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Experience, Loving Nanny

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
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Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...

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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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Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
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Flexible Fun Sitter/ Nanny

Bartlett, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a retired pediatric registered nurse who is looking to continue caring for children. I have cared for special needs children from ages 6 months to 18 years throughout my nursing career. Before I became a nurse, I babysat and nannied during high school and college for toddler, preschool and elementary aged children.
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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, nanny and early childhood educator. I have dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background includes working in the private homes of families as well as teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$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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Child Care Provider-Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

4.9(1)
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$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...

Care Member says "We love Starla! My kids love when she comes because she always tries a new craft them."

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Nanny/Babysitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a fun-loving recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have been babysitting (paid/unpaid) for about 9 years. I have a very large family so I have experience with a wide age range from newborn to 14. I love to meet new people and build relationships. In high school I taught a preschool class through the child...

Christina H. says "I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I found...

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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified! A little about me, I love reading,...
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Part Time, Care Giver, Nanny

Villa Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessica, welcome to my page. I am 26 years old currently living in Warrenville IL. I am currently a Special Education Teacher at Wheaton North High School. I graduated with a special education degree from University of Missouri and more recently graduated with my masters in Special Education from the American...
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Nanny Turned Mom

Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Molly, and I'm a loving, nurturing stay-at-home mom of two with over 15 years of professional nanny experience. Caring for children has always been my passion, and I bring both real-life mom instincts and seasoned nanny skills to every family I work with. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of supporting...
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Nanny - Household Manager - Family Assistant

Aurora, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My nanny career began while I was finishing my bachelor's degree in history at North Central College. At the time, I intended it to be a temporary job. Soon after graduation, I worked at a law firm in the city and for a political campaign, but realized my heart was in spending time with kids. I find nannying extremely rewarding....
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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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Part Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a student at National Louis University in Wheeling, majoring in Early Childhood Education, and minoring in Special Education. I have had babysitting experience since I was 11 years old, always watching over my younger cousins. I started actual babysitting work for clients when I was in middle school; babysitting children in...
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Former Assistant Teacher, Fun And Creative Nanny

Wood Dale, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 15 years of childcare experience and five years of classroom experience working at childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools. I have experience working with children of a variety of ages, from newborns to school age and have a lot of experience working with special needs children. I hold an Associate's Degree...
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Experienced Caregiver & Nanny

Geneva, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'm a mom to two teenage boys located in Geneva, that left the professional work force behind after becoming very sick. I needed help at home at different points in my recovery so I know how crucial a need that is. Now that I'm very well I would love to care give as a home health aid. I am not a nurse but I'm experienced with...
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House Manager/Nanny/Caregiver

Carol Stream, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in this field since 2001. I love caring for others from newborns to the elderly. I have been with a family for 2 years, a family for 12 years and then a family for 11 years. I cared for infants up until they were teenagers with two families. Became a nanny/house manage throughout the years. Before becoming an...
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  • 22 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of September 2026

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Special Needs Nannies in Elgin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 22 listed special needs nannies

Candace W.

We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are...

- Care member

Jackie L.

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...

- Gabriella C.

Michelle R.

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job...

- Jacki R.

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