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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Decatur, GA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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Hello! I have been babysitting for 6 years now and nannying for 3! I have taught kids how to swim in the Caribbean, I have tutored kids at local schools, did two internships through my High school working with kids with special needs! I clearly love children and can't wait to continue helping families out!
Marie S.
Stone Mountain, GA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver To The Elderly, Adult Or Child Or Special Needs
5.0
(2)
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I have over 10 years experience caring for the elderly, adults and children with special needs. I provide care to seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer, ALS, MS, Diabetic, Stroke, Parkinson, Traumatic Brain Injury, Quadriplegic, Paraplegic, Total care and more. Provide care for Special Needs with CP, Down syndrome, ADD, ADHD, Autism...
5.0
"We hired Marie in March 2016 and she took care of my Dad until January 2018 when we moved him into a home because his care had become more than 1 person could handle. She was great, became a member of the...
Reviewed by Tracey H.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Madison. I am an enthusiastic, easygoing, and graduate student of Spelman College. My B. A. is in Sociology and Anthropology. I have been babysitting for 7 plus years and have experience with children of all ages. I have a background in personal training and love doing outdoor activities. I also have experience...
5.0
"She was absolutely amazing on so many levels. My children instantly loved her. She is extremely reliable, dependable and professional. I hired her consistently for several months. She definitely would've still...
Reviewed by Natalie L.
Nastashia F.
Tucker, GA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I'm experienced in all types of special needs from adults to children. I have babysitting experience on and off for about six years. Love children and I always keep their best interest at heart.
4.0
(3)
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College student who is pursing a career as a Pediatrician. I have a genuine love for children and there needs. I have worked at childcare network for 2 years. I have also been a baby sitter for 4 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I can cook and clean. I have an open availability. I can 100% guarantee...
5.0
"Made time with the kids fun would love to recommend her"
Reviewed by Tiffany T.
Fatiha M.
Stone Mountain, GA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been a professional nanny for over 15 years, working with newborns, including twins, infants, toddlers, teenagers... and special needs specially Autistic kids and adults.
I have experience with tube feeding.
I am a warm and patient nanny who like to care, teach and hep with speech development, eating habits, behavioral...
5.0
"Fatiha was excellent with my 3 children. She was punctual and helped me over several weeks when I needed urgent childcare. She was especially good with my toddler, helping her with learning. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Arwyn R.
4.7
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Hello I am a 35-year-old mature adult . I am a professional nanny/ career nanny. I understand what a busy family needs . I have been in childcare for 10 years . I have been a share nanny , house Manager , live in nanny , special needs nanny , travel nanny . I have worked with many elite clients . I pride myself for being...
5.0
"Courtney has been very professional. She has a warm personality and has done a fantastic job with my 2 yo. I will continue to reach out to her for assistance. She is very thoughtful, observant, respectful, and...
Reviewed by Kimberly R.
Lauryn N.
Atlanta, GA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Greetings! I am currently a student attending Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Having babysat/nannied for approximately 6 years, my experience working with children between 4 months and 10 years of age is extensive. Some of my hobbies include sports, arts and crafts as well as traveling. I have...
5.0
"Lauryn has been an amazing sitter for my boys (one 10-year old and one 1-year old). She helps with homework, plays on the floor with the baby, and has a great personality. For each job, she arrived on-time....
Reviewed by Crystal F.
5.0
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My name is Gabriele (Gabby) My mom has owned a daycare for years that I use to work in and she is now the director of a daycare in Druid hills where I occasionally help out at. I'm a mentor at my church for elementary and middle school girls. I graduated from High School and Currently enrolled into college online. I Have my...
5.0
"Gabby is very dependable and always punctual! She's great with kids and she took care of our 4 month old baby boy like he was her own. I would highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Christine S.
Shawna K.
Atlanta, GA
$18-35/hr
5.0
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I am 44 years old. I am kind honest and trustworthy. I am a people person. I can connect with your loved one. We can chat, sit in comfortable silence or play a game. I am trainable and I am comfortable with unique awesome individuals who may need help with a few things that we all take for granted.
5.0
"For 2 days Shawna acted as a helper for my special needs teenage son who was experiencing challenging behaviors. She asked appropriate questions about my son's needs/desires and about how she could be of help...
Reviewed by Dionne P.
5.0
(2)
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Hello parents! My name is Tiva, I'm 28 years old and I have years of experience with all age groups and used to be a full time nanny in NY. I can relate to kids and am very loving yet, their homework will get done! I also have experience with special needs children such as SMA and autism.
I have over 10 years of experience. I...
5.0
"Tiva was very kind, professional and definitely worth it!!! My husband and I used Tiva’s services for our 4 year old daughter via drop off and our daughter had a blast with Tiva and the children she was sitting...
Reviewed by Care member
Elizabeth K.
