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Jennifer G.


Franklin Park, IL

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Care Provider/ Afterschool Pick Up Support

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Hi! My name is Jenn . I am a mom of two adult children who has worked in the school setting for the past 10+years. I have worked with children from preschool age all the way through eighth grade. I also have worked with special needs students as well. I am a caring and trustworthy individual. I am Covid vaccinated and CPR and...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emily T.


Franklin Park, IL

$24/hr12 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Mary S.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...

Bernadette S.

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Kamonchanok P.


River Grove, IL

$28-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."

George S.

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Sylvia B.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...

Renee G.

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Caytie B.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help! I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "

Amanda C.

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Karla V.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher, Love Working With Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."

Meg P.

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Erika M.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

The "Experience" You Want

4.2

(10)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...
Erika can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erica is an amazing lady, kids had a good time with her, she is very friendly. She was very punctual, even in very short notice. Highly recommended."

Moshe S.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cynthia is a caring, loving, gentle, and professional individual. Her ability to connect with children is amazing. She is a great teacher and will care for your child as if it was her own. Cynthia is an awesome nanny who goes above and beyond. I would recommend...

Lillian A.

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver

I worked at Philip J Rock Center & School in Glen Ellyn it is school & home for children with both deaf & blind disabilities compiled with cerebral palsy & other learning disabilities. I was trained how to communicate with the children with a basic version of sign language & supervised children during activities & daily living...
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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...

Melissa D.

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Patricia J.


Chicago, IL

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Patricia

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"

Lily B.

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Hailey T.


Chicago, IL

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey is wonderful! we met her last year when she was a sub for my nanny for a week and connected well with my children immediately. She has come back multiple times to help with babysitting on the weekends and we love her! My kids are always excited to see her....

Julia V.

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Anastasia C.


Chicago, IL

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and...

Stephanie H.

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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager / Early Childhood Educator / Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families, and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality Early Childhood...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle is a warm, caring educator. She has extensive knowledge of child growth and development. Michelle is creative, a problem solver, and team player. She truly loves working with children and families."

Dottie D.

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Cashmear M.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.
5.0
"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."

Marlee H.

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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
5.0
"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."

Yulanda C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin Park, IL

Mary S.

5.0

I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and help for her mom with her younger...

- Bernadette S.

Kamonchanok P.

5.0

She is a lovely person. Full of energy and active. The kids have a good and fun time with her

- Thunya P.

Sylvia B.

5.0

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...

- Renee G.

Caytie B.

5.0

Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own.

- Amanda C.

Karla V.

5.0

Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe.

- Meg P.

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