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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Evanston, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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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.
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
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Hi! How are you?
I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program)
I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
5.0
"She is energetic, talkative and friendly, Most of all reliable. "
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I am a senior currently. I might not be majoring in childcare but my family and past parents I nannied for and babysat believe I should have! I have experience working as a nanny for boys ages 5-10 years old. I worked at a daycare in Milwaukee working with children ages newborn to 4. I have experience babysitting newborns and...
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"Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!"
Reviewed by Amanda S.
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!
Katherine K.
Chicago, IL
$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi Parents! I'm finishing up my 2nd year as a Special Education teacher in CPS. I've got years of experience babysitting children with and without disabilities from 2 months to 13. I love doing tummy time with babies, taking walks to the park, and so much more!
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Hello and welcome to my profile page! Call me Super Nanny! Below is a list of my experience and qualifications. If you have questions, I'm happy to answer. I've been working as a special needs caregiver since I was 15 years old. I tend to work with families who need a well-seasoned caregiver. I love my work because it's hands...
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"Meghan was so attentive to my son. She went above and beyond to problem solve with us how to make him successful at school (in his remote learning) and with social interactions at home. I would recommend her...
Reviewed by Julie B.
Emma F.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi!
I'm emma and I work full time in Chicago but I am looking for additional opportunities to work as a caregiver. I love working with kids, previously, I have nannied for families with children with special needs. Alongside that I worked in special education as a teachers aide as I finished undergrad. I am interested in doing...
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"Emma has been amazing. My children enjoy spending time with her. She does her best to be flexible with our crazy schedules. Very happy to have her helping our family!"
Reviewed by Lori L.
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Hi! I'm a 24-year-old that works at a tech company. I'm a reliable, caring, patience and empathy for others and their feelings. I like to take kids outside to do activities that involve exploration and discovery and allow kids to express themselves in an open environment. I have 6 years of babysitting experience including...
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"Peace was reliable, hands on and very patient with my 2yr old. 10/10
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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 has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time! "
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I have been working with special needs since 2014. I am currently getting my BCBA to become over all of my cases at an aba company that I've been working at for almost 5 years. I love working with special needs children and adults it is my passion. I love to see them grow within themselves to become independent adults.
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"Met with her and she interacted with my son in a public place . Next she came over one evening to bond with him . Looking forward to working with this caregiver ."
Reviewed by Jessica P.
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*Covid Vaccinated as of 2/10/21
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I worked in...
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I see value, purpose, love, and growth in all people! I lead by example and am very compassionate. My younger brother has autism. I have worked with both youth and adults with various types of disabilities for several years. I also volunteered as a "buddy" for small children with disability at my church Sunday School.
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"Nik has a special gift for working with people with disabilities as well as their families. I have worked alongside Nik for several years now and his professionalism and compassion for helping others continues...
Reviewed by Kara C.
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Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
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"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"
Reviewed by Lily B.
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Hi, I am an experienced nanny who is also a mom. I am interested in finding a family who needs full time care for one to two children. I am extremely patient, responsible, dependable, trustworthy, and have a great reputation. I have worked in childcare for summer day camps, babysitting for multiple families, and being a long...
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"Nikki has worked for our family for the last year. And helped us transition our daughter through many changes. She is a very experienced nanny, well versed in early child care. She worked with us to create a...
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Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences
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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...
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"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that...
Reviewed by Suzy D.
Tamar M.
Skokie, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Tamar and I'm excited to meet your family! I'm a child at heart and an old soul, which allows me to easily connect with anyone of all ages. I have a social work background counseling grade school and teenage youth for many years. I also work with special needs care/ autistic children and have a passion to serve...
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"Really came through for us in a last minute emergency situation. She was very prompt with corresponding and with our appointment. She was very understanding and accommodating with our situation and helped out...
Reviewed by Sachi D.
Lindsey R.
Chicago, IL
$19-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with people who have developmental disabilities,...
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"Lindsey was very interested in my daughter. The two of them seemed to enjoy spending time together. We look forward to working with Lindsey again."
Reviewed by Jackie W.
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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.
Madeline N.
Chicago, IL
$18-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Madeline and I have been working with children for a total of 8 years. During the 8 years, I have had experience babysitting, camp counseling for children's theater camps, student teaching in a 7th grade math classroom, working in day care, facilitating arts classes in elementary schools, and volunteering to...
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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...
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"Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"
Reviewed by Jonathan A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Evanston, IL
Kathleen L.
5.0
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.
Selena O.
5.0
Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)
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Amber F.
5.0
Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!
- Amanda S.
Meghan M.
5.0
Meghan was so attentive to my son. She went above and beyond to problem solve with us how to make him successful at school (in his remote learning) and with social interactions at home. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! My son is at a therapeutic high school with high functioning autism and...
- Julie B.
Emma F.
5.0
Emma has been amazing. My children enjoy spending time with her. She does her best to be flexible with our crazy schedules. Very happy to have her helping our family!
- Lori L.
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Ratings for Evanston, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Evanston, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.