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Mary S.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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Mary D.

Experience With Several Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.

Darsey K. says "I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the...

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Kelly M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I started taking care of special needs kids in grade school. I was a babysitter for a child who was profoundly deaf. She was an infant when I started watching her and I continued with her until she was 10. In high school, I had to have service hours and completed them at a home for special needs children. The home was for...

Janelle R. says "Kelly is very caring and has tons of patience. She has been an adult companion to our adult special needs child for the last 2 1/2 years. My daughter...

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
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Jennifer K.

Experienced Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a teacher for over 29 years. I love working will students of all ages, including those with special needs. I have experience working will many types of disabilities, including autism, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's syndrome and Down's Syndrome. I can also be 'on call' to care for sick children, or do last minute...
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Atha C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
I'm a loving and caring person love too work with the disabled and elderly that can't help themselves. Compassionate about my job
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Jennifer K.

Child Care Including Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I am available for part time child care. I have experience with all ages, and with special needs children.

Reshmi D. says "Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares...

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Sheila B.

Child Care

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I studied child growth and development in college. I have always worked with children including those with special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years. I was with my first family until they were school age. My second family for four years and sadly they got transferred to a different state. Currently, the family I am with is...

Farheen R. says "Sheila was a wonderful nanny. She was always punctual, organized, loving and cheerful. And she took great care of our boys. She was engaging and happy...

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Katie S.

Private-school, And College Educated, Dependable Nanny With Over 10 Years Experience

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked FT as a caretaker for all types of people, and ages, ranging from 2 mon- 22 years, including individuals with special needs. I have a Bachelors in Journalism, from Mizzou. I've worked part-time and full-time during the school year. I've driven to school and picked up from school, and driven to activities. Also,...

Jim P. says "Katie was amazing taking care of our 9 month old son. He had one of his “fussy” nights and she handled him like a champ. It was so nice to enjoy a date night...

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Ramanda B.

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Currently available for occasional nanny hours in the Saint Louis, MO area. 12+ years of experience, including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-medical special needs. I have experience with little one's activities such as...

Care Member says "Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have...

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Judith S.

Dependable And Loving Part Time Caregiver Available...

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 20+ years of experience working as a nanny caring for newborns up to teens. I've taken care of twins, children with special needs, and raised 2 sons of my own. I have a BS degree in EL ED and have taught for 20+ years in Christian schools and day cares. I love children and can't imagine my life without them in it! I have...

Care Member says "Judy has nannied for our family for the past 2 years. She has been a wonderful extension of our family. Our two young kids learned so much from her from...

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Theresa R.

Professioal Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have been a Nanny for over 25yrs, and still love being a Nanny. I have been a Nanny for seven different family's in St. Louis, and continue to have a relationship with all of them to this day. I have taken care of Special need children, Twins, Sick and well child care. I am a Energetic Mature , team playing Nanny who loves,...

Care Member says "TT was our full time nanny for our first baby. My husband and I are so grateful to her for being such a trusted and knowledgeable caregiver. We were...

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Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 18 in varying capacities - babysitter, nanny, mentor, and teacher. I have spent a great deal of that time working with siblings and larger groups of children as well as some time caring for those with special needs. I believe leading with empathy and patience...

Brooke H. says "She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

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Danielle K.

Compassionate Nurse & Adenturer Looking To Help

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience helping people. I can help with just about any side work needed. I have experience with special needs, 7+ years as a registered nurse, and am a great cook. I'd love to help where it's needed!

Care Member says "We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped us out by...

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Carey E.

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.

Blair S. says "As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey...

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Alexis W.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...

Katy L. says "We had a great experience with Alexis over 2 weeks when we needed part-time help after school. She played outside with the kids, took them to the park and...

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Kate R.

Responsible, Retired, Loves Kids

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
I love kids and can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my time. Retired since 1/22 and I have been caring for my niece's children (currently ages 1 1/2, 3 and 13) two days a week since then. I also have nieces ages 7, 9 and 11, all of whom I care for when needed. I have raised one child of my own and two stepchildren. I...

Care Member says "Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon. Kate was...

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Kathleen B.

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...

Luci N. says "Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and...

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Abigail B.

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...

Courtney P. says "My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to...

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Grace H.

Teacher-Nanny Available Full Or Part Time!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City. Education: Experience: From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed Education...

Care Member says "Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a...

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  • 175 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.82/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.9

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Saint Louis, MO

Special Needs Caregivers in Saint Louis, MO are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 175 listed special needs caregivers

Mary D.

I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate...

- Darsey K.

Kelly M.

Kelly is very caring and has tons of patience. She has been an adult companion to our adult special needs child for the last 2 1/2...

- Janelle R.

Jennifer K.

Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine...

- Reshmi D.

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