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Marlena W.

Full Or Part Time Nanny Position

Palatine, IL

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$18/hr
13 years experience
My name is Marlena. I have over 13 years of experience caring for children from newborn to school age. For me it's not just a job and it shows as I am caring, nurturing and dedicated and parents and children love me. My skills include working with special needs kids such as autism, speech and other developmental delays and...
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Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Loving Nanny

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...

Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...

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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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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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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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Part Time Summer Nanny :)

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sienna and I am an incoming freshman in college at ISU as a nursing major! I am currently working as a nursing assistant at a pediatric office and am looking for some extra work a couple days a week this summer! I have experience as a lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified, and spent a year as a camp counselor at...
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Nanny Turned Mom

Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
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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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Full-time Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am experienced bilingual caregiver who is reliable, patient, kind , and very well organized. I have experience with twins and can easily handle 3-4 kids at the same time. I have also experience with special needs kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I a state licensed EMR. I have degree in nursing and psychology. I do...
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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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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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Former Assistant Teacher, Fun And Creative Nanny

Wood Dale, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Compassionate Nanny

Wheeling, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Alexandra. My husband and I relocated to Etowah from Denver, CO in May of 2022. I have spent many years working in child care. I started in middle school babysitting in my neighborhood. As a young adult I worked in daycare and taught preschool. This led to me working as a nanny for many years. I have worked...
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Live In/Live Out Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
11 years experience
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Part Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Glenview, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Special Needs Nannies in Palatine, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Jill K.

Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for...

- Margaret D.

Elyse M.

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,...

- Peter And Amy H.

Klimentina G.

Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us...

- Care member

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