Find a child care provider near you in Chicago, IL

How often do you need a child care provider?

3,784 child care in Chicago · most families pay $18.62–$25.00/hr

Hire a child care provider in Chicago, IL

Rates last updated August 2026
Olivia T. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Olivia

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

A little bit about me

Olivia (26 years old)

Familial experience with kids my whole life. I helped with my niece and nephew when they were first born.

Currently a behavioral therapist for kids with ASD ages ranging from 6-10 but have had experience with younger children as well.

I have both a DL and a car and fully vaccinated for COVID.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Taya A. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Taya

Chicago, IL
$16.18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Im a piano player, ex cheerleader, soccer player and track star.

Have experience working with

Infants
Only E. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Only

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

A little bit about me

Hello My name is Eryka Jackson I am a young girl living on the south side of Chicago. I am 16 years old and I grew up with my 9 brothers and sisters and helped take care of them . I am 5’1 ,115 pounds love the color pink as much as I love kids .

Have experience working with

Special Needs

How often do you need a child care provider?

Ingrid S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Ingrid

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

A little bit about me

I'm Ingrid! I'm a sophomore at Loyola University currently. I love working with children and pets, and have much experience as a previous babysitter and piano teacher.
Jade N. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jade

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

A little bit about me

My name is Jade, I’m 18 years old, I just moved to Chicago by myself to pursue modeling. I’m originally from Asheville, NC. I have 3 young siblings that I spent a lot of time taking of back home. I love kids and would consider myself to be very good with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Pankamon P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Pankamon

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

A little bit about me

My name is Kamon, I’m 25 years old from Thailand. Currently, I’m taking care of 3 year old girl and 6 year old boy. I've been taking care of them for 1 year. I’ve been working as a nanny 1 years. I’m looking for full time/part time nanny position start ASAP!!

My responsibility
-Cooking for meal, preparing for Snacks,
-Getting the kids ready for go to school( Do the morning job - Wake them up, Breakfast,Vitamins,Getting dress, brush teeth)
-Drop and pick the kids
-Taking the kids go outside for go to the park,library,zoo
-Do laundry, bathing, light housekeeping.

I’m fully vaccinated & booster shot,MMR and TDAP
-CPR/First aid certificate.
-Illinois Driver license
-Pet friendly
-Can play the guitar (Beginner skill)
-love to play sports

I prefer to work anytime on weekdays for 30-50 hours, can work on weekend (if you need). I'm very flexible, outgoing, positive thinking, responsible, opened-mind.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Want to find more child care in your area?

Get Started
Grecia D. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Grecia

Chicago, IL
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hola, mi nombre es Grecia, tengo 18 años, hablo sólo español y un poco de inglés, soy paciente, cariñosa, honesta, responsable, cuidadosa, amable, ordenada, aseada y respetuosa, hacia cualquier niño no importa condición tengo mucho cariño y respeto, me gustan mucho los niños, mi intención siempre será hacer que los niños se sientan seguros, y mantenerlos a salvo!!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Claudia C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Claudia

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

A little bit about me

Hola mi nombre es claudia cruz, amo a los niños, mi compromiso es cuidar de ellos y que ellos se sientan bien, me gusta crear manualidades, me considero una persona amable, respetuosa, paciente, divertida, y responsable, no hablo Inglés estoy tratando ahora de estudiar para aprender más sobre el idioma, mi idioma natal es español. Si estás interesado envíame un mensaje, me encantará hablar contigo, gracia.

Certification

First Aid
Maria O. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maria

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Maria! I speak fluently in Spanish but I also speak and understand English just not as well. I am great at creating activities, planning days at the park or museums! I have much experience with taking care of children. From helping raise my nephews and nieces. I also did nannying for my grandkids for a while.

Child care by neighbourhood in Chicago

Narrow your search to the part of the city you actually live in.

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Run a background check and finalize the details.
Paying your nanny

Paying your nanny

Ease the process of payments and taxes with our payroll service.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing

Start browsing child care near you

Nearby cities to find a child care provider

Image of a piggy bank

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.
Learn more about child care provider costs

How to Find Affordable Child Care in Chicago, IL

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Chicago Chicago. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

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.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.

Popular searches in
Chicago, IL