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Athena G.

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Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...

See'trail M. says "Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the...

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Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family To Grow With!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Full-time Experienced Nanny

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...

Care Member says "Pla was an incredible nanny and I can’t thank her enough for all of the ways she cared for my children. I was fortunate to meet her through a friend’s...

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PT Special Needs Nanny / Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Fun & Creative Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
**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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Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Licensed Paraprofessional Nanny Looking For Special Needs Family

Wheaton, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have a paraprofessional license. I have been work with autism and apraxia for 12 years with my cousin. Officially have 3 years of experience with kids with minor to severe disabilities. It truly is my passion to continue working with people who have special needs. I'm studying sign language interpreting.
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Nanny/ Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
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Nanny For Kids With Special Needs

Lisle, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Amber and I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Illinois at Chicago in their Occupational Therapy program. I will graduate Spring 2027. I am also working part time as a Telehealth Behavioral Health Clinician at a community based mental health facility. I love working with my clients! I graduated...
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Experienced Nanny With 6+ Years Childcare Experience

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Loving Mom, CNA, And Trusted Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I'm reliable, patient and dependable with hands-on experience raising and caring for children, including those with special needs. I'm a mother to two little ones ages 1. 5 and 4 and my oldest has autism. Through my daily care, I've developed strong skills in supporting sensory needs, maintaining routines, and providing...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am the oldest child, so I was always watching my siblings growing up. I always love to be around kids as they can teach you so much, and they're so funny and creative. I started babysitting for neighbors and relatives when I was around 14 years old and have continued over the years, so I have roughly 14 years of experience. My...
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
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Summer Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Fun, caring, and adventurous elementary teacher looking for a full-time Nanny job in the summer and date nights during the school year. Has 10+ years of experience with children with various needs. CPR first aid certified.
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Early Childhood Education Major And Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have over 19 years of experience in the childcare field. I have been fortunate to work as a day care assistant to special needs children, a camp counselor, babysitter and for the last 15 years being a nanny to some wonderful families. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to preteen age. it has been a wonderful...
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Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from newborns to teens-I'd love the opportunity to become a trusted and consistent presence in your family's life. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Human Services with a minor in Child Advocacy Studies, I approach childcare with a strong foundation in compassion,...
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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
meal prep
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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Part-Time or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available for Summer

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am majoring in Special education right now, and I have worked with kids with special needs for about 8 years. I worked in a special education classroom all through middle school and high school as well as ran clubs in middle school and high school with the sole purpose of having mainstream students interacting and being...
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  • 60 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

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

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

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Palos Hills, IL

Special Needs Nannies in Palos Hills, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Athena G.

Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated...

- See'trail M.

Katelyn N.

Katelyn helped with my 7 month old for two months and was amazing. She was great with communication, planning activities, going on walks and...

- Care member

Kamonchanok P.

Pla was an incredible nanny and I can’t thank her enough for all of the ways she cared for my children. I was fortunate to meet her through...

- Care member

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