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Amanda G.

Amanda G.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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!

Julia O. says "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...

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Amanda G.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Katheryn M. says "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...

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Heather W.

Special Needs Warrior

Carol Stream, IL

from
$18/hr
9 years experience
I love helping people with special needs strengthen their gifts and talents. Positive reinforcement is key. I make learning fun! I even make chores fun! There is something so sweet about seeing someone excited about accomplishing something new!
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Alexus D.

Carol Stream, IL

from
$23/hr
1 year experience
I am typically familiar with autism and a lot of the behaviors along the way! Mostly I deal with toddlers as youngest to the teen ages. I understand that all behaviors are different and have seen a variety of them across new kiddos at my full time job. I'm currently open to new disabilities as I am a fast learner that can...
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Jackie L.

Nanny

West Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...

Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...

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Jessica K.

Downers Grove, IL

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds including those with special needs. My approach to childcare focuses on creating a warm, safe, and structured environment where children feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I prioritize open...

Care Member says "Jessica was our nanny for our son for two and a half years beginning when our son was seven months old. We LOVE her and still use her for evening and...

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Lorraine G.

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Glendale Heights, IL

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. 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 Glendale...

Care Member says "We have been working with Lorraine for about a month and she is wonderful! She is caring and attentive to our child and goes the extra mile to help with...

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Clemonce M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Elle A. says "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...

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Holly P.

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
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Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...

Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...

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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...

Christina K. says "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...

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Elyse M.

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
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Joelle S.

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...

Nancy B. says "Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in...

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Noel B.

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...

Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

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Candace W.

Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Cadence! She has taken care of our youngest since he was 5 months as well as helping out with our two older sons when they are home from...

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Doris A.

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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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am loving, trustworthy, active, patient mom of 2 teens with a pleasant, positive personality who loves children and has been working with children since the age of 18. I studied early childhood education and graduated in special psychology major. I have over 25 years experience as a special needs teacher, nanny and a household...

Lis H. says "I only interacted with Katerina during a phone interview and a few follow ups. She was an absolute joy to speak with, and I am left with a very positive...

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Jill G.

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Warrenville, IL

4.8(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.

Kylie B. says "Sometimes Gill I is not patient but she has to learn how to be be more patient"

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Emily B.

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Carol Stream, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Carol Stream, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Amanda G.

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...

- Julia O.

Amanda G.

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...

- Katheryn M.

Jackie L.

Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to...

- Gabriella C.

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