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Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)

from: $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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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

+ 1 more

I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...

Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....

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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)

from: $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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Megan P.

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities. I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....

Chris D. says "Great with children, very polite"

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

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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Vanessa S.

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Skokie, IL

4.2(0)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Kylie S.

Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

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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Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)

from: $33/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

hospice services

errands

dementia

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Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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Klimentina G.

Loving Nanny

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...

Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...

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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

+ 1 more

I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

12 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

carpooling

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)

from: $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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Laurie B.

Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.

Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...

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Audrey J.

Arlington Heights, IL

from: $10/hr

3 years experience

Hi families! My name is Audrey. I am from Arlington Heights and I currently attend Harper but planning to transfer to ISU next year. I would love to help out on date nights, events, parties, etc. I have been paid to babysit since I was 14 up until 16 where I have been working for NWSRA, which is a special needs association. I...

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Janette M.

Schiller Park, IL

from: $15/hr

6 years experience

Hello! My name is Janette and I started working as a nanny in 2010! Ive worked through different agencies and also privately with families. Ive worked with children who have special needs and children of all ages, including infants! I am a mother so I know that the care for your child is important. I look forward to speaking...

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Virginia R.

Virginia

Des Plaines, IL

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.

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Manita H.

Des Plaines, IL

from: $18/hr

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

+ 1 more

My name is Manita, I'm a mother of 2 children. I have been a caregiver for than 15years. I worked with elderly people, special need kids. I enjoy working for family and kids. I'm a very kind, patient, compassionate mother.

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.19/hr as of January 2026
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

Elyse M.

Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time,...

- Peter And Amy H.

Karyn L.

Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...

- Care member

Larissa D.

Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was...

- Amaralys A.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Mount Prospect, IL

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in Mount Prospect!

Tracy O.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Megan P.

21 Years Old, Palatine,IL,Elementary Education Major

Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Vanessa S.

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Connie B.

Kylie S.

Best Babysitter

Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Klimentina G.

Loving Nanny

Leticia B.

Emily T.

Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Laurie B.

Experience with Special Needs

Audrey J.

Janette M.

Virginia R.

Virginia

Manita H.

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

Elyse M.

Karyn L.

Larissa D.

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