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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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I am a bilingual special education teacher currently working in a third grade class. I used to work at a camp for kids with special needs and volunteered with the Friendship Circle and best buddies to provide companionship for children with special needs. I also used to tutor a young boy with special needs through an after...
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Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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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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My name is Shauna, and I'm a 35-year-old with over 15 years of experience as a Nanny. I am First Aid and CPR certified and have experience with children of all ages as well as children with special needs.
I'm a patient, active, creative, punctual, organized, and fun-natured individual who simply has an affinity for caring for...
5.0
"Shauna was an absolute pleasure to have as a nanny. I was so sad to see her go, but so happy for her to make a move and experience a different city. My daughter age, 8, adored her. She still keeps in touch with...
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
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I am an experienced childcare provider based near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I grew up in a large family, and would attribute my passion for childcare to my close relationship with my younger siblings. I started babysitting for special-needs families at the age of 15, and have continued my career in childcare ever since. I have...
5.0
"I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly...
Reviewed by Jose J.
Ashley G.
North Bergen, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds
5.0
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With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
5.0
"Ashley is a true gem! Her genuine love and care for our child have created a nurturing environment that we cherish. With unwavering attention, she not only ensures our child's safety but also fosters a space...
Reviewed by Care member
4.2
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I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...
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"Nicole was great, we have a 10 month old daughter she was great with her and made us feel at ease straight away. Would definitely book her again, thank you Nicole x "
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Hello there! My name is Ashley and I have had approximately 14 years of experience working with children. I began my experience tutoring elementary-aged children when I was in middle school. My experience grew as I began to babysit throughout my high school years. While I was pursuing my undergraduate degree, I worked as a...
5.0
"Ashley is wonderful! Tons of experience, and it shows. I am totally at ease when she is babysitting, and my daughter adores her. "
Reviewed by Taran L.
4.3
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Good afternoon,
My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development.
Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years.
Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...
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"Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over our parrot. She also added an extra last minute delay...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
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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...
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"Michelle has cared for and loved my 6 month old as if she were her own and I am so grateful that we were able to find her! Michelle was always on time, plays, sings, reads, feeds, and cleans up after our...
Reviewed by Laurel F.
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I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
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"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."
Reviewed by Naomi S.
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I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
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I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
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"Our family is forever grateful to Ashley! Ashley was hired by our family to take care of my niece's three children as she was fighting cancer; ages 2, 10, and 13. Ashely worked for us for several months being...
Reviewed by Tracie J.
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Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 4 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 4 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...
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"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, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to...
Reviewed by Care member
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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...
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"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 skilled with children. She is professional, punctual,...
Reviewed by Loren W.
4.6
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Children bring something special to my life.
I feel very rewarded with what I do.
I have cared for many different children from many different backgrounds.
I have 20 years of childcare experience.
I worked with children who have special needs.
I also worked in a group home for very young children (three days old-4...
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"Keisha was great in helping us look after our baby and giving him the attention and stimulation he needed. Highly recommended. Thank again!"
Reviewed by William L.
Kiera M.
New York, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions
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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...
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"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 Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very...
Reviewed by Irina Z.
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(2)
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PLEASE NOTE: I'M NOW ONLY SEEKING ONE-TIME/OCCASIONAL WORK. I'm a dedicated, energetic, responsible, education-focused nanny. A college graduate and former preschool teaching assistant, I have eight years of professional child care experience, mostly in Park Slope. I am a mother of two, gifted sons and a grandmother of two. I'm...
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"Bonnie cared for our son from around age one for eight months, when we transitioned him to daycare. She worked part time while both of us were working from home, and continues with occasional sitting. She was...
Reviewed by Patrick D.
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I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 21-month-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring.
I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
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"Rosemary is communicative, takes initiative, and quickly connected with our 1-year-old daughter. She naturally engaged and entertained our little one, prepped and fed dinner, and took on the bedtime routine,...
Reviewed by Ashley S.
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Weehawken, NJ
Shauna O.
5.0
Shauna is an absolutely wonderful nanny, and we feel lucky to have her in our lives. Shauna watched my daughter full time from ages 5 months to 18 months. As first time parents, my husband and I were thankful every day to have Shauna's experience and sound judgment to complement our parenting....
- Laura N.
Jessica C.
5.0
I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly shined when working with the younger students (ages 3-7).
- Jose J.
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley has created a special bond with my daughter throughout the years, she’s always so excited when she comes by! It’s evident that her genuine care and efforts make a positive and joyful environment for my daughter.
- Care member
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was wonderful with our daughter and made me feel at ease leaving my daughter for the evening. She was great to coordinate with and filled me in on what happened while I was away.
- Ben W.
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley is wonderful! Tons of experience, and it shows. I am totally at ease when she is babysitting, and my daughter adores her.
- Taran L.