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I am 27years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair experience, I...
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I have 8+ years in experience with babysitting/ nannying in addition to working with special needs. I am also an RN, and so you can always rest assured that I will provide a safe and welcoming environment for children including the care of their physical, emotional, and social needs. I am currently looking for a summer nanny/...
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I am looking for any date night or weekend opportunities. I have over seven years of experience babysitting as well as three years as a camp counselor. I have worked extensively with children with special needs as well. During my masters program, I took coursework in childhood development as well as speech/language development....
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My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
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I am the oldest of 4 children. My youngest sibling is very seriously handicapped both mentally and physically. I spent the majority of my teens taking care of my siblings and cousins. I'm used to caring for multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm loving, kind, responsible and fun. I'd love to be the...
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Hello! I would love to have the opportunity be considered for a nanny position. During the school year I am an elementary teacher for Chicago Public Schools. Besides my teaching experience I have also taught preschool, managed a camp for children with special needs, and I also babysit 2 toddlers over the weekend. Please reach...
Hi families, my name is Carmela! I recently graduated with my masters degree from Northwestern University in speech-language pathology. I thoroughly enjoy working with children and take the accountability and responsibility very seriously. I have over 10 years experience working with children ranging from newborns to middle...
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly confident and nice
I like working with kids because they bring out the best in me. I love to goof around and have fun. They bring out the kid inside of me too!
I'm looking for an evening job as well as special occasion gigs such as date nights.
I started working with kids when I was...
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College student available to babysit all day Tuesday and Thursday, and mornings Monday Wednesday, Friday. Very experienced with children of all ages (has been a nanny for family of 3 in the past). Also has experience working with special needs children/adults.
References available upon request.
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I have over 14 years of experience taking care of children. In addition to 14 years of experience as a nanny, I have 5 years of experience as a camp counselor for Chicago Park District, 4 years as a private tutor, and I currently work as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting. I am CPR certified and have experience...
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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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I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
Hello families! I am an undergraduate psychology major pursuing a career in child development/therapy. I am looking for some nannying and babysitting gigs!
I'd describe my personality as warm, kind and fun-loving
I like working with kids because they are all so unique. I would love practice working with all sorts of...
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My name is Ethan. I am a very giving and caring person with lots of experience. I have been working with children and adolescents for many years now and I find it to be some of the most fulfilling work that I have done. I started in care service when I was a teenager as a summer camp counselor and did this for many summers,...
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I have 10+ years of experience in working with children.
I am originally from Germany.
I have a diploma as a state-certified educator and it certifies me to work with children of all ages, children with special needs, and teenagers.
I worked in multiple daycare facilities, an elementary school, and a youth center.
I'm fluent in...
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I have a lot of experience working with special needs kids and I have a special place in my heart for them! Still, I have plenty of experience with kids of all sorts of abilities & strengths. I'm very active and health conscious- I run, play pickleball, and have played basketball, softball, volleyball, and baseball...
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Hi! I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University! I am 23 years old and have extensive experience working with kids of all ages (infants to teens)-- I have been babysitting since I was 11, and also have been a full-time nanny. I have also worked with special needs kids as a dance teacher, was a cabin leader for a...
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Hi there! I'm Alexis, a Chicago local with over 10 years of experience babysitting, both in homes and daycares. As a lifelong artist and cook, I've spent countless hours decorating 'funny face pizzas,' and reading books ("The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a personal favorite"), with kids of all ages. My focus is on creating a safe,...
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I'm a mom of 9 & 4-year-old girls. Managing busy schedules, snack time, nap time, household chores, doctors appointments, and sports practices are things I've mastered. I have experience homeschooling my children and even potty trained my youngest at 5 mos old. I took care of my 3 younger siblings and spent my middle/ high...
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Hello! My name is Cecilia and I am a current pre-med student at the University of Illinois at Chicago studying Public Health and Spanish. I love working with kids, during high school I tutored middle schoolers in STEM and Arts. I also have extensive knowledge caring for individuals with special needs as I have an older sibling...
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The average post rate is $20.63/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7
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