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Find special needs child care in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years

Special needs child care in Des Plaines, IL

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Nicole G.


Evanston, IL

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position

4.8

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She is very kind, patient, understanding and naturally intuitive. She is especially skilled in working with individuals with special needs. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her for any job!"

Debby G.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Male caregiver with 9 years of paid Work experience, I love my work with a passion. Have worked with many families and have great references and reviews as well as very clean background. Please check out my reviews and contact me for excellent care for your loved ones, thanks again.
5.0
"Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him."

Kari H.

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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA,CPR

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
5.0
"Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would...

Susan W.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

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I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Karyn L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...
5.0
"Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications. Karyn was fun and creative in planning outings and adventures in the community. She is honest and extremely...

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Hannah S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Mother Of 2 Teens And Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With being a mother of 2 teens and a special needs teaching assistant, I have 15+ years of experience with childcare. I am positive, creative, kind, helpful, reliable, and a fun person to be around. It would be a pleasure to help with homework and zoom as I love to make learning fun! Also, I am flexible and can do light...
Larissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Katharine S.


Winnetka, IL

$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Inspiring Growth And Joy: Nanny Specializing In Special Needs Care

Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
Katharine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Zoe A.


Arlington Heights, IL

$22-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked in the special education field, mostly with high-risk students. I love the field and the challenges, even at times, it can be overwhelming. I've worked with students of various needs and I love to learn the way a child expresses their emotions and needs in various ways. Using visuals, AACs, star-charts, oh my ,...
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Katherine A.


Evanston, IL

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Future Americorps Teacher And Previous Special Needs Wilderness Guide Looking For Hire

This past summer, I worked at a special needs outdoors adventure program taking kids with autism, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, OCD, etc. on backpacking, hiking, white water rafting, and rock climbing trips. I love the outdoors and am a very adventurous as well as patient person. My love with for working with special...
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Laima O.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Additional Family Member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
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Melissa V.


Mount Prospect, IL

$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

For the last 7 years, I have been working with disabled adults. I've worked with all types of disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy just to name a few. Growing up, my mother worked in this field along with caring for elderly and childcare, giving me the opportunity to be in these communities at an early...
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Delice B.


Skokie, IL

$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

Cna /caregiver

I am a certified nurse assistant. I have 4 years experience in both cna and caregiving. I can change diaper, bathing, grooming, laundry. light house keeping , transferring . I am patient, caring, loving, kind. I am a sweet mother of one child. I am sweet to work. I can easily learn new things . thank
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Ekaterina Y.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

For the past 9 years I've been working as a nursing assistant in one of the skilled nursing facilities.
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Bonnie M.


River Grove, IL

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Perfect Pet Sitter

Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

2 Teaching Degrees And Going For 3rd MA In Special Ed.

Worked for Chicago Park District for 17 years with All children as an instructor and supervisor. Received my Undergrad from Northeastern in Elementary Ed. and PE along with an Endorsement in Language Arts, Professional Nanny and Babysitter for 8 years and currently babysit nights and weekends. Teacher, Substitute Teacher at...
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Christian B.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

I have 1 year experience as a special education paraprofessional. Students needs include significant cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, physical and health impairments, communication disorders, sensory and behavioral impairments. I worked persistently to ensure the students...
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Talia C.


Deerfield, IL

$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

- Work for United Cerebral palsy ! Work one one one with kids with disabilities to help them in social environments and basic daily tasks - have been on three clubs for supporting kids with social needs - worked abroad with kids 0-3 with special needs
I work at a High school. The department I work in is with students that have varying Special Needs and abilities. These students have IEPs and have many adaptations to help accomodate their leaning and their environment.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Nicole G.

5.0

Nicole is amazing! She is very kind, patient, understanding and naturally intuitive. She is especially skilled in working with individuals with special needs. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her for any job!

- Debby G.

Precent M.

5.0

Precent did a fabulous job with my special needs son! We miss him.

- Kari H.

Lavinia B.

5.0

Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a great personality and engages people in conversation etc...my parents both loved "Our Lavinia" as my mom would say. My Dad was diagnosed with...

- Susan W.

Karyn L.

5.0

Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications. Karyn was fun and creative in planning outings and adventures in the community. She is honest and extremely trustworthy! Karyn was always punctual and...

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