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Jaharra G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jaharra

Chicago, IL
$28/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I am Jaharra and I have experience as a nanny to a set of infant twins and toddler. As their nanny my responsibilities included; feeding, diaper changing, bath time, play time and bed time. As well as doing their laundry.I also have experience babysitting infants and toddlers. In total, I’ve had 6 years of paid experience. I concentrated in child and adolescent development during my undergraduate studies so I am familiar with developmental milestones. I have been working as a nanny/babysitter since early 2018. I am BLS CPR certified.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Tikiya M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Tikiya

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Tikiya and I am a with a deep love for children and animals. With years of childcare experience, I pride myself on creating a safe and nurturing environment. I'm an avid reader and enjoy sharing the magic of stories, fostering a love for learning. As a passionate painter, I love introducing kids to creativity through fun art projects. My enthusiasm for animals ensures I can bond well with your pets too. If you're looking for a reliable and compassionate nanny who brings joy, creativity, and security to your home, I'd love to connect with you!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Miliani N. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Miliani

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

A little bit about me

Hey it’s Mili! 🤗 I’m a full-time live-in nanny and I love working with kids especially younger kids. I absolutely enjoy caring for infants and toddlers, I’m like a big sister and would enjoy playing and doing activities with them such as bike riding or playing any kind of games. I have experience of 2 years and not to include my English/Spanish teaching experience with my TEFL certificate. I can cook, do some housekeeping, and even homework help. I have most of my experience overseas in London and France working with children of all ages. I’m looking for a kind and loving family to accept me to work and a positive environment to add on to the beautiful memories. I look forward to meeting ya :)

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kourtney S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Kourtney

Chicago, IL
$19/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Kourtney. I am 32 with 6+ years of childcare experience both in home, churches and as a summer camp counselor. I have a big family with 10+ nieces and nephews and counting. I obtained a degree in sports medicine atIndiana University and while transitioning to Chicago though getting back to my childcare roots would be a great way to make money.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jessica K. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jessica

Chicago, IL
$24/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Jessica! I’ve been nannying for over 8 years all different ages! Im in school at Columbia College for Fashion Merchandising. I’m CPR certified and first aid trainer. Im also a nursing assistant that worked at a nursing home for a few years on top of nannying! I love children and enjoy bonding with them and watching them grow. I have no problem doing dishes, laundry, vacuuming or any other chores needed. I have a car with a clean driving record and have no problem driving the kids around to different activities. I have references as well!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Martyna D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Martyna

Chicago, IL
$24/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I'm 31 years old and live un Edgewater. I am originally from Germany. 
I have a diploma as an educator in childcare and it certifies me to work with children with disabilities, teenagers and troubled youth. I'm fluent in german and polish.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lily B. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lily

Chicago, IL
$23/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Lily Borgert, I am starting school at Harold Washington in the fall. I have lived in the Chicago land area my whole life. I currently am in Gold Coast.

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Kamora J. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Kamora

Chicago, IL
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! thanks for stopping by, my name is Kamora and i"m currently a junior in college. since i was 10 years old all the way until being a preschool teacher now. Babysitting for someone else's bundle of joy will be no problem for me. treating every child as if they were family to me and making sure they always feel comfortable. I hope I can be a great access to anyone in need of aid :)

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alexandra G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Alexandra

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

A little bit about me

I am Alexandra gonzalez; 22 years old
I am a current college student majoring in social work & im bilingual speak fluent and write both Spanish and English.. I am Hispanic.. I drive and I am a very honest and caring person this nanny job will help a lot as an experience for my career

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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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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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