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Bonnie M.

Perfect Pet Sitter

River Grove, IL

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Valentina V.

Experienced And Reliable Nanny With Special Needs, Loving And Responsible

River Grove, IL

from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Valentina, I'm from Colombia and I have 4 years of experience working with children. I've worked full-time and part-time with several families in the U. S. and have great references. I also helped in preschools in Colombia before finishing high school, and I completed a course in Early Childhood Education here....
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Lydia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hello! I am a passionate childcare provider who has many years of experience in both professional and in-home childcare settings. I love working with kids because I enjoy encouraging their growth and development through play-based learning. I am passionate about supporting their social-emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and...

Care Member says "Lydia was a wonderful babysitter for us! She came every morning on time, she cleaned up after the kids, put them down for naps in the time frame I...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Grace Z.

Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Erik W. says "Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Iyonna M.

Loving And Warm Sitter Hoping To Provide Bliss And Ease

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi there! My names Iyonna and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years of age. I have 8 years experience with children and am comfortable at this point with kids of all ages. I have experience with infants and newborns as well. I'm looking to become a professional full time nanny to expand my current experience with my...

Lequita L. says "Iyonna has a very enjoyable spirit. She's very patient with my little one. She's willing to give an open hand when needed, also she know a lot of...

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Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Hayley P.

About Me

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an experienced childcare provider with a wide range of skills specializing in newborn and toddler care. I have worked with children of all ages for over a decade and pride myself in my intentional, empathetic, and patient approach. I have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs (autism, ADHD,...

Holly B. says "Haley seems great with children. We hope to have her as an occasional date night sitter and back up nanny! "

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Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Christine D.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Christine and I'm a special education teacher in CPS. I've been teaching for 8 years (3 years in Bloomington/Normal, IL; 1 year Abu Dhabi, UAE; and 2 years in Dubai, UAE). In January 2016, I moved to Chicago and will start my Masters degree in the fall. I'm passionate about kids, energetic, flexible, and have a...

Tom D. says "Christine watched our 4 children (a ten year old and triplet 8 year olds) until they became adults (they are now 24 and 22). She became a close family...

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Mary S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

Bernadette S. says "I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook...

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

Jennifer W. says "Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We...

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  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Lydia M.

Lydia was a wonderful babysitter for us! She came every morning on time, she cleaned up after the kids, put them down for naps in the time...

- Care member

Martha C.

You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school...

- Rachel C.

Grace Z.

Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!

- Cassandra K.

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