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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 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her....
Julia V.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Kari and I am 21 years old. I started babysitting when I was in 7th grade and I absolutely love it! I have baby-sat for all ages including high school. Not only have I babysat, but I have also worked with children and teens through my church' s nursery, a Vacation Bible School, at a summer camp two years...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kari is kind and loving, as well as responsible. She would be an asset to any family as a caregiver.
"
Hannah A.
4.5
(2)
HI, Im Deisy and I have more than 5 years of experience taking care of child's I can help with the babies and kids of all ages.
I enjoy sharing time with kids
I'm used to be with babies of 0 months years old, and feel comfortable with them until 16 years old
I love making craft, arts, paints, singing and teaching new Spanish...
Deicy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was is very dependable and my kids love her. She was able to help them with there homework in English and Spanish and find fun activities for them both."
Byron J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Anaisa and with over 12 years of experience in the childcare field, I have garnered and strengthened many of my skills. This includes providing an engaging environment in which the child feels reassured while also promoting their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Aside from the bonds I've created, another...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Responsive, accommodating, punctual, and engaging. "
April K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with children for eight years, I've worked with children from ages 6weeks-13years. I enjoy spending time outdoors, a few of my favorites are nature walks, park runs and picnics. I also love arts and crafts, I've taught how to make paper mache pinatas, kite sun-catchers, slime and play dough. I am open to light...
Yaracelis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When it comes to childcare, Yarie is one of those rare gems. She has a unique gift for relating to children of all ages and has boundless energy! She is very organized and detail oriented. Yarie loves doing crafts with children and has fantastic creativity. I...
Corrina N.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a very reliable, responsible, and protective person with children. I have approximately more than 10 years of experience in the care of children, from newborns to 12 years . I give all my love and care to the little ones; I love helping them grow. see their first steps, and hug them when they feel helpless or...
Valentina can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Valentina has been helping care for my children and tutor them in Spanish after school. She's thoughtful and prepared and the kids enjoy their time with her. "
Landon P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 4th grade teacher now on summer break, so I have a very flexible schedule. I have experience teaching 4th and 5th grade general education, as well as special education. I am a 2014 graduate of Purdue University West Lafayette, where I earned a dual major in elementary education and special education. I was recognized and...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristen has babysat for us several times and we would not hesitate to ask her to come back! She was great with our two boys, got them engaged, played, and they were excited to see her when she came back. She had great availability and was extremely reliable....
Kerry S.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Dylan for over a year and she has always provided supportive, loving, trusted care for our (now) 2.5 year old son. She has always been reliable and responsive (great communicator) and easy to work with. She is warm and helpful and we always trusted...
Jaime F.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to be the "Mary Poppins" for your family. I am 40 years old and live in Wrigleyville. I am looking for a family in or very close to Wrigley, as I do not have a vehicle. Along, with having my Masters Degree in Elementary Education, I am CPR certified, and have eight years of experience...
Nicki can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was a great babysitter for my 4.5 and 2.5 year olds! Professional, responsive, friendly, flexible, and the kids loved her. Would definitely consider her for any future babysitting needs."
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My last child care experience was with a family of three in Lake Forest, IL (newborn now 10 months, 4 year and 6-year-old girls), all three of them were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with them, It was a full time position. I also help a family of three (4, 5 and 7-year-old boys) on Sundays all day long. In...
5.0
"Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "
Jane D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent caregiver! Professional, caring, dependable! Would hire her again!"
Monica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been watching little ones since grade school. I moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago from Chicago, but moved back to help my parents. I've always wanted to be a mom, and while that hasn't worked out for me yet, I love having kids in my life! I have a ton of references, and am totally down for everything from making up...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah made an instant connection with my daughter. I don't use sitters very often, I'm extremely particular with who I'd let babysit but Leah makes me feel so comfortable. She pays attention to detail and upholds any rule of my home but still has that free spirited...
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Teaching for almost seven years in a Montessori-based program has greatly influenced my philosophy on childcare and learning. Combining these experiences, with many college courses in Child Development at Joliet Junior College, I believe that, as one who works with children, I should emulate patience and provide guidance,...
Kimi Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimi is a wonderful caregiver. I appreciate her laid-back manner and yet know she is always coming up with great ideas for play. (Maybe it's her extensive preschool experience!) My daughter loves her - the books she shares, the crazy makeup/dress up she can pull...
Lara T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a fun and energetic young woman who just completed my degree in Elementary Education, from Loyola University Chicago. I have 8 years of past experience with children ages 6 months to 11 years. My experience ranges from tutoring and student teaching, to general caretaking of children of all ages at a local daycare...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney took care of our 2 year old son every day for several hours for 6 months during the pandemic. She is extremely warm, genuine, and reliable, and developed a deep connection with our son. She spent a couple hours each morning taking our son outside to play...
Angela F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nursing student working at a children's hospital in Chicago, looking for occasional work, either during the day or for date nights. I am from Paraguay, but I have been living in the US for 10 years. I started my caregiver career as a Kindergarten teacher aid, and have taken care of children ages 2 months to 12 years...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is an exceptional nanny with a nurturing spirit! She has understanding of child care and development. She is very helpful and made my first maternity experience so smooth, I appreciate all her support. I'm happy she was here for my family, she is very much...
Flavia C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children part time since I was 13 and my mom drove me to get Red Cross babysitter certified, but full time now for 2-3 years. I love going on adventures and prioritize getting kids outside of the house! I try to follow gentle parenting guidelines and love Montessori learning.
A little about myself: I'm...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is incredible! She has cared for our son many times over several months. She's very intuitive with toddlers, kind, high energy, creative (e.g. she found a truck art display for our truck-loving son), on time, adaptable, and communicative! "
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"
Lily B.
5.0
(4)
I'd describe my personality as savvy, creative, and organized .
I like working with kids because I want to have a positive impact on the lives of children.
I'm looking for a job that I show communication skills that I believe every good childcare worker needs.
I started working with kids when I was very young, as o grew...
Araceli can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"I met Araceli through Care.com. She was our Nanny as we transitioned to a new state. I met her in Chicago where she helped me to care for my two young children. When we decided to move, she actually traveled with us to our new state and helped me not only to care...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm so glad to meet you. My name is Elisabeth, and I'm 29 years old. I recently moved back home to Chicago last fall after being away for school since 2009. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years, and am excited to now have an extra degree in music to bring to the families with which I work.
During my...
Elisabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elisabeth (Lizzie) is simply wonderful! We adore her! Her personality is warm and loving. She is kind, patient, trustworthy and caring. She is wonderful with our 7 year old son. He thinks she's the best!
"
Jacquie S.
Abby S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the years, including families with...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Hailey T.
5.0
Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her. She is supportive and kind, leaves...
- Julia V.
Kari A.
5.0
Kari is kind and loving, as well as responsible. She would be an asset to any family as a caregiver.
- Hannah A.
Deicy M.
4.0
Deicy is really nice babysitter. She is responsible and lovely. She likes to spend time with children. You can trust on her when it is about take care of babies. She likes to braid girl's hair.
- Mirian N.
Anaisa S.
5.0
Responsive, accommodating, punctual, and engaging.
- April K.
Yaracelis S.
5.0
When it comes to childcare, Yarie is one of those rare gems. She has a unique gift for relating to children of all ages and has boundless energy! She is very organized and detail oriented. Yarie loves doing crafts with children and has fantastic creativity. I highly recommend her!
- Corrina N.
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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.