Nannies > Illinois > Nannies in Alton
Image of a nanny with a baby on her neck

Find a nanny near you in Alton, IL

How often do you need a nanny?

Find a nanny near you in Alton, IL

Image of a nanny with a baby on her neck

How often do you need a nanny?

Hire a nanny in Alton, IL

Want to find more nannies in your area?

Get Started

How often do you need a nanny?

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Run a background check and finalize the details.
Paying your nanny

Paying your nanny

Ease the process of payments and taxes with our payroll service.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Start browsing nannies near you

Nearby cities to find a nanny

Addison  Algonquin  Antioch  Arlington Heights  Aurora  Bartlett  Batavia  Belleville  Belvidere  Bensenville  Berwyn  Bloomington  Bolingbrook  Bourbonnais  Buffalo Grove  Carol Stream  Carpentersville  Champaign  Charleston  Chicago  Chicago Heights  Cicero  Collinsville  Crystal Lake  Darien  Decatur  De Kalb  Des Plaines  Downers Grove  Edwardsville  Elgin  Elk Grove Village  Elmhurst  Elmwood Park  Evanston  Frankfort  Geneva  Glendale Heights  Glen Ellyn  Glenview  Grayslake  Gurnee  Hanover Park  Highland Park  Hinsdale  Hoffman Estates  Homer Glen  Joliet  Lake In The Hills  Lake Villa  Lemont  Libertyville  Lisle  Lombard  Loves Park  Mc Henry  Melrose Park  Mokena  Moline  Montgomery  Mount Prospect  Mundelein  Naperville  New Lenox  Normal  Northbrook  North Chicago  Oak Lawn  Oak Park  Orland Park  Oswego  Palatine  Park Ridge  Peoria  Plainfield  Rockford  Rolling Meadows  Romeoville  Roselle  Round Lake  Round Lake Heights  Schaumburg  Skokie  South Holland  Springfield  St. Charles  Streamwood  Tinley Park  Urbana  Vernon Hills  Villa Park  Waukegan  West Chicago  Westmont  Wheaton  Wheeling  Woodridge  Woodstock  Zion
Find a nanny near me

How to Hire a Nanny in Alton, IL

Nanny Lane is an easy-to-use website that helps families find experienced local nannies in Alton. Simplify your nanny search and find your perfect nanny today. Our services include background checks, nanny contracts, and nanny payroll.

Understand Nanny Responsibilities in Alton, IL

Before beginning the search for a nanny, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a nanny is the right choice for your child care needs. In hiring a nanny, first, you should think through what responsibilities you expect your nanny to handle. With that information, you can create a profile so that nannies can reach out to you. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. In general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your children’s needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your nanny before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you should pay your nanny.

Alton Nanny Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective nannies, the next step is a nanny interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a nanny?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open to doing?
  • Are you open to a live in arrangement in Alton? Do you have experience being a live in nanny?
  • Are you open to being a nanny in a nanny share?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Alton?
  • Do you have a driver’s license in IL? Do you own a car?
  • 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?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references, and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a prospective nanny, it’s essential to make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around nanny responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming! And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

Daycare vs. Hiring a Nanny

Choosing between putting your child in daycare and hiring a nanny can be a tough decision. While nannies are often more expensive, they provide individualized attention and flexibility. Daycares, on the other hand, prioritize socialization. Our Nanny vs Daycare guide can help you determine what's best for your family.

Other Services in
Alton, IL