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60 special needs child care are listed in Wheaton, IL

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

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

Special needs child care in Wheaton, IL

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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and...

Reviewed by Elle A.

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Melanie R.


Wheaton, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Paraprofessional Nanny Looking For Special Needs Family

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I have a paraprofessional license. I have been work with autism and apraxia for 12 years with my cousin. Officially have 3 years of experience with kids with minor to severe disabilities. It truly is my passion to continue working with people who have special needs. I'm studying sign language interpreting.
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Natalie G.


Wheaton, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

College Student Social Work Major With Family/child Emphasis.Advocate For Special Needs Persons.

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3 years in Best Buddies program at Neuqua Valley HS Developmentally delayed Geriatric family member. Multiple sclerosis society camp counselor for children with parent with MS (2 years ) Experience with teenagers with Autism, Autism spectrum, Asperger's, Developmentally Delayed, Sensory defensive disorder.
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Jordan G.


Wheaton, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Sweet And Patient Special Education Teacher

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I have had a passion for working with people with special needs since high school when I was president of our Best Buddies club. I graduated from USF in 2016 with my BS in Special Education and have worked with students with varying levels of disabilities for the past five years.

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Hello! My Name is Nick I am Studying special education at Western Michigan university, I am also on the lacrosse team at WMU. I have 2 years of experience working in schools in the Kalamazoo area. Last summer I was a summer camp counselor at the YMCA in Grand Haven MI, providing child care for children 4-15.
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Jenna R.


Wheaton, IL

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

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I am passionate about helping others. I have taken care of family members and friends with different types of disabilities, both physical and cognitive. I would likely be described by those who know me well as: hilarious, patient, empathetic, and understanding.
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Grace V.


Wheaton, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I am a certified nursing assistant for 3 years. I have work in long term, skilled and in home care. For a variety of adults and seniors with special needs. I have work with teens as well but has a few years. starting next year, I'll be attending college to study healthcare management.
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Melanie R.


Wheaton, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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I have worked with individuals with multiple needs for over 5 years. All age groups from new born to late 70's. I've worked with physical disabilities and mental disabilities. I'm in school to become a special needs educator. I also work 8-3:45 at a school as a special needs aide.
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Patrick I.


Wheaton, IL

$25-45/hr5 yrs exp

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I have a decade of experience working with children as a camp counselor, coach, babysitter, school aide, and behavior specialist. I am a behavior technician who has extensive experience providing therapy for children with autism in the school, clinic, and home settings. I currently work at a middle school during the school year....
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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

5.0

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I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"

Reviewed by Christina K.

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Noel B.


Lombard, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

5.0

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Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
5.0
"Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

Reviewed by Clint S.

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Amanda G.


Carol Stream, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Amanda G.

5.0

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Hello all, I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!
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"We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we are forever spoiled! Amanda was with our family until...

Reviewed by Julia O.

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Jill G.


Warrenville, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Kind, Communicative Caregiver

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I'm Jill. I have spent my entire adult life lovingly helping others as a caregiver. I have a BS degree from University of IL in Psych & Child Development. I created & facilitated a community employment day program for 19 yrs at Aspire of IL where I taught job skills, academics, leisure skills & volunteering. I've also worked for...
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"Jill has cared for my daughter for 10 years. She is incredibly kind and caring and is more than a caregiver, but is one of my daughter’s dearest friends. Jill is truly a member of our little family."

Reviewed by Care member

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Tahira R.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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"Tahiti was on time, congenial, caring, and careful. I highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Susan S.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

5.0

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Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 27 yrs old. I m currently working as a nanny in Wilmette. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I...
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"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a...

Reviewed by Susan C.

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Katherine J.


Naperville, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For A Caregiver?

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Hello, My name is Katie and one of my favorite activities is to help children. I have worked with children and young adults with disabilities all over the spectrum. With my exceptional experiences in proving care to all special need children and young adults. Having the ability to obtain the huge knowledge of various caregiver...
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Lesly Y.


Glendale Heights, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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I started working with kids at the age of 15. I started off by working at a pool and being a lifeguard/swim instructor. After that I became a youth counselor in an after school program. And at the moment I work for a place where I help kids with disabilities interact with others. I have been in best buddies for about two years,...
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Bobbi B.


Warrenville, IL

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

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I have cared for infants to adults with special needs, mental and physical impairments. I have a daughter with ADHD and learning disability, granddaughter with physical disability and eating disorder. I also help my ex-husbands blindness, diabetes and physical disabilities..( medication, transferring, paperwork and...
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Sam W.


Roselle, IL

$17-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello My name is Sam . I'm looking to help out a family who is need for someone part time 20-30 hours a week during the day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. . I was inspired to get involved and to work with children or adults with special needs mental or physical by my My Brother is a CPS special Ed teacher and has been...

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I am a nurse in Brazil and have experience with mental health, I always try to understand them and encourage activities with them

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Wheaton, IL

Clemonce M.

5.0

Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and kind! And is a very hard worker! She compassionate and without a doubt very supportive.

- Elle A.

Tracy S.

5.0

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!

- Christina K.

Noel B.

5.0

Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.

- Clint S.

Amanda G.

5.0

We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we are forever spoiled! Amanda was with our family until we just moved out of state and we wish we could've brought her with us. She was caring,...

- Julia O.

Jill G.

5.0

Jill worked with my daughter from age 12-22 when she moved into a group home. Jill is generous, reliable, compassionate, willing to help with showering and all aspects of care. She is like a family member now.

- Care member

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