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Special needs nannies in Glenview, IL

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Nora J.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

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Hello! I'm a Special Education major at the University of Dayton (graduating May 2025) on track to become a certified teacher. I have over 5 years of nanny and babysitting experience with children ages 0-12, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and chronic health conditions. I'm currently...
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

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...
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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

4.0

(10)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at implementing the routine we set for our son and adapting as his needs changed. She was a wonderful help as we navigated through sleep...

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Ella S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Emily T.


Franklin Park, IL

$24/hr12 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...

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Katelyn N.


Chicago, IL

$28-32/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family To Grow With!

Hi! I'm Katelyn and I am 24 years old. I have been nannying for 8 years and my experience has been primarily with infants and toddlers, but I have also cared for school aged children. I enjoy creating art, reading books, going for walks, and planning activities that encourage healthy physical and emotional development. I tend...
5.0
"Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and kept everything organized for me."

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Olivia K.


Chicago, IL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!

A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 5+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia has expert newborn/infant care my children cherish her. I hired Olivia on full-time for my special needs newborn twins, and my toddler. Highly satisfied is an understatement ! We will continue to be a client of hers when Olivia is available. Be prepared...

Bianca P.

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Mary M.


Chicago, IL

$26-42/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my...

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Gabriella C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nanny with 4 years experience looking for an childcare job. I've experience with all age kids and special needs kids.
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabe has always been on time. She is excellent with both my kids that are 2 years old and 9 month old. She's been with my 9 month old since she was an infant."

Dena E.

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

Holly K.

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Cassie S.


Oak Park, IL

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor

Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "

Paul M.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school. Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for...

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Chloe R.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities, assisted in potty training, taught reading/ writing/ math/ science/ emotional...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive interaction with my child. Additionally, she did a nice job incorporating educational elements into activities,...

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr7 yrs exp

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver. My name is Hannah and I am a 26 y. o special needs caregiver with over 6+ years of experience. Over the past several years I have been able to provide mobility assistance, hygiene assistance, administer medication, and provide 24 hour care to a variety of individuals with different abilities...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah has always been responsible. As a young girl she has always looked out for her siblings. When Hannah noticed her siblings were bored she would create something fun for them to do. She loves children. She is loving, kind, respectful and fun."

Mary F.

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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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Miriam T.


Melrose Park, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
Miriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wife and I could tell she was a natural in the first few moments she met the kids. Our 1yo and 3yo boys loved her! Wife and I went on a date and felt very relaxed having Miriam watch over the boys. Thank you, Miriam!"

Jonathan U.

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Veronica O.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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,...
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Kali M.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...

Jennifer D.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/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, swimming supervision, meal prep
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."

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Athena G.


Chicago, IL

$29/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny?

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...
Athena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Came home and the house was spotless! She did all the dishes and cleaned up the toy room (cleaner than how we left it!) "

Ashley B.

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Glenview, IL

Heather V.

5.0

Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at implementing the routine we set for our son and adapting as his needs changed. She was a wonderful help as we navigated through sleep training, transitions to solid foods...

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Emily T.

5.0

Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their lives. She did an amazing job in...

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Katelyn N.

5.0

Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and kept everything organized for me.

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Olivia K.

5.0

She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!

- Jonathan T.

Mary M.

5.0

There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my life as well. Mary Grace is a person...

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