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Alexandra M.

Marengo, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. For the past three years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children aged 0-11, with a special focus on toddlers. I find immense joy in fostering their development through creative activities, educational games, and active play, including...

Joel C. says "Alexandria was great with my kids, they love her so much, I would definitely hire her again. She is very professional, she has a fire science degree, and...

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Quinn M.

Marengo, IL

4.3(1)

from: $27/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

My name is Quinn and I'm new to Illinois from Texas. I have been both a private nanny as well as a preschool teacher. I can provide homework help and transportation to school aged children. I am comfortable with anything from meal prep to diapering and caring for sick children. I am CPR/AED certified in both children and adults....

Addison J. says "Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She also cooked...

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John B.

Part-time Caregiver.

Marengo, IL

from: $15/hr

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. I enjoy conversing and providing companionship while looking out for your beloved family member's wellbeing. I am willing to provide light housekeeping, meal prep, and run errands as well.

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Katie B.

Marengo, IL

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Hello my name is Katie. I have worked with kids for over 20 years. I do have experience working with kids that have Autism or ADD or ADHD and other disabilities. I think that is very important to always stay positive with everything that you do. I do enjoy arts and crafts, and playing games. I always have a smile on my face.

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Tatiana M.

Garden Prairie, IL

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

2 years experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

Hi there! I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 3 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. I work with students ages 5-8, including some with special needs. In my spare time, I go to the gym and help raise my 8-year-old niece. I love open...

Care Member says "Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets...

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Tatiana M.

Garden Prairie, IL

from: $21/hr

4 years experience

As an experienced special education assistant, I've spent years supporting children of all abilities--including students with autism, learning differences, and behavioral needs--by building confidence, understanding their unique strengths, and helping them grow in a caring, consistent, and patient environment. Thanks for reading...

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Kimberly W.

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Errands

light cleaning

transportation

live-in home care

meal prep

I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.

Care Member says "Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!! "

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Karen R.

McHenry, IL

4.6(1)

from: $23/hr

14 years experience·

Hired by 26 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...

Care Member says "I would highly recommend Karen as a nanny. She cared for our twin boys from the time they were 3 months old until they were 27 months old. Over those...

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Lori T.

Part Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I am a positive and fun Nanny. Responsible and very perceptive. I have raised 4 children of my own! Now celebrating the birth of grandchild no 3! Have cared for children with special needs. I also provided care for 2 cancer victims. I raised a niece from newborn til age 6! Provided before and after school care for 6 years. I am...

R L. says "Lori babysat for our family from the time our daughter was 6 months old to 6 years. She was a fantastic caregiver. She spent time daily taking our daughter to...

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Jessica I.

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and I have a strong passion for this work. As the eldest child in my family, I have had ample experience caring for infants and preschool aged children. Most of my experience is working with children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 18+ years...

Kuenzi D. says "Jessica is a great employee! She is passionate, up-beat and a hard worker. She takes initiative and asks questions when she has them. She dies a great job...

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Elizabeth W.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

Hello! I have recently jumped back into nannying, although I am often around children as I have 4 of the coolest nieces & nephews so I have plenty experiences with kids despite the hiatus from nannying as my job! In my free time I enjoy concerts, camping, football, finding new food spots, & chill days at home binge watching....

Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...

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Robin F.

Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Mobility assistance

companionship

dementia

meal prep

errands

+ 1 more

I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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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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Miranda L.

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...

Sarena M. says "Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to...

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Janet M.

I Love All Kids

Rockford, IL

from: $16/hr

10 years experience

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I have experience taking care of kids in my life as a young adult. I also have experience taking care of kids with special needs. ASD, ADD, ADHD, AND ODD.

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Grace C.

Crystal Lake, IL

from: $20/hr

4 years experience

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi! My name is Grace, and I am a Biomedical Sciences major at Western Kentucky University working toward becoming a physical therapist. I have over four years of experience working with children through NISRA, where I supported kids with special needs in recreational and social settings. I also serve as the President of Best...

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Shannon F.

Lake in the Hills, IL

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Hello everyone! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and now have 3 children of my own (3-year-old and 3-month-old twins). After having twins working full time wasn't going to be possible at my healthcare job. I was there for 6 years. I thought why not do something I love and look into providing childcare. I have experience...

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Madison S.

Huntley, IL

from: $20/hr

2 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly and sweet. I like working with kids because they see life differently and I love helping them to learn! I'm looking for a job that I can be helpful and provide assistance where it may be needed! I started working with kids when I was 15 at aftercare of my high school. I currently...

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Mary B.

15+ Years Extensive Experience In Providing High Quality Care To The Elderly.

Algonquin, IL

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

companionship

dementia

hospice services

errands

+ 1 more

With a Bachelor's Degree, Nursing Attendant and 20 yrs. of Caregiving experience in Elderly Care. I'm reliable and compassionate private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, maintaining and developing a strong rapport with a patient. Able to provide a number of services to...

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Jessica R.

McHenry, IL

from: $17/hr

3 years experience

I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.25/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Marengo, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alexandra M.

Alexandria was great with my kids, they love her so much, I would definitely hire her again. She is very professional, she has a fire...

- Joel C.

Quinn M.

Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She...

- Addison J.

Tatiana M.

Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She...

- Care member

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Marengo, IL

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Alexandra M.

Quinn M.

John B.

Part-time Caregiver.

Katie B.

Tatiana M.

Tatiana M.

Kimberly W.

Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

Karen R.

Lori T.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Jessica I.

Part Time/Full Time Care giving

Elizabeth W.

Robin F.

Caregiver With A Smile

Sherry D.

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

Miranda L.

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Janet M.

I Love All Kids

Grace C.

Shannon F.

Madison S.

Mary B.

15+ Years Extensive Experience In Providing High Quality Care To The Elderly.

Jessica R.

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Alexandra M.

Quinn M.

Tatiana M.

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