Nanny & Babysitting Jobs in Chicago, IL
Find Flexible Child Care Jobs That Fit Your Life
Love working with children? Looking for nanny or babysitting jobs in Chicago that offer flexibility, a variety of opportunities, and the
support of an experienced local agency?
Join the TLC Family Care team.
TLC Family Care hires experienced caregivers for flexible child care, backup care, babysitting, daycare staffing, and full- and part-time nanny positions throughout the Chicago area. Choose opportunities that fit your experience and availability.
For more than 40 years, TLC Family Care has connected dependable caregivers with families who need great child care. Whether you're looking for a regular nanny position, flexible daytime work, evening babysitting, or extra hours around another job or school schedule, TLC can help you find opportunities that work for you.
Child Care Jobs for Different Schedules
You don't have to commit to a traditional Monday–Friday nanny position to work in child care.
TLC offers a variety of opportunities throughout the Chicago area, including:
- Flexible babysitting jobs
- Backup child care for working families
- Full-time and part-time nanny positions
- Daytime and weekday child care
- Date-night and weekend babysitting
- Daycare and child care center substitute positions
- Hotel and travel babysitting
- Event and group child care
Choose opportunities based on your experience, availability, and the type of work you enjoy.
Looking for a Flexible Job in Chicago?
TLC can be a great fit for:
- College and graduate students
- Teachers looking for summer, holiday, or extra work
- Retired teachers and other experienced professionals
- Actors, artists, musicians, and creative professionals
- Parents and family caregivers who need flexible schedules
- Early childhood education students and professionals
- Experienced nannies looking for additional hours
- Babysitters looking for more consistent opportunities
- Professionals looking for meaningful additional income
Some caregivers want 30–40 hours a week. Others want a few days, evenings, weekends, or school breaks.
Tell us when you want to work, and we'll help connect you with opportunities that fit.
Why Work With TLC Family Care?
You're Part of a Team — Not Just a Profile on an App
Finding babysitting and nanny jobs on your own can mean constantly searching for families, negotiating rates, and figuring everything out yourself. At TLC, there's a real team behind you.
We work with families, businesses, hotels, child care centers, and employer-sponsored backup care programs throughout the Chicago area.
Our caregivers benefit from:
- Flexible scheduling
- A variety of child care opportunities
- The ability to tell us when you're available
- Support from an experienced staffing team
- Families and assignments matched to your experience
- Legal employment with applicable taxes withheld
- Opportunities to build relationships with families who may request you again
- Opportunities to build your child care experience and résumé
Get Paid to Do Work That Matters
For a working parent, having dependable child care can mean the difference between making an important meeting and missing it.
For a family visiting Chicago, a trusted babysitter can make their trip easier and more enjoyable.
For a child, a great caregiver can turn an unexpected day at home into a safe, fun day.
You're not just filling hours. You're helping families when they need it most.
What Do You Need to Work With TLC?
We're looking for dependable, caring people who genuinely enjoy working with children.
Successful TLC caregivers typically have:
- Previous child care experience
- Strong professional or child care references
- Reliable transportation or the ability to reliably reach assignments
- A professional and dependable attitude
- A willingness to complete TLC's screening requirements
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it
- The ability to pass required background screening
Your experience may come from nannying, babysitting, teaching, daycare work, camps, schools, children's programs, or other professional child care settings.
Already Working or Going to School? That's Okay.
One of the biggest advantages of flexible child care work is that it can fit around the rest of your life.
Have classes during the week?
Work another job?
Teach during the school year but want summer or school-break income?
Have a changing schedule and can't promise the same hours every week?
Tell us when you're available.
TLC's flexible child care opportunities can be a great way to earn additional income while doing work you enjoy.
Babysitting & Nanny Jobs Throughout the Chicago Area
TLC works with families and organizations throughout Chicago and surrounding communities.
Depending on current demand, opportunities may be available in Chicago neighborhoods and nearby communities throughout the greater Chicago area.
When you apply, tell us where you live, how far you're comfortable traveling, the ages you've worked with, and when you're available. We'll use that information to help identify opportunities that make sense for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago Nanny & Babysitting Jobs
Can I work as a babysitter part time?
Yes. Many TLC opportunities are ideal for caregivers looking for flexible, part-time, or supplemental work. Opportunities vary based on family needs and your availability.
Can I choose when I'm available to work?
Many TLC child care opportunities offer flexible scheduling. Tell us when you're available, and we'll work to connect you with opportunities that fit your schedule and experience.
What experience do I need?
We're looking for applicants with meaningful child care experience and strong references. Your experience may come from nannying, babysitting, teaching, daycare, camps, schools, or other child care settings.
Does TLC offer full-time nanny jobs in Chicago?
Yes. TLC recruits for a variety of child care positions, including full-time and part-time nanny positions as well as flexible and temporary child care opportunities. Available positions change based on current family needs.
What types of child care jobs does TLC offer?
Depending on current demand, opportunities may include nanny positions, babysitting, backup child care, daycare staffing, hotel babysitting, event care, and other temporary or ongoing child care assignments.
Ready to Find Nanny or Babysitting Jobs in Chicago?
If you're experienced, dependable, and love working with children, we'd like to meet you.
Whether you're looking for a career as a professional nanny or flexible babysitting and child care work to supplement your income, TLC Family Care can help you find work that fits your life.