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60 special needs child care are listed in Joliet, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 6 years

Special needs child care in Joliet, IL

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Filadelfia R.


Plainfield, IL

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello! I am currently in nursing school and looking for families that needs childcare or elderly care. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have babysittig experience from newborn stage to teenagers. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible,...

Krystal S.


Shorewood, IL

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

10+ years working with adults with disabilities/special needs. I enjoy bringing QUALITY of life back.

Rebecca M.


Plainfield, IL

$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hardworking Caregiver And Babysitter

I am honest and very punctual! I am reliable, fun and outgoing. I would love to get to known you and your family! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. available for special needs
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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

4.8

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...
Bonniejean can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each...

Stephanie D.

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

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Kerstin T.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kerstin, A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
Kerstin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stevie S.


Aurora, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Stevie, the owner of Be Yourself Inc., an all-girls group dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Each day, we plan exciting outings such as movies, cooking classes, guided workouts, and boxing. Alongside these fun activities, we focus on life skills and community integration, helping our...
5.0
"Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!"

Kathy S.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.
5.0
"She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Yanira N.


New Lenox, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).
Yanira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

marvin D.

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Julie S.


Yorkville, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.
5.0
"Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and one of the kindest people I have ever met! We are very lucky to have Julie as a part of our lives!!"

Rhonda H.

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"Wendy is AMAZING! My husband and I cannot say enough about her and the amazing experience our daughter had with her! We came from out of state for a wedding and never left our daughter with anyone besides our family before. Wendy took the time to video with us...

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

Love People

Hi, my name is Bonnie and a Nanny and Caregiver. I love what I do, and I serve to the best of my ability. I've been working as a Nanny going on 3 years . I love working with kids. I try to connect with them one way through arts and crafts, park visits and libraries etc. . I enjoy building their character always with much...
5.0
"Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

Matthew L.

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Jill G.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Jill is a gentle soul with a kind heart. She's wonderful with special needs. "

Nancy O.

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Laura M.


Frankfort, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been an ICU nurse for 13yrs, but with a move across the country 2x, and no bachelor's degree, I was only able to find a job as a private home care nurse. And I fell in love with it!! I have cared for 2 special needs children in their home, including g-tube feedings, CPAP mask, nebulizers, etc.
5.0
"Laura is a compassionate and caring nurse. I trusted her with my special needs children from the start. She always did things the way I instructed, but wasn't afraid to make suggestions. Works very well independently, and gave me the peace of mind I needed as a...

Keri M.

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Dana V.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm A Paraprofessional Who Works With Special Need Kiddos In Need Of A Summer Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, caring I like working with kids because I love kids.
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Maria C.


Montgomery, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've helped individuals with mobility assistance, meal prep, medication reminders, hospice care, blood pressure, bed and wheelchair transfers, gait belt/ hoyer lift use, light housekeeping, dementia, bathing, tube feeding and incontinence support. Flexible schedule. I've worked both one on one and in assisted living environment....
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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have four years of full time paid experience working with a child with disabilities. I adored her, but her mother needed a live-in. My 4-year-old son always came with me, and I would still need to be able to bring him with me and pick up/drop off at preschool. We had so much fun in our down times (when there were no therapies...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Joliet, IL

Bonniejean M.

5.0

Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she comes over because Bonnie us always ready to play and have fun. Bonnie is kind, happy and flexible

- Care member

Virginija S.

5.0

Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended

- Care member

Stevie S.

5.0

Stevie is kind, sweet and approaches our autistic son with the utmost compassion. She has worked for us for just a short time, but she is a keeper!

- Kathy S.

Cori F.

5.0

She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done.

- Care member

Yanira N.

5.0

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

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