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Find special needs nannies in Northbrook, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs nannies are listed in Northbrook, IL

The average posted rate is $30/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 8 years

Special needs nannies in Northbrook, IL

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

5.0

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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
"Klimentina was referred as a nanny to us from a friend of ours. She was our choice as a nanny out of 17 candidates. We made the best decision choosing her. Klimentina is an outgoing, responsible and tidy Nanny, that we highly recommend. She is reliable ,fun and...

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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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Susan K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Susan has been a great professional caregiver to my little boy! She is extremely knowledgeable and dependable. My son quickly warmed up to Susan as she is so engaging and her love for children is obvious. My child is 2 years old & she kept him busy with...

James M.

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

Special Needs Care

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

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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-42/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my 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 childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Nicole G.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr • 10 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is currently employed in our home, serving as a household manager from 2-7PM daily. her responsibilities include keeping the house operational, driving the kids from school and babysitting. When we get home the kids (ages 2 and 5) are bathed, fed (Nicole...

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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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Brianna R.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-50/hr • 11 yrs exp

Live In/Live Out Nanny

My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Allison B.


Glenview, IL

$23-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, And Tutor

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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Katharine S.


Winnetka, IL

$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny - Specializing In Special Needs

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...
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Brenna Z.


Skokie, IL

$17-29/hr • 8 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

I am a certified RBT, having worked with children with special needs for the last year and a half. I have experience working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children ranging from infants to 18 years old. having worked both in a professional setting with children and the home setting I am confident in my ability to provide...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Paulina R.


Arlington Heights, IL

$24-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Positive, Motivated And Fun Nanny

Hello my name is Paulina I am looking for a full time position as a long term nanny. I am fully vaccinated/booster, CPR certified and non-smoker. I am also okay with pets. I have one dog myself (medium size) which I adore. I graduated from Roosevelt University and earn a bachelor's degree in psychology (Children's...
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Allison B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

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...
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Maria P.


Skokie, IL

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available Everyday Except Mondays And Wednesdays

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborn-15 years old). I was also a therapeutic assistant at a special needs schools working with kids who have autism, and Down's syndrome. I would love to find a position that allows me some time to work on my school work. I currently...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marta S.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Northbrook, IL

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!

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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.

Susan K.

5.0

Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and extremely creative. She is constantly coming up with learning opportunities for my son and has taught him so much! She's simply a wealth of information and...

- Care member

Marilia M.

5.0

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

- 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.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Northbrook, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.