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Maria V. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maria

Chicago, IL
$18.64/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hola me llamo maría vargas tengo 30 años, soy de Puerto rico, llevo 7 años aqui en chicago, tengo 3 niños uno de 13 otro de 11 y la niña de 8 soy mamá full en este momento, ya que no tengo trabajo, soy madre soltera, pero me gustaría comenzar a trabajar, para poder tener mi dinero y poder hacer mis cositas y salir adelante con mis niños.
Jamilet P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jamilet

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

A little bit about me

Hey! My name is Jamilet I'm a highschool student just trying to make some money but also watch kids , I've been babysitting for quite a while ever since I was 11, I also love baking and playing video games 😊!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

First Aid
Suzette K. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Suzette

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a 57 single female looking for immediate fulltime work love kids great with reading to them and helping with chores n homework please consider me I'm also a devout Christian

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Danaiya G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Danaiya

Chicago, IL
$18.62/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I live in Chicago, il. I’ve worked in a daycare for 9 months and I’m going to school for a early childhood education degree.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Asawin A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Asawin

Chicago, IL
$18.60/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is win I am a sophomore in high school. I am a very athletic,smart,kind, and funny young man.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Priscilla G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Priscilla

Chicago, IL
$27/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m Priscilla, 26yo. I’m looking for a 40hrs full time. I live in South Loop Chicago, looking to work nearby or downtown
Unfortunately the family I’ve been working for a year won’t need me anymore since the baby will be attending daycare in early 2025.
I’m from Italy and I’ve been living in Chicago since 2021 and I’m currently an international student with night classes. I’m graduated in Early Childhood Education, I worked in a preschool during my internship and I have 6+ years of experience with kids and new born.
I am creative, energetic, patient, caring and responsible.
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Fully vaccinated
- Non smoker
- can provide references
Hoping to work as a team with the parents and having a great communication
Looking forward to meet you. Feel you free to send me a message
Thank you! 🥰

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Dareanna H. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Dareanna

Chicago, IL
$16.99/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

my name is Dareanna and i am a 16 year old teen mom my son go to daycare and as of right now im in high school. I am very great with kids

Have experience working with

Infants
Yiseth Paola R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Yiseth Paola

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

A little bit about me

Hola , soy Paola, una niñera dedicada y apasionada por el cuidado infantil.
Desde siempre he sentido una conexión especial con los niños, me llena de felicidad ver cómo crecen, aprenden y desarrollan su propias personalidades. Cuidar de ellos no solo es un trabajo para mí es una vocación. Por ello lo hago con mucho amor y paciencia. Cada niño es único, y me esfuerzo por conocer sus necesidades, intereses y personalidad para poder brindarles el mejor cuidado posible. Mi enfoque es siempre el bienestar y la felicidad de los niños, asegurándome de que se sientan amados y valorados.
Soy una persona responsable y confiable, con 5 años de experiencia en el cuidado de niños de diversas edades. Me encanta organizar actividades que fomenten el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional, así como estar atenta a cualquier necesidad que pueda surgir. Mi objetivo es siempre apoyar a las familias, asegurándome de que sus hijos estén bien cuidados y felices en su ausencia.

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Infants
Special Needs
Elizabeth G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Elizabeth

Chicago, IL
$28/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Lizzy, I graduated last spring from Oberlin college studying Psychology and Dance with a Spanish minor and a concentration in Education! I am very energetic and fun loving and all about creativity and exploration. I have years of work in education and child care and would love the opportunity to work with your family.

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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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