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Jamie L.

Childcare Provider And Pet Sitter

Kenosha, WI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Jamie. I am a loving mother of 2 young adult sons. I have 32 years of childcare experience. I also have experience helping in classrooms with teachers which I was awarded for. I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist Technician in a classroom setting and also in a clinic setting.... I have experience in ABA. The...
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Antioch, IL

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$25/hr
14 years experience
Former special education teacher and Qualified Mental Health Professional. 6+ years of experience working with people who have special needs.
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Domestic Wisdom

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 17 years experience as a Child Care Provider and 9 Years as a CNA. I have my own business and I have been a housekeeper.
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Kenosha, WI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been working for about 25 years with developed mentally disabled children and adults.
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Mother Of 3 And Now Young Active Grandma.

Kenosha, WI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
British Nanny Prior USAF Mother of 2 adult special needs children. ASD. Now fully functioning and independent. Previously ran my own daycare licensed through DOD. Most importantly, I love to see children in a happy, healthy environment with the encouragement they need to be set up for success. Lots of patience, lots of care,...
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Nanny

Wadsworth, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I've always had a passion for caring for children. I was fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver as a child and I hope to provide the same positive experience for other children. I also served as the caregiver for my special-needs aunt and found great joy in that role. I'm very social, friendly, and have a good sense of humor. I...
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Raised 2 Children ASD

Kenosha, WI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Mother of 2 ASD children. MY EXPERIENCE 20 hrs therapy weekly Pivotal response Speech OT & sensory diet ABA Pec s pics & schedule Signing, communication devices Equine assisted therapy Feeding therapy Patience, positive reinforcement, anticipate, redirection, know their triggers. EXCEPT GOOD AND BAD DAYS
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I Am Super Friendly And Believe In Helping Others

Antioch, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Nice to meet you! I look forward to meeting you and helping you out and be of assistance to you. I am very reliable, responsible, and will give communication updates as much as you would like.
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Experienced With Knowledge Of Child Development

Kenosha, WI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I graduated college with a major in early childhood education which required me to do coursework in child development and child education. Along with years of experience nannying, I have been a teacher in early learning centers and daycares with children ages infant through elementary aged I have experience with all age...
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Caregiver

Kenosha, WI

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$26/hr
3 years experience
As a Nurses aid, I have had the opportunity to work assisting the elderly for the previous two years. I have also worked with a family whose son is on the spectrum for Autism, OCD, and ADHD. I am looking for a family who is in need of a caretaker before I return to school to finish my undergraduate and Perdue my medical degree....
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Do What You Love , Love What You Do.

Kenosha, WI

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 22-year-old certified care giver I've worked with kids and adults with special needs, As well as senior care about 2 years now. I've taken care of my sick mother over 12 years. I LOVE kids and I treat all my clients as if we're my own family.
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Zion, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I was a nanny for 8 years before moving into the corporate world, and I now run my own wedding and event planning business. I've cared for children as young as 3-month-old twins all the way up to teenagers, including multiples and kids with special needs. I love keeping kids busy and happy with crafts, outdoor...
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Spring Grove, IL

4.8(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...

Alyce L. says "Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the...

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Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....

Anna G. says "My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two...

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Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...

Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...

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Loving Professional Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
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Loving And Reliable Nanny

Racine, WI

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there, I'm Melissa! I have 5 years of professional experience as a nanny, 2 years of EMT experience, and currently work as a mental health technician (which I love!) As a childcare provider, I'm comfortable with preparing meals and feeding, handling child-related chores, supplemental household duties, and of course lots fun...
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Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Round Lake, IL

3.3(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...

Care Member says "Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

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Ingleside, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...

Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Special Needs Caregivers in Pleasant Prairie, WI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Valerie R.

Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came...

- Alyce L.

Lisa H.

My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made...

- Anna G.

Donyel H.

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had!...

- Maria G.

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