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Megan W. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Megan

Chicago, IL
$22/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Megan, I am 21 years old. I love children and would love to work with them. I’ve watched and a baby sat in the past many of children. I live in Chicago ridge, I currently do not have a job! I am willing to help and be there whenever needed!

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Special Needs
Gelila G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Gelila

Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Gelila and my goals as your Nanny is to take care of children, help them grow, and watch them have fun! If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am dependable, honest, hard-working, good listener, and kind.
Imani C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Imani

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I'm experienced with children by taking care of my baby brother and other family members.
I'm a student and I love children
I'm a an aspiring pediatric nurse

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Special Needs

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Veronika S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Veronika

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

A little bit about me

Hi. My name is Veronika. I live in Chicago with my family. I have a husband and two daughters .I love to spend time with my family and take care of them and our household. We also love animals. I'm a homemaker so I spend a lot of time home, cleaning, playing with my daughters, doing laundry and everything necessary. I'm a calm, friendly, responsible and detail oriented person. I like to plan ahead. If weather allows it I like to spend time outdoors in my backyard or take a family trip.

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Infants
Canisha M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Canisha

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

A little bit about me

My name is Canisha Mayfield. I'm 18, I'm a female, I don't know how to drive. I'm still in high school. I like to come up with activities that keep children busy and entertained. I'm into photography. I have an 11-year-old sister who I watch and cook for but she is very independent so I won't have to do much.

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Special Needs
Daya V. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Daya

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey! I’m daya I’m kinda young if you say so(16) but I have much experience with my 5 nephews and kept them entertained the oldest one is 12 now haha and the youngest are only 1 but my brother has time to take care of them now. Omg but kids are so cute like adorable and would to also start saving up for later want to do acrylic nails on people and that stuff really just cost a lot. Send me a message if your interested:)

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Special Needs

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Madison P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Madison

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love playing with kids... like: arts n crafts, video games, story time, cooking, building, and so on. This is a great opportunity to continue my interest in child development / psychology as well.

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Special Needs
Jocelyn G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jocelyn

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello i’m Jocelyn ! i am very good with kids . Kids tend to like really like me and also they seem to be very comfortable with me. I am currently a senior in high school , still enrolled in school and hope to graduate college to be a nurse practitioner

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Special Needs
Kaytlyn M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Kaytlyn

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Kaytlyn and I am a junior studying at DePaul University. I have babysat kids my entire life and worked for 3 years at an elementary school as an after school assistant. Multiple children, pets, chores, meal prepping, etc. are no issue for me! Since school has gone virtual I am available all day and all week. Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for an energetic, kind and flexible nanny to help your family!

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Special Needs

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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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