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60 special needs child care are listed in Skokie, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 6 years
Special needs child care in Skokie, IL
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...
5.0
"I broke my leg in three places and live alone. Juliana was wonderful to assist me while I was totally immobilized for four weeks with meals, groceries, pet care, personal care, running errands taking me to doctors. She is fantastic and I highly recommend her"
Deborah M.
5.0
(1)
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.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position
4.8
(8)
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.
4.0
(3)
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...
Dina S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
full-time nanny. Cared for newborn twin 2 weeks old. Maintained open communication with parents through a detailed notebook with the days activities, meals, naps, discipline, accomplishments, etc. I have been a nanny for 22 years, and I absolutely love working with children! A nanny is so important to the intellectual,...
Meghan S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$17-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Prior to graduating from an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program I worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. Most of the vision therapy clients were school aged. I love working with kids but have experience working with people of all ages: typically developing children, developmentally delayed...
5.0
"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible in order to have here as often as possible . We are...
Mary G.
Kayode I.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,...
Ilya S.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr
Hey! My name is Ilya and I'm currently a junior in college looking to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. I have years of experience working with kids of all abilities and currently work with kids and teens at the boys and girls club in Eau Claire. I'm hoping to find a part time gig that could work around my school schedule...
I have been a member of Miami University's Best Buddies chapter for four years and have always had a passion for promoting inclusion and fostering friendships with people who have an intellectual and developmental disability. Before COVID-19, I worked for Homefront Nursing as a community inclusion assistant and have completed...
Hi! My name is Alena, I am from Medfield, MA and just graduated from Marquette University with my Bachelor degree in Nursing. While I am not available for consistent nannying jobs, I am in search of date nights and random days to babysit this summer. Please do not hesitate to add me to your back up list!
Throughout my years in...
Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
Marissa M.
Chicago, IL
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as comforting and always down to learn new things and willing to help others and make sure everybody is comfortable as can be
I like caring for people with special needs because I know they need the extra help and not everybody can do it
I'm looking for a job that I don't feel like it a job but...
Hi, I worked for CPS as a SECA (Special Ed Classroom Assistant) for 6yrs. Being a SECA was an amazing job. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a sweet 2yr old boy. I believe I have the patience, and kindness to work with children. Safety is my priority, but also making sure having fun and learning are incorporated too!
I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs.
Experience and comfortable with:
-Wheelchair transfer
-Medication administration orally and anally
-Verbal and no verbal communication
-Basic ASL
-Pica
-Dermatillomania
-Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming
-Child and...
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing care to individuals with special needs for almost 5 years. I have worked at a day camp for children with special needs for 2 years. Additionally, I have volunteered at several other camps. I also used to volunteer my time helping out a family that had 3 children with special needs. I am comfortable with any...
I have been working with adults with developmental disabilities for the last year and a half. I have held the position of assistant manager at a group home for the last 8 months. I have experience with providing support with a wide variety of needs. I am compassionate, caring, and a very hard worker.
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Skokie, IL
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.
Juliana R.
5.0
I broke my leg in three places and live alone. Juliana was wonderful to assist me while I was totally immobilized for four weeks with meals, groceries, pet care, personal care, running errands taking me to doctors. She is fantastic and I highly recommend her
- Deborah M.
Rosaura C.
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 comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
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.
Dina S.
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 excellent care being always vigilant of...
- Karen O.
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Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Child Care in Skokie, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care.