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Stephanie A.

My Experience With Children

Pleasant Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from UW- Whitewater and received my Masters degree in Education in Professional Development from UW- LaCrosse. I have been teaching for 15 years and love it! I I have taught 4K, 1st, and 2nd grade and have a wealth of knowledge in reading and math for families who may be...

Colleen G. says "Interviewed and babysat for a night out and was very pleased with how she cared for and interacted with my children. She was punctual and very warm and...

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Nicole P.

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Island Lake, IL

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Professional Nanny & House Manager Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...

Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "

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Elizabeth W.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I have recently jumped back into nannying, although I am often around children as I have 4 of the coolest nieces & nephews so I have plenty experiences with kids despite the hiatus from nannying as my job! In my free time I enjoy concerts, camping, football, finding new food spots, & chill days at home binge watching....

Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...

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Deena B.

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working in childcare for 25 years and I absolutely love what I do. I genuinely love kids and enjoy spending time with them. I have cared for children 6 weeks through elementary school ages, as well as raising two of my own, who are now adults. I am actively involved in my three grandchildren's lives. I have...

Lisa M. says "Deena was amazing! She was on time, friendly, and immediately put my family at ease. She kept our son busy with outside play, crafts and reading. We will be...

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Robin F.

Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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Yesenia Q.

Pleasant Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Yesenia I have 15 years in the Healthcare industry. I've worked with seniors & special needs. CNA certified & CPR certified. I'd describe my personality as happy energetic with a yes we can attitude. I like caring for seniors because I help them hold on to their independence as long as possible. I love to...

Care Member says "Yesenia cared for my mom for several months and always gave it over 100% with giving her baths, meals, companionship and driving her to her PT...

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Hannah F.

Part-time Caregiver/companion Available

Burlington, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
8 years experience with persons with disabilities through various volunteer and employment positions, including job coaching, in-home care, and summer camp counselor. Trained and comfortable with medication monitoring, first-aid, safe transferring/repositioning, toileting/bathing, nutrition prompting (including G-Tube),...

Cheryl S. says "Hannah is fantastic with our son! He is a 13 year old with Autism, and she has done a great job with him. She is also very dependable and punctual. I...

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Hannah F.

Energetic Babysitter With Flexible Schedule!

Burlington, WI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Child care experience with a variety of ages from infant on up. Focused on engaging with and entertaining children while always making sure to keep them safe and encourage good behavior - play time geared towards creativity & education, if that's what your family is looking for. English as primary language, with ability to...

Colleen M. says "Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!"

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Mia M.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...

Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...

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Morgan M.

Meet Me! :)

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I have a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year (Nov 2023). I have experience with children with special needs & I have been...

Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...

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Deidre M.

Personal Care Assistant 25 Years Exepinced With Special Needs And Seniors

Waukegan, IL

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Autism , Down syndrome , multiple personality disorders, g tube feedings , CP, special feeding , Dementia , alhimerz , Parkinson's , 26 years experience and verifiably references available.
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Vianne W.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...

Juanita C. says "Vianne was absolutely fantastic with my daughter S. She arrived on time, engaged her in fun activities and made sure she was well fed and happy...

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Moriah B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Jeffery H.

Autism Life Coach

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...

Dawn C. says "What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with...

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Norma M.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...

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Sarah M.

Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.

Libertyville, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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Antonette P.

I Am Loving And Caring

Waukegan, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a great young lady full of energy and smile single mother of 4 1 special needs child just finished CNA class great with senior great with babies and kids lots of love lots of patience
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Athena Z.

Cary, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have an extensive background watching kids from infants to pre-teens and experience with those that have disabilities and special needs! Babysitting was my first ever job when I turned 13 & I have had a blast doing it the past 10 years, I typically stick with families I have known for years (such as my neighborhood, church, or...
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Jacqueline A.

Waukegan, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a 50-year-old mother of two wonderful adult daughters, ages 35 and 26. Caring for children has always been a big part of my life--both as a mom and through years of volunteering in my community, especially with children and adults with special needs. I believe in providing care that's safe, loving, and filled with...
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Destinee H.

Burlington, WI

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm Destinee and I am a 23-year-old woman who is kindhearted and hardworking. I love to bring light and laughter into anything I do. I am transitioning from my Store Management role into schooling for Dental Assistant in the fall. I'm used to chaos and long hours and I want to fill my time with more meaningful work while still...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Spring Grove, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Spring Grove, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Stephanie A.

Interviewed and babysat for a night out and was very pleased with how she cared for and interacted with my children. She was punctual and...

- Colleen G.

Nicole P.

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

Elizabeth W.

Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and...

- Michael D.

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