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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)
from
$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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Jessie E.

Newborn Care Specialist With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a dedicated nanny and certified Newborn Care Specialist with extensive experience caring for children, including twins and those with special needs. As a night nurse, I've provided invaluable support during overnight hours. I'm also a certified Water Safety Instructor, focusing on swim safety skills. With up-to-date infant...

Caroline B. says "She is great and super helpful to us as a night nurse for our newborn!"

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Juliet S.

Professional Educator

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a 20-year track record of fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to establish a rapport with children, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written...

Care Member says "Juliet was such a delight! My 2.5 year old son loved her! She was extremely professional and pleasant to work with! She played with my son and thought...

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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
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Amanda C.

Experienced Teacher/ Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Currently with a family Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday . I do bring my 4-year-old boy along and have been with the same family six months now. I was introduced to my previous family after word of mouth from my previous two. I'm looking for long term but short is ok too. I can provide a strong resume and recommendations. I am...

Care Member says "Amanda has been nannying for our family for over a year. She started off watching my oldest when he was a toddler and started taking care of my youngest...

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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
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alexis W.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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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Natalia O.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I've been in childcare for 7 years, I consider myself calm, patient, flexible and creative. Communication is very important for me, approach to each parent's preference. My favorite part of working with kids is playing with them, I learn different things every day working with kids. I love playing outdoors, board games, doing...

Care Member says "Sweet, flexible and kind to the kids"

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  • 178 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.94/hr as of June 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 101 reviews of the 178 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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