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38 special needs caregivers are listed in Urbana, IL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Urbana, IL

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$9-18/hr

Hello!!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...
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Alexandra C.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Compassionate College Student With Car

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from Chicago, I'm a Senior at Lewis & Clark College studying history and French. I have aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher. I have worked with people with special needs for the past four years at a Chicago land agency. I work primarily with children and adolescents. During the summer, I work as a...
5.0
"Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex."

Anna L.

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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I am happy to work with children and young adults who have ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and unique learning abilities. I am happy to work with children and adults who are in need of a patient, joyful, and caring companion or caretaker. I have many years of experience working with students of all different ages and needs. I am...
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Deja H.


Urbana, IL

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...

Jessica R.

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Kallee P.


Urbana, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with a decade of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience with special needs children, and I'm also First Aid and CPR certified. I love...
Kallee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mark B.


Urbana, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mark, and I am currently a 27-year-old school social worker from Urbana, IL. I have three years of school social work experience in Rantoul, IL. I have worked with kids in a variety of environments (schools, camps, etc) and have experience with students who have special needs. I am a caring, hardworking individual...
Mark can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Cierra W.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Everyone, My name is Cierra. I'm currently a Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in political science and have aspirations of being a corporate lawyer. I babysit on my freetime to help fund my LSAT studies. I've been helping take care of children with my mom home daycare since I was 12 years...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great...

Katelyn S.

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Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

Hired by 6 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 certified childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...
Matt can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$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.

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Abigail W.


Champaign, IL

$15-20/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Winnie K.


Champaign, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting

I have worked with children young and old with and even with special needs, I love what I do because it's a blessing to do this job
Winnie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline K.


Champaign, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

My experience has been with special needs children with an emphasis with children with autism. I have also been a home care provider for the elderly. I am able to do a plethora of things, from babysitting newborns, cooking, assisting with homework, and helping plan different academic and social events for children and the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have been caring for seniors and special-needs clients and residents for over 25 to almost 30 years now to me this job is not just its a passion just like a calling from God I love what I work with Alzheimer's and dementia patients on daily basis because do I work in the field as well I certified CNA I have other...
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Addison P.


Champaign, IL

$15-20/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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Addie I.


Champaign, IL

$15-20/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley S.


Champaign, IL

$15-25/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:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Urbana, IL

Alexandra C.

5.0

Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex.

- Anna L.

Brittney C.

5.0

Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...

- Lisa C.

Deja H.

5.0

We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her again.

- Jessica R.

Abigail N.

5.0

I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great with my bug loving child who put a...

- Katelyn S.

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.

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