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Bethany S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Available Nanny(Montessori Training)

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I am a 31-year-old creative and nanny, with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with over 50 children, all from a variety of backgrounds. During my nanny career I spent almost two years at the Woodland Montessori School and spent the last of my 8 months as the school's Inclusion Specialist. In this position I worked with...
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie B.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic And Experienced Nanny!

Hello! I would love to have the opportunity be considered for a nanny position. During the school year I am an elementary teacher for Chicago Public Schools. Besides my teaching experience I have also taught preschool, managed a camp for children with special needs, and I also babysit 2 toddlers over the weekend. Please reach...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline B.


Chicago, IL

$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor, Babysitter, And Nanny - Specialize In K-12 Education And Infant/toddler Childcare

Hi! My name is Caroline, I'm 28 years old, and I have been tutoring and caring for children and babies ever since I was in middle school. I have experience working full-time with children of all ages, including under the age of 2 and children with special needs and behavioral disabilities. I am the eldest of five siblings and...
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Molly M.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/House Manager In Chicago, IL

Hi! I'm Molly. I'm 23 and currently living in South Loop/ Printer's Row in Chicago, IL. As the oldest of three, and the oldest cousin of 14, I've been watching kids for as long as I can remember. I have 5 years of professional nannying and house management experience. I have worked as a childcare provider at churches, assisted...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alaina P.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time, Long Term Nanny Available

I am the oldest of 4 children. My youngest sibling is very seriously handicapped both mentally and physically. I spent the majority of my teens taking care of my siblings and cousins. I'm used to caring for multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm loving, kind, responsible and fun. I'd love to be the...
Alaina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole H.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Over 10 Years

In 2004, I completed the nurse's assistant program and soon after that, I was a nanny for a family with one child for almost 5 years. I decided to go back to school for my degree in early childhood education and graduated in December of 2012. While in school, I nannied/babysat for many families and also worked part time as a...
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Elizabeth R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Fun Babysitter/Nanny

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I have wide-ranging experience with child care. I have babysat for years with children ranging in age from just a few months to 12 years old. I have experience working with special needs children in the U. S. and Jordan, creating music therapy lessons to assist children in learning curriculum,...
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Anna D.


Chicago, IL

$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Gold Coast Nanny (ADHD-Adoption-Special Needs-Night Nurse)

Hello Families! My name is Anna and I've been caring for children of all ages for 16 years now. Ihave experience as a nanny-sitter/housemanager-personal assistant. I graduated from a four year university in 2009 where I obtained my teaching and studio art degree. I also played soccer there. I'm a very well rounded person with a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Roddie R.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for supporting children's growth, so becoming a childcare provider was a natural choice for me. With over a decade of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young minds. My patient and creative personality helps me connect with children and...
Roddie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Joyce T.


Chicago, IL

$24-27/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Joyce And I'm Looking For A Nanny Position

I'm 27 years old i'm Psychologist, postgraduate in Communication, I have certificates in Social Skills, Therapeutic Follow-UP, First AID and CPR. I have experience as a babysitter/nanny (+3000 hours), I'm Infant qualification and special needs. And I really like studying about child development. I'm an honest, creative,...
Joyce can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Patrycja L.


Chicago, IL

$27-38/hr • 14 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Nanny/sitter/manager

Hey, I'm looking for a full time nanny job in Chicago or suburbs. I have a safe vehicle I could use for work as well. Over 10 years experience with kids different ages also special needs. I'm happy to help with organizing/ tidying your house, groceries, cooking, laundry/ dry cleaners. I am available right now. I can also do...
Patrycja can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Katelyn S.


Chicago, IL

$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

I'm relocating to Chicago in May/June (flexible start date) from Charleston, SC, and looking for a great family to work with! About Me- Baby sleep trainer, burp whisperer, and routine enforcer-basically a tiny human's life coach. Graduating in May with a BA in Communications. Pursuing a post-bacc in September 2025 to apply for...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sydney B.


Maywood, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Musical Nanny

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am a nanny and a graduate of the University of Texas, Austin (Master's in Special Education). I have been working in Chicago for the last 2. 5 years as a nanny, and have 14+ years of nanny and special needs caregiving experience in Texas and Maine. I enjoy integrating children's music and second language learning...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

4.0
"Sydney is a great candidate. Being a singer in two bands however created scheduling problems for me. Other than that, she's awesome."

Joyce L.

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Sara F.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For PT Position

Hi there! My name is Sara and I'm interested in helping with your family's childcare needs this school year. I am a current Master in Clinical Social Work student, and am nannying while in school. I have worked professionally as an educator (elementary-middle), have been a nanny in various capacities in my 20s, and am currently...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Luisa M. I been a Nanny for 10 yrs now. I have take care kids from 1month-11 yrs. I'm current working with a special need kid with seizure disorder, apraxia of speech and behavior issues. He also has a sister 8yrs that I also take care of her, I help. with homework, take to therapies and any other activities I been...
Luisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

Grace P.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

It is a pleasure to virtually meet you! My name is Grace, I am 28 years old, and I am from the Gold Coast area. Originally from the suburbs in Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, I have had 13 years of varying childcare experience from infants up to teenagers. I work in Human Resources/Talent Management and attended Drexel University for...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Sara R.


Brookfield, IL

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pediatric Specialist For Part Time Nanny/Babysitting

Hi! My name is Sara, and I am a dedicated pediatric physical therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs and autism. As a mom to a toddler, I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for kids to thrive. I love bringing my creativity...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Judith D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

Erica F.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-42/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've 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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-30/hr • 5 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:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

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

Evangeline E.

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Forest Park, IL

Sydney B.

4.0

Sydney is a great candidate. Being a singer in two bands however created scheduling problems for me. Other than that, she's awesome.

- Joyce L.

Judith D.

5.0

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

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.

Doris A.

5.0

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

- Evangeline E.

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