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496 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL

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Alondra E.


Chicago, IL

$20-24/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alondra. I will soon graduate from NEIU with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Bilingual Education. Throughout my academic journey, I have amassed significant field experience and knowledge, particularly in my service to CPS in a 2nd-grade classroom where I have supported...
Alondra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kylie C.


Chicago, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

My experience with professional childcare started around 14 years years ago when I spent a summer as a live-in nanny to a 6-year-old with health & behavioral difficulties. I continued to provide childcare throughout the years while pursuing my career as a chef. My desire to care for others led me on a path to co-founding a...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Melenie D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Please Feel Free To Ask Anymore Questions About Myself!

As a caregiver with two years of experience, I love nurturing children's minds and spirits. My passion for childcare grew through babysitting, where I created safe and stimulating environments. I've also worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 3-5 and cared for a 2-week-old baby and a 2-year-old. I have also worked with special...
Melenie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Anna H.


Chicago, IL

$17-49/hr3 yrs exp

23 Female Caregiver With Heart For Kids

Have cared for a pair of twins over the course of six years. Always love kids and work in special-needs programs at my middle and high school. Love teaching, kids and tutoring if needed. Very flexible, and I have a big heart and desire to communicate thoroughly.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Khaill B.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi parents! My name is Khaill, I'm 20 years old and in college majoring for criminal justice, with 5+ years experience looking after children of all ages. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked in day care, as an au...

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sinead F.


Chicago, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 14 years of experience taking care of children. In addition to 14 years of experience as a nanny, I have 5 years of experience as a camp counselor for Chicago Park District, 4 years as a private tutor, and I currently work as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting. I am CPR certified and have experience...
Sinead can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Alina D.


Chicago, IL

$25-26/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced & Outgoing Nanny Available For Your Family!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a child, both my parents worked full time so I grew up in the care of nannies and babysitters, which led me to understand and relate to the experience even more so now that I am a nanny myself. I have cared for up to three children at a time & have experience with special needs children as well, I have really enjoyed my...
Alina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Natalie P.


Chicago, IL

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been working with children since the age of 13, which has also involved caring for special needs children. My previous training as a social worker allowed me to develop my skill sets in various ways, and I am also extremely skilled in senior care. While my career has changed, the empathy, compassion, and kindness I posess...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gayles L.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Over 6+ Years. A Fun Nurturing Babysitter Available During The Weekdays.

I've started out doing childcare at the age of 15, my aunt had a home daycare and everyday after school I would run over to help out. I've worked at several childcare centers in the surrounded Chicago area.. I've dealt with children from different race and religion. I've also have experience in dealing with children with special...
Gayles can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Paige D.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Paige :) a 24-year-old new to Chicago! I have about 6 years of experience with kids. From being an art teacher assistant to kids with special needs in high school to full time nanny work in recent years. I have cared for kids ranging from 10 weeks to 12 years. I love animals, exploring nature, and doing arts and...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maureen F.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Date-night Babysitting Or Weekly Tutoring

Hi there! My name is Maureen, I recently graduated with my Master's degree from DePaul University in Public Relations & Advertising. I work full-time for a PR company in the Loop, but am looking for occasional/weekly opportunities to save up for my wedding! I have been babysitting for 9+ years and was a full-time nanny during...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha P.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a certified elementary teacher. My experience with caring for children is looking after my younger brother and cousins as I was growing up. In high school I babysat a lot of kids ranging from 5 months to 14 years old. I have also worked with children with special needs in programs in high school and college such...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Bridget N.


Chicago, IL

$17-32/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Bridget. I'm a student at DePaul University but I will be back home in Omaha for the summer. I have loved babysitting for over six years, taking care of kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I also have experience working with special needs children/young adults. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly J.


Chicago, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 10 years. I started out babysitting when I was 14, working with families I met while teaching Sunday school (I worked in the toddler room). From there, I started in a daycare at 16 and worked there for two years. I was officially the 2-year-old teacher, but did days in the newborn room...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bernice S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

I have been a nanny for the past 22yrs, I have cared for newborns until they have reached teenagers, I've worked with multiple siblings including a family of 5 children, ranging from new born to 8 years of age. I have experience working nanny shares and children with special needs. I love children naturally, and feel as adults...
Bernice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alex R.


Chicago, IL

$19-24/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience working with children as a teacher and director's assistant at a preschool, therapeutic assistant caring for kids with special needs, and currently as a Master of Social Work student providing social emotional learning and behavior interventions at an elementary school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Colleen C.


Chicago, IL

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher And Future Nurse, Love Children And All They Have To Offer

I have worked as a teaching assistant for kids with special needs and will be attending nursing school in January. I love working with children and have worked in a daycare since high school, was a camp counselor and nanny in college, and then worked as a teacher's aide and teacher after college.
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Ellie M.


Chicago, IL

$17-50/hr12 yrs exp

I'm a patient and friendly childcare provider with 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am comfortable caring for up to four children at a time. My favorite part about being a caregiver is supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. I'm passionate about child development and...
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Brigid M.


Chicago, IL

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Interested in nannying jobs while I pursue my masters in clinical psychology and have been working with children of all ages for the last 12 years, with over 7 years of infant/toddler care experience. My degree is in Psychology with a special focus/pathway in children and family and completed coursework in various aspects of...
Brigid can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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 156 reviews of the 496 listed special needs caregivers.