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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
Swimming supervision
travel
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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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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Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Skokie, IL

4.2(0)
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$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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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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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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Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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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Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 7 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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Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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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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Arlington Heights, IL

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$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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Schiller Park, IL

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$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

Des Plaines, IL

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$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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Nurturing And Kind

Deerfield, IL

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am currently 26 years old. I have 12 years of experience. I have been a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, site director, program director. I am in school to be a social worker. I have experience working with all kinds of special needs as a I was a program director for a special needs program. I am CPR...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Wood Dale, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello parents, my name is Anita, I've been a Nanny for 7 years 10 years including family members children, my background includes proven expertise in nanny care operations. I tended to general needs of children while supervising and enforcing safety in day-to-day activities. My role was to serve as a loving, nurturing and...
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Reliable Babysitting

Franklin Park, IL

from
$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a steady, reliable caregiver who works comfortably with infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and teens. I keep a safe, structured environment while matching each child's energy and needs. I use positive reinforcement, clear routines, and patient communication to support kids through homework, playtime, emotional ups and...
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Ashley's Story!

Niles, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...
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Part Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
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Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of March 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

Megan P.

Great with children, very polite

- Chris D.

Jill K.

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...

- Margaret D.

Connie B.

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...

- Stacy C.

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