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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
My name is Isabela, I'm 24 years old, and I have 2 years experience as a nanny full-time and 3 more years prior as a babysitter. My experiences are from newborns to 12 years old, and I also have experience with multiple kids. I am available to start immediately.
My experience with kids started while growing up helping to take...
Isabela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as caring, reliable, and observant!
I like working with kids because making geniune and fun connections with kids gives me a lot of joy. I not only want to help them grow but I also learn a lot from being around kids. I had a lot of babysitters growing who held an big impact on me, and I would love...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Hello,
Choosing a nanny is one of the most important decisions parents will make and I am hoping the following information about myself makes your decision a bit easier.
Above all, I believe children learn best through play. This theory drives my practice with young children whether working with them in their home, school or...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Renee B.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing And Conscientious, Educated, Professional, Seeking Full-Time, Permanent Nanny Position
5.0
(22)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I HAVE DEDICATED MY CAREER IN CARING FOR CHILDREN BECAUSE I HAVE THE PASSION FOR AND BELIEVE IN THE POTENTIAL OF ALL CHILDREN BEING THEIR VERY BEST SELVES BEGINNING IN INFANCY.
Hi there! My name is Renée. I've experienced 10+ wonderful & rewarding years as a nanny. Fostering the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive...
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Highly recommend! Renee babysat for my 16 month old daughter on a day that our normal childcare fell through. I was very impressed with the thought and preparation Renee she put into the activities and schedule she created for the day. She brought age appropriate...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(5)
Hi there.
I'm currently working as a full time nanny for an amazing family with two adorable kids (1 and 8 yo). Previously I had worked as a live in nanny for two years and babysat for years throughout high school for many families with children of different age groups. My main experience is with kids of ages 1-16. I consider...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is a delight - she's punctual, responsible and the kids loved her. She also did a giant sleepover and watched 4 kids together and managed our puppy at the same time. She's very polite and sweet too! Highly recommend!"
Megha W.
5.0
(2)
My name is Sandy and I am 43 years old. I have two children and a great husband. I am Peruvian, and I've been working as a nanny in Chicago for 12 years. I have great references. In addition, I have experience working with children with different abilities, as well as twins. I love pets; so if you need help with your furry...
Sandy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was awesome and trustworthy with our son! We had her as our nanny for the past couple of years and she went above and beyond! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Betsy! I've been a babysitter/nanny for almost a decade. I've been working with my current family for 2 1/2 years, and sadly they will be moving to Texas by the end of April. When I started with my family they were first-time parents to an adorable baby girl. She was 8 months and now she is 2 and has a baby sister that...
Betsabe can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Betsy is caring, dependable, and fun! She loves our daughter like her own and has become an irreplaceable member of our family. Betsy keeps our daughter busy and is constantly teaching her new things, including Spanish. She takes advantage of what the city has to...
Mindy F.
Caitlin B.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Graduate Who Loves Children Looking For A Babysitting Or Nanny Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I have been babysitting for over 20 years. I have experience with children of all ages, but I am particularly fond of newborns (my friends call me the "baby whisperer"). I have been a caregiver for newborns (including a set of twins), toddlers and preteens.
I have three bachelor's degrees from...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Caitlin was an absolute blessing in our lives! She started babysitting for my 3 month old when I went back to work. My family fell in love with her starting with the first time she came to babysit my daughter. She always arrives on time, stays constant...
Elizabeth A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Livy, I was born and raised in Oak Park IL, as the eldest of four siblings. I have over seven years of professional childcare experience with children of all ages, and I had been with the family I last worked with for nearly four years. I love to do arts and crafts, play outdoors, go on outings and I truly enjoy my...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia helped out at my at-home day care for many years. she is an extremely patient and very friendly individual. she was quite a roll model to the older kids and cared so sweetly for the younger ones. I highly recommend her."
Megan R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anna and I am a high school English teacher with Chicago Public Schools who adores working with infants in her free time! Ideally, a family would add me to their list of babysitters to call as backup or when they need occasional assistance during the day or night. I have 10 years of experience with multiple...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss Anna is the best! She has been such a joy to work with, and our daughter loves spending time with her! Anna is very bright and always willing to continue the training (sleep, developmental, etc) that we have been working on when she spends time with our...
Mathilda E.
4.5
(22)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis. I have six years of experience with children ages 1 to 14 years old. I have assisted my mother in her daycare business for six years. I also have two years of babysitting experience. 1 year of nannying experience. I am continuing my journey with caring for children of all ages. I am outgoing, patient,...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Alexis did a great job keeping the appointments we made and was flexible to our family's needs. She had planed for activities for the children which were age appropriate and fun for them. We would definitely hire her again."
Daniel W.
Danielle S.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I have lots of experience caring for children including babysitting for over 12 years, nannying in the summers, camp counselor for grade school-aged children, and teacher's aide at a religious school. I have cared for children as young as two months and as old as 13. I have driven children to schools and camps, made them...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle took care of my infant one day a week from 6-9 months, and she was always very dependable. She was great with our daughter- always finding ways to interact with her and play, and keeping her on a consistent nap and eating routine. She even kept our home...
