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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
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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....
Lindsey B.
5.0
(21)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Evangeline E.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Tamara A.
West Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 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...
Brittany K.
West Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Kelly D.
South Elgin, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have worked with children of all ages for more than half of my life including children with special needs. For over 25 years I have been a full-time nanny. Previously, I worked as an assistant director of an after-school park district program, and lead toddler room day care teacher. Over the last 25 years I have immensely...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Michelle R.
Mount Prospect, IL
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. 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 quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Saturday, July 3, 2021
Michelle R has been in our employ for 3 months in 2021 as a nighttime nanny. Michelle started with us when our baby boy was very little-two weeks old-when he was eating/waking up multiple times every night. Michelle was a godsend for me. I...
Hannah W.
4.9
(19)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Starla is an amazing person and wonderful nanny. She watched our 8 month old for us a few days a week. We would have kept her forever but my wife ended up getting granted a part-time request at work (surprising to us), so we no longer needed a nanny. Starla always...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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!"
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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.
Melanie R.
Wheaton, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 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.
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...
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Rachel, and I am a special education teacher in the suburbs of Chicago!
I received my Bachelors degree in Special Education LBSI from Illinois State University in May of 2021. I currently teach at a transition program, teaching individuals with a wide range of disabilities who range from 18-22 years old. I...
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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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