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Guadalupe G. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Guadalupe

Chicago, IL
$35/hr
Part-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Guadalupe. I work at a private center at south Chicago. I am a teacher for Early Head start . 18 months to 4 years old.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Molly O. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Molly

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Molly - I'm 23 years old and recently relocated to Chicago from Kansas City. I have several years of experience nannying children ages 5 to 12, which I did consistently throughout high school. I'm currently looking for a part-time or full-time nanny position, whether seasonal, permanent, or occasional. I'm responsible, engaging, and enjoy creating a fun, safe environment for kids to grow and thrive. I'd love to connect and learn more about your family's needs!

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Karina P. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Karina

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

A little bit about me

Hello, I am a 26 year old, currently working in a daycare center for over 7 years now. I am a dedicated and highly motivated bilingual childhood education student with over 7 years of experience working with children, seeking a position with a child-focused organization that offers opportunities for professional development and growth. Excellent time management with the ability to manage the most secure space for you and your children. Effective collaborative nature with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in planning childcare in a creative and caring manner while building rapport with children of all ages. And most importantly having great communication with child parents at all times. I am CPR certified & up to date on all COVID 19 vaccines. Have a fear of animals.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jenesis M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Jenesis

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

A little bit about me

I am a mother of a 4 year old with over 10 years of nannying experience. Infants, toddlers, school aged. Families with one child who continued to expand their family. Multiples close in age. Sleep training, potty training, toddler “home schooling”, E-learning, and homework help. I enjoy what I do and love to see a child grow into their own person.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sun Mee R. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Sun Mee

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

A little bit about me

I’m an elementary educator with 16+ of teaching experience, looking for a part-time/temporary job during the summer months. I possess a deep understanding for child development and have dedicated my life to pedagogy. I am experienced with working with a wide range of ages, abilities, and exceptional needs. I am CPR certified and have a car and valid driver’s license. I am also willing to assist with housework, meal prep, and pet care.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lillian S. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Lillian

Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Lillian. Most people call me Lily. I have worked as a nanny/babysitter for 7 1/2 years. I love helping out whenever I can.

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Infants

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E Z. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny E

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

A little bit about me

Love and empathy. Responsibility and reliability. Patience. Detailed. Communicate effectively with parents, report the child's situation in a timely manner, listen to parents' instructions and feedback. Calmness and adaptability. Positive and optimistic. Cleanliness and tidiness. Respect and sense of boundaries. Experience in infant care. Understand baby development milestones. Pay great attention to hygiene and safety. Good at observation and recording. Familiar with emergency handling. Provide early interaction.

I have worked in two daycare/ preschool, and three Saturday Chinese schools, teaching children of different ages to learn Chinese. Bachelor's degree. Years of Volunteer.

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Special Needs
Marella K. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Marella

Chicago, IL
$22/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

I worked with middle school aged kiddos for 8 years. I was also a summer camp counselor for 4 years before becoming a one family nanny for the last four years. I started a BestBuddies at my middle school and have a true passion to find what ignites children’s individual interests.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mia M. - Seeking Work in Chicago

Nanny Mia

Chicago, IL
$15.50/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Mia and Im 18 years old. I just finished my freshman year of college. My loved ones would describe me as silly and imaginative. I also have experience dogsitting if pet care is needed as well.

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Special Needs

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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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