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Isabella H.

Experienced And Caring Nanny

Oswego, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm a college student studying Early Childhood Special Education at Aurora UnIversity. I have hands-on experience working with infants through school-aged children in both daycare and camp settings. One of my most meaningful roles was at a special needs summer camp through FVSRA, where I supported...
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Paulina U.

Babysitter/Nanny

Oswego, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Paulina and I am 23 years old. I have experience watching kids of all ages including kids with special needs. I was involved with Special Olympics in high school as a peer and also helped during adaptive PE and art classes. I love love love spending time with kids and animals. I have babysat all throughout high...
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Cailee E.

Part-time Caretaker

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids. As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...

Sarah H. says "Cailee is awesome and you can't go wrong with her! She was always on time, very dependable and we would definitely hire Cailee again. Our kids loved her...

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Taylor G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a fun-loving recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have been babysitting (paid/unpaid) for about 9 years. I have a very large family so I have experience with a wide age range from newborn to 14. I love to meet new people and build relationships. In high school I taught a preschool class through the child...

Christina H. says "I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I found...

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Lara B.

Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Stephanie G. says "Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes...

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Yasmina R.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Yasmina , I am a mother of two kids and am currently working at an elementary school where I support students with special needs. I enjoy helping them learn , grow and have fun . I understand how important is when it comes to your little ones, and I look forward to creating a safe and joyful experience for your...

Salva A. says "I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept...

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Chris G.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)

Catherine K. says "Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping...

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Cindy E.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love doing crafts, playing with play-dough, doing puzzles, reading, and being outside. I also enjoy going for walks and to the park. I am available for over night care. I have experience with special needs including, but not limited to CP, Autism, food allergies , and asthma. If you are looking for a reliable, calm, even...

Erica C. says "Cindy has been babysitting for us for 3 months now. She is very dependable and great with our daughter. We will definitely hire her again whenever we need...

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Elena S.

Engaging And Gentle Caretaker For Little Ones

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Julie S.

Part-time Morning Care Provider

Yorkville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.

Rhonda H. says "Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and...

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Virginia R.

Special Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

Genoveva R. says "Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with...

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Amy L.

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.

Connie B. says "Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the...

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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Chelsea B.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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MARYCARMEN V.

Aurora, IL

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience as a nanny, school bus driver, and assisting with special needs little ones. Also, I am a Mandatory abuse reporter.
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Gloria G.

Aurora, IL

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$38/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Raised 5 children of my own. plus an additional 15 years experience with child care from new born to young adults, as well as special needs with 6 years experience. Grandma of 10
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Jennifer M.

Elder Care And Pet Care

Aurora, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very passionate nanny with 2 years of experience caring for children . I am proficient in preparing meals and snacks for all dietary needs. I also raised 3 children of my own. I am also heavily involved in the animal rescue world. So if you have pets in your home it's not an issue for me. I am a former bus driver for...
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Priscila M.

Professional Babysitter

Naperville, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi Families, My name is Priscila, and I'm a professional nanny based in Naperville with over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience. I am deeply passionate about supporting children's growth in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally. Here's a bit about my background and certifications: • CPR & AED certified by the American...
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Christian V.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Aurora, IL

from
$15/hr
Craft assistance
Growing up, I was raised around quite a few children whom I helped care for. I tutored children ages 5 and up in a church summer reading program for two years (2013-2014). The past two summers I've volunteered as a camp counselor at Church. At home, I help care for my 3-year-old niece and look after her often. I also used to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of November 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Oswego, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cailee E.

Cailee is awesome and you can't go wrong with her! She was always on time, very dependable and we would definitely hire Cailee again. Our...

- Sarah H.

Taylor G.

I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I...

- Christina H.

Lara B.

Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last...

- Stephanie G.

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