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Vanessa O.

Nanny Looking The Perfect Family!

Ferndale, MI

3.0(1)
from
$11/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old. My experience is from 4-month-old triplets to 12-year-old children. I have also been working with special needs children for the past 3 years. I have learned many valuable moments with these children. I have a very bubbly, and energetic personally about myself. I also...

Anita S. says "We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady."

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Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Tabbi, I am a mother of two adult children and a grandma of four. I have provided childcare for 30 years. I have my degree in early childhood development and education. I have also been trained in first aid and CPR. I have worked in a pre-school setting as well as families homes and my own home. I have...

Stephanie T. says "Tabitha accepted another position before we had a chance to interview. However, her communication was very professional and polite. I'm sure she is a...

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Nanny

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
5+ years of child-care including special needs. Experienced parent and former substitute teacher capable of working with learning disabled and emotional impaired children.

Maria C. says "Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated. I am so happy...

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Full-Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

Redford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time. I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...

Suhaily F. says "Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and...

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Part-Time Nanny Available

Royal Oak, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I have been a Preferred Substitute Teacher for the past seven years for Grades K-12 including Special Needs and have raised 2 children. I enjoy working with children of all ages and helping them to learn and and develop their creative abilities. Learning can be a fun experience and by making it, so children are eager to...
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter/Driver

Royal Oak, MI

1.0(0)
from
$11/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have recently graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Human Biology. After a brief gap year, I plan on pursuing a career in Nursing. Caring for individuals is very important to me and I hope to succeed with doing that in every aspect possible. I have had plenty of experience watching multiple children as...
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Miranda Wants To Be A Nanny

Warren, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My interests are in children. I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old, I started as a babysitter and have previous experience as a nanny for 2 1/2 years. I have been taking care of children that range from newborn to 8th grade. I have also taken care of children with special needs. I have my own...
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Grand Nanny Extreme

Southfield, MI

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love children. I became a grandma 12-21-2016 to a wonderful little man in 2019. I am an empty nester after raising 2 daughters & 1 son. I retired from public school teaching in 2019 and am certified as an Elementary Pre-K thru 8th grade educator. My Masters Degree is in Instructional Leadership for Early Childhood Education. I...
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Loving, Fun & Active Nanny

Detroit, MI

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! : ) Thank you for checking out my profile! I am excited to connect and see if we are a good fit. I have over 5 years of experience caring for, teaching, and coaching children. I have worked as an inclusion counselor for children with special needs (3-5yo), a nanny for a toddler (2yo), a teacher at an English immersion...
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Babysitter/Nanny Available

Sterling Heights, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 29-year-old full time professional nanny with 11 years of experience. I provide personalized child care for your children in the comfort of your own home. Experience: -Age-Newborns and up. -Family's struggling with potty training. -Children and teens with behavioral needs. -Children and teens with special needs. -Picky...
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Caring And Loving Nanny

Oak Park, MI

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$17/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Caring Confident Funny I like working with kids because it has always been my life long passion, I love making life easier for parents! I'm a parent myself and I feel like taking in other families ways of doing things help me also be a better mom! I'm looking for a job that I can become apart...
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Nanny

Eastpointe, MI

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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love music, arts and crafts, outdoors, and adventures. I'm looking for summer employment and am open to date-nights/weekends when needed. Growing up with an older brother who has autism has given me a lot of experience with special needs. I have worked in daycares and also nannied over the past 8 years. I have experience...
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Fun And Energetic Nanny !!!

Sterling Heights, MI

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Kathleen J. and I have been married for over 30 years and have raised two amazing daughters of my own !! I have been a nanny for over 16 years now and I wouldn't trade it for the world!! I am a fun loving , positive and trustworthy person and I treat every child In my care as if they were my own ! I have watched...
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Nannying &/or Personalized Tutoring!

Macomb, MI

3.3(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
- CPR/First Aid Certified - Updated on all vaccines - Recent graduate of The University of Michigan - Animal lover - 3 years of babysitting experience - 3 years of special needs experience - Reliable transportation

Mary-claire C. says "Ashley is so kind and so professional. We cannot have more positive things to say about her after she watched our son. "

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Devoted Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Farmington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...

Jill N. says "Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."

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Experienced Nanny Looking For A Long Term Position

Taylor, MI

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Amber, a dedicated childcare professional with experience as a nanny, assistant teacher, and paraprofessional. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. My skills include designing fun and educational activities, assisting with...

Alexis G. says "Amber is really great with all kids, she truly cares about her families (clients) that she's working for. She understand as a parent/guardian it's hard to...

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Nanny/Babysitter/Caregiver

Detroit, MI

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked in a special needs/developmentally delayed preschool where I spent three hours a day as a student aid helping about six three to 5-year-olds with special needs ranging from autism to other cognitive disabilities. I have babysat for a family with five kids from the ages of four months to 12 years old for about two...

Aashima G. says "she was very punctual, inviting personality,caring"

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Fun Loving Outgoing Nanny

Rochester, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been caring for little ones for over 35 years. I studied child development in college and worked at a daycare for a few years in the infant and toddler room. I have experience with children with special needs & Autism including non verbal. I have families I...

Lena T. says "Very patient person, I love the way she care about my kids they do love her so much:)"

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Former Preschool Teacher/Education Advocate Available For Full-Time Nanny/Household Management

Grosse Pointe, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a nanny and household manager. I have 30 years of professional nanny experience in the Grosse Pointes. I have solid references. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I adore children. I have cared for children ages newborn through 13 years old, with an abundance of that experience being with infants,...

Mollie S. says "Cat is our current Nanny and we could not be happier with the care she gives for our 2 year-old son. Due to a change in employment, we are relocating...

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Arts And Crafts Babysitter Or Nanny And ABA Technician

Inkster, MI

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as an ABA Therapist for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. I wish that the relationship with the kid can be more personal and I can see them grow long term. I prefer working with younger special needs kids(10 and under) but I love to work with people of all ages. I am all about expanding the mind though...
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  • 38 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 3.0

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Ferndale, MI

Special Needs Nannies in Ferndale, MI are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 38 listed special needs nannies

Vanessa O.

We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady.

- Anita S.

Tabitha A.

Tabitha accepted another position before we had a chance to interview. However, her communication was very professional and polite. I'm sure...

- Stephanie T.

Deborah V.

Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated....

- Maria C.

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