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 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 Nadolna Family

River North, Chicago$16/hr | 1 kid

Looking for a weekly nanny share for our son Cole who will be 3 months old. Hours will be around 8:30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday.

The Albarran Family

Irving Park, Chicago$14/hr | 1 kid

We are a working family looking for a caring and loving nanny for our to-be 4 month old baby boy starting October. We are looking to cover hours of 8am-4p, 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday)

The Burrell-Smith Family

North Center, Chicago$14/hr | 1 kid

Hi! We are seeking part time childcare for our daughter, Penelope, who will be 3 months in January. We would ideally like to share a nanny with another family who needs someone either full or part time. Looking for three days per week (some flexibility on days) and ideally need the other family or nanny to host.

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Katherine Z.

Kate is kind, caring and was wonderful with my kids. She is flexible, energetic, and great with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! In addition, she's super clean and organized! - Soo

Daniella P.

Dani is a great person, reliable and I always counted on her. She’s wonderful with the kids and they love her. She’s patient and has a positive attitude around the kids, for me that is very important and I’m very happy with it. - Mary

Laura M.

Laura was always available and she was amazing with my two special ed children. She speaks spanish and english. She was polite and ready. - Yaritza Ortiz

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How to Find a Babysitter in Chicago, IL

Nanny Lane is a child care website meant to help you find a babysitter in your area. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

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.