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Lily N. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lily

Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I worked profession in childcare for a little over 7 years at a variety of places, including two different athletic clubs and working individually with families as a nanny. I have also worked with children with special needs as an Autism Respite Program Instructor at the YMCA and as a volunteer with Autism Climbs.
I have a degree in psychology and love to do arts and crafts, outdoor activities, read books, and more! I am currently working a full time job but miss working in childcare and would love to help out on date nights or weekends!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Eileen B. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Eileen

Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Eileen, I am 17 years old I am motivated and driven when focusing on my work ethic. I have the time, patience and love to give your children when taking care of them. Making sure I provide them with engaging activities and follow their needs to ensure they are Safe and well nurtured. I am a hardworking student I worked two jobs and am now searching to further my experience with taking care of amazing kids!

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Infants
Special Needs
Ari D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ari

Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Ari and I am so excited to work with your family! I am 25 years old from East Stroudsburg, PA. I moved to Chicago a year ago and have been loving it. I love the outdoors and exploring, as well as building a fort and watching movies on a rainy day. Aside from being a nanny, I have worked in theatre since I was 7 years old. By 15 years old, I was stage manager for my local theatre's children shows. I managed between 10-30 kids at a time with ages ranging between 4-13 years old. I held this position for 3 years. Working with kids is so much fun. I love teaching and watching them grow. I hope to have the opportunity to work with your family!

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Infants

Certification

First Aid

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Jecoiya L. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jecoiya

Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi My Name is Jecoiya I'm 17 I'm grate with kids,I get good grades in school I don't do drugs or drink alcohol,and I'm planing to go to school to be a delivery nurse,I'm also working on getting my licence,I'm not certified in CPR but I do know how to preform it.

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Infants
Special Needs
Guadalupe M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Guadalupe

Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am Guadalupe Manzo, 23 years old. I have always been a babysitter this is my environment. I also love animals! I am also very energetic I love to play with kids and do a lot of hobbies!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Shantel H. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Shantel

Chicago, IL
$22/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Shantel, I’m from Guyana. I’ve been living in America for about 9years. I have a basic and advance certificate in early childhood education. I enjoy working with kids, they teach me a lot about myself and also warms my heart to experience such a wonderful little bundle of joy. In my spare time i enjoy binge watching shows and movies. I also love learning new skills and discovering my hidden talents. One day I hope to open my very own nonprofit community daycare .

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Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Liris Audrey A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Liris Audrey

Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a caring, reliable, and experienced nanny with a strong background in early childhood education and caregiving. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and young children, supporting their emotional, social, and developmental needs in a safe and nurturing environment.

I bring patience, structure, and warmth to my work, and I believe in creating a calm, respectful routine that helps children feel secure and confident. I am attentive to children’s individual needs, encourage positive behavior, and enjoy engaging them through play, reading, music, and age-appropriate activities.

Families describe me as responsible, trustworthy, and deeply committed to the well-being of the children in my care. I value open communication with parents and take pride in being dependable and professional.

I am seeking a family that values consistency, respect, and a nurturing approach to childcare.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Katia C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Katia

Chicago, IL
$23 - $35/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Katia. With 3+ years of experience specializing in infants and toddlers, I provide safe, creative, and childled care focused on promoting autonomy at every developmental stage. My background includes a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and Master's in Management in my country and ECE 101, ECE 228 in St. Augustine University. I have current CPR/First Aid, a Food Handler certificate, and active driver's license, I am a highly organized professional and active Christian church volunteer dedicated to children's well-being. I speak Spanish and I am studying English now.

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mariadelcarmen A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Mariadelcarmen

Chicago, IL
$29/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have 12 years of experience Household Nanny,
Montessori Method and also I'm a Spanish Teacher I have 20 years of experience and I do lesson plans and the children learn by playing, with 8 years of experience as a Manager Household, I can develop games and activities for motor development Because I'm a science and sports. Coach, Excellent knowledge of child cognitive, social, and motor skills development methods and techniques. Exceptional knowledge of the play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children. In-depth child supervision skills empower children with regularly challenging, facilitating, and scaffolding their development in a supportive and loving manner Great ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children. Ability to provide Health nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Chicago, IL?

The average cost of a child care provider in Chicago, IL is $21.35 per hour. Most Chicago families on Nanny Lane pay $18.78 to $25.00/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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