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Special needs nannies in Elgin, IL

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Shannon J.


Elgin, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Loving Nanny

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Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Abigail G.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

I am a recent college graduate currently working as a Synthetic Biologist as a Bioscience company. I have experience caring for special needs children, and children of all ages. I feel living with my niece and aiding with school routines and extracurriculars has made me very patient and comprehensive when I comes to childcare. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(5)

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Julie K.

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I met Sarah while nannying in the same neighborhood. She was kind, efficient and always did fun activities with the child she cared for. From the parents around the neighborhood, I heard nothing but great things about her. Sarah would be a wonderful addition to any...

Mara G.

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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

Evangeline E.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Vianne W.


Algonquin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...
Vianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. For over 30 years, I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and families."

Dottie D.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son."

Care member

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr4 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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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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Sydney R.


Batavia, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Nanny

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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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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Heaven W.


Palatine, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi families! I'm heaven. I'm going on my second year of college and Seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My background caring for infants , toddlers, and school aged children started when I worked as a preschool assistant in high school , by my senior year I had the amazing opportunity to teach...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Elgin, IL

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.

Sarah S.

5.0

I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

Doris A.

5.0

Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her.

- Evangeline E.

Michelle R.

5.0

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and she truly goes above and beyond for the families she works for. If you are looking for someone to love and care for your kids the way you do, you...

- Jacki R.

Starla B.

5.0

Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son.

- Care member

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