Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find special needs caregivers in Mahomet, IL that you’ll love

43 special needs caregivers are listed in Mahomet, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mahomet, IL

Hailey P.'s Photo

Hailey P.


Mahomet, IL

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!"

Tom P.

Lindsey H.'s Photo

Lindsey H.


Mahomet, IL

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired who also has a sibling with special needs. I believe this makes me uniquely qualified to understand your family dynamics and support needs.
Ashley C.'s Photo

Ashley C.


Mahomet, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have cared for children between the ages of 3 months and 17 years of age in many different capacities. I have worked with special needs children as well as children with mental health needs. I am CPR certified and a counselor by day. Please contact me if you need an evening or weekend sitter or housecleaner!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Matt L.'s Photo

Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Matt and I'm a very fun, active, positive male role model with over 20 years of experience in childcare with children of all ages and abilities. Fully background checked, CPR and First Aid certified. Illinois credited childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...
Matt can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My 2 boys have been through a lot and Matt has been amazing for them he is definitely a blessing in our family's life"

Rachel M.

Matt L.'s Photo

Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have many years of experience and training working with children who have had various special needs, as well as other emotional and behavioral issues. I spent many years as a mentor and respite care provider for children who may have been abused, neglected, or going through other emotional needs and struggles.
5.0
"My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter."

Amy W.

Chloe S.'s Photo

Chloe S.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have been working with kids with disabilities for three years now yet I have never had a babysitting type job. I know I am qualified to do so after all of my experience in the classroom. In high school I took a class where I worked with teens with disabilities ranging from 14-18 years old. In the summer I work at a camp for...
Ashley S.'s Photo

Ashley S.


Champaign, IL

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ashley and I have been working with children in multiple capacities for the last five years. I taught one-on-one swim lessons for children of all ages, and I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have also cared for my cousins on numerous occasions, and I have experience working with children and adults with special...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Tina U.'s Photo

Tina U.


Champaign, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with an M. S. client since 2014 & am currently helping with another MS client as well, I have my own Homecare business which I started in 2008. References upon request
Liza K.'s Photo

Liza K.


Champaign, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking The Perfect Fit

I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children including raising 3 of my own, one of whom is special needs. I am a certified Waldorf teacher with direct Montessori experience as well who believes in play based learning and a high level of creative expression. Children learn best through doing and I love to...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Sydney R.'s Photo

Sydney R.


Champaign, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I am Sydney! I am a student at the University of Illinois studying Animal Sciences. I am compassionate, friendly, responsible, and will be a perfect match to care for your children! I have a deep passion to care for both animals and children. I have experience babysitting since I was in high school up to now. My parents are a...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney babysits our youngest son one afternoon a week after pre-school so that his mom and I can work. She is an extremely loving and energetic person who is always up for whatever games that he wants to play! She was also willing to take a seizure first aid...

Adam R.

Abigail N.'s Photo

Abigail N.


Champaign, IL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Laughter Is The Best Medicine!

I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm currently a student at the University of Illinois obtaining my master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. I plan to work with children in the future so I love kids. I've worked with kids from about 10 months to 11 years old. I currently work with elementary school aged children. I'm organized, timely, respectful,...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Addison P.'s Photo

Addison P.


Champaign, IL

$11-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And CNA

I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages. Most recently I began teaching horseback riding lessons to kids with special needs. I have my CNA and have been currently working with that. Along with having my CNA I also have my CPR certification.
Addison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Abigail W.'s Photo

Abigail W.


Champaign, IL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Sitter!

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm 18 and currently a student. I'm working towards my degree in education and currently work as a server . I'm love working with kids. I've babysat multiple children before, including those with special needs. I'm also a big history geek!
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Brenda M.'s Photo

Brenda M.


Champaign, IL

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I've been an experienced caregiver for 18yrs and I've worked in every capacity with every age group! I'm CPR/bls certified as well.
Rachel G.'s Photo

Rachel G.


Champaign, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Seeking Summer Employment

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a 23-year-old senior in college majoring in Psychology and Communication graduating in May. I will be in town for the summer and am looking for babysitting/nannying opportunities! I have over 10 years in childcare, beginning as a mother's helper when I was 11. My childcare experience includes...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Addie I.'s Photo

Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Military Member, Dental Hygiene Student In Champaign

My interests include staying active, and focused on school, while keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle. My past experience include working at a summer camp for special needs children as a camp counselor, summer care, and babysitting for family and friends a few times a month with children aged anywhere from 6 months-13 years...
Addie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Addie I.'s Photo

Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My experience has been working with special needs children at a summer camp as a camp counselor. I am passionate in getting to know each child in any way, and finding things that interest them so that they can learn, and have an experience while doing so in a way that is best for them.
Ally A.'s Photo

Ally A.


Champaign, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a disability studies major at a small university in Nashville, TN. I've been babysitting for several years, have worked with kids with and without special needs in camp settings, and am a well-seasoned oldest daughter. I'm gentle and empathetic and love connecting with kids. I absolutely love my creative hobbies, and...

Showing 1 - 20 of 43

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mahomet, IL

Hailey P.

5.0

Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly recommend! - Great job Hailey!

- Tom P.

Matt L.

5.0

My 2 boys have been through a lot and Matt has been amazing for them he is definitely a blessing in our family's life

- Rachel M.

Matt L.

5.0

My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter.

- Amy W.

Sydney R.

5.0

Sydney babysits our youngest son one afternoon a week after pre-school so that his mom and I can work. She is an extremely loving and energetic person who is always up for whatever games that he wants to play! She was also willing to take a seizure first aid course from the American Epilepsy...

- Adam R.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Champaign, ILSpecial Needs in Urbana, ILSpecial Needs in Monticello, ILSpecial Needs in Rantoul, ILSpecial Needs in Arrowsmith, ILSpecial Needs in Bement, ILSpecial Needs in Sidney, ILSpecial Needs in Paxton, ILSpecial Needs in Milmine, ILSpecial Needs in Arcola, IL
Special Needs in Rensselaer, InSpecial Needs in New Lenox, ILSpecial Needs in Niantic, ILSpecial Needs in Yorkville, ILSpecial Needs in Bourbonnais, ILSpecial Needs in Peoria, ILSpecial Needs in West Lafayette, InSpecial Needs in Hanna City, ILSpecial Needs in Trivoli, ILSpecial Needs in Terre Haute, In
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

When should you start maternity leave? Here’s what the experts say

January 15th, 2025 Since no two families are alike, there isn’t a hard and fast rule when it comes to determining when to start maternity leave. But there are a number of thin... Read more
Stage 3 baby food: How to know when to offer thicker solids

Stage 3 baby food: How to know when to offer thicker solids

January 15th, 2025 Your baby’s made it through cereal mush, soupy carrots and ever-so-slightly texturized chicken and squash dinners. Now it’s time for the real culinary fun t... Read more
You can choose the sex of your baby — but it’ll cost you

You can choose the sex of your baby — but it’ll cost you

January 9th, 2025 Can you choose the sex of your baby? If you’re the kind of person who has been planning the perfect family unit since childhood, you’ll be happy... Read more
Summer camp cost: Breaking down the price of day, sleep-away and specialty camps

Summer camp cost: Breaking down the price of day, sleep-away and specialty camps

January 15th, 2025 Whether you’re looking for your child to log extra hours practicing soccer or want them to spend time with friends in the great outdoors, camp is a time-hon... Read more
28 cute toddler haircuts

28 cute toddler haircuts

January 14th, 2025 Let’s be honest here. Toddlers really don’t need anything extra to be positively adorable — it’s just their natural state. But even with their built-in deli... Read more