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Special needs nannies in Highland Park, IL

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Marisol R.


Chicago, IL

$40/hr15 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

5.0

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Hi my name is Marisol, I go by Mari. I'm a mother of a 16 year old boy I love dearly. I love pets we have a pup of our own. I have a true passion working with kids and have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, caring for children with special needs. I'm bilingual (Spanish), reliable, nurturing,...
Marisol can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is in good hands! She is engaging, fun, loving and our daughter gets so excited to see her. She was our temporary...

Alana G.

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

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Judith D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Marilia M.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Patient And Energetic Nanny.

I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil. I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny. I...
Marilia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "

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Hailey T.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her....

Julia V.

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

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the night on how things were going, which put me at ease with this being her first time watching her. I would use her...

See'trail M.

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Bella C.


Evanston, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Long Beach Area

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Do you need a babysitter or someone to watch your kids for date night? You've come to the right place! I adore children and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I also love the arts: I have taken 8 years of ballet and been singing since I was little; I am currently studying Vocal Music. I have frequently been a...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Bella was awesome! My two children (7 and 9) immediately connected with her. She was on-time, professional, focused on our children, and communicative while we were away. I would hire her back anytime she is available. "

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Bongi M.


Chicago, IL

$22-24/hr5 yrs exp

Awesome Full Time /part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families Hi my name Bongi I am 26years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi was such a blessing to my family, she was amazing with my kids. Shes very reliable, and such a sweet person. She’s a wonderful nanny and highly recommend her! "

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Nicole G.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was an amazing sitter for my 4 year old son. She is so caring and kind. Her natural attitude and way of being is very calming for kids. I knew that my son was safe and cared for with her. She also knows how to kindly set boundaries and ensure that kids know...

Anna A.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$28-34/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
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Megan D.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deborah R.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, energetic, nurturing, warm, and caring. I relate well to children and their parents. I am loyal and dedicated. I focus on promoting a child's physical, mental and emotional development. As a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR certified and trained in First Aid. I am reliable, engaging and...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sophia A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$17-20/hr

Experienced And Patient Nanny

Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Roddie R.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Marta S.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

I am experienced bilingual caregiver who is reliable, patient, kind , and very well organized. I have experience with twins and can easily handle 3-4 kids at the same time. I have also experience with special needs kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I a state licensed EMR. I have degree in nursing and psychology. I do...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bethany S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Available Nanny(Montessori Training)

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Denise O.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr17 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny

As a nurturing childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I have had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My journey into childcare began with my rewarding experiences as a babysitter, which solidified my passion for nurturing young minds and hearts. My approach to childcare is...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jamie T.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi families! my name is Jamie and I'm 23 years old. I am currently a part-time nanny for an 4-month-old A little about me: I have over 4+ years of experience including 2 years as an Au Pair(live-in childcare provider) and additional experience includes babysitting, tutoring, working at a daycare and working as a teacher's...
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Sofia F.


Chicago, IL

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is sofia, and I am 22 about to turn 23. I am graduating from Marquette University this May with my bachelors degree in Sociology. I am moving to Chicago in early June and am looking for a full time nanny position. I have 3 years of relevant work experience working with children in positions such as a preschool...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Highland Park, IL

Marisol R.

5.0

As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is in good hands! She is engaging, fun, loving and our daughter gets so excited to see her. She was our temporary nanny this summer while we waited...

- Alana G.

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.

Marilia M.

5.0

Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development.

- Care member

Hailey T.

5.0

Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her. She is supportive and kind, leaves...

- Julia V.

Athena G.

4.0

Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the night on how things were going, which put me at ease with this being her first time watching her. I would use her again. Athena was great and...

- See'trail M.

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