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60 special needs child care are listed in Melrose Park, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 3 years

Special needs child care in Melrose Park, IL

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Amy D.


Melrose Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

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I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
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Christy F.


Melrose Park, IL

$20-30/hr

Christy From Bolingbrook

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Ive raised a special needs son. So I have many years of experience.
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Nesita S.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver

3.0

(2)

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I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.
5.0
"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."

Reviewed by Jessica P.

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Joel C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

5.0

(1)

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I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...
5.0
"Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with...

Reviewed by Britta H.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"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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Mollie B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy To Help!

5.0

(1)

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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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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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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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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My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There...

Reviewed by Lisa M.

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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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Meghan M.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire And Autism Expert

5.0

(2)

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Hello and welcome to my profile page! Call me Super Nanny! Below is a list of my experience and qualifications. If you have questions, I'm happy to answer. I've been working as a special needs caregiver since I was 15 years old. I tend to work with families who need a well-seasoned caregiver. I love my work because it's hands...
5.0
"Meghan was so attentive to my son. She went above and beyond to problem solve with us how to make him successful at school (in his remote learning) and with social interactions at home. I would recommend her...

Reviewed by Julie B.

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Connie B.


Niles, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...
5.0
"We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with autism. She is professional, knowledgeable, and keeps my...

Reviewed by Stacy C.

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Rosaura C.


Chicago, IL

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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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Isabella A.


Lombard, IL

$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caring Full-Time Nanny With Special Needs Experience!

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Hi! I have loved working with children all my life, and would love to become a positive part of your child/children's lives! In the last six months I became certified as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism at By Your Side where I'm currently employed. I have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice...
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Sylvia B.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

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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...
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Terra C.


Chicago, IL

$5-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have been providing care to individuals with special needs for almost 5 years. I have worked at a day camp for children with special needs for 2 years. Additionally, I have volunteered at several other camps. I also used to volunteer my time helping out a family that had 3 children with special needs. I am comfortable with any...
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Makenzie K.


Chicago, IL

$22-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have 1 year experience providing behavioral therapy (ABA) for kids between the ages of 2-6 years old. I also have 1 year experience working as DSP where I provided care for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Melrose Park, IL

Nesita S.

5.0

Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver .

- Jessica P.

Joel C.

5.0

Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with his background in special needs kids, not only kept our son under control, but was...

- Britta H.

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.

Danielle S.

5.0

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 myself. She remembered how I liked things done and rarely needed to be reminded of...

- Caroline W.

Dina S.

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 thinking of ways to engage my husband. She provided excellent care being always vigilant of...

- Karen O.

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