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Colleen B.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
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Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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2 Teaching Degrees And Going For 3rd MA In Special Ed.

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Worked for Chicago Park District for 17 years with All children as an instructor and supervisor. Received my Undergrad from Northeastern in Elementary Ed. and PE along with an Endorsement in Language Arts, Professional Nanny and Babysitter for 8 years and currently babysit nights and weekends. Teacher, Substitute Teacher at...
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Nurse For Your Needs

Mount Prospect, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello. I used to be a nurse in my country, Poland and worked in the hospital for several years. I have experience(20 years)with many medical conditions and problems. Please, feel free to contact me, so we could discuss your situation. Thank you very much.
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$16/hr
It has been a common pattern for my family to work with individuals with disabilities. My mom, dad, grandma, and older sister all work with these individuals. I have not veered from that pattern. I have had a job with NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association) for three years. I am currently 18 years old and a senior in...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$16/hr
Hello! I am an outgoing psychology student looking to use my knowledge to help others. I am friendly, and highly adaptable. I have a passion for art and photography, and love the outdoors. I would love to assist you and your family!
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I recently moved to Illinois from California and am looking to be a Nanny/Travel Nanny. I have 3 years of professional experience caring for children - outside of family and friends. I can also care for children with autism. I can help with light housekeeping, Travel, and Crafts.
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How Can I Help?

Mount Prospect, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I recently graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I have over 10 years of experience working in caregiving roles, particularly with children, adolescents, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Throughout my career, I've been deeply committed to providing compassionate care, offering...
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Babysitter With Experience Working With Children With Special Needs

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a creative and energetic 21-year-old. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I have been a soccer coach and a soccer referee for several years. I am currently an inclusion aid for the park districts and a registered behavior technician (RBT). I work with and have...
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Part Time Summer Nanny :)

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sienna and I am an incoming freshman in college at ISU as a nursing major! I am currently working as a nursing assistant at a pediatric office and am looking for some extra work a couple days a week this summer! I have experience as a lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified, and spent a year as a camp counselor at...
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Hannah

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children. CPR certified and RBT certified.
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$50/hr
20 years experience
Friendly and smart older Nurse RN/ BSN/ with BSN here. I have 39 years plus experience in several areas of nursing. Recently worked as nurse contractor at LittleCity in Palatine IL. As a 1:1 caregiver for autistic teenage girl with challenging behavioral needs. In home and hospital experience with infants and children and young...
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Compassionate And Trustworthy

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...

Maryam A. says "Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure...

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Experienced Caregiver/Respite

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...

Deborah N. says "Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and...

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Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.

Care Member says "Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him...

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Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...

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Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.38/hr as of August 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mount Prospect, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Prospect, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Michelle R.

Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job...

- Jacki R.

Jhan I.

Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your...

- Maryam A.

Judith C.

Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher,...

- Deborah N.

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