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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 $21/hr as of March 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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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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

(2)

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
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of...

Heather S.

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Hannah S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-20/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 20-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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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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...
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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Donna L.


Glenview, IL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, I'd like to help out with your needs, I have many years experience with behavioral issues, ADHD And many more disabilities. I took care of my mother for 10 years and I have outside experience as well. I have worked with children and adults. Please reach out so we can discuss further. Thank You!
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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
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Maddie F.


Prospect Heights, IL

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. I thoroughly enjoy helping kids read their goals and help parents wherever I can. My photos are from the recent years I've been working with kiddos!! I am CPR certified as well!
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Nori C.


Palatine, IL

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
Nori can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

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

I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of the workplace. I have known Karyn...

- Heather S.

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