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Rates last updated August 2026
Nanny Megan
Nanny Megan
Chicago, IL
$30/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
I am thrilled to share my experience as a seasoned educator and trusted babysitter engaging with children from newborn to 12 years old. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs, interests, and learning styles through different education and leadership roles. Whether it is engaging in imaginative play, preparing healthy snacks, or learning through movement, I take pride in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to thrive in. With my compassionate nature and passion for teaching, I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact on your child’s life.
I continue to maintain an active BLS Provider certification (CPR, First Aid & AED) and stay up to date on all vaccinations. I also own a personal vehicle that can be used for transportation.
I continue to maintain an active BLS Provider certification (CPR, First Aid & AED) and stay up to date on all vaccinations. I also own a personal vehicle that can be used for transportation.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"Megan is a delightful human to work with, she is reliable, responsible, and she always acted with my family’s best interest at heart. She was so creative in her approach, I could always tell my Angie was having a good time when in her care. She is firm when necessary but always kind and warm.
Any family would be lucky to have Megan be part of their team!"
- Alexandra
Nanny Fernanda
Nanny Fernanda
Chicago, IL
$22/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hi, my name is Fernanda. 32 years of age. A little about me... I am happy, positive, upbeat person who loves music and dance. Nature is my happy place and anywhere near the water. My family and friends are the people I spent most of my time with. I love my career as a nanny! Thanks for reading!
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"Fernanda is such a great care taker and very patient with children. She has been our daughters caretaker since she was born and she is very reliable. We hire her for many important occasions."
- Jasmin
Nanny Dadaisha
Nanny Dadaisha
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Dadaisha. I have been working in childcare for 5 years. I have work as a nanny and in daycare setting working with all age groups. My favorite part about working with kids is that they teach you as your teaching them!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Journey
Nanny Journey
Chicago, IL
$20 - $32/hr
Full-time
Part-time
8 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a senior at Chicago State University studying psychology with 8 years of experience with infants and toddlers. I’ve worked in 3 daycares and babysat for several families, and have even traveled internationally with a family. I am now looking to transition from working at a daycare to caring for one individual loving family.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Maddie
Nanny Maddie
Chicago, IL
$26/hr
Full-time
8 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Maddie! I am 25 years old and just about to graduate (spring 2026) from UChicago with a Master's in Social Work & Social Policy. I have nannied and babysat for over 8 years and absolutely adore kids. I have nannied for ages 2 months - 15 years. Some of my favorite things to do in Chicago with kiddos are visiting parks, talking walks by the lake, museums, doing any DIY crafts and art! I also have my own car and am happy to help with transportation, willing to drive 20 minutes outside of Hyde Park. I am looking for a Full Time position for this summer June-September. Please feel free to text me if you think we would be a good fit so we can talk more! :) [phone number hidden]
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certification
CPR
Nanny Elana
Nanny Elana
Chicago, IL
$17/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
Enthusiastic and creative person with a passion for working with children.
I enjoy planning fun and educational activities. I prefer to use a gentle approach to childcare while also encouraging independence and personal responsibility.
I enjoy planning fun and educational activities. I prefer to use a gentle approach to childcare while also encouraging independence and personal responsibility.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Recent reference
"Elana is reliable, engaging and fun! She is patient and great at navigating toddler emotions. She brings interesting and educational activities and my child can’t wait for her to arrive each time. One of our favorites was when Elana helped my child plan an Olympics for his neighborhood friends, including delivering invites, planning events and making medals to give out!"
- Kristin
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Nanny Talia
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
I’m an educator who wants to get involved with my community. At 16 I got a position at my local art center. I ran art classes for elementary school aged children and during the summer, I instructed art camps for children ages 2-15 years old. I supplemented my work by dedicating 100 hours each year until I graduated volunteering with kids. Post high school from 18-19, I have taught 2-3 year olds as a preschool teacher for two school years where I identified and managed mental and behavioral health, potty trained students, and taught educational and emotional development. When I moved to Chicago 19, I became an assistant teacher and worked in two classrooms at the same school with infants 0-2 and 4-5 year olds. When the school year ended, I started at the Chicago Children’s Museum as a Play and Learning Facilitator and an art workshop instructor for the season until I became a store manager at 21 years old. I am currently still 21 ready to leave store management and work with kids again.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Julie
Nanny Julie
Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Julie, I'm currently a nanny/House manager for a family of two children in Glenview, mother decided after maternity that she wanted to go part time and no longer need to full-time help. I have over 25 years of experience as a career nanny. I have worked in many different settings, with newborns, multiples, toddlers and up. I'm a very hands-on nanny, love outdoor activities as much as possible year round, I feel outdoors is better than sitting on electronics inside. I will bring my own crafts, age-appropriate/curriculum to work with the children preparing them for school. My tasks are keeping the children's clothing, bedrooms and bathrooms clean a bit around the house. Groceries, dry-cleaning, Drop off and pick ups.
Can send you references and request
Can send you references and request
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Madeline
Nanny Madeline
Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Maddy and I've worked as a professional nanny for the past five years in Nashville. I grew up in New Jersey, and I've always loved working with children. I have worked as a camp counselor and worked in the Jumpstart program during college which I engaged in reading and interacting with preschool aged children.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Jillian
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jillian. She was a blessing to have during the pandemic & helped us so much with our kids virtual classes while i was working. It was such a tough time, but she helped the kids thrive. She is kind and her work with ASD really helped our family & children."
- Michael
Nanny Salem
"We truly appreciated Salem's help and would gladly trust her with our family again. Any family would be lucky to have her as a babysitter!"
- David Cohen
Nanny Tia
"Tia was a phenomenal nanny! She incorporated educational activities for the kids and was always a joy to have around. My toddlers always had fun with Tia, felt safe, and ask about her to this day. She’s missed!"
- Joshua
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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?
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.
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