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Alma B. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Alma

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

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kyndall G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Kyndall

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

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Susie L. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Susie

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

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Susie and I love kids! I have completed the "Foundation Practice for Nannies" by Cache, as well as a Newborn specialist course and multiple newtrition courses for kids. I believe in early childhood education to equipt our next generation with the tools to succeed. I have a bachelor degree in Marketing and was in the corporate world but found my calling in childcare. I would love to speak to you regarding your childcare needs!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Maria Priscila M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maria Priscila

Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey guys! My name is Maria, I am 23 years old and I just moved to Chicago. Would love to start interviewing for full time positions. I am originally from Brazil but I was an au pair/ full time nanny in London, UK for 2 years and moved to the United States almost a year ago! I have plenty of experience with children of different ages and I really enjoy working with kids. I'm kind, punctual, responsible and reliable. Easy access to public transportation and I live in the lakeview east neighborhood. References available upon request. Thank you in advance!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rita R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Rita

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

A little bit about me

◦ Hi, this is Rita, I have been a full-time nanny for 20 years, I have experience with newborns, toddlers and school-age children. I have 90 hours certificate from US college in infant/toddler and school-age children. I am a reliable, caring,responsible,creative, warm and affectionate nanny.
I am very flexible, I can cook for you and baby. And I can help with home chores.
I absolutely love working with kids. I am very creative, Making age appropriate art project for them, and keeping them busy. Reading books. I prefer to put newborn babies in sleeping schedule.
I don’t drink and I don’t smoke. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and booster as well.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jessica L. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jessica

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

A little bit about me

I worked in a daycare for 5 years and have been working as a nanny for 1 year

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lori S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lori

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

A little bit about me

Hello, I am a proud mother of two boys and grandmother of 3 angels. I love all children and would love to help a family in need of babysitter. I had and was blessed with a live in babysitter when my boys were little. I truly understand and once again would love to help a family and make them feel safe.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Maya M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maya

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

A little bit about me

I’m maya im 18 and I like to dance and cook and do art I’m super nice and have been working with kids for a long time

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Daria S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Daria

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a nanny and preschool teacher with more than 10years of experience. Recently relocated from San Francisco to Bridgeport Chicago, looking for part time commitment in Bridgeport neighborhood. I have all necessary certificates and vaccines and also can provide my references upon request.

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Infants
Special Needs

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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