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Valentina V.

Experienced And Reliable Nanny With Special Needs, Loving And Responsible

River Grove, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Valentina, I'm from Colombia and I have 4 years of experience working with children. I've worked full-time and part-time with several families in the U. S. and have great references. I also helped in preschools in Colombia before finishing high school, and I completed a course in Early Childhood Education here....
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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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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
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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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

Chicago, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
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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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Fun Nanny/Sitter

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi families! I'm Jeannette, a loving and compassionate nanny with over 15 years of experience caring for children from infancy through preteens. I currently work full-time as a Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA) with Chicago Public Schools and offer babysitting during evenings, weekends, and summers. My background...
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Nurturing And Attentive Nanny Seeks Collaborative Family

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$27/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Juliet and I am very excited to connect with more families for babysitting and nannying opportunities! I am currently working as an early childhood educator for 10 sweet toddlers ages 15-24 months while working on my masters for elementary education! I have nine of experience working with children aged...
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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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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 Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Skokie, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a certified RBT, having worked with children with special needs for the last year and a half. I have experience working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children ranging from infants to 18 years old. having worked both in a professional setting with children and the home setting I am confident in my ability to provide...
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Skilled Childare Career Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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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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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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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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Nanny/School Teacher And Carriculum Writer

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Experienced Nanny Majoring In Special And Elementary Education

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I am a sophomore at University majoring in special and elementary education. My sister has cerebral palsy, so I am comfortable working with children who have developmental delays. In the past, I babysat for a1-year-old who had a feeding tube and was not able to verbally communicate. I also six years experience with nannying.
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Experienced Nanny / Morning And Weekend Help

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi there. I am a nanny with five years of experience. Nurturing, caring, and detail-oriented. I value open communication and take the opportunity to enrich the environment of the kids I care for in any way I can. I have experience taking care of up to four children at a time, and I took care of older children in the past (9-14),...
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Special Needs Nannies in River Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

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.

Judith D.

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

Branndi C.

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from...

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