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Find special needs child care in Ocala, FL that you’ll love

31 special needs child care are listed in Ocala, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024

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

Special needs child care in Ocala, FL

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Kristin K.


Ocala, FL

$25-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational therapist. I have 4 children, 3 of them are grown and on their own. I love working with people of all ages!! I have 12 + years experience in the medical field. The last 7 years in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages from 2-100 years old with various diagnosis including Autistic, Non...
5.0
"Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend."

Londa M.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.

I am a friendly, reliable, professional, compassionate, caregiver with a passion for helping people live their best lives. I have worked with children and adults with Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Bipolar Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other disabilities. Cheerful, kind, respectful, and patient Reliable,...
5.0
"Buffie has been nothing but fantastic with my autistic son. She is reliable, caring, and just goes above and beyond! "

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Tricia M.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 58-year-old mother of two (daughter, 22 son, 19). I moved to Ocala in July and am now looking for permanent employment. I enjoy working with adults, seniors, children and animals. I love them all and would love to help you with care. I worked at ResCare in Newton, Kansas for a year. I passed a Level 2 background check and...
5.0
"Tricia is very caring. When she works, she goes above in beyond in her job. She is a complete joy to be around."

Abigail F.

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Heidi S.


Ocala, FL

$12-17/hr

Special Needs Care

I have experience caring for 2 special needs persons. One was 8 years old with Down syndrome and Autism. Non verbal required feeding & diaper changes. The other was a 20-year-old with severe epilepsy and undiagnosable brain issues. She was non verbal and required feeding and schedules bathroom assistance or diapers changes when...
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Tina V.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Ed Aide

Hello, my name is Tina. I worked in special Ed for 17+ years. I was a special Ed aide. I also worked on a bus with special needs children for 15 years. I had a lot of responsibilities, and I went above and beyond my call of duty I love children I love teaching them new things. I am very patient and kind and understanding. I will...
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Tameria J.


Ocala, FL

$12-49/hr • 1 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Education Professional

I am a dedicated professional with a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Florida, specializing in providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs. As a Graduate Program Assistant, I have demonstrated adaptability and proactive teamwork, essential for supporting individuals with...
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Kathleen G.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have previously worked with 2 grown down syndrome individuals. I assisted them in maintaining their apartment (cleaning, budgeting), meals planning, shopping for and preparing meals. We walked or went to the pool to work on physical fitness. I also helped them with transportation to medical appointments and other events.
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Jonathan R.


Ocala, FL

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Greetings! I was born and raised, and reside in Central Florida. I studied at Northwest University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and hold an Educational Specialist degree. I am pursuing a Ph. D. in Special Education with Regent University. I have experience teaching in private and public schools, from high school to middle and...
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Misty S.


Ocala, FL

$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Behavioral Assistant

I have worked with special needs for about 3 years in a group home setting. The ages were 18 and up, this job filled has it challenges but it also has it rewarding moments when your none verbal client says there first words give it may be a million tries but it happened and in those moments I know where I am meant to be.
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Brandie T.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience In Applied Behavioral Analysis

I have 10+ years experience working with children and adults with developmental delays. I previously worked in a private school setting, as well as provided in-home therapy and respite care. Through high school, I was part of an inclusion club that included after school activities and sports, which is where my love for this...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a National Registry Paramedic with a plethora of healthcare, pet, and life experience. I have a Master's Degree in Healthcare Innovation, Bachelor's in Behavior Analysis, and more.
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Janice D.


Ocala, FL

$10/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have worked extensively with spinal cord injury clients, ALS, mentally challenged clients. My experiences span from home care to hospitals. I will provide resume and references upon request.
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Naicys M.


Ocala, FL

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Day Care Teacher And Nanny

I have been a daycare teacher and at least half of my students were children with hyper sensory needs or autism at that point I discovered that I liked work with them more that the rest of my colleagues. academically my experience is only: DCF special need practices (SPN) DCF supporting children with developmental disibilities...
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Missy M.


Ocala, FL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Army veteran, great cook and house keeper. Well rounded and able to learn very quickly. I am a certified nursing assistant, medical technician, CPR and first aid certified, peer support specialist, and stress and trama management certification. Special needs care giver.
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Angela C.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Care Giver - Mental Health

Hi! I'm Angela. I'm a trained Social Worker with my Master Degree. I've worked in mental health fields and psychiatry facilities. I worked primarily with children and adolescents. I am a retired veteran. I have open availability.
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Heather V.


Belleview, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Full-Time

I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
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Ashley G.


Silver Springs, FL

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked for private companies. I have also worked with the Arc's. I love helping those with developmental and special needs. I, myself, have family with special needs children and adults a like, and I learned to care for them and it opened up a spot in my heart for it. I love seeing the person achieve little things. I am...
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Evelyn D.


Silver Springs, FL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Caregiver

I have been a Registered nurse for over 25 years. I have experience in caring those with memory and psychiatric diagnosis.
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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia is a warm hearted, exceptional, beautiful soul. She assisted me after an unexpected illness. She cared not only for me, but also for my family and household. I don't know what we would have done without her. She shopped, cooked, cleaned, organized, and...

Maureen W.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ocala, FL

Kristin K.

5.0

Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend.

- Londa M.

Buffie S.

5.0

I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s. It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind and caring, and I would not hesitate to hire her as again if I needed her services.

- Care member

Tricia M.

5.0

I recently had hip replacement surgery and my husband works out of town, so after the first week, he had to return to work. Tricia came and helped me so much. From meals, to shower assist, meds when needed and rides to physical therapy as well as to the store. She also took care of my puppies needs....

- Angela M.

Synthia D.

5.0

I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...

- Tawnya W.

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Ratings for Ocala, FL special needs child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Ocala, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 31 listed special needs child care.