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Alma C.

Part Time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

from: $20/hr

1 year experience

hello my name is alma I have 1 year of experience with a disable young woman she had a stroke and she was bound in a wheelchair with her left side paralyzed. I use to do personal hygiene change diapers and feed her.

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Sonia B.

Aurora, IL

from: $17/hr

I work as a paraprofessional for a school with kids in special needs , I have the ability to recognize they're needs .

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Ally S.

Sugar Grove, IL

from: $23/hr

6 years experience

Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...

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Leanna R.

Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

travel

**I am currently employed through fall 2019-spring 2020 and cannot take on new clients at this time!** I am currently in the Ph. D. program at NIU for clinical child psychology, and am looking for a caregiving position over the summer. I have experience caregiving with infants and children. I grew up babysitting younger...

Anton P. says "Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes over. They...

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Candace W.

Nanny

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)

from: $26/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Grocery shopping

travel

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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Kristen K.

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

travel

I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...

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April L C.

Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Sandwich, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!

Carole G. says "April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped...

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Julie S.

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Yorkville, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.

Rhonda H. says "Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and...

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Sherry D.

Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Worked 4 day weeks as a Nanny for 5 years with child diagnosed within Autism Spectrum with some developmental delays. Child was 2 1/2 - 7 1/2 years old during this period. Also cared for younger sibling who was 2 years younger and required standard care. Continued occasional date night care through now, children are now 13 and...

Rhonda H. says "Sherry has been amazing with our family. She I'd the only person outside of immediate family that we've allowed to watch our ASD child! She is wonderful...

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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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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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Chelsea B.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

16 years experience

Light cleaning

carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...

Stephanie B. says "Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends,...

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Yasmina R.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hello, my name is Yasmina , I am a mother of two kids and am currently working at an elementary school where I support students with special needs. I enjoy helping them learn , grow and have fun . I understand how important is when it comes to your little ones, and I look forward to creating a safe and joyful experience for your...

Salva A. says "I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept...

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Nicole P.

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Elgin, IL

4.5(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Grocery shopping

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

Professional Nanny & House Manager Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...

Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "

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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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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

grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

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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Catherine S.

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

1 year experience

Grocery shopping

carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...

Jade M. says "Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming...

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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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Elena S.

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...

Care Member says "Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able...

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Deborah Y.

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Live-in home care

dementia

home modification

respite care

visiting nurse

+ 1 more

I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...

Salai S. says "Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Elburn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Leanna R.

Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes...

- Anton P.

Candace W.

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...

- Care member

Kristen K.

Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges....

- Michael L.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Elburn, IL

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Alma C.

Part Time Caregiver

Sonia B.

Ally S.

Leanna R.

Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

Candace W.

Nanny

Kristen K.

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

April L C.

Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Julie S.

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Sherry D.

Warm And Patient Childcare Provider Available For Full-time Or Part-time/occassional Care

Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Clemonce M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Chelsea B.

Yasmina R.

Nicole P.

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Jackie L.

Nanny

Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Catherine S.

Amanda G.

Amanda G.

Elena S.

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Deborah Y.

Compassionate Caregiver Available

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

Leanna R.

Candace W.

Kristen K.

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