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Marion M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play. I am...

Care Member says "We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are thrilled we...

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Jaclyn M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Mary S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

Bernadette S. says "I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook...

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Brittiney B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I'm a 15+ yr reliable nanny. I have 10+ niblings and serve as a mentor for 6-17 yr olds. I'm skilled in providing attentive loving care for infants - adults. I create a warm, welcoming, inclusive, educational environment while facilitating fun, engaging activities! I love to learn, teach, explore, + have fun indoor/outdoor;...

Akua W. says "Loving demeanor towards everyone and especially children. Has lots of experience with small children and babies. Willing to ask questions when she's...

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Dajanae M.

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)

from: $14/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

travel

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old, gaining experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable managing multiple children at once and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for them. My approach to childcare is built on patience, creativity, and strong...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Meghan M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Chloe R.

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

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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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

travel

I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Elana C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...

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Karen A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development and sparking their curiosity. My passion stems from watching kids learn and grow, fueled by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. I hold a college degree and bring my CPR Training and experience with special needs children to every role. I...

Ana F. says "We have been working with Karen over the past year and she is amazing. Responsible, trust-worthy and awesome with my son. "

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Toccara R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $36/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

I am a 39-year-old, Former Pro athlete with 20 years of child care experience, along side college coaching! I enjoy childcare and community care as a true testimony of my life of service. I have done it all: newborns; Twins, multiples, boys, girls, teenagers, special needs and behavior disorders. I have also traveled and...

Dinesh J. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Toccara as a potential nanny for our two children. She was responsive, punctual and delightful. Our daughter took an...

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Leilani M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Travel

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Seryniti R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $0/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

Bringing six years of experience to your family, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My motivation stems from positive babysitting experiences and a genuine desire to support families. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...

Robin B. says "Very professional & punctual. She is very reliable helping care for my 3 children and assisting with lite house chores and errands."

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Janiyah L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Miriam M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

Alexandrith B. says "I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Kimberly J.

This Is My Passion

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

personal care

respite care

I had the privilege of taking care of my beautiful Mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I also had a child with special needs, her diagnosis were Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and she was G Tube fed I was so honored to care for the both of them. Love is the key, anybody and everybody responds to Love. I didn't...

Jasmine W. says "She's an angel. Caring and kind."

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429 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.73/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 429 listed special needs caregivers

Marion M.

We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are...

- Care member

Jaclyn M.

Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt...

- Care member

Mary S.

I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves...

- Bernadette S.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Marion M.

Jaclyn M.

Mary S.

Brittiney B.

Dajanae M.

Martha C.

Meghan M.

Chloe R.

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Elana C.

Karen A.

Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Toccara R.

Leilani M.

Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Seryniti R.

Janiyah L.

Miriam M.

Olivia K.

Kimberly J.

This Is My Passion

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Marion M.

Jaclyn M.

Mary S.

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