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Tiffany S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Tiffany

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

A little bit about me

I'm a mother loving caring heart women that is trying to make money

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Special Needs
Ashley M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ashley

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

A little bit about me

Hello!

My name is Ashley I am a mother to two girls ages 2&4. I am currently looking to babysit someone within our home. We are located in the Beverly/morgan park neighborhood. Our day consists of crafts, outside play, and our full basement of imaginative play as well as climbing structures. Please reach out with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Infants
Weslyn R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Weslyn

Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Soy muy amable , responsable honesta e interesada en seguir aprendiendo con los niños . Tengo una hija de 11 años en la escuela. Sobre la cual trato de dedicar tiempo por lo menos 1 día a la semana y entre semana cuando estoy en casa . Estoy estudiando el idioma inglés por lo que se lo básico . Pero aún debo de seguir creo q si lo pongo en práctica frecuentemente puedo llegar hablarme con fluidez . Me gusta dialogar y soy muy paciente creo .

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Infants
Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid

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Tiffany T. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Tiffany

Chicago, IL
$30/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a 50 year old single Mom of 2 Men. 20 and 27. Oldest Son is a Marine. Youngest son is a DePaul University student. I love to cook and bake. Been with the government (TSA) for 14 years. With the frequent government shutdowns, I’m looking for new work.

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Infants
Special Needs
Jennifer A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jennifer

Chicago, IL
$21 - $25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello I’m Jen I been raising kids my whole life you can say kids love me I am fun playful and willing to play cars Barbie’s as long as your kids are happy

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Special Needs
LaJuanda C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny LaJuanda

Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is LaJuanda I’m 31 and I been working with children for 12 years I love children of all ages it doesn’t matter

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Infants

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Iris A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Iris

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

A little bit about me

I am a mother of 2 children, so I consider myself to have enough experience in the care and attention of children. I worked for 2 years taking care of 2 girls aged 3 and 7. I consider myself very affectionate and empathetic with children. Vivo en Roscoe Village con mis hijos y esposo. Tengo mi propio vehiculo y asi poder





I am a mother of 2 children, so I consider myself to have enough experience in the care and attention of children. I worked for 2 years taking care of 2 girls, ages 3 and 7. I consider myself very affectionate and empathetic with children. I live in Roscoe Village with my children and husband. I have my own vehicle so I can take the children to extracurricular activities.

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Infants
Thelma C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Thelma

Chicago, IL
$30/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’ve been working as a nanny for over 25 years.working with kids is the best thing ever.This can include changing diapers, feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps and other activities and working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities.

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
Ciella I. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ciella

Chicago, IL
$15 - $25/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I have experience with babysitting with young families friends close to my school Northwestern University. I have also been a tutor for the past four years at Walker Elementary School with a program called Books and Breakfast.

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Special Needs

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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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