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Patrice S.

Skilled Childare Career Nanny

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! Hello! I am very interested helping your family ! I am a well mannered, articulate, responsible career nanny, with a great deal of experience and interest in children and their development. I am very confident with children and I am emotionally mature. I possess high energy levels and have an ability to develop close long...
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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...
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Katharine S.

Inspiring Growth And Joy: Nanny Specializing In Special Needs Care

Winnetka, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
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Katharine S.

Full Time Nanny - Specializing In Special Needs

Winnetka, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm seeking a full-time summer nanny position with availability from mid-May to mid-August. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at UIC, specializing in mental health with a focus on adolescents. During the school year, I work as a Community Support Specialist Intern at a community mental health agency. In...
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Sophia A.

Experienced And Patient Nanny

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Patricia J.

Nanny Patricia

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela with over 12 years of experience supporting children and families. I specialize in caring for infants and children with special needs (including autism, ADHD, cancer, and developmental differences), and I offer a warm, playful, and thoughtful approach to every family...

Lily B. says "She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"

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Valentina V.

Experienced And Reliable Nanny With Special Needs, Loving And Responsible

River Grove, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Valentina, I'm from Colombia and I have 4 years of experience working with children. I've worked full-time and part-time with several families in the U. S. and have great references. I also helped in preschools in Colombia before finishing high school, and I completed a course in Early Childhood Education here....
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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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Hannah D.

Special Needs Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Hannah, and I am a 26 y. o psychology graduate and web designer. I choose to still have a part time caregiving position because it is undoubtedly, 100% my passion. I have been working with and caring for disabled adults and children for the past 7 years. I have experience providing mobility assistance, hygiene...

Holly K. says "She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her."

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Doris A.

Part Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...

Evangeline E. says "Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

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Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Jackie L.

Nanny

West Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...

Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...

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Lauren G.

Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...

Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...

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Hannah D.

PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver. My name is Hannah and I am a 28-year-old caregiver for both disabled and neurotypical infants, children, and adults. Over the past several years, I have provided mobility assistance, hygiene assistance, administered medication, and provided 24 hour care to a variety of individuals. My...

Mary F. says "Hannah has always been responsible. As a young girl she has always looked out for her siblings. When Hannah noticed her siblings were bored she would create...

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Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Erik W. says "Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

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Daniele F.

Former live in nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Daniele. I'm 32 years old. For 2 years as a living in nanny and I have 9 years of experience babysitting ages from 2 months old to high school. Also I have experience with special needs. I have CPR and First AID certified. I love spending time outside, playing and hang out with the kids. I'm very responsible,...

Care Member says "I hired Dani to be my baby girl’s first nanny full-time starting when she was 2 months old, and she continued working for me until my daughter was 8...

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Chloe R.

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
NO LONGER LOOKING FOR FULL TIME JOB, just babysitting in between positions I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities,...

Care Member says "Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive...

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Emily B.

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...

Care Member says "Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my...

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Katelyn N.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family To Grow With!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Katelyn and I am 24 years old. I have nannied for 8 years and have experience with all ages from newborns to 12 years old. I am currently working full time as a business administrator for a youth sports league, but I still love to babysit on the side! In my spare time, I enjoy baking, reading, exploring antique...

Care Member says "Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and kept...

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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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  • 60 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 5.0

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Special Needs Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Patricia J.

She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!

- Lily B.

Branndi C.

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from...

- Care member

Hannah D.

She did a top notch excellent job with my special needs boy. We miss her.

- Holly K.

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