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Nanny Amya
Nanny Amya
Chicago, IL
$17.50/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
i’ve worked with kids in the past of all ages! i’m dependable, honest, hard-working, good listener, and kind.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Nanny Diamond
Nanny Diamond
Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hello! My name is Diamond. Although I do not have any professional experience as a nanny, I do have years of personal experience. Growing up my mom had to work multiple jobs to care for us. By me being the oldest, I had to look out for my younger siblings at the age of 8 years old! As I got older, family members and even friends of family members paid me to watch their children. I love kids so very much. They are my passion. I love how free they are and I love that I can live and care for them and protect them from the real world dangers of basically life lol . Before withdrawing from college to start working full time to pay for bills, I was majoring in education. I would love to be a teacher someday. Throughout school, I tutored many of my classmates. Sometimes without even knowing the subject, but because of my kind and gentle spirit people came to me anyways because they found comfort in me and knew I was willing to help them achieve anything even if I had to learn the skill alone.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Nanny Shantel
Nanny Shantel
Chicago, IL
$22/hr
Full-time
7 years experience
A little bit about me
My name is Shantel, I’m from Guyana. I’ve been living in America for about 9years. I have a basic and advance certificate in early childhood education. I enjoy working with kids, they teach me a lot about myself and also warms my heart to experience such a wonderful little bundle of joy. In my spare time i enjoy binge watching shows and movies. I also love learning new skills and discovering my hidden talents. One day I hope to open my very own nonprofit community daycare .
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certification
CPR
Nanny Nicole
Nanny Nicole
Chicago, IL
$15/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
I’ve been a nanny for about 7 years now. I’m currently working in order to pay off my student loan in order to get back into school. I am in the process of getting my degree so I can become a preschool teacher. I’ve taken care of children as young as 6 months and as old as 13 years and will continue helping families for a few more years until I start having kids of my own!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Mariadelcarmen
Nanny Mariadelcarmen
Chicago, IL
$29/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
I have 12 years of experience Household Nanny,
Montessori Method and also I'm a Spanish Teacher I have 20 years of experience and I do lesson plans and the children learn by playing, with 8 years of experience as a Manager Household, I can develop games and activities for motor development Because I'm a science and sports. Coach, Excellent knowledge of child cognitive, social, and motor skills development methods and techniques. Exceptional knowledge of the play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children. In-depth child supervision skills empower children with regularly challenging, facilitating, and scaffolding their development in a supportive and loving manner Great ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children. Ability to provide Health nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children
Montessori Method and also I'm a Spanish Teacher I have 20 years of experience and I do lesson plans and the children learn by playing, with 8 years of experience as a Manager Household, I can develop games and activities for motor development Because I'm a science and sports. Coach, Excellent knowledge of child cognitive, social, and motor skills development methods and techniques. Exceptional knowledge of the play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children. In-depth child supervision skills empower children with regularly challenging, facilitating, and scaffolding their development in a supportive and loving manner Great ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children. Ability to provide Health nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Eryka
Nanny Eryka
Chicago, IL
$19.20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Eryka Jackson, and I’m a 19-year-old college student studying both Nursing and Elementary Education. I’ve always had a passion for caring for others, especially children. With 9 younger siblings, I’ve gained years of hands-on experience in childcare — from bottle feeding and diaper changes to helping with homework and creating fun, safe activities.
I'm dependable, patient, and nurturing. I understand how important it is to create a positive, structured, and loving environment for kids to grow and thrive in. Whether you're looking for help with daily routines, school support, or just someone trustworthy to care for your little ones, I’m here to help!
I’m currently available FULL TIME and open to flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs.
I'm dependable, patient, and nurturing. I understand how important it is to create a positive, structured, and loving environment for kids to grow and thrive in. Whether you're looking for help with daily routines, school support, or just someone trustworthy to care for your little ones, I’m here to help!
I’m currently available FULL TIME and open to flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"She delivered excellent child care support, cleaned without asking, very dedicated. I felt like I didn't need anything. If I hadn't moved she still be my nanny .☺️"
- Marquel Sales
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Nanny Diana
Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Part-time
3 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello I would like to talk a little about myself and how I am interested in working with children, to begin with I am finishing my associate at ECE and I would like to continue with my bachelor's degree is one of the reasons why l am looking for a job, during the week I study and work in a Daycare I have experience of two years already working there, I love children and I like to enjoy a lot of time with them is my best hobby, I have worked with children of all ages from 6 weeks to 12 years old, I speak Spanish and I really like to teach children and above all that they enjoy the time with me I have many classes which have helped me to be a better daycare teacher and above all to take better care of the children. I like to spend a lot of time with them and especially that they feel confident with me. I have certificates such as CPR, Food Handler, and those on the Gateways platform
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Latiaira
Nanny Latiaira
Chicago, IL
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is latiaira Watkins I’m 21 years old I love kids I baby sit my 2 nephews that’s under 3 I enjoy helping out others! I was a mentor i would do this job after school everyday it was like a program in we were working with
kids that was also in school from grade kindergarten till like 6 grade most likely kids that needed a little
extra help either at home school anything in I been working with them since I was in 8th grade till I was
in my last year of high school last year I graduated in unfortunately I moved. But with that being said I’m funny smart outgoing I love doing activities or just being creative all around thank you this opportunity in hope to see you soon!
