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Special Needs Babysitters Elburn, IL (Contact for Free)

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Macie Keen
Elburn, IL

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Member since: Jan 2026

Welcome!

Hello! I am a 16 year old girl in the Kane County area of Illinois. I love working with kids and I'm hopefully looking forward to meeting yours!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $8/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking $8 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Elburn for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Child development classes, CPR classes, Ect.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

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Evelyn Balog
St. Charles, IL

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Member since: Apr 2023

Mature, caring, and reliable babysitter/nanny with many years of experience caring for young children.

Hello, I am a mature, caring, and reliable babysitter/nanny with many years of experience caring for young children. I previously worked in Hong Kong as a full-time nanny for two children between the ages of 1 and 5 for five years. After moving to Canada in 2004, I worked as a loving nanny for a one-year-old baby girl for three and a half years.

I recently moved to the United States and have obtained my work permit, and I am now available for babysitting or nanny work. I genuinely love children and enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and happy environment for them to grow and explore. Although I do not have children of my own, caring for children has always been a meaningful and joyful part of my life.

My availability is flexible and can be discussed based on your family’s needs. I also have a safe and convenient home environment, close to many child-friendly places, and I would be happy to care for your child at my place if that is something you are comfortable with.

Thank you for considering my application. I would love the opportunity to support your family and care for your little one with love and attention.

Warm regards, Evelyn

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $21/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. Charles for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 51 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tagalog

• Certificate – Health Data Classification 1&2, Technology and Health Information, Pathophysiology, Medical Terminology, Health Information Management 1&2, Canadian Health Care System – Centre for Distance Education (Online School) - Head Office (Nova Scotia) | 2017 • Certificate in Health Information Office Assistant Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) – Calgary, AB, Canada | 2009 • Certificate – Pediatric Respiratory Education Session, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Home Care, Canada (2009) • Diploma in Bachelor of Science in Commerce – Management - University of Baguio – Philippines (1992 – 1997) • Diploma - Saint Louis High School – Baguio City, Philippines (1989 – 1992)1992)1992)1992)1992)

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Evelyn For Free

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Catherine Cavin Burciaga

Catherine Cavin Burciaga
Streamwood, IL

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Member since: Oct 2025

I’m a Christian , who loves kids and aspires to be a preschool teacher. I love volleyball and doing nails.

Anyone looking for a full/part time babysitter? I’m 17 soon to be 18 and I have experience with elementary kids and kids between the ages of 5months to 12. I also have 4 siblings who I used to have watch 24/7. I’m available Monday through Saturday. Sundays are for church.

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $22/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • Part-time daycare
    • School holiday daycare
    • Extended hours
    • Meals provided

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Streamwood for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

In high school I did child development. In that class we would visit elementary schools and help the teachers out.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Catherine For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Elburn, IL, United States (Updated 16 Feb 2026)

Elburn babysitters are paid an average of $20.02 per hour as of February 2026, which is 2.4% higher than the Illinois average of $19.55, and 8.2% higher than the United States average of $18.50. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Elburn.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Elburn:
$18.20 $20.02 $21.84
Illinois:
$17.77 $19.55 $21.32
United States:
$16.82 $18.50 $20.18

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Special Needs Care Our Babysitters Can Offer

Find a babysitter who has the right skills that match the special needs of your child. Our babysitters can offer care for the following conditions:

  • Food allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Deaf / hard of hearing
  • Visual impairments
  • Sleep disorders

Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.

Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?