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Katherine J.

I'm Your Perfect Babysitter/ Pet Sitter

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have lived in Naperville for most of my life. I am currently raising one beautiful daughter as a single mom in this outstanding tight-knit community. I have years of child care experience starting all through my High School years and in college with being a nanny from newborn to high school age children and children with...
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Amanda B.

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amanda, I am from San Diego but currently live in Draper, Utah. I have been a nanny on and off for about 10 years. I love working with children of all ages. I also have experience with children with disabilities. I have a younger sister with autism and have also nannied other special needs children. I am pretty...
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Jamie R.

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in licensed childcare facilities for about 7 years as a lead teacher, assistant director and director. In these facilities I cared for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have also been a nanny for many families as well as have extensive babysitting experience. I am comfortable with caring for multiple children,...
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Deborah Y.

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
home modification
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a very compassionate and caring kind of person with more than five years of caregiver experience. I have worked as a live in caregiver for over three years, and I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and special needs care. I am very loyal, dependable, honest, and hard working. I give 100% in what I do, and...

Salai S. says "Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the care she...

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Deborah Y.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I would love to help out with your loved ones, as a part time care giver. I have worked with St. Vincent New Hope for over four years as a skills trainer, and care giver for children and adults with special needs. I have also helped baby sit my 4 years old nephew four or more days a week and every weekend from the day he was...
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Kiera A A.

Fun And Active Nanny!!

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I have 10 years of experience caring for children ages newborn-12yrs old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Transportation, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have special needs experience and am familiar with developmental milestones. I love spending time outdoors, taking walks, crafts, and pets. I have a degree in...
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Elena S.

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a young, married woman who left my corporate job over a year ago to come back to what I love - childcare! I have a decade of experience babysitting and nannying for a wide range of children and family situations, including infants as young as 1-month-old, children with special needs, and families with up to 5 children. I...

Care Member says "Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but also able...

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Emily B.

Caring And Fun-Loving Nanny With Experience!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017. With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...

Care Member says "Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my...

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Clemonce M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had a good amount of experience with special needs from young to old. I have been working through Care for sometime now and love the families I work for. I am very positive and upbeat, very patient and kind, and do everything I can to make my client feel loved and comfortable and happy.

Elle A. says "Clem is the best caregiver I have ever had. She helps me by making great suggestions on how to make my life simpler and easy for me! She is very...

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Cori F.

Darien, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Bradi O.

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

Plainfield, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
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Kristen K.

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...

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Chelsea B.

Full-time Provider Available

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
16 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 16 years of experience and background in education have equipped me with the skills to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...

Stephanie B. says "Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends,...

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Cori F.

Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.

Care Member says "She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Jessica K.

Downers Grove, IL

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds including those with special needs. My approach to childcare focuses on creating a warm, safe, and structured environment where children feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I prioritize open...

Care Member says "Jessica was our nanny for our son for two and a half years beginning when our son was seven months old. We LOVE her and still use her for evening and...

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Starla B.

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...

Care Member says "Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I...

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Joelle S.

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...

Nancy B. says "Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in...

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Lillian H.

Kind, Fun Grandmotherly Sitter Who Adores Children

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...

Care Member says "Lillian provided excellent care for our daughter. She is a very caring individual. She cared for our daughter when she was a toddler and she always...

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Jill G.

Part Time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Warrenville, IL

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.

Kylie B. says "Sometimes Gill I is not patient but she has to learn how to be be more patient"

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Vanessa B.

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
personal care
My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.27/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 Naperville, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Naperville, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Deborah Y.

Deborah is someone who is very compassionate, she is diligent, she is honest and very reliable. She is passionate about her clients and the...

- Salai S.

Elena S.

Elena is very experienced, responsible, and reliable. She is kind and good-natured, creative and fun, understanding of children’s antics but...

- Care member

Emily B.

Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and...

- Care member

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