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Yanira N.

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 6-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Learning Behavior Specialist Certified Special Education Teacher, Former Caregiver And Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had multiple prior educational and volunteering experiences working with children and adults with disabilities and baby-sitting as well as taking care of family members with special needs. My area of specialty is severe and profound. I worked my way through college as a nanny and caregiver through a company. I have an...

Lisa S. says "She is an awesome teacher who cares for her students and would do anything for them. She is dependable, reliable, and responsible."

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Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Super Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Justin B. says "Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better...

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17 Years Of Experience As A Nanny/Household Manager

Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my many years of experience as a professional household manager, organizer, personal assistant, child and pet care provider and more working with a diverse set of individuals and families including high profile, overseas, night nurse and children with special needs to name a...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny

Mokena, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was 14. I'm the oldest of 4 so taking care of kids has always come natural to me. Besides looking after my sisters and brother I have attained several nanny jobs over my 8 years of experience. I have nannied for children of all ages throughout the school years and for entire summers. I...
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Experienced Nanny With 6+ Years Childcare Experience

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maggie and I'm finishing my senior year of college. I have experience babysitting/nannying for every age from infants to preteens, for over 6 years. I am understanding, energetic, and love keeping kids active and entertained. Additionally, I am happy to help with housework, laundry, or errands. I have experience...
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Part Time To Full Time Nanny/Caregiver Available

Elwood, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a vast amount of experience ranging from providing nursing assistant care in a Pediatric Acute Unit and Peds ICU unit to working as a nanny for a high profile family in Germany. Because of my healthcare experience, I have worked with children of all ages and those who have special needs as well. I understand the need for...
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NANNY FOR HIRE :)

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello families! My name is Nicole an I am a mama of 5 (4 older and a 5yr old) I have worked in the medical field for about 16+ years, along with part time caregiving, and about three years of full time nannying (I've been doing it part time longer). As a mom with two boys on the spectrum I have lots of experience with special...

Karla V. says "2022 Review: Nicole is the absolute best nanny and sitter and overall an awesome person! She's reliable, very experienced with kids of all ages and treats...

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Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...

Care Member says "Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely...

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Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

Plainfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
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Caretaker/Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
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Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Crete, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...
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Responsible Nanny

La Grange, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello:) My name is Justyna and I love children. For the past 20 years I have been working as a regular babysitter, household manager as well as a special needs nanny. I'm very punctual, responsible, easy going person with great communication skills.
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Experienced Nanny Available

Willowbrook, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a 35-year-old loving stay at home mother. I have 3 daughters, 8, 9, and 10, as well as a 16-year-old son. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of various ages from newborn to 12 years old, including multiples and special needs. I have always loved caring for children and assisting in their development...
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Experienced Nanny Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
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Career Nanny Of Nearly 20 Years

Downers Grove, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I am a career nanny who genuinely loves working inside the home. I love working with kids, developing a routine, and how each day can bring new sweet moments. I love being outdoors and staying active. I'm also a huge champion of reading at all ages! I have lots of experience working with kids with special needs too.
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  • 19 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in New Lenox, IL

Special Needs Nannies in New Lenox, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 19 listed special needs nannies

Yanira N.

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

Bonniejean M.

Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very...

- Care member

Carol G.

She is an awesome teacher who cares for her students and would do anything for them. She is dependable, reliable, and responsible.

- Lisa S.

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