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How much does a child care provider cost in Montgomery, IL in 2026?
In Montgomery, IL, the average child care provider earns about $18.62 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $745/week or $3,227/month. Most Montgomery families pay somewhere in the $15–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 35 live child care provider listings in Montgomery on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $745
- Monthly
- $3,227
- Annual
- $38,730
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What drives the price
Most Montgomery families pay somewhere in the $15–$25/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.
Experience
Number of kids
| 1 kid (baseline) | $18.62 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$19.62 |
| 3+ kids | ~$20.62+ |
Hours & schedule
| Weekday 9–5 (standard) | — |
|---|---|
| Evening/weekend | +$2–4/hr |
| Last-minute | +$3–5/hr |
Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.
How do Montgomery child care provider rates compare to state and national averages?
Montgomery runs above the U.S. average for child care provider rates, in line with most major metros.
Hiring child care in Montgomery, IL typically costs about 5% more than the Illinois average of $18/hour and 11% more than the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, IL | $19/hr | — |
| Illinois | $18/hr | -5% |
| United States | $17/hr | -10% |
Where Montgomery, IL fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough child care provider data to compare, with rates ranging from $16.08/hour in Champaign to $19.17/hour in Chicago.
Below: how each compares to the Montgomery, IL average of $18.62/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by child care provider rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Montgomery, IL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $19.17 | +3% | |
| 2 | Naperville | $18.36 | -1% | |
| 3 | Aurora | $17.62 | -5% | |
| 4 | Plainfield | $17.58 | -6% | |
| 5 | Elgin | $17.29 | -7% | |
| 6 | Springfield | $16.52 | -11% | |
| 7 | Rockford | $16.34 | -12% | |
| 8 | Peoria | $16.30 | -12% | |
| 9 | Bloomington | $16.24 | -13% | |
| 10 | Champaign | $16.08 | -14% |
Tips to find a great child care provider without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best child care on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced child care with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
- Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
- Be specific about hours upfront. Most child care will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
- Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
- Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a child care provider in Montgomery, IL
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with child care — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse child care provider profiles in Montgomery, IL
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
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Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the child care whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.
- 03
Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day
Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a child care provider fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your child care provider
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Available child care in Montgomery, IL
35 active listings in Montgomery
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Nanny Jeriah
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My name is Jeriah, I am 22 I have been a daycare teacher since I was 18 years old. I have worked at several different preschools with ages from infant to two’s. I also worked for a daycare for my church for 3 years with ages 1-13. I have some credits at Waubonsee for early childhood education and in high school I took child development and early child hood development 1 & 2. I love working with kids preferably infants and toddlers. I have 6 years of experience with children.