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Zoila G.

Special Needs Nanny

Harrison, NJ

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello. I am a loving mother and grandmother. I have two years of experience as a special needs nanny. I can provide a reference letter. I also take frequent care of my grandson who has severe autism. I am experienced in cooking, cleaning, self care, feeding, running errands and driving to activities. I am very loving, caring and...
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Jessica C.

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...

Care Member says "Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for your little...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Maracine N.

Full Time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have worked with and done the following: * Newborn to age 11. * Children with special needs. * Light to moderate housework. * Prepared meals. * Take child/children on walks, museum, and play dates. I have 10 yrs experience with child care.

Lisa B. says "I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is sorely missed and I...

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Brenda M.

Wonderful, Bilingual Nanny Is Available With Excellent References

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
A compassionate and experienced nanny with committed expertise in childcare services seeks to leverage the knowledge of child behavior in maintaining a clean, safe, and captivating atmosphere for the mental and physical growth of children also I'm willing to help with light housekeeping. I'd describe my personality as loving,...

Tina W. says "Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition to our family....

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Jennifer P.

Nanny/Personal Assistant

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was born and raised in NYC and have been with my wonderful husband for 28 years. We have five children (26, 21, 20, 19 & 11), and I spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as a certified teaching assistant. I have 14+ years of experience working with children with special needs in the Englewood Public...

Care Member says "Jennifer was my personal assistant on a part time basis, and I was extremely happy with her performance. She was able to tackle many different types of...

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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Sarah D.

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

Garfield, NJ

4.7(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...

Jenna L. says "Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was...

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Elizabeth T.

Super Nanny/House Manager

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...

Lauren D. says "There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend...

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Michele S.

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...

Priscila V. says "Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her...

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Ahnia B.

Young Experienced Nanny

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...

Care Member says "Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there...

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Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...

Lauren H. says "When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy...

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Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

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Michelle R.

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

Union City, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...

Holly D. says "Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of...

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Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...

Andrew H. says "If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our...

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Andrea P.

Special Needs Nanny!

Weehawken, NJ

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$47/hr
10 years experience
Taking care of a special needs child is a very gratifying experience, but you need to have a special thing called patience! Above all and a warm heart, you need to have the knowledge to also understand that you will be learning from this child as well
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Jahaira H.

Experienced Nanny (special Needs As Well) Available Last Minute Majoring In Biology

Clifton, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have watched a special needs baby from the age of 1 month. She has a congenital heart disease, and has a g tube. Her speech is delayed we are learning sign language and I practice her speech with her everyday. I have been watching her for almost 3 years now.
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Jennifer T.

Nanny/Special Needs Caretaker

Clifton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I took care of a girl who had Holoprosencephaly a rare brain disorder which affected her memory and her motor skills(she was dependent to a walker). It was a hard job which required lots of patience, which I have, but at the same time was the most rewarding job ever!
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Salina F.

Carning Nanny

Kenilworth, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I love working with Kids I start out in Daycares and work in a Children hospital and a school for special needs
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  • 60 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 5.0

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Harrison, NJ

Special Needs Nannies in Harrison, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Jessica C.

Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for...

- Care member

Maracine N.

I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is...

- Lisa B.

Brenda M.

Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition...

- Tina W.

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