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508 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL

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Morgan T.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Easygoing Babysitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to the city and until recently have been babysitting a family I've known for years. I thought this would be a fun way to get to know my community and the people. Since I was 13, I've babysat, taught or supervised children, ages 3 months to 14 with different backgrounds, skill sets and special needs. More recently,...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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Tessa S.


Chicago, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting/nannying for over 12 years now and have experience with children of all ages from infants up to teenagers. I also have experience working with kids with special needs. I coached Special Olympics for three years and spent a year working in a behavioral health/special education high school!
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Colleen M.


Chicago, IL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am fun, energetic, and caring. In my years of babysitting I have cared for all types of children from very shy to extremely high energy kids. I have also cared for children with special needs specifically Autism. I am a gentle soul who wants to help your family feel at ease knowing their kids are well taken care of before or...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Margaret M.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr

Summer Babysiter!

I am a speech pathologist and have worked with kids of all ages! I specialize in working with kids with special needs but have 10+ years of experience working with typically developing children.
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Maja S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Creative And Enthusiastic College Graduate!

Hi, I'm Maja! I am about to graduate from DePaul University with a masters in Speech Language Pathology this June. I am seeking summer employment before starting a school SLP position in August. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from a 1-14. Before starting graduate school, I was working at a therapeutic preschool for...
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Sadie I.


Chicago, IL

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet, Bubbly Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm sweet, bubbly and love kids. I come from a large family, so child care has always come naturally for me. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, as well as multiple kids at a time. I also have 5 years experience caring for children with special needs. While finishing work as a tech in a...
Sadie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gwynna R.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I am looking for any date night or weekend opportunities. I have over seven years of experience babysitting as well as three years as a camp counselor. I have worked extensively with children with special needs as well. During my masters program, I took coursework in childhood development as well as speech/language development....
Gwynna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Tianna F.


Chicago, IL

$22-42/hr9 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as sweet gentle and patient . I like working with kids because I enjoy encouraging students to be their best themselves. I started working with kids when I was 18 years old as a Teachers Aide . I was always inspired to become a Teacher someday . I have eight Years of experience working with...
Tianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$18-23/hr8 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Part Time Work

-extensive experience with children with special needs -worked as a reading education assistant in an elementary school for a year -studying speech language pathology
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gabriella C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr4 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alesandra D.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience babysitting children ranging from infants to middle school age. I also have a lot of experience working with children through my volunteer work. I have volunteered at a horseback riding center for children with special needs. I have also been a volunteer camp counselor in the summer and volunteer as a tutor...
Alesandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience in working with children. I am originally from Germany. I have a diploma as a state-certified educator and it certifies me to work with children of all ages, children with special needs, and teenagers. I worked in multiple daycare facilities, an elementary school, and a youth center. I'm fluent in...
Martyna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Emilie H.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Emma. I have been nannying off and on for 12 years. I am recently separated from the Air Force and moved to Chicago this past winter to pursue studies in Forensics and Anthropology. I love children, and am experienced as a pet sitter as well. I am comfortable with most pets, but please check ahead of time if you have a...
Emilie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allegra D.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr4 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kathy H.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Sweet And Fun!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved kids and I started babysitting at a really young age for relatives. I have worked in multiple children-related positions, with many different age groups. I was a gymnastics instructor, camp counselor, special needs aid, and just regular babysitter. I am able to create a fun environment and I always ensure...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
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Marsha E.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time,Short Notice, And Overnight In Your Home Or Mine Available Certified Caregiver Working On Licensure

I have experience caring for 1-8 children ranging in age from infancy through age 13. I also have some experience caring for special needs children as well. I do some tutoring, light housework and laundry, meal prep relating to children only. I have experience caring for seniors dealing with chronic health issues and mild...
Marsha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Elizabeth R.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Served as an in home Behavioral Therapy Assistant for 2 years as well as worked as a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom working with children on the autism spectrum ages 4-15. I have personal experience babysitting my nephew as well as my neighbors 6-year-old son.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Jamie T.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi families! my name is Jamie and I'm 23 years old. I am currently a part-time nanny for an 4-month-old A little about me: I have over 4+ years of experience including 2 years as an Au Pair(live-in childcare provider) and additional experience includes babysitting, tutoring, working at a daycare and working as a teacher's...
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Rebecca E.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter For Your Active And Creative Kids!

My name is Becca and I have 8 years of childcare experience including babysitting, nannying and daycare. I love getting to know the interests and skills of the kids I babysit so that I can make sure we have lots of fun together and they are super excited whenever I am coming to spend time with them. Some of my favorite...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan D.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 177 reviews of the 508 listed special needs caregivers.