A nanny share is when one nanny cares for children from two different families. Each family saves significantly on child care expenses, while the nanny enjoys higher pay than the typical full-time position.

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Nanny Shares in Chicago, IL

The Erenberg Family

& Stephanie Robinson

Chicago$15/hr | 1 kid

I have a 2.5 year old boy. My Nanny is a creative, responsible nanny with over ten years experience working in early childhood education. She is a true gem. We are looking to do a nanny share with nearby couple that has a kid close in age to our boy. We'd like to start in mid August. Our nanny availability would be 9-5pm Mon-Friday. Time can be be negotiated.

The Hopkins Family

& Maria A

Chicago$10/hr | 1 kid

We have one 4 month old boy and a small dog. Looking to nanny share and we live on the west side of River North.

The Frey Family

& Jennifer Capetillo

Near South Side, Chicago$10.50/hr | 1 kid

Hello, we are looking for a nanny share in the Chicago South Loop area as of now. Our son is 1 year old but we are open for other ages to join. We already have a nanny and also had recently a nanny share with a family who moved to Michigan.
We need care on Tue, Wed, Thur from 8am - 5.30pm. But our nanny is also available on Mondays and Fridays.
Our Nanny Jennifer is really experienced with children all ages (has even 4 girls herself).
We pay the nanny $21/h ($10.5/h per family).
We do have a dog named Lola (Goldendoodle, 60 lbs, very friendly). But Lola spends the days with us in our office and is not present during the day.
Erika and Andreas

The Jordan Family

& Nicole Jordan

Chicago$18.50/hr | 1 kid

Hi! This profile is actually Nicole, the nanny! I made this profile to help my awesome family find another awesome family for a nanny share!

Ive been involved in childcare for over 14yrs and I currently care for a fun, active and spunky 1yr old (15mos at the time of writing this) boy in Logan Square. I have been caring for him since he was almost 3 months, so we've been together for a year.

We would like to have the family we share with be in or near the Logan square area, but with the right family, we can be flexible. I've worked with multiple children from 0-12 yrs so I'm pretty flexible on the age of the child/ren that I care for.

Seeing family I work for lives on the 3rd floor, hence multiple flights of stairs, it would be nice to have a family who would be willing to host at their home most of the time. My bosses are willing to discuss sharing the hosting at their home too.

If intrested, feel free to reach out and I will do my best to get you connected with my family to discuss further details.

I do want to mention that I have a small car (Fiat) that can possibly limit car travel. I do have space for two car seats, but one would most likely need to be forward facing [the child I care for will be rear facing] , so a family with an extra car that I could use would be a bonus! (That is, if your child is not forward facing yet)
Of course I'm always happy to go out and about the neighborhood by foot/stroller, so that's not a problem! Just wanted to give that heads up!

We are looking to start the nanny share sooner rather than later!

Thanks!

The Brown Family

& Reagan Wheeler

Chicago$10/hr | 1 kid

We have a fantastic and functional nanny share - but are sadly losing the other family to the suburbs. Our nanny is intelligent, engaged and helps push developmental milestones. She has both babies on great nap schedules, but still is able to get them out on adventures. We are in Logan Square with a 9 month old, seeking a full time playmate.

The Powell Family

& Brenda Msweli

Chicago$20/hr | 1 kid

We are looking for a special family to join our nanny share in August/September as the family we share with is moving on up to preschool.

My husband and I are in our mid-thirties. We went to Big Ten schools, have full-time jobs, and we work downtown. Our darling daughter is 16 months old.

We have been with our nanny, Brenda, for a year. We ADORE Brenda and consider her part of the family. Brenda is kind, warm, and nurturing. She has the biggest heart and cares for our daughter as if she was her own.

We are happy to host the share at our home in Bucktown. The current hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F, but we are open to adjusting if needed. The rate is $20/hr for 2 kids ($10/hr per family) and $16/hr for 1 kid.

Please feel free to message me for more information. Thanks so much for looking.

Greta

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How to Find a Babysitter in Chicago, IL

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Chicago, IL

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Chicago can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Chicago Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

Do you have experience being a babysitter?
What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
Do you have any references?
Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Illinois?
Do you have a Illinois driver’s license? Do you own a car?
How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.