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Sammy R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Sammy

Chicago, IL
$19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I'm a high school graduate who has have a passion for both pets and childcare. When I'm not working, you'll often find me enjoying quality time with my friends or my own furry companions, relaxing with music, or taking a refreshing walk to enjoy the outside air. My hobbies include astronomy, hiking, reading, music and movies.

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Special Needs
Lyric R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lyric

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I am Lyric Robinson. I am 21 years old. I have been working with children since I was 18 years old. I am a certified teachers assistant. I love watching children develop and create their own little personality. I would love to be a part of your children growth.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Luci L. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Luci

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

A little bit about me

👋 My name is Luciana, and I’m 23 years old. I’m currently available for after-school care, weekends, and date nights! 🏡💕 I have been working with children since high school and love spending time with kids of all ages, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them.

I consider myself a creative and energetic person! 🎨✨ I love painting, crafting, baking 🍪, going for walks

I have 5 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 8-year-olds 👶👧. Over the years,

✅ First Aid Certification & knowledge in emergency care.
✅ Experience assisting in potty training 🚽 & helping families adjust to a newborn at home 👣.
✅ Knowledge of emotional development and respectful parenting

Above all, I truly care about children’s emotions and well-being . I always strive to be a safe, reliable, and positive presence in their lives, where they feel loved and free to express themselves.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Angela P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Angela

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

A little bit about me

I am an energetic nanny who raised 3 children before joining the corporate world. I now need some activity that will enable me to earn whilst doing something I enjoy- dealing with children.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Syrena M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Syrena

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Syrena I’m a child therapist that is looking to make extra money on the side. I have three years of professional experience working with families. I have my own transportation. I am open to any ages up to 3 children. My current availability is 7am-11am.

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Infants
Special Needs
Lissette M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lissette

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Brenda, I’m a Mexican and I have a bachelor degree in International Relations. I have been working as a teacher assistant from high school students to kindergartners, also I have experienced as a ballet teacher with toddlers. Now, I have been a babysitter for almost two years, ages between 2 to 9 years old, and I have experience with autism spectrum disorder. I love working with kids, I learned about them and I have the opportunity to teach them too. I'm a relaxed, patient and responsible person - I like to spend my free time with my friends, going to the gym or just enjoying a movie. I'm so excited and happy to meet you and spend time with your kiddos. ;)

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Makenzie K. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Makenzie

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Makenzie (Mak), and I look forward to meeting you and your family!
My experiences include working with a few different families with 1-3 children at a time, years of helping take care of my sibling from the age of newborn to 12 years, working as a foster care case manager with children ages newborn to 15, working with children and adults who have developmental and physical disabilities, and providing ABA therapy to children between the ages of 2-6 years old. My goal in each position is to create and foster a loving, nurturing, and fun environment. Please message me with any inquiries you may have!

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Infants
Special Needs
Anni K. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Anni

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

A little bit about me

Hi! i’m Anni, i love working with kids and i would love to make a profession out of it. I really think that the experiences shared between me and the kids are amazing. Can’t wait to get to know you and your family:)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Amanda C. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Amanda

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

A little bit about me

I am Amanda. I worked as a camp counselor for 5 and under for 3 summers and nannied full time for two years. I love seeing kids grow learn and just helping out.

Have experience working with

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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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Chicago, IL

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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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