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Hannah K.

Experience Special Needs Nanny And Certified EMT

Columbus, OH

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
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Babysitter/Nanny At My Home

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In the recent past my certifications and experience include: AEP/First Aid, Lifeguard, 2+ years or formal daycare/nursery teaching, 10+ years babysitting/nanny experience, regular Sunday school teaching, leading of children's choirs, art clubs, and drama clubs at church. I have complete several teaching practicums including...
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Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 6 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable providing care for children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certified, willing to assist with household duties, and owner of a reliable vehicle. Excellent...

Kimberly L. says "Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for...

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Elementary Teacher Looking To Nanny This Summer

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Have already accepted a position at this time. Thanks for reaching out! Recent college graduate with a B. D. in Early Childhood Education. Current substitute teacher for grades prek-3rd grade. Have past experience being an infant teacher and caring for children ages 6 weeks- 18 months. I also have experience working with...
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Longtime Teacher Looking To Be A Nanny Educator In Columbus

Columbus, OH

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey there! I'm Mere, a former special education teacher and behavior specialist. I am now out of the classroom and offering in home care. I have morning availability and am looking for spring and summer break opportunities. Here's what I can offer: Special Needs/ Disability Support IEP Support: I can help you understand your...
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Full-Time Nanny

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Christal. I recently moved to Columbus Ohio, I am originally from Arizona. I have 1 year paid experience as a nanny for 3 kids under 5. I worked for Guthrie Mainstream Services for 6 years as a caregiver for adults with special needs and as a fill in for their children's center for kids with special needs. I have...
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Experienced Nanny For Multiple Children.

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello ! My name is Isabel and I am a professional nanny with 10 years of experience. I was a daycare assistant teacher in Brazil ( my home country ) I was an au pair in the United States and I took care of multiple children. I have most experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers but I am open to all ages. I am fluent in...
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Outdoorsy Nanny With Professional Childcare Experience

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello I'm Johnni! I have experience working with specialized needs children through the City of Columbus recreation and parks and have spent the last year in childcare. I currently attend the University of Cincinnati online pursuing my associates in child development. Majority of my experience specializes in working with...
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Looking To Become A Nanny

Columbus, OH

4.5(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 2 years and up. I have 13 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...

Dane D. says "Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities...

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Looking For A Nanny And/or Babysitting Position

Columbus, OH

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$16/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello there! I am an undergrad student at Ohio State studying marketing with a minor in economics. I have 3 younger siblings and my family is my world. In high school I taught dance classes to children ages 3-11 and loved every second of it. I also volunteered at Big Brothers Big Sisters and still value the bonds I made with my...
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nanny

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, a little about me, I am careful, patient and protective, I have experience with childcare since 2013, experiences with children in my family and outside my family, I have experience with special needs, my experiences began in my family, with my nephews, and 2 of my nephews are autistic and taught me to see the world...
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Experienced, Caring And Fun Nanny, Babysitter And Tutor

Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am currently pursuing my masters degree in library and information science full time online at Drexel University. I have extensive experience with children of all ages. Most recently I was a full time nanny for a funny, intelligent 5-year-old girl and goofy, smart 2-year-old girl. In college, I was a tutor for a...
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Special Needs Nanny

Columbus, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
transportation
+ 1 more
I worked in Columbus City Schools for 8 years. Five and 1/2 as a substitute teacher and two and a half years as an instructional assistant for special needs preschool. For the last 7 years, I worked in the private sector caring for a child with a rare genetic disorder. I am passionate about special needs children and enjoy...
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Attentive Loving Nanny- Special Needs Care

Logan, OH

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have experience with emotional/developmental disabilities including extensive experience with intractable epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, deafness, and Down Syndrome. I have shadowed many therapies including speech, OT, PT, and ABA. I can accommodate even the most restrictive of diets include ketogenic. Aside from experience, I have...

Carrie S. says "She was late. I also explained she needed to let my son know if she was coming back or not and when. When I asked if she was coming back the next time we...

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Experience Special Needs Nanny

Dublin, OH

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have been a one on one with special needs and also have adopted my son at age 6 and he is special needs. He is 18 now. I can work on school work and socialize and other issues.
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Experienced Caregiver Seeks Full-Time Nanny Job

Lancaster, OH

4.3(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently unavailable for full time positions. My experience ranges from 6wks to teenagers, as well as multiples and special needs. As a nanny, I believe in positive discipline with an emphasis on learning through play in the early years. Though my primary focus will always be the children's well being and education, I...

Kay T. says "It was recommended we would need to hire 2 nannies since we have a large family and our daughter with spina bifida and has mild "specific needs" (read:...

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Seeking Full-time Summer Nannying Position

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there, thank you for your interest in my profile! My name is Laura and I am currently teaching in my 4th year as a full-time Special Needs Preschool Teacher in the Columbus area. I am looking for a full-time (32 hours minimum) nannying position for the summer time only, as I will return to my teaching position in the fall. I...

April H. says "Laura is trustworthy and has a great attitude. She takes direction well. She interacts appropriately with my children and you can tell she enjoys being...

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Experienced Nanny Who Loves Crafts

Westerville, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Elizabeth! I go by Ellie. I have 5 years of experience. Some of that includes working in an after school program and working as a kindergarten teacher. At the daycare I also worked mainly in the infant toddler rooms but worked with every age up until 5th grade. I also babysit frequently and have been babysitting...
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Fun-Loving, Empathetic Nanny

Dublin, OH

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hey there! My name is Kacie, I am 26 years old and I currently have 9 years of experience in childcare. I've been babysitting since I was a teenager and more recently have spent the last several years being a full time nanny. I have experience with children of all ages and I also have experience with special needs such as autism...
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Professional Nanny

Frazeysburg, OH

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello, A little about myself; 41 years old but still young at heart. I've always loved children and babysitting when I was younger, many years of experience! I'm trustworthy, dependable, reliable, nurturing and love the outdoors! I can also provide you a current background and motor vehicle check. I graduated from Newark...

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  • 25 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.84/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 4.6

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents

Special Needs Nannies are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5,647 reviews of the 4,502 listed special needs nannies

Marilyn S.

Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also...

- Kimberly L.

Joy G.

Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up...

- Dane D.

Samantha G.

She was late. I also explained she needed to let my son know if she was coming back or not and when. When I asked if she was coming back the...

- Carrie S.

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