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Nanny Bruna
Nanny Bruna
Chicago, IL
$25/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello families! My name is Bruna and I have 4 years of paid childcare experience caring for babies and toddlers. I am a caring, patient, responsible, and trustworthy person who truly enjoys working with children. I love creating a safe, loving, and positive environment where children can feel comfortable and happy. I am also comfortable with light housekeeping and meal preparation related to the children. I currently live in Chicago and I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position with a wonderful family.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Sofie
Nanny Sofie
Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Part-time
2 years experience
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Zephaniah
Nanny Zephaniah
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Zephaniah I am currently pregnant in the 2nd trimester so I will loved to start with this new career I have a passion with children An I am loved by all children ! I will do whatever it takes to make your life easier thank you
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Emily
Nanny Emily
Chicago, IL
$35/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Professional, positive, nurturing nanny who has been working as a full time nanny for 12 years. I am dedicated and committed to providing the best possible care for your family. I am eager to share my knowledge and experience in childcare with your family as we grow together. I truly believe this job is the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of my life. Watching the world through the eyes of a child is just magic in a bottle. I thrive in a household with Montessori/Waldorf style approaches to learning.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Aniya
Nanny Aniya
Chicago, IL
$19/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello, I’m Aniya! I’m a dedicated college student, working towards my degree in Childhood education. I’m 20 years old, I come from a large loving family and I’m excited to work with other loving families!
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Sarah
Nanny Sarah
Chicago, IL
$19/hr
Full-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi my name is Sarah Coronado also I’m 21 years old and I worked at ladybug daycare friends in preschool for 2 years and I lots of experience with infants and toddler and I’m really kind and loving and caring with the children.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Maribel
Chicago, IL
$40/hr
Full-time
7 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a registered behavioral technician. I have worked with children in daycare, in home, in clinic and school settings. I have worked with that have special needs I have potty trained, helped children reach their milestones. I am energetic and outgoing. I will always love and advocate any child that is in my care.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Alexis
Nanny Alexis
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hi!! My name is Alexis and I have 12 plus years of being a nanny. I am energetic, fun, and i love kids. I am also an artist.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Illiana
Nanny Illiana
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Illiana Moreno, I am 21 year old, currently a college student looking for a summer job I will be in Chicago living with parents from May - August for the summer, I live in Adrian MI during the school year, I have experience working with kids, and teenagers, bilingual in both Spanish and English, I am the oldest in my family so automatically have a warm and caring attitude.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certification
CPR
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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 $21.14 per hour. Most Chicago families on Nanny Lane pay $18.19 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
Learn more about child care provider costsHow 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.