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Melissa I.

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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Milagros A.

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...

Adea G. says "Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and...

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Rashidah N.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
errands
dementia
respite care
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Erica C.

Full/Part Time Caregiver Available

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Erica C. and I am 32 years old. I am out-going, responsible, loving, and kind hearted. I love to see them play, go to the park and learn new things. I have worked as an Optical consultant, medical tech, Law secretary & housekeeper. I have been around children my whole life and have done my fair share of...

Gail S. says "Erica is extremely reliable. She goes out of her way for my needs and comfort zone.. Gail"

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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...

Nicole C. says "Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent...

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Kerry Jo G.

Roslindale, MA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've worked with children of all ages, infants, children with special needs and allergies and have worked both full-time and part-time. I can also work on an as-needed basis. I am now in the dissertation writing phase of my Ph. D. and am looking for opportunities this summer, and into the fall. I am fully vaccinated and CPR and...

Simone R. says "Kerry Jo, was a delight and the children just loved her. Simone"

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Paul M.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
transportation
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA. I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...

Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...

Shauna D. says "Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as...

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Cherylann S.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....

Jeremiah M. says "Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to...

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Hannah M.

Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...

Jenna V. says "Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by...

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Alma M.

Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny

Winchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm a kind, compassionate caregiver from Panama. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has been part of my life from early on. I have over 17 years of experience working with children of all ages-from newborns to teens-including those with special needs. I've worked internationally as an Au Pair and nanny in Spain, Panama,...

Cristina D. says "Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our...

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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school

Sue M. says "Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs...

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Meti V.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Meti! I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver based in the Triangle area with over 10 years of hands-on childcare expertise, including working as a live-in caregiver. I specialize in supporting young children, creating safe, organized, and joyful environments, and have cared for kids with ADHD, adopted children, and...

Care Member says "Meti was wonderful with our boys and was able to jump in when we needed help at the last minute. Thanks Meti!"

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Gabriela C.

Experienced Nanny Available

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...

Mayank J. says "Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

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Isabelle S.

New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...

Care Member says "Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!"

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Daisy S.

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

Dorchester, MA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...

Marjanna B. says "Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...

Diana O. says "My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely...

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Katie K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Cambridge. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity in college, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and family members for years. I have been a nanny...

Ashley D. says "Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.24/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Brighton, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Brighton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Milagros A.

Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was...

- Adea G.

Rashidah N.

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is...

- Avain R.

Erica C.

Erica is extremely reliable. She goes out of her way for my needs and comfort zone.. Gail

- Gail S.

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