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60 special needs nannies are listed in Riverside, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 15 years
Special needs nannies in Riverside, IL
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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Sara and I'm interested in helping with your family's childcare needs this school year. I am a current Master in Clinical Social Work student, and am nannying while in school. I have worked professionally as an educator (elementary-middle), have been a nanny in various capacities in my 20s, and am currently...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Gabi to watch my kids ( 2yo, 4yo and 9yo) and she's wonderful with them! She is wonderful and trustworthy with children! I will absolutely hire her more often.
Thx Gabi"
Flavia R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and dependable. She follows directions precisely and is great with kids. She has her own vehicle which is a mini...
Angela K.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello Everyone,
My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."
Kimberly H.
Olivia K.
Chicago, IL
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Evangeline E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025**
Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."
Caitlin N.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Katelyn and I am 24 years old.
I have been nannying for 8 years and my experience has been primarily with infants and toddlers, but I have also cared for school aged children. I enjoy creating art, reading books, going for walks, and planning activities that encourage healthy physical and emotional development. I tend...
5.0
"Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and kept everything organized for me."
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah did an amazing job caring for my 4 children - she's kind, courteous, and responsible, and respectful....and my kids absolutely LOVE her."
Amy F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...
5.0
"She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."
Holly K.
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
"Wonderful young woman , my children love her to much and enjoy whenever she is available to babysit for date nights !"
Care member
4.9
(19)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Starla is wonderful! So good with the kids of all ages! She has been helping me and my family for 7 years! We love her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017.
With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over the past two years has been so impactful for their development. I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my...
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Riverside, IL
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.
Janice B.
5.0
Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and dependable. She follows directions precisely and is great with kids. She has her own vehicle which is a mini van which would be nice for families...
- Angela K.
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.
Marilia M.
5.0
Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development.
- Care member
Madison M.
5.0
Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls.
- Kimberly H.
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Ratings for Riverside, IL special needs nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Nannies in Riverside, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.