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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Hyde Park, NY

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in New Hyde Park, NY

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Maryann L.


Whitestone, NY

$40/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

Reviewed by David R.

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Seeta R.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available From Early September With 13 Years Of Experience

5.0

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Hello moms and dads! My name is Seeta. I have over 13+ years of experience working with children from newborns to age 12. I also have experience working with twins and special needs children. I live in Queens, NY and I currently work for a wonderful family in Montclair New Jersey. I am looking to relocate to Manhattan, NY as my...
5.0
"Seeta started as our nanny when our daughter was 6 months old and was with us for a year. Bringing on a nanny during the pandemic could’ve been extra challenging - from the health precautions to us sharing...

Reviewed by Care member

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Glenda B.


West Hempstead, NY

$45/hr

Special Needs

5.0

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Dedicated special education aide. Multi-talented. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needed.
5.0
"Very caring and my daughter loves her."

Reviewed by Kemi O.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she...

Reviewed by Tania S.

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Donatella S.


Glen Oaks, NY

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on. My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...

Reviewed by Krissy G.

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I was blessed to have a younger brother who had a slight learning disability when he was growing up. As his older sister, I felt it was my duty to make sure I modified things so that he could understand everything. This experience opened up my eyes to a greater calling to help people of all ages with all types of developmental...
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Sarah M.


Kew Gardens, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Former International English Teacher - Special Needs Experience - Loves Kids!!

5.0

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My passion is caring for Children. I have many years of experience and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. Over the years I have worked with special needs children, especially autistic. This was in a clinical setting as well as live-in nannying. Eventually, I furthered my education, moved to Vietnam, and taught English...
5.0
"She drove my two sons to and from school, watched them during weekdays, and helped out with my newborn. I can depend on her at last minutes notice and I knew she'd be there. You can tell that she loves working...

Reviewed by Amelia C.

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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
5.0
"Adriana is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."

Reviewed by Sebastian C.

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5.0

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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Kayla M.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Long-Term Nanny & Date-Night Sitter!!!

5.0

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Hello:) My name is Kayla and I recently moved to NYC from Florida for some modeling opportunities. I have 6 years of experience with both Babysitting & PetSitting. I am currently looking for a long term nannying position for a family with 1-5 children. I am also available for date/event night(one time) sittings!!! I have cared...
5.0
"Kayla watched my two kids (17 months and 2 months) while my husband and I attended my cousin's wedding from 3 pm until 10 pm (long day!). She was right on time and the day seemed to go very well. Kids were...

Reviewed by Michael B.

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Shenelle S.


Rosedale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10+ Years Of Experience.

5.0

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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
5.0
"Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend...

Reviewed by Tatiana F.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

5.0

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My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...

Reviewed by Melissa G.

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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

5.0

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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals. I've also worked with families after school and during the summer doing school pickups, drop offs to extracurricular activities, worked on fun art projects, helped with hw, assisted with bedtime routines...
5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate...

Reviewed by Care member

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Melanie D.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Fun Psych Grad Student

5.0

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I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
5.0
"Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could...

Reviewed by Elana B.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

5.0

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Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Reviewed by Kejahni F.

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Gessie P.


Hicksville, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Gessie. Working with kids is my passion! I have extensive experience working with children of various ages. I volunteered for a year at my church's school as an aide in nursery and Pre K classes (ages 3-5). I spent six years as a catechist at my church teaching religious education to first graders. I have had...
5.0
"Extremely dependable, soft spoken, my son enjoys his time with her. She has no problem with my dog or with the therapists that come in to the house for my son. She was willing to work late and covered me for a...

Reviewed by Rob L.

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Reviewed by Valerie B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Hyde Park, NY

Maryann L.

5.0

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

Seeta R.

5.0

Seeta started as our nanny when our daughter was 6 months old and was with us for a year. Bringing on a nanny during the pandemic could’ve been extra challenging - from the health precautions to us sharing the same space as we worked from home - but Seeta always helped to make it work and...

- Care member

Glenda B.

5.0

Very caring and my daughter loves her.

- Kemi O.

Nathalie J.

5.0

Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

Donatella S.

5.0

Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on. My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives all of her love and attention to...

- Krissy G.

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Ratings for New Hyde Park, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New Hyde Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.