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Karen S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Karen

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

A little bit about me

My name is Karen, I am a 25-year-old girl, graduated in Information Systems, worked as a lifeguard, and in my current job I am a hostess at an Italian restaurant, lover of children and animals, I like to meet new people and do activities , will always be willing to help others.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Soumaya O. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Soumaya

Chicago, IL
$40/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a 28 years girl who follow instructions and share love.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kailey W. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Kailey

Chicago, IL
$30/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I’m Kailey. I work as a registered nurse in Chicago and am looking for part-time work as a nanny. I have over 8 years of experience.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Maria N. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maria

Chicago, IL
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Soy una persona responsable e humilde y me encantan los niños

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Angela C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Angela

Chicago, IL
$17.83/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi. My name is Angela and I have been a caregiver all of my life it seems. I'm patient, kind and a good listener. I'm a grandmother as well. I love to see children healthy,happy and cared for.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Maryjane R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maryjane

Chicago, IL
$21/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Mary - I am transitioning out of my role as a child therapist and looking to care for families one at a time. I am warm, creative and a very hard worker. I value family, balance and wanting to care for others.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Maria L. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Maria

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

A little bit about me

Maria Fernanda Lopez
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
• A dedicated professional when interacting with people.
• I am prompt, professional, courteous and I enjoy working. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve within your establishment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Babysitter, Chicago
Take care of a baby
July 2023 – October 2023
• The activities were bathing him, feeding him, general child care
• Take him to the park within the same building where they lived, play with the baby, and feed him at times already planned by his parents
• The schedule was full time, so during the day I was scheduled to watch, play, and take him for a walk, read to him and including downtime with scheduled naps
Taco Maya, Chicago
January 2023 – June 2023
• I also prepared tacos according to the instructions given, since each one had different ingredients at the time of preparation.
• I was also in charge of general cleaning.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Melinda P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Melinda

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

A little bit about me

Hello, I have been a nanny and early education teacher for over 10 years. I have worked in an array of schools and for a two family nanny share. I am going back to school to become a kindergarten teacher. I have a bachelors, certificate to teaching english as a second language and in mediation. I also write childrens’ books.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cameron P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Cameron

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

A little bit about me

i’m 18 years old and a hostess at uncle julio’s in chicago. i’ve been babysitting since i was about 11 and would love to help out!

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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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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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