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Hi! I have extensive experience working with children in a wide variety of ages. I first began babysitting and nannying when I was very young, and have since become very comfortable caring for, teaching, and also learning from children of all ages. In the past, I have volunteered at a preschool in West Chicago as a teacher's...
Monica D.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Organized & Energetic Nanny (Part Time Music And Art Tutor As Well)
5.0
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Hello! My name is Monica and I am a tutor, housekeeper, and nanny. I have 7 years of experience in child care, including multiple special needs, and I am trained in trauma-informed childcare. My formal education was in child developmental psychology and art therapy. I am currently a part-time piano instructor (of all ages) and...
5.0
"We hired Monica through Care.com to babysit our 16 month old. She was very attentive and experienced, and we would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Sara K.
5.0
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*Now fully booked through Winter 2023
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I'm a recent graduate with a passion for music and science, looking to work with families in the Chicago/Lakeview area. I studied neuroscience in my masters, so I enjoy learning and teaching about anything brain or mind-related! I have 9 years of experience caring for...
5.0
"Amanda has been a godsend for us. We have a 5 year old she has been a nanny for almost months. She is always on time and dependable. My son loves when she comes over to play. "
Reviewed by Ashley E.
Ella S.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.
5.0
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I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
Steph S.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Student With 15 Years Of Experience Nannying / Babysitting
5.0
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Hey y'all! I have worked with kids my whole life and love it. I am currently going back to school to be a NICU nurse, I studying at UIC. I've been a nanny for multiple families, an assistant teacher for a special needs preschool, taught dance, gymnastics, and basketball, and have babysat on going for years on the side.
5.0
"I highly recommend Steph! She took wonderful care of my 10-month old daughter on a few occasions. She was punctual and always let me know when she was on her way. My daughter loved spending time with Steph!...
Reviewed by Lauren B.
5.0
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Hi there, I'm Samantha! Having grown up caring for my younger siblings and formally babysitting since the age of 13, I understand the importance of reliable, compassionate care.
As someone with a flexible work schedule, I'm here to assist your family's needs on weeknights and weekends. I prioritize outdoor play, engaging...
5.0
"Samantha is great! She easily developed good rapport with all of our four children. They all had fun. She balanced time with them, prepared meals, took care of our dog, and handled a complicated transportation...
Reviewed by Lisa M.
5.0
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Hello,
My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
5.0
"Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for...
Reviewed by Heidi S.
5.0
(1)
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Hello parents of beautiful angels!
or furry friends!
My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets!
I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like...
Reviewed by Danielle R.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
5.0
"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"
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5.0
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Hello, I'm Bea and I'm a Junior at UIC! I hope to pursue Speech and Language Pathology in the future and my major is Psychology with a double minor in Linguistics and Disability and Human Development.
I have provided care for countless families over the past 7 years and can provide many references! My experience includes...
5.0
"Bea is absolutely wonderful. She has worked for us since our baby was 2 weeks old, and he adores her. As a first-time parent, it was so great to have someone so trustworthy and caring look after my child. She...
Reviewed by Lindsey M.
5.0
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I currently work as a third grade and special education teacher at Rowe Elementary School. This will be my fourth year working here. I work with diverse learners in third grade and in kindergarten in a general education classroom. I have worked as a pre-school teacher with 3-year-olds, at JCYS one summer ago. I worked at LEARN...
5.0
"My twins always enjoyed when Sarah babysat and I would recommend her to other families."
Reviewed by Rachel R.
5.0
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Hi there! I am a (fully vaccinated) K-2 Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I would love to connect with a family who may need help with childcare while their children are out of school/daycare. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. For two and a half years, I worked at a daycare that cared for...
5.0
"We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and...
Reviewed by Steve M.
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I have worked with children with special needs, its actually personal to me as I have a brother with intellectual disabilities, so I've always gravitated towards children with special needs, and find it very rewarding
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I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
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Hi! I have experience working a special education classroom working 1 on 1 with students. I'm trained to use visuals, and come up with new, fun, effective ways to help children learn. From daily life tasks to education. I have worked hand in hand with speech therapists, physical therapist and occupational therapist.
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Hello! My name is Danielle and I am a certified special education teacher and experienced nanny. I taught for the past three years for Chicago Public Schools and have nannied for the past nine years. I am extremely experienced in caring for individuals of varying ability and age levels. I am highly experienced with infants. I am...
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English Nanny with over 20 years of experience with 3 wonderful families from newborn to college age.
Teacher certified, CPR and First Aid.
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Hello! I would love to have the opportunity be considered for a nanny position. During the school year I am an elementary teacher for Chicago Public Schools. Besides my teaching experience I have also taught preschool, managed a camp for children with special needs, and I also babysit 2 toddlers over the weekend. Please reach...
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Hello everyone! I am a college grad and I have been working with children since about 2009. I have worked with kids of all ages and children with special needs. I am currently a first year grad student working to become a licensed adolescent mental health therapists. I love art, music, being outside, playing with animals, and...
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Hello! I love hanging with children of ANY ability. I recently completed my masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis! I am finishing up a certificate in Autism. I love getting to know children's interests and strengths and using those to promote positive behavior change. I have over 10 years of paid experience working with...
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Forest Park, IL
Monica D.
5.0
We hired Monica through Care.com to babysit our 16 month old. She was very attentive and experienced, and we would definitely hire her again!
- Sara K.
Amanda M.
5.0
Amanda has been a godsend for us. We have a 5 year old she has been a nanny for almost months. She is always on time and dependable. My son loves when she comes over to play.
- Ashley E.
Steph S.
5.0
Steph was wonderful with our 2 year old. She supported us during the Thanksgiving holiday when daycare was closed and our son did very well under her care. She was able to keep him busy and happy while we worked from home. We can't wait to invite her back!
- Carla R.
Samantha Y.
5.0
Samantha is great! She easily developed good rapport with all of our four children. They all had fun. She balanced time with them, prepared meals, took care of our dog, and handled a complicated transportation schedule for multiple after school activities effortlessly. She is a hard worker,...
- Lisa M.
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering new stages with our daughter and she...
- Heidi S.