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602 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New York, NY
Alexa O.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Responsible And Attentive Young Sitter Who Will Take Care Of Your Child's Every Need!
5.0
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Hi! My name is Alexa and I'd love to help out your family and children! I currently live in the UWS and am looking for stable recurring job with a great family!
I graduated from Indiana University in 2021. I'd describe my personality as creative, outgoing and eccentric. In my spare time, I like to go for walks in Central Park,...
5.0
"Alexa is mature and responsible. She has experience working with pets, children, and adults. She has worked with disabled children and the elderly, specifically Alzheimer's patients.
Alexa is reliable...
Reviewed by Lauren W.
Arabia C.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Arabia! I love working with children because I have a passion for education and ambition and I've come to find that if there is anyone more aspiring and curious to learn, it's children. I have experience as a Teaching Assistant working with children from K-12. I want to be able to do something with the lead...
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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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.
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 a wonderful person. She is punctual, reliable and understanding. You can leave her with the children with no worries."
Reviewed by Eric L.
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...
Reviewed by Care member
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
"I was amazed by the care provided by Leticia for my nephew. She is wonderful with him. She is attentive, caring, and responsible. I was worried she would be frightened by my big dog but shes great with my dog....
Reviewed by Desmond D.
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.
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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I am a positive and energetic aunt of eight nieces and nephews. I worked at a school with special needs kids for about eight years now. Which I love working there. I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the things I love. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do think kids are kids, but it's up to adults...
5.0
"We had a trial date. Milene was on time and asked questions about the job. She showed a high level of concern for our daughter's health and safety. She was very passionate about children getting the care they...
Reviewed by Kesina G.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
5.0
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Hi! I recently graduated from Elon University with a degree in Strategic Communications. During my junior and senior year, I had the privilege of babysitting a little boy. He was 6 months old when I started, so it was wonderful to see him grow! I am so thankful for the beautiful bond I formed with him and his family. Throughout...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY
Alexa O.
5.0
Alexa worked as my tenant coordinator. She is reliable and performed her tasks well with minimal supervision.
- Luigi O.
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.
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.
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...
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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 189 reviews of the 602 listed special needs caregivers.