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603 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New York, NY
Alyssa M.
New York, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"
Reviewed by linda C.
5.0
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Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 4 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 4 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator.
My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to...
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5.0
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My name is Sarah and I am a 31-year-old nanny living in Manhattan. I have been a nanny for over 10 years and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a degree in childhood development and have experience in child care with children of all ages in various environments. I have been in my current position for 4 years where I nanny...
5.0
"I interviewed Sarah both on the phone and in person. She was always quick to reply to text/email, was early for the person interview. Sarah was intelligent, kind, and energetic. We ended up hiring someone else...
Reviewed by Gabrielle R.
4.8
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Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training.
I am...
5.0
"Malka is one of the best babysitters/nannies we have been lucky to have. She has been taking care of our little girl since she were just a few months old, and she is now 20 months old. Malka is an incredibly...
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Diarra F.
New York, NY
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
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Hi,
My name is Jara, I have 6years plus experience of being a nanny. I major in biology. I'm young but very matured. My last job I took care of 3 kids myself. I have experience with children of all ages and children with special needs. I will pick your children from school and bring them home. Make sure backpacks are clean and...
5.0
"Diarra is loving and trustworthy. She is great with the kids and has a lot of patience. She goes above and beyond all the time to make sure the kids are okay and have everything that they need. She is great."
Reviewed by Fatou D.
Kyara R.
New York, NY
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
- Flexible Hours - Over 5 Year Experience - Assistance With Homework And Creation Of Activities
4.5
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I have 5+ year experience working with children ages 0-7 years. I also have experience working with children of special needs. I have been an after school group leader for 6 years with a kindergarten class. I am a mother of a newborn baby. I have assisted children with homework and provided academically enriching activities. I...
4.0
"Kyara has worked with all types of children with multiple backgrounds, different ages and special needs. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Reviewed by Lilia R.
Ashley R.
New York, NY
$40-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I reside and babysit in Soho, Manhattan as well as Jersey-City , New Jersey . I have vast experience working with children including teaching, daycare and babysitting. As well as Being a mother of two ( a 7-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl ) . I have been baby sitting all ages for over 10 Yrs. I was the head teacher for a...
5.0
"Ashley was absolutely wonderful. She was warm , funny , thoughtful and a joy to have a part of our family . She was trust worthy reliable and treated my children as her own. Would help in every way she knew how...
Reviewed by Marlene D.
5.0
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Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile.
I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children.
I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular...
Reviewed by Charlotte B.
Gabriela M.
New York, NY
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Gaby Currently I'm Working As A Para Professional And I Love Working With Kids!
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, and kind hearted.
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around and as someone who wants a career in working with kids this helps improve my experience and helping others as well with child care.
I'm looking for a job that helps with experiences.
I started working...
5.0
"She’s the best babysitter ever I had her babysit my kids for years until I moved I would hire you again in a heart beat."
Reviewed by Emily N.
5.0
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Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I...
Reviewed by Debra R.
5.0
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I have been caring for children ever since my first job as a mother's helper over 15 years ago. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a 3rd year teacher and currently teach in a private school in Lexington, MA for students with disabilities. I am currently looking for after school and recurring...
5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
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Reviewed by Jay M.
5.0
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I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and...
Reviewed by Katerina S.
Shannon K.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
5.0
"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...
Reviewed by Loretta L.
5.0
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My name is Ava and I'm a current Master's student at Teachers College, Columbia. I'm getting my MA in Education and Anthropology, with a focus on research in special education. I have experience in nannying and babysitting, starting when I would care for my younger brother. I would work after school in high school and undergrad,...
5.0
"Ava is amazing!!! If I wasn't moving across the country I'd never let her go. She nannied for my two infant twins. While the return to work after childbirth is so hard, she made it much less painful and I felt...
Reviewed by Terra W.
5.0
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My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...
5.0
"Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to...
Reviewed by Katie L.
Kiera M.
New York, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions
5.0
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Hi!
My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...
5.0
"Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very...
Reviewed by Irina Z.
5.0
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I am a current speech-language pathologist with availability for occasional date night or weekend babysitting. I chose my profession because I have always loved working with kids. I have 12+ years of child care experience with children ranging from 5 months-12 years old, including children with special needs. I am responsible,...
5.0
"Copelyn has been the best nanny we could imagine having for our child. She is smart, kind, flexible, 100% attentive, and truly interested in the kids. She shares nuanced and smart observations about our...
Reviewed by Rebecca D.
Maria P.
New York, NY
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
5.0
"María A is very disciplined, responsible and at the same time loving with children, she is a perfect nanny, and will give you a lot of confidence and security for the care of your children."
Reviewed by Beatriz C.
4.0
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Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 14 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker.
I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
4.0
"We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her...
Reviewed by Michelle V.
5.0
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Compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience as a paraprofessional, babysitter,
and head teacher. Proven expertise in providing exceptional care and support for children, including those with special needs. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Certified in CPR...
5.0
"Marysa is amazing with my boys, and they LOVE her! She was always willing to go above and beyond for my family. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman
- linda C.
Scott B.
5.0
Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the opportunity and, quite frankly, saved the...
- Care member
Sarah C.
5.0
I interviewed Sarah both on the phone and in person. She was always quick to reply to text/email, was early for the person interview. Sarah was intelligent, kind, and energetic. We ended up hiring someone else but I urge anyone to consider her!
- Gabrielle R.
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
Diarra F.
5.0
Diarra is loving and trustworthy. She is great with the kids and has a lot of patience. She goes above and beyond all the time to make sure the kids are okay and have everything that they need. She is great.
- Fatou D.
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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 202 reviews of the 603 listed special needs caregivers.