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Karen R.

McHenry, IL

4.6(1)
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$23/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Part Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Caring, Patient Professional Nanny

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
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Holly R.'s Photo

McHenry, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in IDD for the last 3 years. I have worked with a variety of different individuals with different needs. I am also Safety Care trained.
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McHenry, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals with diverse needs. I have worked with individuals with Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and those who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). My experience includes helping with personal...
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Sami Retired Registered Nurse

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
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Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-13 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have tutored with AVID and helped with Spanish, writing, SAT prep, math and reading skills. I have...

Henry H. says "Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again."

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Babysitter And Childcare Provider

Ingleside, IL

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care. In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...

Ashley C. says "Amy has been a wonderful source of loving, reliable childcare when needed throughout the past few years. Would gladly recommend! "

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Spring Grove, IL

4.8(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...

Alyce L. says "Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the...

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Experienced Mother And Nanny

Wonder Lake, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
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Companion Care / Caregiver

Wonder Lake, IL

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I'm Amanda, a mom to 2 kids ages 17 & 12 and 3 large drooling fur babies 7, 6 & 2. They all keep me busy. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, yard work, reading, playing bags, Uno and Yhatzee and enjoy a good cup of coffee! I currently work as a personal assistant/caregiver and have been doing it for over 17 years with...
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Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
respite care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Stephanie from Woodstock, IL. I am CNA certified and CPR certified and have worked in various settings including: Long term care, memory care, and rehab. As a mother to a special needs child, I am trained on tracheostomies and g-tube feedings. I also have experience with foley bags and colostomy bags. I have worked the...
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Fun Sitter

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked with children from different backgrounds, including those with special needs. I am willing to help out where needed and as much as I possibly can.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Willing and experienced to work with any individual. Worked with all individuals within hospitals, K-12 schools, teaching certificate with specialization in special education, nursing care centers and volunteer work.
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Cary, IL

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$16/hr
As a skilled childcare provider with 20 years of experience including children with special needs, I'm passionate about nurturing and supporting children's development while providing reliable assistance to families. I have watched my two grandchildren since they were 3 months old. My friendly and patient nature allows me to...
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Nanny Available

Spring Grove, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ally, I'm 26 years old, and I have over 14 years of childcare experience. I started babysitting at 12 and have worked with a wide range of ages ever since. Most recently, I spent over 5 years as a full-time nanny for a family with three children, two of whom have special needs. This experience taught me how to...
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Wauconda, IL

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$18/hr
Hi my name is Connor K, and I am looking to get some more experience working with kids and adults who have different needs. I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. I have lots of experience working with kids who have special needs, most of which was during my time...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
I have over 10 years of experience with special needs. autism, adhd, severe anxiety. Im CPR certified and first aid I provide my own transportation.
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Autism Life Coach

Cary, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
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Part-time Care Provider Can Adapt To Meet Your Needs

Wauconda, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Jen. I am new to Care. com, and I am excited to work with you and your family. I am a reliable, adaptable, experience person who focuses on the positive of every situation. Laughter and fun are tool I use everyday to connect to people. I've worked with kids and adults with different abilities through Northwest Special...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in McHenry, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Karen R.

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....

- Care member

Lori T.

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...

- R L.

Ashley R.

Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again.

- Henry H.

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