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Christina K.

Downers Grove, IL

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Mom of one adult female (25) years old. Who loves children. Looking for a caring and loving professional family to assist with their child care needs. At the age of 11 years old I watched 3 children under the age(s) of 5 years old. During my teenage years I babysat regularly for neighbors and family. In my adult years have...

Carol G. says "Christina is a very loving, professional, intelligent individual who would make an excellent child care provider."

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Special Needs Caregiver Available Part-Time

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a caregiver for 10 years and am very passionate about what I do. One of my employers had an 18-year-old daughter with epilepsy. I assisted her with homework, morning routine, meal preparation, and other household duties. I was also a math teacher in my home country of Lithuania for 20 years, which sometimes required...
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Downers Grove, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as joyful, patient and friendly I love to see everyone enjoy life to the fullest. I enjoy creating relationships and helping out best as I know how
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Downers Grove, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Lilia . I am an 23-year-old girl with two years of babysitting and half a year of experience working with children that have special needs. I am currently taking college courses online for speech and hearing sciences!
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Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 7+ years of experience being a caretaker for children of varying ages from 6 weeks to 13 years old. I've always had a passion for working with children and helping them explore and learn new things. I am available for date night and weekend care. I can provide my own transportation. I love to stay busy and am hands on and...
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Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, considerate, and easy-going. I started my first and only job babysitting when I was 16, I babysat an infant over the course of summer for five hours a day five days a week! That was my first time with a baby one on one for that much time and I just found it to be really natural and...
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Experienced Nanny Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
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Downers Grove, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My 20 years of childcare experience, caring for children aged newborn to toddlers, have solidified this desire. I'm patient, creative, and approachable. I keep parents informed with regular updates, always following their preferred communication style. I'm...
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Darien, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Laurie B. says "We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn to four years...

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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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Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...

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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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Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.

Care Member says "She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Hi, I'm Anna!

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Full Time Nanny Looking For A Family Hi everyone!! My name is Anna, I am currently looking to help anyone who needs an extra hand at home. I can help care for your children and do light house cleaning. I have 4+ years of experience with babysitting and working at a daycare. I love animals so if you have any pets I can help...

Gwen V. says "The sweetest and kindest of them all! We just love her! Always, always punctual and reliable!"

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Christina K.

Christina is a very loving, professional, intelligent individual who would make an excellent child care provider.

- Carol G.

Cori F.

Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families.

- Renee K.

Dania G.

We cannot express enough how much we have loved having Dania become part of our family! Dania assisted with our three children ages newborn...

- Laurie B.

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