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60 special needs nannies are listed in Hillside, 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 Hillside, IL

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Nicole H.


Riverside, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Over 10 Years

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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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Minna I.


Oak Park, IL

$24/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Minna, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I have been babysitting for about 8+ years now. I have babysat from ages 1-17 including special needs children. I do light housekeeping, prepare quick meals, take children outdoors to parks, museums etc. Some facts about me: I am a 25-year-old college...
Minna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Emily B.


Downers Grove, IL

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of Nearly 20 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny who genuinely loves working inside the home. I love working with kids, developing a routine, and how each day can bring new sweet moments. I love being outdoors and staying active. I'm also a huge champion of reading at all ages! I have lots of experience working with kids with special needs too.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Justyna L.


La Grange, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny

Hello:) My name is Justyna and I love children. For the past 20 years I have been working as a regular babysitter, household manager as well as a special needs nanny. I'm very punctual, responsible, easy going person with great communication skills.
Justyna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Matthew F.


Wood Dale, IL

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Assistant Teacher, Fun And Creative Nanny

I have 15 years of childcare experience and five years of classroom experience working at childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools. I have experience working with children of a variety of ages, from newborns to school age and have a lot of experience working with special needs children. I hold an Associate's Degree...
Matthew can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nijole B.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Nijole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Felicia K.


Forest Park, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! I have extensive experience working with children in a wide variety of ages. I first began babysitting and nannying when I was very young, and have since become very comfortable caring for, teaching, and also learning from children of all ages. In the past, I have volunteered at a preschool in West Chicago as a teacher's...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allegra D.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny/School Teacher And Carriculum Writer

My name is Allegra and I have a degree (double major) in Arts and Literature and have taught elementaryschoolchildrenin the Chicago and NYC Public schools. I love kids and come from a family of teachers. I have been a teaching artist for both Geothe and Morton elementary schools in Chicago. I have been entrusted with the...
Allegra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Brittney S.


Chicago, IL

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Fun Family To Nanny!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Brittney and I'm 27 years old. I have been working with kids since I was about 14 years old. I've been lucky enough to work with twins, infants, special needs, and more. I love caring for children, it's what I've always had a passion for and it's what I am planning on pursuing, career-wise. I am always willing to...
Brittney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Janith D.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr

In Search Of A Full Time Nanny Position.

My name is Janith, I am 24, and I have 6 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've always loved forming meaningful connections with kids and their families. From reading books, arts and crafts,...
Janith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sydney B.


Maywood, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Musical Nanny

4.0

(1)

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Kristena W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Christian Nanny

Hi there, My name is Kristena, and I'm a Christian Mom of three living in Elmwood Park. Ever since I was a child, I knew I was meant to be a mother. My first job as a babysitter in middle school, along with helping to raise my three sisters, truly nurtured my strong, caring spirit. I even had a room filled with baby dolls that...
Kristena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gabriella C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 4 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.

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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, craft assistance, carpooling
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/hr • 2 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

Care member

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Bella C.


Evanston, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabella is caring, confident, and compassionate. She senses the needs of children and is able to act quickly and efficiently. "

Natika C.

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Hannah D.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Hailey T.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr • 6 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
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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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Hillside, 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.

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.

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

Bella C.

5.0

Isabella is caring, confident, and compassionate. She senses the needs of children and is able to act quickly and efficiently.

- Natika C.

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Ratings for Hillside, IL special needs nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Hillside, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.