kids that was also in school from grade kindergarten till like 6 grade most likely kids that needed a little
extra help either at home school anything in I been working with them since I was in 8th grade till I was
in my last year of high school last year I graduated in unfortunately I moved. But with that being said I’m funny smart outgoing I love doing activities or just being creative all around thank you this opportunity in hope to see you soon!
Recent reference
"she’s outgoing she loves kids very smart intelligent! and willing to do anything to see kids happy."
- Sekyyra
Nanny Miliani
Nanny Miliani
Chicago, IL
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
Hey it’s Mili! 🤗 I’m a full-time live-in nanny and I love working with kids especially younger kids. I absolutely enjoy caring for infants and toddlers, I’m like a big sister and would enjoy playing and doing activities with them such as bike riding or playing any kind of games. I have experience of 2 years and not to include my English/Spanish teaching experience with my TEFL certificate. I can cook, do some housekeeping, and even homework help. I have most of my experience overseas in London and France working with children of all ages. I’m looking for a kind and loving family to accept me to work and a positive environment to add on to the beautiful memories. I look forward to meeting ya :)
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Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Ashley
"She had a great energy and was always team-oriented. She was particularly great with customers and went the extra mile to make someone’s day; she would bring in treats to give to those who had dogs, she would draw cute animals on cups that went out to kids, stuff like that."
- James
Nanny Eryka
"She delivered excellent child care support, cleaned without asking, very dedicated. I felt like I didn't need anything. If I hadn't moved she still be my nanny .☺️"
- Marquel Sales
Nanny Elizabeth
"Elizabeth was a great summer nanny for my kids, always kept them entertained and going places. Elizabeth was around 17 when I hired her for a summer nanny, Elizabeth was she was very helpful around the house, very respectful, patient, and always kept the kids safe.
She went above and beyond."
- Nicole
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What’s the average cost of a live-in nanny in Chicago, IL?
The average cost of a live-in nanny in Chicago, IL is $20.68 per hour. Most Chicago families on Nanny Lane pay $18.30 to $22.66/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
Learn more about live-in nanny costsHow to Hire a Live-In Nanny in Chicago, IL
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Common Responsibilities of Live-In Nannies in Chicago, IL
To understand if a live-in nanny is right for you, it’s best to start by assessing your family’s needs. Live-in nannies are best suited for families’ that need flexible, full-time, in-home child care as live-in nannies reside with the family that they care for. A live-in nanny offers support with housekeeping, errands and other household responsibilities, similar to mother’s helpers, au-pairs, and full-time nannies. However, the perk that live-in nannies offer that sets them apart from other types of nannies, is round-the-clock and emergency coverage. These instances, as well as your location and the nanny’s experience are some of the many factors to consider when deciding how much you should pay a live-in nanny.
Interviews for Live-In Nannies in Chicago, IL
When hiring potential live-in nannies, you should conduct interviews. Interviews are a great opportunity to get to know your live-in nanny candidates better. Here are some questions to consider asking:
- What nanny and live-in nanny experience do you have?
- What household responsibilities are you open to?
- What are your expectations for your housing situation?
- What is a weekly schedule for you? What time do you usually wake-up and go to bed? What do you usually do on weekends?
- Do you have any references questions?
- What salary are you seeking? Are you open to being paid through direct-deposit, pay stubs?
- What are your expectations around over-time pay and vacation time?
Contracts for Live-In Nannies in Chicago, IL
When finalizing the details of your live-in nanny position, it’s important to make sure that everyone is on the same page. The easiest way to do this is to create a job offer for your live-in nanny position.
In your job offer, you should communicate the responsibilities and compensation for your live-in nanny position. In writing out the responsibilities of your live-in nanny, you might also choose to add some responsibilities that are specific to your families’ needs like if you expect your live-in nanny to travel with you and the details around travelling with your live-in nanny.
When considering what it means for your live-in nanny when you take vacation, you should also consider how you want to handle their vacation time, and other aspects of their compensation. This includes a live-in nanny salary, over-time, benefits, and any expenses like food and gas. And don’t forget to be clear about how and when you plan on paying your live-in nanny with a nanny payroll service or by yourself.
After presenting your job offer, you can create a contract for your live-in nanny to create the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.