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48 special needs caregivers are listed in Cherry Valley, IL

The average rate is $10/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Cherry Valley, IL

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Sara S.


Rockford, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny and Babysitter Available Now

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Aurora S.


Rockford, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Childcare

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 2 decades of experience in child care and education. I have worked in daycare, directed children's theatre camps, taught in high behavior environments, and served a middle school administrator. Currently, I work full time for a local non-profit scholarship program, but continue child and pet care in my spare...
Aurora can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aurora has babysat for my 5 children. They have a lot of fun with her and she does a great job from letting chaos prevail. She has a wonderful way with my daughter who is on the spectrum."

Sharla G.

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Tiffany S.


Clare, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom of An Adorable Duo Looking To Care for Yours Too

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "

Jennifer N.

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Mariza M.


Loves Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional ASD Caregiver And Advocate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with infants, children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, especially with those on the autism spectrum providing 1:1 learning, individualized care, therapeutic support & training, behavioral intervention, community integration and play activities for over 25 years. This is not "my job" -...
5.0
"I hired Reese to take care of my 7 year old autistic son. She was always punctual, reliable and flexible with her schedules and that of my son to assist with accommodating his needs. She assisted with taking him to his doctors appointments and assisted with his...

Marie T.

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Hannah F.


Chana, IL

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

I am a fun, outgoing, 23-year-old. I have experience with watching multiple children at once that range from ages 5 weeks premature to 12 years old. My abilities range from cooking, cleaning, bathing, putting to sleep and daily routines such as homework and projects, I am CPR certified, have experience working at a daycare...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah has watched my kids on and off for years. She's been around children most of her life is is great with them. She's very accommodating."

Brandy G.

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Since 2016., I have been a caregiver for a C6 female incomplete Quadriplegic, ROM exercises, bowel program, bathing and dressing. Light housework. All transfers in and out of the wheelchair done with a slide board. My daughter was born with a Grade II IVH, acquired Hydrocephalic and is mildly delayed. I had my Mother live in my...
5.0
"At home with Paula, I feel like I have a much-needed assistant in my life. We recently moved, and have been trying our best to unpack when we can, but progress has been slow, making our home sometimes feel a bit upside down. And, as a busy work-from-home mom of an...

Amy A.

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lynn was a wonderful nanny for our baby for 7 months. She is reliable, responsible, and very caring. It is obvious how much she loves to care for little ones, and seems to have an easy and instant connection with them. I would recommend Lynn to anyone who is...

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Caroline M.


Marengo, IL

$15-18/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Caroline I am a special education teacher! I am born and raised in the Chicago burbs! I have been nannying off and on for the last few years. For the last 7 years I worked for family, friends, and families around, where I met more amazing families! I have also worked with children who have special needs for the last 5...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jodi D.


Sycamore, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Mother's Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old female available to care for your children. Children are one of the greatest joys in life! I have experience watching children ages 1 months to 12 years, as well as those with special needs. We love to play games, go on outings, watch movies, read books and do crafts. I have experience in child care, household...
Jodi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Abigail R.


Genoa, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny !!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Manana L.


Machesney Park, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I like people I'm hard worker
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Ashley F.


Sycamore, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Helping Our Unique Friends

I am a certified teacher and am licensed to have children with special needs in my classroom. My step-brother is autistic, so are his friends that come over. I have had experience with a variety of disabilities, from EBD, Downs Syndrome, Autism, cerebral Palsy, and more. I do believe that every child is different and cannot be...
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Julie D.


Loves Park, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I worked in a home during my high school years with two children who were both diagnosed with Autism. I did this for the last two years of my schooling. I have always been involved with children, we have taken care of two on a part to full time basis much of the time my two sons were growing up. I have worked in a daycare when...
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John B.


Marengo, IL

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver.

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. I enjoy conversing and providing companionship while looking out for your beloved family member's wellbeing. I am willing to provide light housekeeping, meal prep, and run errands as well.
As a childcare provider, my motivation stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting children's lives. With three years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable care for families. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and...
Salma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madison F.


Rochelle, IL

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Madison and I am 23 years old and a mom of a 2-year-old girl. I am looking to watch up to 3 kids, I am willing to come to your house with the exception that may daughter would have to come with me due to the fact I do not have anyone to watch her. Other than babysitting for family and neighbors since I was 13, I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Caroline M.


Marengo, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
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Makayla S.


Roscoe, IL

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Since age 5 I've done swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and competitive dance team. My family and I like to travel. I have 7 years of experience childhood sitting for families as well as nursery for infants and toddlers. I was a volunteer teacher for dance/cheer with special needs children and also a camp...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I love caring for children & babies , I am young but very intelligent & mature . I am extremely capable of doing any task at hand . I can adapt to any and every environment & I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I'd describe my personality as fun , honest , open-minded I like working with kids...
Anaya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Hello, my name is Ella.. and I am 18 years old. I am the oldest daughter of 8 siblings. I have a helpful mindset. I am very willing to do what is needed. Being around young kids often, I am very patient and love finding fun things to do.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cherry Valley, IL

Aurora S.

5.0

Aurora was able to adjust her schedule, navigate a new city, and take charge in an unfamiliar household to take care of our two-year old when I was in the hospital having our newest addition over the Christmas holiday. I felt I could relax about my son, knowing that she was fully able to take care...

- Shawna S.

Tiffany S.

5.0

Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me.

- Laura B.

Mariza M.

5.0

Thank you Mariza, working with you was a pleasure! Thank you for advocating on my behalf and being completely transparent about everything. You are professional and compassionate. The amount of care and dedication that you put into your work is apparent, you were made for this line of work and I'm...

- Rachieda W.

Hannah F.

5.0

She watched my three boys 6, 4, 1 and she's amazing! My middle have sensory issues, speeches delayed and had glasses she is so amazing with him! She's sweet, caring and loving you would think she's know my boys for their entire life! She really takes the time to understand and talk to the kids! I...

- Kathleen T.

Paula M.

5.0

Absolutely excellent caregiver. Good communicator, punctual and efficient, personable and thoughtful. We will always look to Paula for any future needs.

- Stuart W.

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