FT Nanny - Mt. Prospect - JC 0480

Full-Time Nanny | Mt. Prospect, IL Start Date: Mid-August 2026 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–5:30/6:15 PM Guaranteed Hours: 45 hours per week Compensation: $29/hour plus PTO A warm and welcoming Mt. Prospect family is seeking a nurturing, engaging, and dependable full-time nanny to care for their sweet 3.5-year-old child. The ideal candidate is kind, proactive, and enjoys creating a fun, structured environment that supports learning, independence, and healthy development. The child attends part-time preschool, and the nanny will be responsible for school drop-off and pick-up, maintaining the child's daily routine, and planning age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and growth. The family values a nanny who enjoys spending time outdoors, visiting local playgrounds, going for walks, and actively engaging with children throughout the day. Both parents work from home a couple of days per week, so the family is looking for a confident professional who is comfortable working with parents in the home while independently managing the child's schedule and care. Responsibilities Provide attentive, loving care for one child (3.5 years old) Get child dressed and ready for the day Transport child to and from preschool and activities Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities, crafts, outdoor play, walks, and outings Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the child Maintain the child's schedule, including naps, meals, and activities Give afternoon bath Care for the child when mildly ill and comfortable monitoring symptoms, taking temperatures, and administering parent-approved medications Children's laundry Tidy children's spaces daily Clean up kitchen and meal areas after use Encourage the child's participation in age-appropriate household tasks such as tidying toys and helping fold laundry to foster independence and responsibility Qualifications Previous professional nanny experience caring for toddlers and preschool-age children CPR certified Current Tdap vaccination Safe and responsible driver with a clean driving record Comfortable transporting child to and from school and activities Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for use; a family vehicle may occasionally be available Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with work-from-home parents Warm, engaging, patient, and dependable Additional Details Street parking is always available for the nanny's vehicle Family vehicle may be available for childcare-related transportation The parents' work schedules may occasionally require care beyond 6:15 PM with advance notice Long-term candidates seeking a meaningful role with a wonderful family are encouraged to apply This is an excellent opportunity for a professional nanny who enjoys working with preschool-aged children and values becoming a trusted extension of the family. If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application to Chicago Nannies, Inc. for consideration.