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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Alexandra M.

Marengo, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Katie B.

Marengo, IL

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$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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John B.

Part-time Caregiver.

Marengo, IL

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$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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Mica R.

Marengo, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a caretaker who currently works with special needs children, I want to make a positive impact on the lives of children. I currently work in a clinical setting with children with autism ages ranging from 2-8 years old! I am equipped for diaper changes, potty training and I am CPR certified! My patient and friendly nature...
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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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Ashley S.

Genoa, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Having grown up babysitting my five younger siblings, including one with special needs, has uniquely prepared me to be an exceptional babysitter. Managing a diverse group of children taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment. I've learned to handle everything from meal...
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Tatiana M.

Garden Prairie, IL

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$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
meal prep
transportation
live-in home care
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
$21/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Vianne W.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...

Juanita C. says "Vianne was absolutely fantastic with my daughter S. She arrived on time, engaged her in fun activities and made sure she was well fed and happy...

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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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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
travel
swimming supervision
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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Norma M.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...

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Tiffany S.

Clare, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 22 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 22 and a girl 19 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...

Laura B. says "Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.40/hr as of December 2025

  • 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

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.

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.

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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