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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
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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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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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Nanny/babysitter/tutor

Nutley, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha and I am a Special Education teacher in a charter school. I have been the resource room/special education teacher at my current school for eight years. I work with scholars who have special needs and/or who are struggling in the classroom. Additionally, I am the Special Education Coordinator- where I...
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny. I Also Plan On Furthering My Education With Being A Special Ed

Kearny, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I currently babysit 3 children with autism. I have been volunteering at Camp Fatima for 10 years which is a nonprofit organization one week sleep away camp for children with special needs. I work at a special needs school, as a 1:1 aide. I also do ABA therapy afterwards.
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Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs Caregiver

Springfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, families! My name is Katie and I am hoping to connect with a great family this summer! I work as a special education teacher during the school year, but am available full-time during the summer months (June 13th - August 9th). I am a college graduate with dual degrees in psychology and elementary education (and a...
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Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

Madison, NJ

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$45/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
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Experienced Nanny

Jersey City, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexa and I've been working with children since I was 13. My first experience working with children was as a volunteer classroom assistant for children with special needs. I went on to work as an aftercare teacher along with nannying for various families in my hometown. I have experience and am comfortable working...
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Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Union, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Kimberly and I have been babysitting for about 8 years and a full time nanny for about 6yrs. I have had experience with children ages 1month to 12 years old. When I was younger I watched 4 children on a daily basis when they came home from school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with thier homework, fed them dinner,...
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Experienced Nanny With Background In Mental Health.

Bayonne, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Jamaris, experienced nanny & mom to an awesome teenage girl. My background & passion is in Mental Health & the arts. Right after college, I spent a few years working at Person Centered Care Services in Staten Island as a Direct Support Professional, teaching independent living...
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Nurturing Nanny For Special Needs

Clifton, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I'm originally from Brazil. I'm warm and loving but also big on discipline. It's a balance than in my opinion is needed to help children understand boundaries and responsibility but also feeling they are loved no matter what. I have been working with kids since 2008. I had my first experience with special needs in 2011 and never...
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CHHA/PCA/Nannie

Irvington, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Good day sir and madam I am 28-year-old Felisa S Hussey I have been PCA in New York for 4 year in. I resent move in to jersey when I still continue my career as a CHHA. AS a CHHA I take care of personal who are in need with ADL , housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, feeding, laundry and etc. I take care of children in babysitting...
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Professional Nanny

Kearny, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Lauren. I was born and raised in Kearny, NJ. I moved away for a short period and lived in Providence, Rhode Island for a few years. I am compassionate, loving, and a go with the flow woman who adores children, yet can be firm at times if required. I am a creative person. Art and more specifically baking, has been a...
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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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Babysitter/Nanny

Caldwell, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Sophia, I have had the unique experience of growing up with a younger brother who is significantly disabled. He was diagnosed with ASD at 3 years old, which gave me a lifetime (so far) of working closely and loving someone on the spectrum. At a young age, I was inspired to pursue a career in this field, leading me to...
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Nanny Position Full Time

Bayonne, NJ

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$40/hr
5 years experience
My experience with special needs children has been very well! Now I'm a woman with patience and love. I'm passionate in what I do because nothing makes me happier than working with children.
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Carning Nanny

Kenilworth, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 $22.00/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 South Orange, NJ

Special Needs Nannies in South Orange, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Ahnia B.

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...

- Care member

Michele S.

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

- Priscila V.

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

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