Atlanta, GA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Camp Counselor, Loves Kids, Happy To Help In Any Capacity!
5.0
(2)
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I currently work as an executive assistant with pretty flexible hours and a good bit of it is remote, so my availability is flexible! I come from a huge family, I'm used to managing chaos and have been babysitting since I was 15, all age ranges, sometimes for special needs kids, and I've volunteered at children's charities for...
5.0
"Elizabeth is really great with kids and very reliable!"
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(2)
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I have 4 years of experience working with children with Autism. I worked 3 years with Learning on the Log. Through the company I taught swim classes, indoor rock climbing, hiking and worked as a camp counselor. I currently looking for work as a nanny this summer. I am very energetic and I have a great positive attitude. I love...
Tiffany W.
Atlanta, GA
$48/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi there!! My name is Tiffany! I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Biology and a MS in Occupational Therapy. I have several years of experience in caregiving. I have experience in rehabilitation as well as hospital experience. I also own a cleaning company for 6 years.
5.0
"Tiffany is just what who I've been searching for in a caregiver. As her bio reads, she is an occupational therapist, & because my daughter is autistic, I believed they would pair well together. She knows...
Reviewed by Bianca B.
Varshay G.
Atlanta, GA
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
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I cared for two brothers who both had special needs, I would help them with bathroom use. Help with feeding. Take the to the park to learn social skills around other children. Help with sight words and any form of homework. Help with redirecting moments of frustration that the boys could potentially have.
Alyssa J.
Stone Mountain, GA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello ! I've been in child care for a little over 5 years. I've worked professionally with infants through 7 years old . Primarily with ages 8 weeks through 4 years old. Including children with special needs. I've been a nanny for the last 3 years . Prior to that I worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant. My main goal is...
5.0
"Alyssa was great! She helped me tremendously with my children, especially my son who I needed the most help with during my grandmother's celebration. Can't thank her enough!!! A++++. I highly recommend booking...
Reviewed by Anastasia A.
5.0
(2)
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Since I was a child, I have had the desire to work with children. You would often find me leading the pack and playing the role of "teacher" or providing a supportive push to my peers. A majority of my experience has been through internships and volunteer opportunities with children and students with mild to severe needs. Early...
5.0
"We have been having Davida help us with our special needs daughter for over a year. She is always on time and often early. She listens to instructions, asks good questions and is able to read our daughters...
Reviewed by Former Member A.
5.0
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I am the mother of five children, four of my own and one adopted child, and am the grandmother of 17 beautiful grandchildren. In my early teenage years, I recognized my special love for children, and by the age of 14, I was offered my first job babysitting three little girls. On March 3, 2002, my youngest daughter gave birth to...
5.0
"Miss Sandra is a great addition to our family. She's wonderful with our daughter whom she's had since about 3 months. We had a few last minute changes in our schedule and Miss Sandra has been nothing but...
Reviewed by Natalie B.
5.0
(5)
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Hi families! My name is Ashley! And if you are in search of the BEST care for your family, you certainly can count on me! I am a CPR & First Aid Certified of nearly a decade and I also have extensive experience caring for children of ALL ages and special needs! I additionally have a strong background in early childhood education...
5.0
"We have known Ashley for well over a year and cannot say enough positive things about her. She is the most engaged sitter we’ve ever had with our two kids (both under 5), always playing games and doing...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(2)
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My professional background involves me working at an elementary school and teaching students with disabilities for over 17 years. After I started working within the Miami-Dade Public School system, I earned my M. S. degree in Special Education Master's program and graduated in 2021 with a 3. 92 GPA. While doing so, I made it my...
5.0
"Amazing! Trese is by far the best thing to happen to our family! She is attentive, kind, caring, punctual, happy and most of all, loving to our LO. I cannot say enough nice things about her."
Reviewed by Marissa F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Decatur, GA
Marie S.
5.0
Marie is such a professional and hard working person. She is kindhearted and caring for others! Thank you Marie for being such helpful to us . I recommend Marie to Anyone!’
- Hulagershe M.
Madison S.
5.0
She was absolutely amazing on so many levels. My children instantly loved her. She is extremely reliable, dependable and professional. I hired her consistently for several months. She definitely would've still been my nanny if she did not have to move for school. She was an addition to my family and...
- Natalie L.
Alana S.
5.0
Made time with the kids fun would love to recommend her
- Tiffany T.
Fatiha M.
5.0
Fatiha was excellent with my 3 children. She was punctual and helped me over several weeks when I needed urgent childcare. She was especially good with my toddler, helping her with learning. Highly recommend.
- Arwyn R.
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney has been a great help to our family. She is reliable and dependable and our kids always looked forward to learning and playing with her each day.
- Nithin K.
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Ratings for Decatur, GA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Decatur, GA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.