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Molly G.

Nanny Turned Mom

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$22/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
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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Looking For A Nanny?

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$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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Full-time Experienced Nanny

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
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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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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Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a nanny with 4 years experience looking for an childcare job. I've experience with all age kids and special needs kids.

Dena E. says "Gabe has always been on time. She is excellent with both my kids that are 2 years old and 9 month old. She's been with my 9 month old since she was an...

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Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
NO LONGER LOOKING FOR FULL TIME JOB, just babysitting in between positions I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities,...

Care Member says "Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive...

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Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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

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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Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Anna A. says "Nicole was an amazing sitter for my 4 year old son. She is so caring and kind. Her natural attitude and way of being is very calming for kids. I knew that...

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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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Friendly, Outgoing & Responsible Nanny!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with multiple children, including special needs children for as long as I can remember. I have multiple references and have taken care of children anywhere from 4 months old-16 years old.
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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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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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Summer Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Skokie, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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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Part Time, Care Giver, Nanny

Villa Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessica, welcome to my page. I am 26 years old currently living in Warrenville IL. I am currently a Special Education Teacher at Wheaton North High School. I graduated with a special education degree from University of Missouri and more recently graduated with my masters in Special Education from the American...
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Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Melrose Park, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2025

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Special Needs Nannies in Wheeling, 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.

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.

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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