Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Pekin, IL

Hello, I'm Olivia! I'm a senior at ISU and I'm studying to get my bachelor's degree and be a special education teacher (3-21) but have a special interest in early ed as well (pre-k through 2nd). I am most comfortable with children with ADD, ADHD, autism, and down syndrome, but I am always willing to learn more!

Hi, I'm Arica. I've cared for children for over six years, from newborns through age 14, in long-term babysitting, full-time summer nannying, after-school care, and in-home support. I love creating a safe, fun, structured environment where kids feel cared for. I'm comfortable with babies, including feeding and nap schedules, as... read more

I started working with special needs and/or behavioral children five years ago and after seeing the positive impact in not only the children's lives but my own as well, I never looked back! I currently have five years of professional experience in schools caring for special needs children ranging from 4-22 years old. I would... read more

Nurturing a child's development through seven years of dedicated care has been my most rewarding professional journey. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who finds genuine joy in making a positive impact on young lives. Whether we are playing outdoor sports, solving puzzles, or engaging in educational games, I... read more

I have 2 years of experience babysitting regularly for my aunt watching her triplets one of them is special needs so I have experience with that as well! I can help with housekeeping and laundry, and other thing that you'd like me to do! I love kids and I enjoy helping!

I worked with the penguin project for 5 years, volunteering with children with special needs. I immediately loved it and have been perusing a career in Occupational Therapy ever since.

Hello, my name is Joshua. I am a 20-year-old looking for learning experiences about this world. I really don't have any knowledge about special needs people, but that's why I want to learn how to deal with situations needed to better myself and other people in the world.

I've been caring for my father who was diagnosed with progressive dementia over 10 yrs ago. My mother had the choice to put him in a nursing home, but our family is so very family oriented that putting him in a nursing home was never a thought. I also have an older brother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and he's... read more