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60 special needs child care are listed in Granite City, IL
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 6 years
Special needs child care in Granite City, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I treat everyone as family. I am 40 years old and mother of four children. Looking for work in between these short school hours. I have work in healthcare in the past also went to college for a medical assistant, but life had other plans. I have a son who has Cerebral palsy With multiple conditions. I've learned a lot taking...
I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys....
Katie B.
Abbi B.
Dupo, IL
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 20 years old, currently in college for Speech-Language Pathology, and have lots of experience with children ranging in age from infants and toddlers to pre-teens!
5.0
"Abbi is a natural with children. She teaches Vacation Bible School every summer and serves in her church nursery. She’s well spoken and sweet- and children adore her."
Care member
Shantelle B.
Florissant, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children
5.0
(22)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Shantelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...
5.0
"Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis."
Shondell H.
5.0
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I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs.
Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years
5.0
"Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems she is allergic to animals and I have a Service Dog. She really triedd HARD to make it work. Thanks DaQuana!"
Janis T.
Nicole G.
Saint Louis, MO
$12-17/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently in nursing school so I have a lot of experience with medical issues and specials needs!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kristen and I live in St Louis, MO. I am very passionate about offering quality care, having fun & being silly! I have 15+ years of experience with childcare, running leisure activities and assisting with activities of daily living while encouraging growth. I've worked in school, camp, and in -home settings....
Schuyler P.
Florissant, MO
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Schuyler and I am junior in college majoring in Social Work. I am also CPR certified. I also have a AA degree as well. I would describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I had a great babysitter as a kid, and they really made an impact on my life. I hope to be that...
A year of experience helping take care of a child with special needs doesn't sound like a lot, but with the amount of love I have for taking care of children not to mention children with special needs hopefully means more to you than my experience level. Besides my year babysitting for a family with a child with autism and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a CNA , private duty , homemaker , Lightly housekeeper , Giving baths, dressing and feeding and live in I love helping and working with others I am very dependable and reliable and a hard worker I am very honest and loyal
Hello I'm Missa! I recently earned a degree in exercise science at Maryville University, and am pursuing a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, while specializing in pediatric disabilities. I have been caring for children (ages 4-17) for 12 years as both a summer camp counselor and youth athletic instructor. Most of my...
In high school, I volunteered at a place that held dances for people with special needs. It was there that I realized that I wanted to work with that type of community. I'm currently in college and I have decided to go into Social Work. I want to work with children with special needs. In college, I have volunteered with a...
Eliza L.
Saint Louis, MO
$16-21/hr
Hi! I'd love to chat further about helping out with your son. The hours you posted are perfect for me and I have lots of experience working with kids with special needs as a volunteer EMT (5+ years). Please reach out if you're interested in working together!
Jordan W.
Maryland Heights, MO
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi. My name is Jordan and I am 21 years old, and currently a college student. I work as a behavior technician for ages 2-11 for children who are on the autism spectrum. I help with speech, social skills, fine motor, and other general lifestyle skills.
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Granite City, IL
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys. She even drives our other son to...
- Katie B.
Abbi B.
5.0
Abbi is a natural with children. She teaches Vacation Bible School every summer and serves in her church nursery. She’s well spoken and sweet- and children adore her.
- Care member
Shantelle B.
5.0
We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.
- Care member
Melissa P.
5.0
Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis.
- Shondell H.
Daquana S.
5.0
Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems she is allergic to animals and I have a Service Dog. She really triedd HARD to make it work. Thanks DaQuana!
- Janis T.