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Special needs nannies in Elburn, IL

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Kris H.


Elburn, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher With 23 Years Nanny Experience.

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For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities. In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...

Andrea W.

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Amber O.


Maple Park, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a child and adolescent behavioral clinician in Rochelle. I am changing from full time to part time as I get ready to start my doctorate studies as an Occupational Therapist at UIC this fall. Because of this change, I am looking for some work, and that's why I'm here! I graduated from...
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Nicole O.


Aurora, IL

$26-34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny Care | Flexible & Reliable | Promoting Outdoor Activities & Fun Learning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Nicole, an experienced nanny with over a decade of childcare expertise, seeking a PT position starting Jan 25, with some flexibility. At 30, I bring valuable knowledge from Northwestern College and experience as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics and family practice. My passion lies in guiding children...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Amy F.


Saint Charles, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Mary Poppins

My love for children has been a trait I have possessed since my early childhood. I have always been obsessed with babies, and as an adult, my friends have often referred to me as a baby-whisperer. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old, and have been entrusted with children ever since. I have experience with newborns,...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jemima C.


Saint Charles, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
Jemima can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Kassidy D.


Geneva, IL

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My journey started back with babysitting family & friends until college. I am currently employed as an assistant preschool/kindergarten teacher at a Montessori school. I've had this position for a couple years & absolutely LOVE it- but unfortunately have to leave due to location. I teach kids ages ranging from 2-6, which has...
Kassidy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brooklyn S.


Sugar Grove, IL

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly And Dependable Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From helping kids with school work to splashing around in the pool, I can meet all your family's needs. I'm a senior at the University of Washington, majoring in social work. I worked during the school year and last summer at a Montessori preschool, mainly with 2 to 3-year-olds, but did substitute teaching in the infant room for...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"

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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Bradi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Candace was our nanny for 4 years and provided exceptional care for our children!"

Julie K.

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Donyel H.


Aurora, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Rebecca S.

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Angelina S.


Carol Stream, IL

$19/hr5 yrs exp

People Pleasing Sitter & Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Angelina, you can call me Lina if you'd like. I'm a 19-year-old musical artist who graduated high school 6 months early, right before COVID hit us. Although overall, my favorite thing to do is working with kids & I miss them so much. I just had to recently let go of all my families & kids at my Children's Fitness Center...
5.0
"Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!"

Justin J.

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Melanie R.


Wheaton, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Paraprofessional Nanny Looking For Special Needs Family

I have a paraprofessional license. I have been work with autism and apraxia for 12 years with my cousin. Officially have 3 years of experience with kids with minor to severe disabilities. It truly is my passion to continue working with people who have special needs. I'm studying sign language interpreting.
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Brittany K.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Hi, I have 10 plus years of child care experience working with children of all ages. Specifically, in homes, a therapeutic day school and pediatric clinics. I have experience working with special needs children as well, explicitly, those affected by: autism spectrum disorder, Retts syndrome, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, cerebral...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Silje R.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Experienced Nanny

Hello! My name is Silje (pronounced like seel-yah) and I would be honored to spend time with your children. I am a college student at Wheaton College, and have experience working with children of all ages. I am the oldest of six children, and grew up with a brother who has special needs so it takes a lot to phase me. I love...
Silje can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

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Tamara A.


West Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver/ Nanny . Looking For Full/ Part Time For The Summer.

Worked with wide range of ages from toddlers to high school (special education). For over 30 years. My jobs have been at KCSEC and multiple school districts in my area. My evaluations have always been above and beyond the performance levels required. Prior to this I've worked with infants on up in age . I have a lifetime of...
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Rachel G.


Aurora, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Household Manager - Family Assistant

My nanny career began while I was finishing my bachelor's degree in history at North Central College. At the time, I intended it to be a temporary job. Soon after graduation, I worked at a law firm in the city and for a political campaign, but realized my heart was in spending time with kids. I find nannying extremely rewarding....
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hope M.


Wheaton, IL

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Summer Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Hope M :) I have plenty of experience in childcare, both professionally and from years of volunteer work. I'm also able to clean, do meal prep, take care of pets... I'm very flexible. I'm a quick learner, so I'm sure I could learn to do anything! I've been hired by SeekingSitters, a nannying company. I've also...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly D.


South Elgin, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Nanny Position

I am a special education teacher that is looking to help nanny for a family over the summer. I have extensive experience working with autism and people who use augmentative and alternative communication systems. I have a bachelor degree in speech and language pathology and a masters degree in special education. I have been...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Elburn, IL

Sydney R.

5.0

I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...

- Andrea W.

Emily B.

5.0

Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so happy every time they get to spend time with her. She’s a part of our family and always will...

- Care member

Candace W.

5.0

Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age. She taught him letters, numbers,...

- Lindsey B.

Donyel H.

5.0

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...

- Maria G.

Angelina S.

5.0

Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!

- Justin J.

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