I filled out an application and got a follow-up email from Marybell right away, which I…read moreappreciated. She couldn't make the time she originally asked for a call so we found a new time that worked for us. When I shared her fees were too high so this isn't what we were looking for, she asked for the other nanny service places I had spoken with. She pointed out a specific company and was telling me they cost more, which is not what they offered me. She quickly got combative and then said yeah, daycare is the best route for you after I generally mentioned what we were looking into with no specific details. I found her unprofessional and I wouldn't recommend a company that treats potential clients this way.

Five years after having our first, Marybell did it again! Childcare seems to be in very high demand…read moreright now, but Marybell provided us with multiple qualified candidates to care for our newborn. She guided us through the Covid-era nanny interviewing process, and we were able to hire a nanny with great references who is SO nurturing, proactive, and reliable. Marybell is patient, responsive, and really cares about finding a good match between nanny and family. Marybell takes the stress out of locating a fantastic nanny, which is one less thing to worry about before returning to work. Absolutely worth the investment.

Real good people, hiring real good people with integrity, class and standards. Highly recommend all…read moreservices offered.

Before I write this review, I think I should define what CSS means to me. It's childcare insurance,…read moreflexibility, freedom, and piece of mind. I've used CSS for 5 years now (since my oldest was 2 and youngest 3 months) and have met a number of sitters over the years 20? 30? And they are amazing. ALL of them. Not some. Not one. ALL. They love kids. They are smart. They are mature. And my children cannot wait to see them come back. Why are they great, bc Tori the owner is great. She advocates for both the parents and sitters and takes out the guesswork. She thoroughly interviews each and every sitter to ensure they are the right fit and can properly represent the CSS name. I've delayed on writing this review bc I'm not a reviewer. Good or bad, it's just not something I do. But people should know about CSS. It's been a blessing to be able to use the service and meet great, reliable sitters, and alway have an advocate for childcare in this big city to make sure my kids are safe. Thank you CSS. thank you Tori.

Amazing experience using Margaret's company and using Lydia as our night nurse for our first baby!…read moreI was recommended to Margaret by a good friend and I am so happy about being connected. Margaret is responsive on all forms of communication and walked me through every step of using her business. She is extremely accommodating with any schedule our family needs and has been so helpful and hands on with our baby. Lydia has been an incredible night nurse for us and is so trustworthy and kind. She is respectful and so good with our baby. She always lets us know her overnight feeding and diaper change schedule and is a very good communicator. She helps answer our questions and offers good advice. I know we are in the best hands with Our Joy Infant Care and would recommended to any family!

We had Rose as a night doula for 2 weeks right after birth and then had rose come again when baby…read morewas 5 months to help us sleep train. Rose is the best! Margaret was very communicative and runs a very smooth business

I was looking for a nanny agency to use for my children, and found Maria's Nanny Agency. The…read moreservice is great, and definitely recommend this nanny service to anyone.

Pretty familiar with nancy/sitting services growing up with one once upon a time and hiring one for…read moremy sister's children, so I have a strong sense of expectations for nanny services. Maria's Nanny Agency fulfilled those expectations in every sense possible and I'm glad I was referred to them by one of my coworkers. I had a work-related conference and my wife was out-of-state visiting family, so I hired them for a short period to take care of my two kids while they were at their grandparents. The nanny executed her responsibilities perfectly, even with some of the specific requests I had. My kids have some picky eating habits and mannerisms that make them a task to deal with. We've had some nannies before, which did not end up working out because of our high expectations. I can say with confidence that our nanny from Maria's Nanny Agency did at excellent job at managing the kids, with particular attention to the details I had noted. Came back from my work engagement with happy kids and happy grandparents. She has a very natural way with kids and a demeanor that made me comfortable with her being responsible for my children. I shared my experience with my coworker and she was not surprised as she had a great experience as well. Definitely give Maria's Nancy Agency my highest recommendation for whatever needs you may have for watching or care-taking your children. I hope to be using this nancy service in the future if the needs comes up again. Thanks again.

I just had an absolutely amazing experience with MoniCare and Monika!…read more I moved from San Francisco to Chicago pretty recently and got lucky that I picked MoniCare agency to help me find a new family. They helped me to find a perfect fit very smoothly. MoniCare also has a nice app that makes it very easy if you a candidate to stay on top of things. Also they will get back to me so surprisingly quickly and all my questions was always answered. If you are domestic professional with good credentials looking for best family to work for I would definitely go with MoniCare.

I am a childcare professional who cares for 500 children at an overnight camp. I do swim lessons,…read morenutrition, mental health and have multiple certifications ... this org rejected me for not having 2 years of "professional nanny experience" a stipulation they insisted on ... they are not adept at hiring from my experience and the comments

This is obviously a scam. Convinced us to hire a person "with 15 years experience". obviously a…read morelie, didn't last a day (endangered infant by falling asleep, clearly not clue about infant or household care etc etc), sarah sided with her fraudulent candidate and kept the hefty fee she charged me ... stay away !

Olive You Nanny cares about their nannies and families! The team works hard to be sure they are…read moreadvocating for both side. Helping parents understand industry standards and walking them through the entire process. It is important that both the family & the nanny are a fit. Providing on going resources was a perk! Very helpful & easy to work with!

My husband and I are so happy we found Jovie. They have truly gone above and beyond to ensure my…read moreson receives the best care possible. Their caregivers are compassionate, attentive, and genuinely wonderful with him, giving us complete peace of mind. I've also learned so much from their caregivers-from tummy time tips to new songs-which has been invaluable. I know my son is in excellent hands every time. We're incredibly grateful for their exceptional support!

Highly recommend services from College Nanny Sitter- they offer flexible care, professional…read moresettings, and great employer to work with. #NannyNeeds

UPDATE 3/20/26: This is now my second time using Chicago Family Doulas and I'd give alllll the…read morestars if I could! Another amazing experience. We were paired with Tiana for sibling care and she was everything you'd want in someone caring for your children - kind, caring, professional, intuitive and FUN. My 5 and 2 year old loved spending time with her. She was extremely communicative before, during, and after her time with us. She sent us regular updates with videos and photos too. The whole team is very engaged and responsive including the admin team and the owner. You can tell they all care deeply about this work and their clients. I would not hesitate to use this team for any type of doula service in the future and I recommend to anyone considering these types of services for their family.

We had a great experience with birth doula and postpartum doula support. Erin and Brittany were…read moresuch great guides for us as first time parents and made us feel supported through each step in the process. Thank you!

I did not have a great experience with this company. It seems like they find caregivers off of…read moreIndeed and basically post a job description that you have to co-write with them. It took months to find only a couple of candidates. I don't know how they vet the candidates, but the caregiver we ended up doing a trial with could not adequately take care of children and, for safety reasons, had to be let go on day 2. The employer I worked with from Chicago Nannies was understanding and reimbursed us for the fees.

A year and a half ago I would have given Joy and her associates five stars but no longer the case…read more I recently came back to the agency for them to help me find a new family to work for and found Joy to be incredibly rude and biased. This company only gets paid by the families looking for the nanny so they are biased and one sided. I tried several times to inquire on new postings and was continuously rejected with some excuse. Some background, the family they previously placed me in didn't work out and I chose to leave but on amicable terms. Again, they are one sided and their owner Joy is very flighty and inconsiderate. I'd recommend them to people who are new to the company but not return users.