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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Myriam M.

French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Sarah S. says "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...

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Kateri B.

Brooklyn, NY

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Kateri. I have 10 years of experience in a nanny/at home setting and in professional childcare. I have been a preschool teacher for 5 years, and have had over 200 hours of training in childhood development. I have a Childhood Development Associate and CPR/First Aid. I also am trained in Safe Sleep ( for infants). I am...

Becky M. says "Kateri was wonderful with my little ones! She kept them entertained, was funny, and really sweet. She was also well worth the price! I would recommend her...

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Sandra C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My 10 years of experience caring for children, including those with special needs, have equipped me with patience, creativity, and a friendly approach. I enjoy engaging kids with outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities. I am comfortable caring for...

Care Member says "Sandra has taken great care of my infant son on many occasions - both watching him while I'm at work and babysitting for us at night. She keeps him...

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Shabnam A.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO

Care Member says "She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy...

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Adele F.

Full-Time Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Adele. Originally from Russia, I moved to New York 13 years ago. I love to read, try new food and take care of my plants. Growing up, I basically raised my sister who is 5 years younger than me. I was always good with small kids, so my parents' friends had usually asked me to babysit their kids. They loved...

Cecilia M. says "As a mother and former professional nanny I consider Adele as a dependable, caring, hands on nanny. I got to meet Adele at the playground in the...

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Leeanne K.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families ! I am a Mom of three amazing boys ! I have been a stay home mom for nine years and my youngest has just went to a 3-k program so I am available to help other families. Prior to being a Mommy, I have worked with children of all ages for years. I also have a Social science degree that focused a lot of developmental...
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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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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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Grace C.

A Responsible And Loyal Babysitter !:-)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job; it's my passion. With 13 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, including those with special needs, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) complements my First Aid and CPR Training, ensuring a...
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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training milestones, Montessori, and baby...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Tatyana J.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Adrienne D.

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Dear Family, I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of Full-Time Nanny. I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States. Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment. I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....
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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Danielle A.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With And Without Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, Thank you for taking time to read through my profile. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a loving, sweet, passionate, fun, energetic, date night babysitter*. I love to cook; healthy meals are my specialty. I have experience in caring for children from the ages of 2 months to late teens. I also have experience...

Maria K. says "Really great with my kids. My son asked for her the next day because he missed her. I have a 4yr and 5 month baby."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.46/hr as of January 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Astoria, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Grey C.

Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She...

- Rosa R.

Myriam M.

Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone...

- Sarah S.

Kateri B.

Kateri was wonderful with my little ones! She kept them entertained, was funny, and really sweet. She was also well worth the price! I would...

- Becky M.

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