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Gia H.

Pekin, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth through creative play and educational activities. I'm patient, friendly, and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide daily written reports and open communication at pickup,...

Jeanine T. says "Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves and cares for...

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In search of a Nanny position

Pekin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I currently nanny and clean residentially and commercially. I am always looking for side jobs! My most availability is on weekends and in evenings. I had an in-home daycare of 7 kiddos for almost 4 years. I started nannying my 10-week-old twin god sons and that blossomed into caring for other families. Since then I...

Savanah T. says "Johanna was very sweet! Cared for my 3yo daughter. She was on time, quick to respond when I would message and had everything picked up by the time I got...

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Pekin, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I'm committed to fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear communication with parents and follow their preferred method to provide updates on...
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Pekin, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a babysitter/nanny and Postpartum Doula. I do specialize in infants due to my additional training, but I will work with kids of all ages. I have had 7 years of experience working with special needs, mental health concerns, and multiples. I will provide more specific info if you message!
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Caregiver

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 13-year-old boy. I have been a professional nanny with families through Care. com for 4 years. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and spent 2. 5 years...

Trisha R. says "Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary...

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Compassionate Care For My Special Needs Children

Tremont, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
25 years experience
Hello, I have 25 plus years of experience with fantastic loving special needs of all ages and care needs. I have qualifications with speech, cognitive, occupational, and physical therapy, etc. I have medical, first aid training, and CPR certified. I have had children/ teens /adults with all autistic spectrums. Aspergers,...
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Care-giver Available

Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Mapleton, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am 25 years old. I am a paraprofessional in Peoria county. I have been a teachers aide for 3 1/2 years working with kids from kindergarten to 4th grade. I also have experience working with special needs children. I am looking to be a full time nanny while working on my teaching degree online. I also have a 2-year-old nephew &...
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Morton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a 3yr old son and have many of years of experience with children as well as children with special needs
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Peoria, IL

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$25/hr
Respite care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am passionate about providing exceptional care for all families. The majority of my professional caregiving experience has been with special needs children, however I feel that most of those skills are highly relatable to working with individuals of any age with care needs. They are an individual...
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Kindergarden Mom With Tons Of Experience.

Creve Coeur, IL

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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I am a stay at home mom who will be completing my Masters degree online, which makes my schedule pretty flexible. My daughter and I enjoy visiting the local parks, painting, drawing, building towers with blocks and reading books. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages with an emphasis in working...
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Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have experience watching children of special needs. I have watched a 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. I have also watch a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome for 3 years.
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Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As an elementary school teacher and former day care teacher, I have experience with ages birth-12 years old. I am very good at making connections with kids and developing a mutual respect. I have personal experience with electronic-free care, special needs care, illness care, behavioral care and more. I love watching children...
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Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Registered Nurse

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
companionship
specialized care
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...

Michele M. says "For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost...

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Fun Sitter And Happy Energy!

East Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm an assistant teacher for special needs kiddos who enjoys spending her free time helping out! In my spare time, I like to read! I have a mile long reading list. I like working with kids because their energy is immaculate! Their little personalities make my day.
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East Peoria, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Eva, and I'm 20 years old. I've been working with children since 2022, caring for ages 3 to 12, and I also have experience with both children and adults with special needs. I'm currently working toward my BA in Psychology and considering an associate degree in Child Development, with plans to become a...
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Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
As someone who has worked in therapeutic recreation for 2 years, specializing with ages 4-21, I have a passion for the special needs community. I am also a full-time advocate for creating safe and educational spaces and opportunities for the special needs community. I believe I would be the best fit for your family because I am...
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Experienced Special Needs Babysitter And Special Education Major

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am currently Special Education major at ISU in my student teaching semester. I have cared for children and adults off all ages and with all levels of needs. My specialization is children and adults with multiple/severe disabilities and complex medical conditions. I also do well with individuals who have challenging,...
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East Peoria, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of caregiving experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, personalized support to seniors and individuals with special needs. My background includes home health, hospice, and facility care where I focus on maintaining comfort, dignity, and quality of life. I pride myself on being dependable, patient,...
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  • 32 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Pekin, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Pekin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 32 listed special needs caregivers

Gia H.

Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves...

- Jeanine T.

Johanna W.

Johanna was very sweet! Cared for my 3yo daughter. She was on time, quick to respond when I would message and had everything picked up by...

- Savanah T.

Stephanie O.

Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as...

- Trisha R.

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