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60 special needs nannies are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 10 years
Special needs nannies in Highwood, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
5.0
"Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive,...
Ann D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter."
Traci B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
As a caretaker, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My patient and calm demeanor creates a welcoming environment where creativity and imagination thrive. With over a decade of experience, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe and enriching experience for your child. Whether it's engaging in outdoor...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Merrie S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified!
A little about me,
I love reading,...
Merrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August.
I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent the past two academic years working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Giselle V.
Highland Park, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny Certified CPR And First Aid Training
Hi there! I'm seeking the opportunity to work with a family to help manage the needs of their children while offering a warm and welcoming environment for them to learn and grow. My experience comes from babysitting for friends, and family. I'm the oldest sibling and that alone comes with many responsibilities. From changing...
Giselle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Katharine S.
Winnetka, IL
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Inspiring Growth And Joy: Nanny Specializing In Special Needs Care
Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August.
I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."
George S.
4.0
(9)
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 has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"
Rebecca S.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers
4.8
(12)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is amazing with children! She's kind, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and has an ability to tailor herself to children's needs. My son at 22 months had a difficult time having a nanny for the first time and cried every time I left and wouldn't play....
Meghan S.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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...
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia took excellent care of our 1 year old son. She cooked meals for him and took care of light household duties on behalf of our little boy. We enjoyed working with Patricia and she'll be greatly missed. We would hire her again should the opportunity arise :-)...
Raven M.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Highwood, IL
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time with an amazing attitude and is always finding new ways to help. She is reliable, hardworking, responsive, intelligent, and always follows...
- Ann D.
Klimentina G.
5.0
Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby’s activities. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Jill K.
5.0
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was always dependable, always on time, and...
- Margaret D.
Gabriella C.
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.
Kamonchanok P.
5.0
Pla was an incredible nanny and I can’t thank her enough for all of the ways she cared for my children. I was fortunate to meet her through a friend’s recommendation and she was always prompt, professional, kind and engaging. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again and my kids are thrilled any chance...
- Care member