Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Collinsville, IL

I am an former au pair and I have 2 years experience with taking care of children of all ages and also special needs

I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...

Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Monique has been nannying for my three boys since they were in preschool. My boys are now teenagers and she helps out with them when we are out of town. She makes sure the boys are safe, dogs are cared for, and keeps the house looking great. I never have to worry...

Care member

Michaelene B.

$30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny Available

4.8

(23)

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I began caring for children professionally in 2006 working for a family with special needs. In that position, I helped raise two boys, ages 3 and 7. After five years, the family, happily, was able to function without my assistance. In Nov. 2013, I began working with a newborn and over a period of three wonderful years, prepared...

Michaelene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"We're incredibly fortunate to have Michaelene as our children's (3.5yo and 7mo) nanny. Michaelene has been with us for 2 years now. She's more than just good at her job; she's exceptional. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication shine through in everything she...

Brian G.

Abbi B.

Dupo, IL

$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I am 20 years old, currently in college for Speech-Language Pathology, and have lots of experience with children ranging in age from infants and toddlers to pre-teens!

5.0

"Abbi is the best babysitter! She has the best personality and is so easy to get along with. She has cared for my 2 kids since they were babies. She always puts their safety first and keeps them having a fun and exciting time! "

Care member

Janet K.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full To Part-Time Caregiver

4.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher who is retired. My expertise is working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I have experience working with children with special needs and developmental delays. I have worked with children and their families in the school setting and providing quality care for...

Janet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still very colicky at this time and I was nursing her full...

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Abigail B.

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...

Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I love how much she enjoys my children. She has a calm and also fun sense about her. I often came home to cakes made and fun had."

Courtney D.

Alyssa L.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter, Housekeeper

5.0

(17)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! are you looking for a part-time caregiver, babysitter, or simply someone to keep the children entertained? look no further! I am familiar with caring for children ranging from infant to 16 years of age. I truly enjoy caring for children and learning about their individual personalities. I have to admit I am a bit of a...

Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Alyssa is very good with kids. Great personality, and dependable."

Roberto H.

Marsette J.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...

Karina M.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Loving Energetic And All About Education At Any Age

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Eldest of 3 and raised by a single mother who owned an in home daycare for 20+ years now as well as being a foster parent that meant at a very young age I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism...

Karina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided...

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Nicole G.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name Nicole! I have a lot of experience with children. I started out babysitting when I was 14 years old for many different families. In late high school and early college I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the 3 and 4-year-old classrooms. I worked there for about 2 years. I then was a nanny for a family...

Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Kate R.

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Responsible, Retired, Loves Kids

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love kids and can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my time. Retired since 1/22 and I have been caring for my "bestie" (grandniece born Nov 2021) two days a week since then. I also have nieces ages 5, 7 and 9, and an 11-year-old nephew, all of whom I care for when needed. I have raised one child of my own and two...

Kate can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Kate is awesome with my kids! My 2 boys are always in a great mood after she has watched them. She is attentive, organized and fun! Highly recommend her - she has gone above and beyond for us."

Claire G.

Mary S.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...

Marsette J.

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

4.8

(16)

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

Do you need a travel nanny/person for business or vacation, odd days of Care, flexibility, overnight stays or care, date nights, errand runs, etc. Contact me. I am willing to provide the care that is needed for your little one or ones. I care for children from newborn up. I am willing to come to your home to do childcare. I have...

Marsette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate liking to her. She is now my Go to sitter."

Nicole C.

Kristen F.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Kristen and I live in St Louis, MO. I am very passionate about offering quality care, having fun & being silly! I have 15+ years of experience with childcare, running leisure activities and assisting with activities of daily living while encouraging growth. I've worked in school, camp, and in -home settings....

Nicole G.

$12-17/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently in nursing school so I have a lot of experience with medical issues and specials needs!

Kelsey K.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...

Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most importantly, our children (nearly 4 and 2) love and adore...

Emily B.

Alexis W.

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...

Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We had a great experience with Alexis over 2 weeks when we needed part-time help after school. She played outside with the kids, took them to the park and they really loved her. We look forward to having her back for nights out etc. "

Katy L.

Cailey S.

Florissant, MO

$14-25/hr

Babysitter!

Main experience is babysitting elementary schoolers. I adore kiddos, and believe they're the future of this world. Growing up, I gained valuable experience caring for and teaching children through babysitting staff at my high school. I have a natural affinity for working with little ones, including those with special needs....

Cailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Sheri B.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have two daughters, ages 6 and 8. Being a full-time single mom has proven to be challenging and rewarding. I treasure all the time I get to spend with them. I also have several years of experience working with adults with a wide range of disabilities. I feel this is comparable to working with children, as these individuals...

Sheri can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Rachel K.

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp