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Hillary M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Hillary

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

A little bit about me

Hi I’m hillary I’ve been taking care of kids ever since I was small. I am very flexible and very available with my schedule. I am very patient and kind with kids. I’m very responsible, respectful and trustworthy and I would love to take care of ur kids :))))

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
María A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny María

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

A little bit about me

Mexican 34 year old Married mother of a 4 year old girl. I’m a licensed cosmetology instructor and stylist. I love kids.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Halia W. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Halia

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

A little bit about me

Howdy, currently a student looking for a great family to work for while I’m getting an education.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Samra C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Samra

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Samra I'm a student studying Environmental Science at the Iowa State University. I'm 19 and originally from Chicago. I speak fluent English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. I grew up taking care of many of my cousins (ages 0-13) and they loved me! I love children too of course so I just need some extra money for the school year.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Fernanda D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Fernanda

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Fernanda and I love kids! I am an certified nursing assistant with a CPR certification. I’ve had little brothers and sisters to take care up growing up, so I know how to handle kids. I have a lot of customer service experience so I can work well with others. I’m a student at University of Illinois Champaign Urbana who is staying for the year, so I really need a job!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Charley D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Charley

Chicago, IL
$23/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

✨ Hi everyone! My name is Charley Draheim, and I’m a recent college graduate looking for a part-time nanny position starting November 2025 through April 2026 (6 Months).



📅 Availability: ~20 hours/week, preferably two full days (flexible on days & hours, Mon–Thurs).


📍 Location: Preferably Old Town, but I am flexible for surrounding areas — Streeterville, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, Gold Coast, or other nearby neighborhoods.



👶 Experience & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of childcare experience

• BLS (CPR/AED) certified

• Background as a nanny, children’s mental health practitioner, and nursery school teacher

• Comfortable with all ages (0–12), but especially love working with infants & toddlers 💕

💲 Pay: Open to negotiation, but ideally around $25/hour



If you know of any families looking for part-time help, I’d love to connect! Please feel free to reach out or share this post — I’m happy to provide my resume upon request.

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Infants
Special Needs

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Natalia C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Natalia

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Natalia, and I’ve been a nanny for several years now. I have always enjoyed it and taken it with utmost responsibility. Looking forward to meeting you!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Angela H. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Angela

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

A little bit about me

I am a 21 year old college student at Columbia College. I am in my 3 year. My Major is ASL for interpreting. I am also from the Chicago area.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Yuliza V. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Yuliza

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

A little bit about me

I am great with kids in fact I do desire to be an Elementary School teacher some day. I am a responsible caring 21 year old girl with 4 years of experience with kids as young as 1 and as old as 12. I have my ECE diploma in teaching early childhood. I am currently working towards my associates degree. I enjoy being around kids and having that experience to be a good role model while teaching them. I am very friendly and I also love pets! I’m very good with housekeeping if necessary. Having my own vehicle with a clean driving record is also a plus. I am fully bilingual in Spanish/English. I look forward to caring for lovely families and I’m always a call away with any questions. I am CPR and First Aid trained my certification expired. Hope to hear from you!

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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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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?

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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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