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Kathleen B.

Danbury, CT

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I then spend several years as a Special Education Advocate. I spend the last 12 years of full time working career as the Special Education Supervisor for the local Head Start and Early Head Start Program. I have worked extensively with special needs children. At Head Start I was...

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Robin B.

Southbury, CT

from: $10/hr

10 years experience

I have extensive experience with special needs. I am a CT special education consultant helping parents navigate with their school district to attain services. I have a special needs child.

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Annalisa D.

Special Needs

Brookfield, CT

from: $17/hr

In 2019 I was an intern for 4 weeks in South Africa where I assisted in gross motor development for children with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. In May of 2022 I went back to South Africa to intern at School for Autistic Learners, where I worked under the supervision of the occupational therapist. I led group...

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Robin B.

Southbury, CT

1.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Nurturing children and supporting their families is what I'm passionate about. For the last many years, I've been dedicated to providing reliable childcare. I hold a graduate degree and am comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I also have extensive experience with special needs...

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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Meghan S.

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

Oakville, CT

5.0(1)

from: $33/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...

Jessica T. says "Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the...

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Eugenia G.

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

10 years experience

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed. I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children. I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's. I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...

Katherine R. says "Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over...

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Kristina U.

Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

Trumbull, CT

5.0(0)

from: $28/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...

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Claudia G.

Danbury, CT

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development. Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

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Christina B.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hi, I am 33 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...

Jeanette N. says "Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with...

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Chanel D.

Part Time Caregiver

Redding, CT

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hi, my name is Chanel! I have experience in both part-time and full-time, long-term care-giving for newborns to 17-year-olds. I take my contribution to a family/household seriously. I like to focus on engaging activities, particularly outdoor adventures & craft projects. I do not rely on electronics to entertain kids and instead...

Kelly Y. says "Chanel was a pleasure. Very friendly, brilliant with my kids. Will definitely be using her again."

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Mona M.

Full Or Part Time Care Giver

Waterbury, CT

4.8(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable care. My background includes a college degree and specialized training in First Aid and CPR. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, and dedicated to creating a nurturing...

Care Member says "Mona is a kind, devoted, intelligent and passionate person. She has become a member of our family while caring for our baby. Mona is knowledgeable in...

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Eulendar L.

Carmel, NY

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...

Care Member says "she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was...

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Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

Brewster, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.

Care Member says "Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the...

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Jamie B.

Waterbury, CT

4.6(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...

Alexa M. says "Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for...

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Nan V.

Dedicated Behavior Therapist With 30 Years Experience

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)

from: $50/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I am an experienced and compassionate behavior therapist with over 30 years of experience helping children with special needs. My expertise includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), verbal behavior, and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). I have worked extensively with autistic children and those with other...

Chris W. says "Nan has been the best teacher our son A. has ever had. He's got moderate autism and she strikes just the right balance between great curriculum and a firm...

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Sheron R.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

I am 42 yrs old. I have 17 yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...

Stephanie C. says "Sheron is absolutely wonderful. She's been with our family for seven years - our girls adore her and we completely trust her. She quickly became much...

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Dustina A.

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...

Gladys S. says "Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."

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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 12 families in your area

I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I worked in daycare setting with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years for about 8 years and also worked as a nanny for 2 years. For the last 4+ years I have been working at a school for special needs children as an instructional aide in a classroom. I help support the students and...

Kiersten W. says "Nicole has been amazing with our 4 month old and 2 year old. We felt comfortable with her right away and plan to continue to use her in the future."

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Grace A.

Everyone Matters! <3

Trumbull, CT

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

To whom this may concern, my name is Grace and I have over 15 years of Special Needs experience. I have maintained, aided with, and even improved the quality of life, of many. Each individual, I feel, has potential... It's just, unlocked a little differently, with each person. For the tme I have had, I've only wanted to...

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Ryan T.

Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5...

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Meghan S.

Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually...

- Jessica T.

Eugenia G.

Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School...

- Katherine R.

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Kathleen B.

Robin B.

Annalisa D.

Special Needs

Robin B.

Ryan T.

Meghan S.

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

Eugenia G.

Kristina U.

Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

Claudia G.

Christina B.

Chanel D.

Part Time Caregiver

Mona M.

Full Or Part Time Care Giver

Eulendar L.

Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

Jamie B.

Nan V.

Dedicated Behavior Therapist With 30 Years Experience

Sheron R.

Dustina A.

Nicole P.

Grace A.

Everyone Matters! <3

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bridgewater, CT

Ryan T.

Meghan S.

Eugenia G.

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