Hire a child care provider in Chicago, IL
Rates last updated September 2026
Nanny Arlene
Nanny Arlene
Chicago, IL
$27/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! I’m a professional nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns through teenagers. I enjoy supporting families by creating a safe, structured, and fun environment where kids can grow and thrive.
I love to cook and bake, and I’m happy to help with meal prep and family-friendly cooking. I also hold a bachelor’s degree and have worked with multiple families across Naperville, Hinsdale, and Chicago.
I’m reliable, flexible, and comfortable supporting busy households, including physician families with demanding schedules. In my care, I focus on being dependable, nurturing, and engaging while helping daily routines run smoothly.
I love to cook and bake, and I’m happy to help with meal prep and family-friendly cooking. I also hold a bachelor’s degree and have worked with multiple families across Naperville, Hinsdale, and Chicago.
I’m reliable, flexible, and comfortable supporting busy households, including physician families with demanding schedules. In my care, I focus on being dependable, nurturing, and engaging while helping daily routines run smoothly.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Monica
Nanny Monica
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Monica. I have almost 20 years of experience as a nanny. I am a responsible and kind person. I am from Costa Rica and I speak Spanish.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Destiny
Nanny Destiny
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Destiny , I’m 21 years old. I’m a responsible, dependable, and caring individual with experience looking after children in my family, including my younger brother and cousins. I’m also a singer and songwriter, which shows my creativity, dedication, and discipline. I enjoy going to church and being involved in my community, which helps me stay grounded and focused. I’m excited to bring my energy, reliability, and positive attitude to a family as a nanny.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certification
First Aid
Nanny Alyssa
Nanny Alyssa
Chicago, IL
$17/hr
Part-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
My name is Alyssa and I'm 19 years old currently in college. I'm in a 2 year college right now, and once I am done with that I will be attending a 4 year and then medical school after. I also love working with kids, I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love doing it and I always create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for them.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Nanny Amel
Nanny Amel
Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
I'm 18 and I usually babysitted my niece since she was little, shes currently 8 years old now and I still sometimes care for her, Im learning to cook,but I can still cook the basics like eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, rice,and boiled eggs, I'm able to play toys with kids,I love children and hope to have some of my own in the future, I love children alot their a gift from god,they should have a perfect nanny to care for them
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Kristian
Nanny Kristian
Chicago, IL
$18.66/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
My Name is Kris, I’m 28 yrs old. I’m outgoing, friendly, serious and fun. I live in Evergreen park IL
Have experience working with
Special Needs
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Nanny Niobe
Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
I am a 16 year old high school student on the south side of Chicago. I attend school in the Hyde park area.
Nanny Aydee
Nanny Aydee
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
3 years experience
A little bit about me
Hola Soy Aydee soy una persona muy responsable en mi trabajo me gusta los niños hacerlos jugar interactuar con ellos hacerlos q se sientan bien llevarlos al Parque muy dedicada y enfocada en mi trabajo
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Elyria
Nanny Elyria
Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
I am a retired, navy veteran I love children. I’ve raised a autistic child since he was born and I’m open to anything.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
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Nanny Ariyonnah
"Ari is an amazing employee she worked with me for a while. She took care of my kids she is an amazing worker has all the patience in the world my kids loved her so much she is very hard working and very dedicated never once had an issue with her she was always available whenever I needed her I hundred percent recommend her. Is any questions you can always contact me at 8312290242"
- Maria
Nanny Jillian
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jillian. She was a blessing to have during the pandemic & helped us so much with our kids virtual classes while i was working. It was such a tough time, but she helped the kids thrive. She is kind and her work with ASD really helped our family & children."
- Michael
Nanny Salem
"We truly appreciated Salem's help and would gladly trust her with our family again. Any family would be lucky to have her as a babysitter!"
- David Cohen
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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.
Learn more about child care provider costsHow to Find Affordable Child Care in Chicago, IL
Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Chicago Chicago. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.
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.
Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.