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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...

Michelle P. says "Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual,...

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Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...

Care Member says "WE LOVE RACHAEL! And so does our baby! She took such fantastic care of our two year old and chihuahuas. She was kind, playful, warm, so helpful, and...

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Sitter For People With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience
I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.

Rebecca H. says "Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."

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Compassionate Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, body types, and diagnoses residentially, in schools, and at day programs. I currently hold my PCA certification in the state of Minnesota and was a Medicaid provider in Columbus, Ohio. I currently work as a nanny and in assisted living.

Kerry S. says "Anny has been our young-adult daughter's caregiver for almost two years. We are so fortunate to have enlisted her services. Anny is an extremely gifted...

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Part Time Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mother, special education teacher, and multiple pet owner. I support, advocate for and provide education and care for people with special needs.

Chris J. says "Adria just started working with my son. He thinks she's great and we are glad to have her on our care team! She is patient, organized, funny, and flexible"

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Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there. I'm Kyla. I have experience working with an awesome group of adults that have Prader-Willi Syndrome. Getting to work and putting a smile on their face or even getting a laugh honestly makes my day! Those with PWS suffer from rage and other major behavioral issues including violence. They also tend to have mental...

Kelly R. says "Kyla has been working with my 22 year old mentally ill kid. Kyla was able to take our kid to appointments and help extensively around the house, from...

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General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as in homes. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...

Care Member says "Susie has been a part-time nanny to our boys (now 5 and 7) for three years. She has built strong relationships with them both - my 5 yo put her first...

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Caring

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
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Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...

Julie S. says "Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

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Part Time Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been involved in the care giving field for over 10 years and every client I've ever worked with is near and dear to me. I grew up around many special needs people as my mom works at a day program and often brought clients to our home for holidays and other occasions. In my professional career I have worked in group homes...

Jenn D. says "Kris is an exceptional human being. They were our after school care for my child with autism 3-4 days a week. Kris made after school fun. I felt that...

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Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I enjoy working/taking care of people. I have been working as a Certified Medical Assistant in internal medicine for 17years. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decisions if needed. I have also been working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in assisted living/memory care or the last 18 years. The home care skills could help...
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Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience caring for kids of all ages. I have worked in an infant room at a daycare for a year. I have spent three summers working as a camp counselor at a camp for kids with behavioral disorders. I have been working in an elementary school for 5 years now. I love being outside, doing art projects, and playing...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available, Very Interested In Working With Kids Who Have Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Alexa, and I have worked as a music therapist for a private practice for the past 7 years. Most of my work is currently in schools, but I also work with individual clients of a wide variety of ages and abilities. I have a lot of babysitting experience and absolutely love spending time with kids. I feel comfortable...
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Compassionate Caregiver Experienced With All Ages And Special-needs Support.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi families! I'm Izabella, a nurturing and reliable caregiver with strong infant and toddler experience. I genuinely enjoy supporting families through the early stages--bottles, tummy time, naps, sensory play, and creating a calm, safe space for little ones to grow. I also naturally help keep a home running smoothly. I'm happy...
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I've Took Care For Some Kids In My Family, I Don't Have Experience W/ Special Needs But I Can Learn

Minneapolis, MN

from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My first language is Spanish I can understand a little bit of English and speak not so good but I've been working hard in improve it. I'm graduated in bachelor degree in math and physic in my country, I really love spend my time with kids. I hope fit in your interests. I would love take care for they. I don't have problems if...
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Patient Special Needs Nanny / Distance Learning Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Barbara, I spent 12 years running a pool as the Aquatics Director. My passion was teaching students with special needs. When I was furloughed due to Covid, I began to nanny and tutor my nephews, which I loved! I missed working with my special needs clients, however, and made a career change to PCA, caregiver...
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Special Needs Professional

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
I am a future Occupational Therapist passionate about helping individuals become more independent in their everyday activities. I worked at a daycare filled with excited children of all ages and currently am a Resident Assistant in an Assisted Living home. As you can see, helping people is my passion and I can't wait to see what...
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Special Needs- Special Care

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
9 years experience
Available to care For those with special needs and I am not afraid to ask questions to be sure I am offering the most professional and supportive care.
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Experienced Caregiver / Special needs

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Ariannah and I have 6 years of experience working with kids and 2 years working with seniors. I have baby sat, nannied, and I worked at a daycare ages 0-5 for 1 year. I worked at a senior care facility for 2 years. I also lived and cared for my grandma for 3 years until she eventually passed away. I am available...
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  • 140 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.52/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 4.7

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Special Needs Child Care in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 140 listed special needs child care

Erika O.

Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next!...

- Michelle P.

Rachael R.

WE LOVE RACHAEL! And so does our baby! She took such fantastic care of our two year old and chihuahuas. She was kind, playful, warm, so...

- Care member

Rachael R.

Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind.

- Rebecca H.

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