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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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"We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home...
Reviewed by Susannah F.
Ella S.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.
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I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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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...
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"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Reviewed by Evangeline E.
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Hi, I am an experienced nanny who is also a mom. I am interested in finding a family who needs full time care for one to two children. I am extremely patient, responsible, dependable, trustworthy, and have a great reputation. I have worked in childcare for summer day camps, babysitting for multiple families, and being a long...
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"Nicole has been a gift to our family since the first day she met our little girl at 9 weeks old. She has played a tremendous part in the growth of our daughter to reach every milestone. From rolling over and...
Reviewed by Robyn F.
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Hi! I'm Angelina, you can call me Lina if you'd like. I'm a 19-year-old musical artist who graduated high school 6 months early, right before COVID hit us. Although overall, my favorite thing to do is working with kids & I miss them so much. I just had to recently let go of all my families & kids at my Children's Fitness Center...
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"Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!"
Reviewed by Justin J.
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Hello! I graduated with a degree in environmental science from UNC Chapel Hill in 2019. Since graduation, I've been teaching English in Spain. I relocated to Chicago in early 2024. I will present my Master's thesis in June, and am looking for nannying opportunities while I job hunt. I've been caring for children for over 15...
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"We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again."
Reviewed by Tim B.
Meadow C.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Babysitting/Nanny Available Weekends/evenings (weekdays Vary)
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I am a current college student with 12+ years of childcare experience. I am certified in both adult and infant CPR and First Aid. I also have many families that can proudly stand behind my assertion that I provide exemplary care and am always delighted to provide for their families and children. I'd describe my personality as...
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"We have been fortunate to work with Meadow while she is attending undergrad at UIUC and we are missing her terribly during the summer months! She is amazing with my toddler, who is not the easiest child in the...
Reviewed by Amy R.
Steph S.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Student With 15 Years Of Experience Nannying / Babysitting
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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.
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"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...
Reviewed by Carla R.
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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...
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"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 has done overnight stays with us as well. Sarah interacts...
Reviewed by Stephanie M.
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Located in Edgewater , think of my place as a dog rental. I have been taking care of dogs most of my life. I am semi-retired and I babysit dogs in addition to dog walking and drop-in visits. I have much experience with special needs dogs, especially flat faced breeds.
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"Kara is reliable and loves all creatures! Especially mushed in face dogs, e.g bulldogs and pugs. She has experience giving medication and extra care to those who need it. She will love your dog/cat as much as...
Reviewed by Drue L.
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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...
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"My twins always enjoyed when Sarah babysat and I would recommend her to other families."
Reviewed by Rachel R.
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Hi there! Im 27 & Im looking for a PT/FT job I live in Lincoln square, hoping to stay close, but willing to travel for the right fit.
I have 5+ years of experience, from months old to 12Yo. I have also taken care of multiple kids at the same time, including kids with special needs.
Im fluent in English and Spanish and would...
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"Laura is fantastic! She was the caretaker for our 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter for about 6 months until we moved across the country. I wish we could have taken her with us! She immediately made both...
Reviewed by Kathleen H.
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I am graduate em psychology and I have 2 years of experience taking care of children as an au pair, two boys who are currently 4 and 7 years old. But I also had experience working with children with special needs, from 2 to 14 years old, in a clinic in Brazil.
I am currently seeking a position as a full-time, long-term nanny.
I...
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"Gabi is patient, respectful, sweet, nurturing and has great understanding of child development. "
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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...
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"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.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers
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I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...
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"Nicole is amazing with children! She's kind, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and has an ability to tailor herself to children's needs. My son at 22 months had a difficult time having a nanny for the first...
Reviewed by Meghan S.
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Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
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"Patricia took excellent care of our 1 year old son. She cooked meals for him and took care of light household duties on behalf of our little boy. We enjoyed working with Patricia and she'll be greatly missed....
Reviewed by Raven M.
Anna S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny - College Graduate - Located In Lakeview - 10+ Years Experience
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Ages 0-12 boys and girls. Nannied 40+ children over nanny career. Experience nannying up 5 children full time. Twins and special needs children experience. Most recent full time nanny/teacher to 4 children during Covid full-time.
CPR Certified and First Aid. Clean driving record (have own car). Background check on file.
Early...
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"Anna was excellent caring for our son. She was always on time, easy going, and very caring. We'll definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Ryan W.
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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...
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"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."
Reviewed by Erik W.
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Actively looking for a part-time nanny or tutor position. Establishing trust with whomever is watching your child is key and very important to me. I've created such wonderful relationships with all the families I've worked with. I have experience with toddlers up to teens. I also have my Bachelors in English and Psychology. I...
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"If you communicate your expectations, Cassie will follow up and meet them. She is currently a nanny for our family in the afternoon. We like her. "
Reviewed by Paul M.
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full-time nanny. Cared for newborn twin 2 weeks old. Maintained open communication with parents through a detailed notebook with the days activities, meals, naps, discipline, accomplishments, etc. I have been a nanny for 22 years, and I absolutely love working with children! A nanny is so important to the intellectual,...
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Wheeling, IL
Mary M.
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We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions for childcare. Mary Grace provided...
- Susannah F.
Doris A.
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Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her.
- Evangeline E.
Nicole F.
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Nikki has worked for our family for the last year. And helped us transition our daughter through many changes. She is a very experienced nanny, well versed in early child care. She worked with us to create a routine and scheduled where our daughter developed and grew.
- Care member
Angelina S.
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Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!
- Justin J.
Alison S.
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We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again.
- Tim B.