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93 special needs child care are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years

Special needs child care in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Nando L.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

5.0

(1)

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I'm a reliable Certified Nurse Aide professional with excellent patient skills gained through over 10 years of experience in the field. I have taken care of male and female seniors during the day and overnights. Also, kids and young adults with special needs such as down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. I am looking to be a...

Recent review:

5.0
Nando is the BEST! He took care of my kids regularly for over a year. They absolutely adore him. He cares deeply and has tons of experience caring for special needs kids and adults. I wouldn't hesitate to...

Reviewed by James M.

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Natalia E.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(5)

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Experienced, patient and compassionate caregiver. Experienced in working in home healthcare settings assisting with daily patient living. This may include helping with bodily functions, bathing, and eating; developing mobility and communication skills; and coordinating services with healthcare specialists, family members, and...

Recent review:

5.0
An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time for us. I would recommend her to anyone that needs an adult caregiver...

Reviewed by Sherri S.

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Violeta M.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time - Nanny/babysitter/Special Needs Available

5.0

(4)

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I'm a life-loving person, I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive and fun activities such as the library, zoo, museum, park, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, drawing, and playing. It is very easy for me to connect with kids. I understand the importance of my role and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Violetta took care of our daughter for nearly 2 years. From the very first day, we knew that our daughter would be safe. Violetta is a caring person and loves taking care of young children. She kept our...

Reviewed by Rufus J.

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Daisy R.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Typical And Special Needs Nanny W/h ECE Degree Available

5.0

(6)

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I've been working with children since 2001, while attending college I discovered my true passion as an educator and changed my major to Early Childhood Education where I received my BS. I've managed roles as a Preschool Director for many years and a Children Services Director for a national special needs non-profit organization....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Daisy is a qualified childcare professional. She is great with children and always makes sure that both parent and child are comfortable with her and her methods. She is reliable and dependable and always...

Reviewed by Selima M.

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Amy T.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher

5.0

(1)

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My name is Amy. I am 51 years old. I am a certified teacher with Broward county for over 20 years. with my Master's degree. I am available to tutor, babysit, and run errands. I am available nights/ weekends/ and school vacations as I work full time as a 1st grade teacher I am experience with newborns up through teenagers. I...

Recent review:

5.0
Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is clean, I was able to verify her employment with her school so...

Reviewed by Jessica G.

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Andrene N.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with children with disabilities for over 16 years. It is a passion of mine and I know I was selected specially for this area of work. It takes a special individual to work in the area of special needs. I don't take it for granted and I do my best to make sure my job is fulfilled daily.
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Sarita R.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Infant, Child And Elderly Caregiver

4.0

(4)

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My name is Sara. I have over 10 years experience in Special Needs. I am a caregiver for the elderly and can be nanny for children. It is a joy take care of children and the elderly. They put a smile on my face. Daycare and after school care part/full time is good for me. I have my own transportation. I'm bilingual I can speak...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Sara is great! My daughter (who is 2.5) gets so excited for her to come over! She's always on time and super dependable and as soon as she comes over, she starts playing with my kids right away. She also...

Reviewed by Rachel H.

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Eva V.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I Love Children

5.0

(1)

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I have a 9 years old son, he has autism, I love him so much and take care of him a lot, I try to play with him as much as possible, I love the few times when he looks at me. I am very responsible, polite, and punctual person. I'm going to take care excellent of your child as he/she would be mine.
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Cynthia V.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part time

5.0

(2)

Background Check

Hi am from Costa Rica and am bilingual. Actually I am working as a teacher assistant an elementary school with special needs, I provide the most professional and best care for every children. I love kids, I am very patient and very careful and very compassion person.
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Samiyah B.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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I'm a parent with special needs as well so I understand this is why I decided to be a helping hand for someone else!!! I don't think their nothing else I enjoy better than to have job I love to do. Teach them some new everyday !

Recent review:

4.0
Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust with my daughter, but I have found that with Samaiyah. I highly...

Reviewed by Laura V.

