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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hardworking loving and caring. What more could you ask for :)"

Alex K.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Theraputic Nanny

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.

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Katherine H.


Round Lake, IL

$5-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Mommy And Nanny

I am the mother to two wonderful boys both who have special needs. My oldest is 6 and has severe ADHD with possible bi-polar, and my younger one is 3 with failure to thrive and GERD. Both are very active boys who have kept me on my feet. I am very used to speech/occupation/physical therapies as they both have IEP's through the...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Melvie M.


Round Lake, IL

$15-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

9 Year Experience Being A Nanny In All Ages.

Honest, loving, reliable and a God fearing individual. Receives goid and excellent reviews from previous clients. My Motto is "Let all your things be done with Love" 1 cor. 16:14.
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Katie W.


Lincolnshire, IL

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Reliable, Punctual, Fun, Adventure-loving Nanny Seeks New Family To Work With.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, spontaneous & outgoing I like working with kids because every minute of every day is new & exciting so there's never a dull moment and I love not knowing what lies ahead. I'm also looking for a job where my talents are appreciated and where I'm not treated like "the help" but am seen as...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah S.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I met Sarah while nannying in the same neighborhood. She was kind, efficient and always did fun activities with the child she cared for. From the parents around the neighborhood, I heard nothing but great things about her. Sarah would be a wonderful addition to any...

Mara G.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my long 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...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

Shannon C.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen has been absolutely wonderful! She watched our 6 month old as I was returning back to work after maternity leave. A spot opened up at daycare a lot sooner than expected, which is the only reason we aren't having her watch our son any longer. While at our...

Elizabeth R.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

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
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...

Nadine K.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Heaven W.


Palatine, IL

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi families! I'm heaven. I'm going on my second year of college and Seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My background caring for infants , toddlers, and school aged children started when I worked as a preschool assistant in high school , by my senior year I had the amazing opportunity to teach...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katie S.


Zion, IL

$20-34/hr • 2 yrs exp

Teacher, Part-Time Nanny, Special Needs Caregiver, And Tutor

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katie and I have been working in education, childcare, and caregiving for the past 10 years. I am a full time teacher and have experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns. I also have experience caring for children with special needs and other health related concerns. I am fully...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ewa D.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-41/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for elderly man in his 90s with walking problems. Also in the same household I cared for two adopted girls from China. One younger girl (3 years old) had disability ( shorter leg and 4 fingers in one hand) I was responsible for cooking, homework, driving to school and other places with elderly while girls were in...
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Kasey K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date-night Babysitter, Special Needs Caregiver, Part-Time Nanny, Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Kasey and I am 31 years old. I have over 10 years experience with children of all ages (Newborns - 14 years old). Presently, I work as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for individuals with disabilities and/or behavior needs whose ages range from 2-13 years old. I have worked with children with...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katie S.


Zion, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

I currently am working in the special education department as a paraprofessional for freshman through seniors at Naperville North High School. I have worked in the special education department at a couple different schools the past few years. I have cared for students and children of various ages with very diverse disabilities...
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Libertyville, IL

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.

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.

Sarah S.

5.0

I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts with my children through various games, activities, outdoor play, and is fully aware of...

- Stephanie M.

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.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

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