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My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
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"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and...
Reviewed by Crystaldawn A.
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Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
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"Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way."
Reviewed by Marsha C.
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Hi there! My name is Anna, and I am an ICU nurse in Chicago looking for a family who is looking for a date night / occasional babysitter! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was about 12, and have worked with kids of all ages ranging from newborns to 17-year-olds. I am CPR certified, specialize in critical care, first...
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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...
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"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
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Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
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I am an Operations Supervisor at an Adult Day Care and also an in home care provider. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as an C. N. A. I have been in the field of caring for individuals for over 13 years. I have a gift of patience with people and consideration for individuals who require more attention than...
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"She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by...
Reviewed by Caroline W.
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My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
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"Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for...
Reviewed by Heidi S.
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr
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My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
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"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There...
Reviewed by Lisa M.
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Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 25 years 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...
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"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family...
Reviewed by Nsovo K.
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I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
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"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Ling L.
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Hello! My name is Melanie. Working with kids is my lifelong passion, so I'm truly excited to connect with you and your family. I have over a decade of experience in childcare with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have professional experience as a youth counselor, caregiver, nanny & behavior technician for kids with...
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"Melanie is a very responsible person with good values and work ethic. I highly recommend her for any caregiving, cleaning or assistant jobs you might need take care of quickly and efficiently!"
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Hello! I graduated with a degree in environmental science from UNC Chapel Hill in 2019. Since graduation, I've been teaching English in Spain. I relocated to Chicago in early 2024. I will present my Master's thesis in June, and am looking for nannying opportunities while I job hunt. I've been caring for children for over 15...
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"We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again."
Reviewed by Tim B.
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially...
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"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love...
Reviewed by Ximena O.
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Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
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"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has...
Reviewed by Melissa D.
Dina S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD.
My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...
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"Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant caregiving. She was reliable, responsible, and creative in...
Reviewed by Karen O.
Olivia H.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a kind, fun and easy going individual with a passion for working with kids! I have about five years experience working in different childcare fields. I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute and I am looking for part-time hours. I have cared for children of various ages in my community, as well as large groups...
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"She's kind, intelligent and has a gentle spirit. She's reliable!"
Reviewed by Ginger H.
Ella S.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.
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I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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About me: Hi there, I'm Amy! I'm a 27-year-old University of Chicago graduate student of Social Work based in Lakeview East. My hobbies include exploring Chicago on foot, spending time in nature, and playing my ukulele and singing!
Experience: I've previously nannied/babysat for multiple families, with children ranging from...
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"Amy helped our family while we balanced working from home full time with a toddler - she was seriously a lifesaver! She's great with our toddler, handling snacks, naps, diapers, and everything in between, and...
Reviewed by Jeannette M.
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My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
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"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Reviewed by Laurence L.
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I am a 24-year-old professional nanny with a kind, caring and hard working nature! I have been babysitting since the age of 15 years old and am certified by Palos Community Hospital in child care. There, I took a 3 day babysitting course where I learned CPR and proper child care procedures. Throughout my 9 years of child care...
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"Mal was a great sitter for our 3 crazy little ones. They all adored her and we always came home to a clean home which was a huge plus. She also taught our oldest some Spanish words! "
Reviewed by Theresa P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, IL
Kathleen L.
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Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and was practically pushing me out the door on her 3rd visit.
- Crystaldawn A.
Dina S.
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Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way.
- Marsha C.
Branndi C.
5.0
Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.
- Care member
Danielle S.
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She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by myself. She remembered how I liked things done and rarely needed to be reminded of...
- Caroline W.
Amanda C.
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Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering new stages with our daughter and she...
- Heidi S.
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