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Averey H.

Love Kids & Have Lots Of Experience With All Ages, Including Special Needs Children!

Middletown, RI

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name's Averey, and I am a freshly graduated senior from Marist College. I'm born and raised in Middletown, Rhode island, and have rented in Newport for the past 3 summers. I am a very experienced nanny of all ages (infants - pre-teens). My mom is a labor and delivery nurse at Newport Hospital as well as coordinates...
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Middletown, RI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with special needs through high school and have since I have been out of college. I have assisted in learning, eating, changing, and assisting with bathroom habits.
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Part-time Special Needs Provider Available

Middletown, RI

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$15/hr
I'm adopted and most of my siblings are as well. Most of them have special needs/disabilities that need constant attention. One of my sisters has cerebral palsy so she cannot walk and is assisted in eating, bathing, and using the bathroom. She cannot talk well but since I've been around her my whole life I understand most of...
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Hi!

Portsmouth, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Through my teachings in many schools I have a wide range of experience with many students and various abilities. I graduated with a degree in elementary education and I'm currently working toward my masters degree in special education. Still working with so many students I also have a great amount of experience in regards to...

Sierra S. says "Kim was amazing! She is so sweet and kind and wonderful with kids! Our daughter LOVED Kim and can't wait to have her come back! Will hire again!"

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Portsmouth, RI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I've worked with many special needs kiddos. I worked for Newport County Special Education. Worked in various special needs classrooms. Don't hesitate to contact me with your needs and I'll discuss availability.

Robin D. says "We hired her to take care of our son while we went out on a date night. She was on time and handled everything well. Definitely hire her again!"

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ABA Therapist

Tiverton, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I currently work as an ABA therapist working with children who have Autism, I also work along side a speech pathologist to improve speech impediments or began with expressive language. I am a pre-med student dreaming of becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon, my research is in neuroscience on developmental disorders with a focus on...
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Newport, RI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi, my name is Paris. I'm a 23-year-old college graduate. I am very friendly, patient , and kind - I have taken care of children with autism before & would love to talk to you more about your situation and see if we would be a good fit!
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Portsmouth, RI

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$20/hr
I have spent 2 years volunteering at an elementary school for children with special needs, specifically autism, located in Charlotte NC. It was during this experience that I found a love of psychology and I am now majoring in Psychology and pursuing a career in Pediatric Psychiatry with a focus on helping children with mental...
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Tiverton, RI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Years Of Experience training and special needs. I look forward to hearing from you:) Thank you!!!
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Newport, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I am Emma. I am a sophomore at University. I am a psychology major with a minor in special education and applied behavioral analysis. I have knowledge in Special needs. I have worked with a student in 1st grade before who has autism and is nonverbal. I felt comfortable working with him and helping him with his assistive...
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Portsmouth, RI

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I use to volunteer with children/teens ages 6-17 at a summer camp for 4 years while I was in high-school. The disabilities ranged, both cognitive and physical.
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Let's Face Challenges Together

Portsmouth, RI

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$16/hr
I'm a kind, successful, autistic, imaginative college student looking to work with others with challenges in their lives. I have worked with people with different challenges in summer camps and in theater. One of my favorite activities is my inclusive yoga class where I have a chance to exercise and interact with an amazing...
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Special Needs Assistant

Newport, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, my name is Shannon and I am 38 years old. I have more than 20 years of experience in child care and 2 years of college studying Early Childhood Education. I was and still am helping my sister raise her 4 children which one has high functioning ADHD. I also have a nephew who has Asperger's disease and another niece who...
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Tiverton, RI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have experiance in babysitting for families over the tiverton to newport area. Assitionally I have worked as a swimming intructor and know safe handling techniques as well as pool safety for children.
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Caring For Others

Jamestown, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Special needs is rewarding and challenging. My lifelong experience in nursing all ages and disabilities allows me to give 100% attention to the special needs of all ages.
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Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Westport, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...

Sarah W. says "Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family...

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Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...

Denise B. says "Jeannie was fantastic with our two boys (11 months and 4 years old)! She was very eager to help out with meal prep and household items as well. She was...

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Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...

Linda W. says "She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."

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Direct Support Professional

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Debbie and I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and those with autism. I currently work part time for the J Arthur Trudeau Center with 5 developmentally disabled men in a group home setting. I am responsible for medication...

Thomas K. says "Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."

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College Educated In Special Needs

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Priscilla. I have a degree in Special Education. I have experience in behavior support and also cognitive disabilities. I am able to provide excellent care and have many references for this type of service. I have experience with special needs children and also adults. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I...
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  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Middletown, RI

Special Needs Child Care in Middletown, RI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Kim R.

Kim was amazing! She is so sweet and kind and wonderful with kids! Our daughter LOVED Kim and can't wait to have her come back! Will hire...

- Sierra S.

Leilani B.

We hired her to take care of our son while we went out on a date night. She was on time and handled everything well. Definitely hire her...

- Robin D.

Barbara W.

Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help,...

- Sarah W.

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