Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Chicago, IL

Hello everyone, my name is Khadijah, and I have a passion for working with children! I have worked with infants to late teens, including children with special needs and behavioral issues. I have experience working at a daycare, behavioral hospital, and in school/home settings. I am comfortable working with several children at a... show more

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... show more

As a former au pair, I have extensive experience in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. I am known for being calm, reserved, respectful, and punctual, which helps create a stable and nurturing environment for the children under my care. I am committed to following parents' lead when it comes to... show more

Hi there! My name is Gabriella. I'm the oldest of 5 children. I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have nannied professionally since I was 18, all long term families. I currently nanny one day a week but may be looking for more! I have experience with premies, special needs children, multiples, newborns, toddlers, and... show more

Hello my name is Anna. I have my bachelors in Studio Art and k-12 Education I am also experienced with ADHD as I myself have ADHD. I also have experience with special need and adoption. I've been a career nanny since 2005 and have made special relationships with the families I've worked with. I'm now also a professional artist... show more

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... show more

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a profound love for fostering children's growth and development. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my... show more

Hi families! My name is Lexie and I am a Certified Child Life Specialist looking for some part time babysitting work. As a CCLS, I support children and families' coping during hospitalization through preparation and procedural support, therapeutic play and interventions, and emotional support at UChicago Comer Children's. Given... show more

Hey, I'm looking for a full time nanny job in Chicago or suburbs. I have a safe vehicle I could use for work as well. Over 10 years experience with kids different ages also special needs. I'm happy to help with organizing/ tidying your house, groceries, cooking, laundry/ dry cleaners. I am available right now. I can also do... show more

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 needs, and managing multiple kids at once. I have both a... show more

I recently left my teaching position at an accredited Montessori school where I was in a 0-3 early childhood program. Within the 5 years I was there id like to say I have perfected the art of potty training. I'd love to be able to bring all the knowledge I've gathered within my time there and the many years of infant/ toddler... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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.

Hello I am Lacey, I currently live in north Chicago. I will be 28 soon and I'm married to my soulmate. I have been a nanny going on 4 years, including working with a special needs child. My passion is guiding children to be good people. I'm the oldest of 9 so I have been caring for children most of my life and it's been such a... show more

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... show more

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... show more

I have 5 years of experience that includes nannying, babysitting, swim lessons, and working with special needs populations. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I am a student athlete and I am studying exercise with hopes to become a pediatric OT.

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... show more