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Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
As a natural caregiver with 21 years of experience since I do have6 kids of my own and 2 grandchildren, I'm passionate about supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm, patient, and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I prioritize clear communication with parents,...

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Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...
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Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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Caring Provider And Companion.

Lyons, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
I was raised by a special needs woman and learned to love caring for others from there. At 16 I started caring for special needs children, and eventually this led me to working with the older community. I have 5 years of special needs adult care aged 48-89 or so. Bathing, meal prep, doctors appts, errand running. Companionship.
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi families! My name is Jane! I'm a caring, patient, and responsible childcare provider with experience caring for children of different ages, including children with autism and special needs. I have completed Early Childhood Development coursework and have experience providing one-on-one care. I love working with kids because I...
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Cool Creative Caregiver

Elmwood Park, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a passionate and dependable childcare provider with multiple years of experience caring for children in home and in a clinical setting. I am a fourth year nursing student who has always been drawn to working with children, and I'm committed to fostering their growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. I'm...
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Elmhurst, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alivia, and I am an incoming freshman at DeP University, where I will be studying Finance and dancing on the DePaul University Dance Team. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs and various health conditions. Through these experiences, I...
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Trustworthy And Nurturing Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Audrey, and caring for children has always been close to my heart. I began working in children's care at my family's church in my early teens and continued into my twenties. I later cared for school-aged children and traveled to Mexico to support orphanages, engaging kids through art, music, and creative play....
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Caretaker/Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
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Riverside, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey, I'm currently a family ministry major with over 7 years of experience, Babysitting, nannying, and working with children. I volunteer on Sundays at my local church in the children's ministry and was an intern in their family ministry this summer. I've worked as a camp counselor for the past five years and was the lead of my...
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Western Springs, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Claire and I'm an experienced and reiliable nanny. I have experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs. In addition to engaging the children in fun, age appropriate activities, I'm happy to help with homework, meal prep, light house keeping, and transportation to activities.
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Part-time Caregiver

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
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Oak Park Babysitter

Oak Park, IL

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$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
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Elmhurst, IL

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tricia. I'm a Mother to 2 wonderful children as well as a nanny, a paraprofessional for special needs children, an ECT board member and a Photographer. I have great references, and over 20 yrs of experience watching children. I was a teacher aide in Elmhurst on and off for 5 yrs at two different schools. I was...
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Special Needs Caregiver.

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My degree in Psychology has given me many tools to help with special needs children and adults. I am an extremely patient person with a caring and sensitive side.
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Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ria. I am a loving and responsible mother with hands-on experience caring for children. As a mom, I understand the importance of safety, patience, and kindness. I have experience taking care of young children, helping with meals, bathing, playtime, and bedtime routines. I can also help with simple cooking...
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Berwyn, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I started Child development during my second year or high school. In which I would create weekly lesson plans. Lead a preschool class, engage with the children, plan age appropriate activities, and lots of arts and crafts. Summer break of my junior year I was in a summer program where I would go to Rush Hospital and learn about...
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Harwood Heights, IL

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$26/hr
24 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
With over two decades dedicated to nurturing young minds, I bring a wealth of experience to childcare. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and positively impacting their lives, while providing reliable support for families. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I communicate with parents using their...
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Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Flight Attendant for American Airlines. 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...
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Kimberly

La Grange, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience working with kids, and always enjoy being with them. I am independent, kind, compassionate, and caring.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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