...
Claudia S.
4.7
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Mindy. I have devoted my profession of over 20 years to providing quality childcare for infants through school-aged children in a variety of childcare settings. I have had the most wonderful fortune of supporting children and their families as a teacher as well as an administrator. Each opportunity has...
Mindy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mindy was our nanny from July 2018 to June 2019 - our longest running caregiver for our 2.5 year old daughter. Mindy was an integral part of our daughter's development. I truly believe she is better suited for preschool at 3 years old because of Mindy's work with...
Katherine B.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family as ever had.
we all miss her so much if we hadn't...
Nsovo K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...
Jamie F.
Kerraline W.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kind Nanny With 8 Years Of Experience Looking For Full-Time Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kerraline. I am a 26-year-old Chicagoland teacher on summer break looking to fill my time with things I love doing! I am looking for flexible work in either childcare, tutoring, or pet care. I have always worked with children but my skills were solidified while I was a full time nanny for a family for 3 years...
Kerraline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerraline helped our family by caring for our 4 children (ages 12-5). She was very personable, kind, and caring with all of us. She was dependable and was always willing to stay late if I got stuck at work. She was willing to help with errands and driving the kids...
Breann G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
What I care about most is creating a happy, healthy environment for kids to have fun and thrive! I enjoy applying my own personal skills to each individual family and feel lucky that my job revolves around cultivating joy in young people.
I am a graduate student pursuing my Master's in Social Work seeking a full time nanny...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
*ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CHILDCARE DURING SUMMER MONTHS*
I am available for tutoring during the school year. Please reach out for more info.
Hello!
My name is Alyssa and I am currently a 7th grade math teacher. I am looking for a nanny job (part-time or full-time) over the summer months. I graduated from the University of...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was our summer nanny for our 2 elementary age kiddos. She is an amazing nanny/sitter. She is very mature, responsible, kind, friendly and kept the kids energized. We still keep in touch with her and my kids have wonderful memories from their fun summer with...
Stacey U.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with 9+ years of experience in caring for kids of all ages. I started babysitting for my younger siblings and their friends' families when I was about 11-12, and have continued in childcare roles all throughout high school and college since then. I volunteered at a...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Alex looked after our 6 month old son for a couple of months after my husband and I returned to work. She was wonderful with him- took him on walks, played with him and always kept detailed notes of her time with him. We really enjoyed having Alex in our home and...
Katie P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is an angel! I have seen her help people who she knows have nothing to give back. She goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to giving back to the community. She has a heart for the people especially women and children. I highly recommend that...
Patricia J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andi. I have professional nanny experience spanning 10 years with newborns, toddlers, and multiples. I am CPR and First Aid approved.
I'm experienced in sleep training, laundry, light tidying up, potty training, walks to the park, reading time, arts and crafts, singing, board games, meal preparations and coming up...
Andisiwe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andi is a joy to work with. She nannied with us from the time our son was 7 months until until he was 26 months. She was loving, safe, educational, and very pleasant to work with. She was reliable, communicative, knowledgeable and professional. At 2, our son knows...
Miriam O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was in sixth grade after I took a certification class at a hospital by my house. I am caring, helpful, patient, and energetic, and I am great with children. I am a pediatric nurse at Lurie Children's Hospital. I have dealt with severe allergies, and I am very comfortable cooking. Helping with...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maureen cared for my 2 year old son. She was trustworthy, reliable and hard working. She did an excellent job!"
Nasreen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Secondary Education. I've worked as a temporary assigned teacher and taught around 130 high school students. When working with kids, I prioritize patience, safety, and joy. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, and have worked mostly...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was a godsend. When I was desperate for a babysitter for my then 10 month old son and 4 yr old daughter, it was hard for to depend on someone, especially I have never hired a babysitter before. From her interview to actual work, she has always been punctual....
Camille V.
4.6
(9)
I've dedicated over a third of my life to loving and supporting the growth of tiny humans. I am creative energetic, patient, passionate/compassionate, humorous, emotionally intelligent, socially aware, peaceful, playful, reliable, communicative, imaginatigcive and organized. I aim to be sunshine in the lives of my families. I...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I’m still in awe of the level of care, professionalism and pure passion she showcases. Brit’ is not only one of the hardest working, knowledgeable and kind humans - she’s a godsend, given past experiences. With me and my partner’s schedules being so off-center, and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am working full-time at a children focused non-profit. I am a DePaul graduate, who has now lived in Chicago for over 7 years. I am looking for additional opportunities outside of normal work hours.
I began babysitting at 13 taking care of two children ages 5 and 8, and their dog through ages 9 and 12. We went on park trips,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Allison is bright, reliable and fun-loving with our two children. She related to both our son and daughter through play, and always brought a bag of activities she had prepared: homemade play dough, a favorite book of her own, items to hide for a treasure hunt,...
Kristi K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love adventuring with your little ones and creating forever memories! Long lasting relationships and consistency are important for little ones so it's always my top priority!
My skills include organization, creating peace in the home, and fun experiences! Light housekeeping, laundry, and everyday home care are things I...
Dakota can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Kota has been babysitting our children for over 2 years. She is great. The kids love her and we consider her part of the family. She not only watches them on date nights, but she is the only person we have allowed our kids to stay with for a week at a time while we...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Katie P.
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.
Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria has worked with us for over three years and has become an extended family member. She started with us and another family in a nanny share with our then two one year olds. As both families grew, Victoria continued on with a newborn and two three year olds. It was so reassuring to leave our...
- Stacey L.
Lashanna H.
5.0
Lashanna was amazing at pet sitting my dog. My Yorkie is ever clingy and doesn’t like when I’m gone but she loves being around Lashanna. She was very respectful of my space and followed the routine laid out for my dog. I definitely recommend Lashanna! 10/10.
- Kiela W.
Monique G.
5.0
Great with kids & very professional!
- Candice M.
Tavion D.
5.0
Tavi took care of my dog Gus on several occasions. He's an older dog (15) and needs some special care. She was even good about giving him medication when he had some medical issues. I'd definitely hire Tavi again! She's reliable and caring.
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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.