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Maria G.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Perfect Fit

5.0

(3)

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I have always been drawn to caring for others, and my nurturing and patient nature makes it a perfect fit. I have gained experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and congenital disorders. I have developed a responsible approach to medication management, making safety a priority. I offer companionship...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Maria was punctual, professional, smart, energetic and sociable. I would hire her again, and so should you.

Reviewed by John M.

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Alice C.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25-30/hr

I Love What I Do, I'm Very Patient , Kind And Caring.

4.5

(8)

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II have worked as a caregiver for elderly with 21 years and also have the opportunity to work with mentally challenged people and kids. I am a caring, kind, and compassionate employee. I have had the opportunity to work with different diagnosis's,( Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Heart condition(cardio), neurological, etc. I'm also a...

Recent review:

5.0
She is nice and kind-hearted, Thank you for your service.

Reviewed by Derek W.

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Dionne C.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Aide/full Time

5.0

(1)

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Own a reliable vehicle with a valid driver s license and clean driving record Able to handle emergency and unforeseen situations effectively. Love to care for special needs person.
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Melissa P.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/ Professional Nanny

4.8

(5)

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I am a certified teacher. My certifications in regular/ special/ gifted Education. I specialize in Reading, Writing Composition, English, History, Literature, English as a second language, speech/ language skills. Also, teach study skills, memorization strategies, organizational skills, social skills, behavioral / social skills....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Melissa has an easy going, calm, patient, and deliberate personality which is perfectly suited to children 16 and under, especially children who are easily distracted or have special needs. Over long periods...

Reviewed by Brian D.

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Jessica M.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

3.5

(3)

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I have experience caring for children with Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, food aversion, Cerebral Palsy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Night Terrors. I have cared for my younger brother who has Asthma and Night Terrors by means of assisting with an inhaler and nebulizer, getting him back to sleep peacefully, and...
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Betty C.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-35/hr

Caring Special Needs

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I'm a teacher assistant with experience more than 5 years working with kids of 3to 10 years old!! Work king also with kids with autism very kind and smart kids. I'm very patient and lovely with kids on needs. Will be my pleasure to work with these wonderful young generation!!!
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Caroline S.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver, Experience With Special Needs

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Masters degree in special physical education. Experienced with all children and special needs adults
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Emily A.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Background Check

Hello my name is Emily I have 10 years of experience, I am very passionate working with children or adults with special needs. I have put all my time and effort into understanding them and the different ways they learn and communicate. I have cared for all different types of disabilities anywhere from 3 -100 years of age. I have...
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Johangely E.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hello, My name is Johangely, I'm 28 years old, I'm Venezuelan but I moved to Italy when I was 3 years old. I have many years of experience with babies and kids. I can help with Brushing Protocol, Feeding, teaching and learning a new language, and many other things. I recently moved to South Florida.
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Petagay E.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Objective: Obtain A Position As A Special-needs Caregiver.

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Hello my name is Peta, I have over 10 years of experience working with special needs population. I have worked with youth, adolescence, Adults and seniors. I have worked in many settings such as schools, group homes, hospitals, and private family homes. The clients I have worked with have disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, Down...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nando L.

5.0

Nando is the BEST! He took care of my kids regularly for over a year. They absolutely adore him. He cares deeply and has tons of experience caring for special needs kids and adults. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone!!!

- James M.

Natalia E.

5.0

An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time for us. I would recommend her to anyone that needs an adult caregiver and companion.

- Sherri S.

Violeta M.

5.0

Violetta is amazing! She became part of our family. She took amazing care of our 2 toddlers. She treated them like her own children. She is one of the most dependable, loving, caring and kind people we have worked with. She is also very neat, organized and fixed healthy and delicious lunches for our...

- Ramsay H.

Daisy R.

5.0

Great babysitter….actively plays with the kids and keeps then engaged. Extremely trustworthy..would definitely use her again!

- Care member

Amy T.

5.0

Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is clean, I was able to verify her employment with her school so that part of the process gave us peace of mind because we don't leave or kids with just...

- Jessica G.

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Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 93 listed special needs child care.