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270 special needs child care are listed in Chicago, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs child care is 4 years

Special needs child care in Chicago, IL

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver. My name is Hannah and I am a 26 y. o special needs caregiver with over 6+ years of experience. Over the past several years I have been able to provide mobility assistance, hygiene assistance, administer medication, and provide 24 hour care to a variety of individuals with different abilities...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah did an amazing job caring for my 4 children - she's kind, courteous, and responsible, and respectful....and my kids absolutely LOVE her."

Amy F.

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Sylvia B.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...

Renee G.

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

Holly K.

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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
4.0
"Interviewed her and she was early for her appointment. I plan to add her to my on call list."

Bertina P.

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Laurence L.

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Paige K.


Chicago, IL

$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient/Enthusiastic Educator/Coach/Extra Support

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...

Natalie S.

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Meghan S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
5.0
"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"

Anne O.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
5.0
"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."

Yulanda C.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided...

Karen O.

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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...

Andrei U.

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and...

Jocelyn G.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.
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Marian H.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Graduate Psychology Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals. I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...
5.0
"Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came once a week and was super helpful in engaging my children, entertaining them, while also pushing them to...

Coney P.

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Michele D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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Patricia H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
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Julie O.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider, Social Worker,and Counselor

I work with seniors who have special needs ranging from physical and mental decline, poor mobility to Alzheimer, grief & loss, special diets, etc.
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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Chicago, IL

Hannah D.

5.0

Hannah has always been responsible. As a young girl she has always looked out for her siblings. When Hannah noticed her siblings were bored she would create something fun for them to do. She loves children. She is loving, kind, respectful and fun.

- Mary F.

Sylvia B.

5.0

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...

- Renee G.

Hannah D.

5.0

She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her.

- Holly K.

Martina B.

5.0

I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now sweetly refers to her. And my family...

- Melissa D.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is always in a good mood. She will do...

- Adrienne N.

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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 270 listed special needs child care.