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Alaina P.

Full-Time, Long Term Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am the oldest of 4 children. My youngest sibling is very seriously handicapped both mentally and physically. I spent the majority of my teens taking care of my siblings and cousins. I'm used to caring for multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm loving, kind, responsible and fun. I'd love to be the...
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Nurturing And Attentive Nanny Seeks Collaborative Family

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of nanny/house manager experience, as well as a an extensive background in childcare/education. Passionate about childcare, teaching autonomy, independence, and helping nurture the new , mindful, critical thinkers of the world. I've been with my current family of 2 kids for the last two years and looking to...
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Annie The House Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Here's a concise, professional caregiver bio for you: Bio: With years of hands-on experience caring for both seniors and children, I bring a nurturing spirit and dependable support to every family I serve. My background combines compassionate caregiving with strong organizational skills, ensuring safety, comfort, and meaningful...
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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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In Search Of A Full Time Nanny Position.

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
My name is Janith, I am 24, and I have 6 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've always loved forming meaningful connections with kids and their families. From reading books, arts and crafts,...
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Nanny/School Teacher And Carriculum Writer

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Allegra and I have a degree (double major) in Arts and Literature and have taught elementaryschoolchildrenin the Chicago and NYC Public schools. I love kids and come from a family of teachers. I have been a teaching artist for both Geothe and Morton elementary schools in Chicago. I have been entrusted with the...
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Hello, I'm Joyce And I'm Looking For A Nanny Position

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm 27 years old i'm Psychologist, postgraduate in Communication, I have certificates in Social Skills, Therapeutic Follow-UP, First AID and CPR. I have experience as a babysitter/nanny (+3000 hours), I'm Infant qualification and special needs. And I really like studying about child development. I'm an honest, creative,...
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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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Experienced Nanny/Child-Care Provider

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi there!! My name is Alex and I am currently employed as an Elementary School Psychologist with Chicago Public Schools. I recently graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with my Masters in Educational Psychology, and Specialist degree in School Psychology. During grad school, I served as a nanny for a wonderful Chicago...
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Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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Nanny Patricia

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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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Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Fun & Creative Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025** Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...

Caitlin N. says "Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."

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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family To Grow With!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes 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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  • 60 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 4.0

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL

Special Needs Nannies in Evanston, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 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.

Miriam T.

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...

- Erik W.

Julia S.

Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful.

- Caitlin N.

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