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Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...
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"Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep...
Reviewed by Stephanie H.
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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"Jennifer is wonderful to work with, she is very responsive and accommodating. I needed a babysitter for my 2 boys on a short notice and Jennifer was quick to respond and we scheduled introduction call. Jennifer...
Reviewed by Danica L.
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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.
Emma F.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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.
Lillian W.
Chicago, IL
$16-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Reliable Caregiver And Educator
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Hello all! My name is Lillie, I am 23 years old, I am originally from Michigan and I recently graduated from Bard College Berlin in Germany. Here in Chicago, I lead an evening enrichment program for children K-5. I have 5 years of experience with kids and people with special needs, from nannying in Germany, working full-time at...
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"Lillie is absolutely amazing. From the point of interview, she had such pointed thoughtful questions, not just geared towards the child but also parenting philosophy, which she carried through once hired....
Reviewed by Silvana P.
Monica D.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Organized & Energetic Nanny (Part Time Music And Art Tutor As Well)
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Hello! My name is Monica and I am a tutor, housekeeper, and nanny. I have 7 years of experience in child care, including multiple special needs, and I am trained in trauma-informed childcare. My formal education was in child developmental psychology and art therapy. I am currently a part-time piano instructor (of all ages) and...
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"We hired Monica through Care.com to babysit our 16 month old. She was very attentive and experienced, and we would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Sara K.
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From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
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"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering...
Reviewed by Crystal M.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
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"Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend her to anyone in need of services."
Reviewed by Yulanda 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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"Patricia took excellent care of our 1 year old son. She cooked meals for him and took care of light household duties on behalf of our little boy. We enjoyed working with Patricia and she'll be greatly missed....
Reviewed by Raven M.
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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 very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."
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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.
Meghan S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a gen ed teacher with a minor in special education. I currently have eight students in my class with special needs and each of them brighten my day in more ways than I can count. When I attended Miami University, my brother was studying special education and it opened many new doors for me. I joined an organization called...
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"Meghan was great with my two girls! She helped me last minute when I really the needed the help! My nine year old loved her and looked forward to her coming! I would for sure hire her again!"
Reviewed by Anne O.
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Hello! My name is Maggie and I am currently getting my Master in Social Work from Loyola Chicago, with the intent to work with child and family services.
I live in Uptown and have my own car, so I can travel to you + transport your kids! I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I...
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"Maggie was very sweet and attentive with my 7 month old. Easy communication and dependable"
Reviewed by Jennifer Z.
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.
Patricia H.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patricia -- Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Life Coach
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I've had nearly a decade of experience coaching, tutoring, nannying, caring for and babysitting kids from infants to preteens. My goal is to support the families I serve by making learning and movement enjoyable for kids, and finding creative ways to incorporate this into their daily routine. I desire to empower those I work...
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Leilani and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Nova Southeastern University in south Florida and will be graduating with my bachelors in Health Informatics in May. I will be back in Chicago full time while completing my masters program online. My ultimate goal is to become a neonatal nurse. I have a very big...
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"Leilani was so attentive and caring with my 10 week old infant, he loved her calm and confident energy! He normally doesn't nap during the day much but he slept for quite a while with her. I felt very secure...
Reviewed by Dulce A.
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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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"Malorie took care of my two kids for past 6 months on weekends, she always showed up perfectly on time and always super pleasant, kids responded very well to her and felt very safe leaving them with her. never...
Reviewed by Maddie And Jax S.
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Hello! I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Tim, I would like to consider myself someone who is happy go lucky and very goal oriented. I am a lover of animals and people and have a drive to help others. I have been a caregiver for five years now. I currently am enrolled at University of Michigan as a...
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I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
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"Anais has watched both of my children & they both love her. She has been on time every time we have needed her, & has a great demeanour. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family as a sitter."
Reviewed by Billy R.
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Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
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"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview......
Reviewed by Jocelyn G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Park, IL
Anastasia C.
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Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but Anastasia understood and didn't seem to mind when I had to keep changing her arrival time. Our son liked her and really liked that she asked about his...
- Stephanie H.
Jennifer K.
5.0
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 part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with infants, toddlers and beyond. She...
- Care member
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
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.
Lillian W.
5.0
Lillie is absolutely amazing. From the point of interview, she had such pointed thoughtful questions, not just geared towards the child but also parenting philosophy, which she carried through once hired.
Lillie has a gentle heart and loving nature, but also was not afraid to take initiative and...
- Silvana P.
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