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Ellen B. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ellen

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I'm Ellen! I recently moved to Chicago from Texas and I am loving every minute of it. I have a degree in Education, and a few years of teaching under my belt. I worked at a preschool for 4 years, taught English in Spain for 1 school year, and was a 5th grade teacher in Texas. I love working with kids and creating fun and memorable experiences for them. I look forward to connecting!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Caprice B. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Caprice

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

A little bit about me

Iam 28 years old I have a 9 year old .i love kids and wouldn’t mind having more.i love being their for people that really needs my help it makes me feel good and wanted to be around. My main thing to go to is cooking different variety of foods and they love my cooking. Iam family oriented and I love seeing them happy.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Debra V. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Debra

Chicago, IL
$18.50/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a mother of a 23yr old daughter. I have worked part time at a daycare. I have babysat for neighbors, friends and family members. I am compassionate, sympathetic, kind, thoughtful with a big heart and a love for children.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Alexandra S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Alexandra

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

A little bit about me

I am a nurturing, caring person who loves working with children. I have a degree in child development psychology and can provide support from the early stages of child development and further.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ontlotlile S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ontlotlile

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

A little bit about me

A compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a year of experience
providing exceptional care to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in
assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and
promoting a positive and supportive environment.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
María Elena F. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny María Elena

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

A little bit about me

Soy muy responsable respecto y sobre todo amo alos niños tener que el niño o niña se sienta confiaza asi Ami ❤️

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Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Isabella P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Isabella

Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Im Bella and im an undergrad studying Psychology at DePaul. My hobbies include arts and crafts and I love to thrift on my free time. Overall, I am a compassionate and dedicated individual that brings a nurturing approach and a strong background in child development. Experienced in creating engaging activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a supportive environment for children’s growth and learning. Committed to building positive relationships with both children and their families.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Whitney N. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Whitney

Chicago, IL
$18.42/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi My Name is Whitney I’ve recently Moved to Chicago from Mundelein il I have experience in caregiving for Children the elderly , Adults With Disabilities and Also children with autism . I’ve been in this field of work for over 7 years . I’m 36 years old and look forward to working with a family that feels like family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Giandira Maritza D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Giandira Maritza

Chicago, IL
$18.50/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hola soy Yandi, tengo experiencia con niños y adolescentes. Soy muy paciente, proactiva, alegre, cariñosa con los niños tengo 3 hijos a los cuales cuide con amor paciencia y esmero, espero poder cumplir sus expectativas. Gracias

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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 $21.29 per hour. Most Chicago families on Nanny Lane pay $18.62 to $25.00/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Chicago, IL

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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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