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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Special needs caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Aiona, I have 17 years of experience working with special needs individuals and I am also a parent to a child with special needs. I have been First Aid and CPR certified. I am also experienced in properly administering medications. At my previous jobs I was in charge of the fun activities. I organized and...

Scott G. says "We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly how to work...

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Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

Carla B. says "My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and...

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Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 36-year-old living and working in New York City. For the past 2 years, I was working as a SETSS provider where I provided individual support to children with disabilities. While I am teaching part-time right now, I also enjoy other opportunities to work with children. It is most important to me to...
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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$100/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

Lavinia M. says "Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became...

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

Liza F. says "I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to...

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Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...

Judy H. says "Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with...

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Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

Star K. says "I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.

Emma R. says "Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I am a graduate student that enjoys understanding others and helping make life easier! I would love to assist in anyway that would create a positive environment.
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Child Sitter And Special Needs Sitter

New York, NY

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Ava. I recently graduated from NYU. I helped my mother in her special needs classroom when I was on break from college. I am energetic but chill. I have been told I have very good energy. Kids like me because I am young , energetic and creative. My passion is art. I am an artist. I also am a great photographer. I...
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Fun, Active Babysitter | 8+ Yrs Experience | Special Needs Friendly

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Breanna, and I bring over 8 years of professional childcare experience, along with a lifetime of caring for my two younger sisters. I also have two younger cousins with autism who I've cared for extensively, which has given me valuable experience supporting children with special needs. In addition to...
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College Student Babysitter W/ Ample Special Needs Experience

New York, NY

from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Fia! I'm an NYC college student with experience caring for children of all ages, including children with special needs. I'm calm under pressure, patient, and genuinely enjoy spending time with kids (whether that's helping with homework, playing games, or keeping bedtime routines smooth and stress-free!) I have hands-on...
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Special Needs - Autism

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
My experience is based mostly on family members and children of friends that have autism and need special care. I find that I connect mostly by taking their time to understand their often times unspoken words. I have a major in Psychology as well as a Masters in Child Advocacy and policy. I am a psychosocial teacher for 2e...
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Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs

New York, NY

from
$10/hr
I am a prospective School Psychology/Child Psychology grad student that is learning about and choosing a career in mental health. I am happy to help provide care to those with any special needs!
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Special Needs Care Provider

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jane and I'm a 1st Grade teacher located in Manhattan. I recently finished up a Masters degree in Childhood Special and General Education. While I work in general education now, I aim to find a family (or a few!) in need of an occasional babysitter/caretaker for children with special needs. Prior to my current...
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Experienced With Special Needs And Always Ready To Help

New York, NY

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Sydney C. , I recently just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manhattan College and am an upbeat and caring person. During college, I worked part-time for Special Citizens Futures Unlimited as a Community Rehabilitation Therapist. In this position, I assisted people of all ages who had Autism in day-to-day...
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  • 225 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.18/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 4.6

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Special Needs Child Care in New York, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 225 listed special needs child care

Aiona R.

We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly...

- Scott G.

Maxine C.

My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms....

- Carla B.

Melissa H.

Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and...

- Barry K.

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