Amanda G.
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a nanny for over 30 years with children of all ages! I am available to give any references if needed!
Lacramioara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
""Mirela" has been our nanny since 2014 and she was one of the luckiest thing to happen to us! She's amazing with infants and older kids. Always keeps her cool. Loves to take the kids out for fresh air. Pays attention to them at the playground while other nannies...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Linda. I am a Registered Nurse, I am currently back in school for a graduate level degree and work PRN as a NICU/OB Nurse and part time as a nanny, tutor, and babysitter. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience.
Linda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda was amazing! We would definitely hire her again to take care of our 4 year old. She is extremely qualified to care for children as a neonatal ICU nurse going back to school for her advanced degree, was very prompt, and really nice to our son. Highly...
Care member
Gissell S.
Chicago, IL
$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of experience working in a daycare center and working as a nanny. I have worked with all ages. I am a student at North Park University. Sadly I have decided to take a break due to personal circumstances. My youngest has been 3 months while my oldest has been a 5-year-old. I can help with Travel, Grocery...
Gissell can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gissell has been our nanny for the past year and half. She has cared for our son since he was 6 months old. Gissell is loving, caring and kind and I have complete confidence in her ability to care for him and keep him safe. She takes my son outside daily, spends...
Jessie B.
Rachel H.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Ready In Short Notice! Responsible And Dependable With A Positive Demeanor And I Love Kids!
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Rachel, and I've been a nanny for 13 years. I used to fix feet for, but I quit 13 years ago to be a nanny. I'm reliable, responsible, funny, consistent, empathetic, compassionate, smart, responsible, athletic, creative, kind, thoughtful, generous, courteous, alert, consistent, intelligent, loving, and creative! I am...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I contacted Rachel to provide occasional care for our two children. She was very professional and showed up to the interview early (earning huge bonus points in my book). She's very honest and personable and, from what I gathered in the interview, the type of...
Janelle W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Wryly- I'm a 25-year-old Non-Binary Nanny living on the north side of Chicago. I love to sing and play guitar, longboard along the lake, and create visual art and fashion. I've been a childcare provider since 2016, and am still providing service to some of the very first families I've worked with. Most of...
Reilly can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reilly was fantastic. She watched my 5 year old and 1 year old while the wife and I went out on a much needed date night. She was promptly here when needed... took all instructions given... and we returned to a happy home with 2 sleeping kids. Better yet? Hearing...
Marc F.
Brenda S.
Chicago, IL
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as funny, thoughtful and responsible
I started working with kids when I was 16, occasionally babysitting, then I started teaching English in Brazil to kids from 4 to 12yo. In the U. S. my first experience was taking care of 3 kids (5, 7 and 10 when I started) for two years.
After them I was a nanny...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is a fantastic employee that excels in all areas of her job. Especially when it comes to children and her professionalism in the field of care. She has a forward-thinking and upbeat attitude that she infuses into the lives of others. She's a fantastic...
David H.
Amelia P.
Chicago, IL
$16-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! My name is Amelia and I have been working with kids for about 4 years. I have worked with all ages from infants to teenagers. I worked as a camp counselor, nanny, day care assistant, a tutor and a professional housekeeper. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, and pets. I am currently a student at DePaul...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia is great! She's so good with my kids and they absolutely LOVE her cooking! She's always on time and cleans the house without me even asking. She helps the kids with homework and plans fun activities for them- I definitely recommend her!"
Sydney C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Chrystal. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and nannying for 7 years. I also worked at a daycare for 1 year and taught children tumbling for 5 years. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have a bachelor's degree in theater. I also have experience working with disabled individuals. I am willing to cook...
Chrystal can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chrystal cared for our two-year-old twin boys for one week while our daycare was on its annual break. While either my husband or I worked from home, she kept our boys fully engaged (which is no easy feat!) and effortlessly handled taking them outdoors twice a day....
Tanya B.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Renee B.
5.0
Renee has lots of great energy, came super prepared, and did tons of enriching activities with my 7 month old! She also came on short notice - baby got sick and couldn't go to daycare, so we needed someone the next day and she was ready to go and made sure we were on the same page about schedule....
- Jacqueline S.
Emma S.
5.0
Emma is a delight - she's punctual, responsible and the kids loved her. She also did a giant sleepover and watched 4 kids together and managed our puppy at the same time. She's very polite and sweet too! Highly recommend!
- Megha W.
Sandy L.
5.0
She was awesome and trustworthy with our son! We had her as our nanny for the past couple of years and she went above and beyond!
- Care member
Betsabe B.
5.0
Betsy is caring, dependable, and fun! She loves our daughter like her own and has become an irreplaceable member of our family. Betsy keeps our daughter busy and is constantly teaching her new things, including Spanish. She takes advantage of what the city has to offer and takes our daughter to...
- Mindy F.
Caitlin B.
5.0
Caitlin was an absolute blessing in our lives! She started babysitting for my 3 month old when I went back to work. My family fell in love with her starting with the first time she came to babysit my daughter. She always arrives on time, stays constant communication throughout the day, and keeps the...
- Elizabeth A.
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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?
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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.