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Corinne B.


Bloomingdale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter And Best Friend

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I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am great with special needs children. I am also a culinary major so I love baking with all my kiddos and cooking delicious and nutritious foods. I can help with homework and studying as well.
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Danytza S.


Bloomingdale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny With Over 8 Years Experience

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Growing up I've always been fond of caring for others and teaching new things. During my high school years I took up child development because I wanted a career in the education system as an elementary teacher. I've volunteered at Marklund Children's home for kids with special needs and enjoyed every minute with them.
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Brenda V.


Bensenville, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Your Angel

5.0

(4)

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My name is Brenda. I consider myself a reserved honest, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I love caring and helping the Elderly. My passion is reaching the goals in daily living of my clients so that they get the best care. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant. (CNA) CPR and First Aide. I also am a Certified Medical...
5.0
"She was great with my senior dad!"

Reviewed by Carla B.

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Angela M.


Bartlett, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello, my name is Angela. I have been in the education field working with children from 6 weeks to 12+ years of age for over 25 years and have a teenage son of my own. I have been a director, teacher and nanny for several families. I have also worked with children with special needs. I enjoy helping children learn through play...
5.0
"Angela is an amazing nanny! She took care of our infant twins full time for the school year. She taught them new skills and helped them reach their milestones. She also did fun crafts with them to develop their...

Reviewed by Brittany And Steve D.

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Tracy S.


Bartlett, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

5.0

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I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!"

Reviewed by Christina K.

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Karen H.


Hanover Park, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Karen, I'm 25 years old and I come from a really big family. I'm the oldest out of about 20 cousins that I have, and a lot of my cousins see me as their aunt because I have taken care of them since they were little (and still do to this day!). I currently hold an Associates in Arts degree from ECC, and am...
5.0
"Karen did a great job with tutoring and nannying for our 4 year old. She also occasionally watched our 2 year old. We would definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Dimple V.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

4.5

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I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Des Plaines. I'm fluent in Spanish & English. I enjoy...
5.0
"She is currently caring for my 2 girls (3 yo and 6 yo) and she is great. She takes the girls to activities and play dates. She is a natural with kids! We are very happy with her. "

Reviewed by Patricia V.

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Clemonce M.


Wheaton, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.
5.0
"Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very dependable. Punctual and very dependable! She is sweet and...

Reviewed by Elle A.

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

5.0

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Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 27 yrs old. I m currently working as a nanny in Wilmette. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a...

Reviewed by Susan C.

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Amanda G.


Carol Stream, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Amanda G.

5.0

(1)

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Hello all, I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!
5.0
"We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we are forever spoiled! Amanda was with our family until...

Reviewed by Julia O.

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Hannah C.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Hannah, I am 24 years old. I currently live in Schaumburg, IL. I have worked with quite a few families the last 6-8. I have had experience from newborns until early elementary school aged children, as well as some special needs. I have watched families with 4-5 children, and...
5.0
"Hannah is sweet and responsible. She was with sour family for quite sometime. We have 4 kids total and 3 under4.She was absolutely amazing. Kids were happy to see her and enjoyed playing with her throughout...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lynn N.


Glendale Heights, IL

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

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I have experience with all ages, from infants to age 16. I am a full time teacher during the day, but I am willing to work on some week nights and on the weekends. I have also worked with special needs children. I have a resume and a car. I have references if needed.
5.0
"Friendly, flexible with scheduling, well prepared, and clearly experienced care taker. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed by Charles F.

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Amanda G.


Carol Stream, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello all, My name is Amanda and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Career Nanny. I have five years experience as a private nanny. Additionally, I have two years experience teaching preschool publicly, one of which I was a Director. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years, and those with a variety of special...
5.0
"Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge difference in that time. She came armed with expertise that made H giggle, but...

Reviewed by Katheryn M.

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Tracy D.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
5.0
"She watched my three year old and 6 month old for a few years. They call her auntie. They still call her to talk to her and they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade otherwise we would still use her!"

Reviewed by Tracy D.

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Emily B.


Wheaton, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

5.0

(2)

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Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
5.0
"She has such a kindhearted spirit and is amazing with kids. She is a safe driver and great cook!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
5.0
"Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for...

Reviewed by Javier R.

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Yesenia G.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Home Assistant

5.0

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Hello, my name is Yesenia. I've been in several professional caregiving roles since 2016. Most of my experience has been with children. I worked at a licensed home daycare, with several families independently and with a nanny agency throughout my career. Additionally, I was a behavioral health technician and worked with children...
5.0
"Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need."

Reviewed by Matt C.

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Paige W.


Lombard, IL

$20-33/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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I have a teaching degree in elementary education from a University. I have been babysitting children since I was 13 years old! I am great with water safety and am CPR/First Aid certified. In addition, I have worked with special needs children and have watched children with severe food allergies. I absolutely adore kids, playing...
5.0
"Paige worked as our Nanny last summer caring for my 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter and she did a wonderful job! She kept my children active all summer by playing in the park, taking them swimming,...

Reviewed by Gia D.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

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Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would...

Reviewed by Sandra B.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

4.9

(16)

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Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
5.0
"We were so lucky to be able to bring Starla into the lives of our 2 little ones. They were immediately drawn to her which was all we needed to see to know it was a good fit. Our regular nanny was unexpectedly...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bloomingdale, IL

Brenda V.

5.0

She was great with my senior dad!

- Carla B.

Angela M.

5.0

Angela is an amazing nanny! She took care of our infant twins full time for the school year. She taught them new skills and helped them reach their milestones. She also did fun crafts with them to develop their imagination and creativity. She truly cared for them as if they were her own children. We...

- Brittany And Steve D.

Tracy S.

5.0

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I could have asked for to watch our little guy!

- Christina K.

Karen H.

5.0

Karen did a great job with tutoring and nannying for our 4 year old. She also occasionally watched our 2 year old. We would definitely hire her again!

- Dimple V.

Lorraine G.

5.0

Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I would hire her as our nanny again if I...

- Amanda M.

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