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283 special needs child care are listed in Chicago, IL

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years

Special needs child care in Chicago, IL

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Caroline K.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available, Special-needs Experienced

5.0

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Hi! My name is Caroline K. and I am from Houston, Texas. I have been working with kids for about six years and I have a wide variety of experience. I've worked with kids of all ages and development levels. I also have extensive experience with children with learning disabilities. I am able to both tutor and babysit. A few fun...
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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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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...

Reviewed by Melissa D.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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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."

Reviewed by Yulanda C.

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Keesha H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

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As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
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Felicia O.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Are you searching for someone special and taking all precautions related to COVID to attend to your love ones needs: You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am compassionate , caring, sincere, experienced, patient and attentive: these are just some the qualities...
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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$19-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.5

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Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with people who have developmental disabilities,...
5.0
"Lindsey was very interested in my daughter. The two of them seemed to enjoy spending time together. We look forward to working with Lindsey again."

Reviewed by Jackie W.

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

5.0

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My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Reviewed by Laurence L.

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Paige K.


Chicago, IL

$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient/Enthusiastic Educator/Coach/Extra Support

5.0

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Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never...

Reviewed by Natalie S.

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Maren B.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

5.0

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Just graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program. I also worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. I love working with kids but I have experience working with people of all ages. I can help with school work/zooms, laundry, dishes, pets as well as things like Stimming Attendance,...
5.0
"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible...

Reviewed by Mary G.

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Cynthia B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Chicago Caregiver/CNA Available Part-Time.

5.0

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I have worked with children and adults at Misericordia Home for six years. Some duties were: changing diapers, re-positioning, temps, set up and priming of Ng/Og feeds, emptying foleys, etc. I have taken them on outings, programing and other activities. I love working with children of all needs; I especially love the smile on...
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Rashawnda P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helpmate

5.0

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Certified nursing assistant for 12 years. I have training in many settings for nursing homes, memory care & private home care. I have cared for people with special need-independent clients to total care. I have experience in feed/gtube. I have training in transportation lifts(Hoyer, Stand lift). Personal care- ( pri-care,...
5.0
"Rashawnda is absolutely wonderful. My kids adore her. She is definitely like a member of our family."

Reviewed by Veronica C.

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Mollie B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy To Help!

5.0

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I have been working in the special needs community since middle school. As a babysitter, in a hospital setting, and in a therapy setting all through high school, college, and post-professional employment.
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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

4.7

(3)

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Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
4.0
"Interviewed her and she was early for her appointment. I plan to add her to my on call list."

Reviewed by Bertina P.

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Meghan S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
5.0
"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"

Reviewed by Anne O.

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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

5.0

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Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with...

Reviewed by Andrei U.

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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
5.0
"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in...

Reviewed by Karen O.

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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time C.N.A./Caregiver Available

5.0

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I am an Operations Supervisor at an Adult Day Care and also an in home care provider. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as an C. N. A. I have been in the field of caring for individuals for over 13 years. I have a gift of patience with people and consideration for individuals who require more attention than...
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"She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by...

Reviewed by Caroline W.

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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview......

Reviewed by Jocelyn G.

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Kimberly J.


Chicago, IL

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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I was blessed to take care of my special needs daughter and my Mom. It was an honor to serve them. I didn't see them as burdens I saw them as blessings. This is my passion, love Is the key because everybody responses to love. I strongly believe that your job should be centered around your gift.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Chicago, IL

Martina B.

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 sweetly refers to her. And my family...

- Melissa D.

Natacha P.

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.

Lindsey R.

5.0

Lindsey was very interested in my daughter. The two of them seemed to enjoy spending time together. We look forward to working with Lindsey again.

- Jackie W.

Erica M.

5.0

Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids

- Laurence L.

Rosaura C.

5.0

Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...

- Natalie S.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 283 listed special needs child care.