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30,161 special needs child care are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for special needs child care is 4.6
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Lexi R.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexi and I am 24 years old. I am currently in graduate school at Ohio University to be a speech-language pathologist - I have a passion for children with developmental disabilities! I have tons of experience with children aging from 2 to 16. I have experience watching multiple children at a time and children...
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"I wish we could hire Lexi for life!!! Any family lucky enough to have her caring for their loved one will feel the same, I'm sure. She always has a smile and loves the hardest of kids to love."
Brooke O.
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 27-year-old Elementary Special Education Teacher in Grove City. I currently live in Bexley and I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 12 and have worked for several families on the Columbus area caring for kids from ages 1-16. As a teacher, I have summers off and I am looking for a...
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
Hello everyone,
My name is Hannah, I'm 18 years old and a high school graduate of the class of 2020. I'll be attending Ohio State University in the fall.
I am a certified life guard and water safety instructor by the RedCross. I am competent in American Sign Language. I volunteer for Special Olympics and am prepared to work...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a certified, licensed educator, who has worked with individuals with a range of disabilities professionally for almost a decade.
Lena L.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lena and I will be a freshman at Ohio State in the fall of 2021 (I am taking a gap year!). Each and every day I make an effort to connect with at least one new person. I love forming emotional connections with others and learning about one another. I have babysat children with Down Syndrome and ADHD, and I have...
I have been involved with the special needs community since 2015. From 2015-2017 I volunteered at the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland's STAR Summer Camp, and inclusive day camp for individuals aged 3-22. From 2018-2019 I was hired as an intern at STAR Camp to help lead our school aged groups. Through STAR Camp my main...
Lindsey H.
Columbus, OH
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Birth Doula, Yoga Instructor, Speech-Language Pathologist
I received a graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh and spent the next 8. 5 years as a speech-language pathologist around the United States, from California to Florida, and some places in between. I am now settled in Columbus, OH.
I received my doula training from DONA International. I...
Julia K.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working with people with special needs through my volunteering and work at Camp Friendship. Here I assisted with activities of daily living such as showering, oral hygiene, toileting, and eating, along with other fun camp activities! I also grew up with a twin brother with autism, who gifted me a large amount...
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am an audiologist in Columbus. I am currently only working part time (most weekends) due to an audiology job shortage in Columbus. I graduated with my doctorate in audiology in May 2020. I minored in disability studies in college. I have over 10 years experience nannying, and I am CPR/first aid...
Taylor P.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Through my experience as a Direct Support Professional for an individual with a developmental disability, summer camp counselor for children with developmental disabilities ages 9-13 and nanny/communication tutor for a 4-year-old with Autism it has brought me invaluable experience in this field. Throughout these experiences I...
My Primary duty is to the people who receive supports and services. I assist them to have the opportunity to direct his or her own life, honoring, their right to assume risk in a safe manner, and recognizing each persons potential for lifelong and growth . I am creative, flexible and committed to work to support the individuals...
Alexandra P.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm down to earth, easygoing, and love hanging out and getting to know people no matter their age or ability level. I believe that everyone has unique talents and resources and with creativity and collaboration, we can work together to do something really special - that everyone can learn and achieve if that's what...
Erin M.
Columbus, OH
$13-22/hr
Hi, my name is Erin and I'm a junior at Ohio State studying Psychology and Anthropology! I started Care. com this past summer and gained experience by working with a family with two toddlers. I've been around kids for many years through different activities like volunteering as a soccer coach for kids ages 4-8, volunteering for...
Hello! I'm Shannon, and I'm a Program Manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I love engaging with my folks and integrating them into their communities! Happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Claire C.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Currently a Direct Support Professional for 30+ y/o Adult with varying disabilities, with a focus in teaching art and life skills.
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30,161providers |
5.1 yrsavg. experience |
6,090member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
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How much does it cost to hire a special needs child care provider in 2024?
At a national level, hiring someone on Care.com for special needs child care costs an average of $18.06 per hour as of July 2024. This rate of pay can vary depending on how much experience the provider has, the specialized training they have in working with special needs children and the degree of care that needs to be provided for your child.
What services can a special needs child care provider perform?
Special needs child care providers are specialized caregivers that are generally trained to help children with a variety of physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs. Many are well-versed in teaching children with special needs or have experience preparing meals and administering medication. They can also plan customized activities to keep your child social and stimulated, both physically and mentally.
How can I find special needs child care on Care.com?
You can filter special needs child care providers by distance from your area and compare each person by their hourly rate, experience and specific skill set they have working with kids with special needs. You can also see if another family in your area has reviewed a particular provider you're interested in to get a sense of whether they would be a good candidate to bring in for an interview.
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Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Child Care are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6,090 reviews of the 30,161 listed special needs child care.