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Meghan S.

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

Oakville, CT

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Berlin, CT

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.

Jennifer S. says "Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

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New Britain, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...

Anna B. says "Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure...

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Waterbury, CT

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Ari, I'm 25 years old and live in Waterbury. I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages and with children and adults with special needs. I am passionate about my work with children and special needs. I'd describe myself as patient, caring, kind, genuine, responsible, quick learner, hard working...
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Avon, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Christa, and I graduated Cum Laude in Legal Studies in 2019. Although I had intentions of working in the legal field initially, my heart has always pulled me towards something more active and nurturing. I am currently working as an ABA therapist in the central region of Connecticut, and pursuing my Master's degree...
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Plantsville, CT

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$11/hr
My primary experience is in childcare through nannying I did throughout high school /college/and post grad; I have taken care of children ranging from newborns to teenagers. In addition my career for the last 4 years has been working in residential facilities with both youth and adult individuals with special needs. I myself...
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Preschool Teacher Looking To Nanny Part-time

Farmington, CT

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Lena and I am a preschool teacher who is looking to nanny. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 15 years and just completed my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I absolutely love children - I have raised two that are now in college and have worked as a teacher since I was 22 years old. I...
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New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have extensive and varied experience working with children. I had an internship on the pediatric unit at the Hospital for Special Care. After my internship, I continued my work on the unit as a volunteer, totaling about 135 hours. This gave me plenty of experience working with and caring for children, ranging from infants to...
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Avon, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a dedicated caregiver and mother of two with over 20 years of experience supporting children with special needs in both public education and private in-home settings. I have formal training in child development and psychology and extensive experience caring for children with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and...
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ABA Behavioral Therapist

Southington, CT

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$17/hr
I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist offering in-school and in-home ABA therapy. I work with children and teens diagnosed with Autism to improve social and communication skills through reinforcement, discrete trial training, contingency systems, and modeling. My passion includes working with children and making a positive...
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Avon, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have over a decade of experience in early childhood care and education. After five years as a nanny and work in daycare, I earned my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Behavioral Psychology. Now a mother of two, I work as an inclusion paraprofessional at Vance Elementary, supporting students with autism,...
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Plainville, CT

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Hi. My name is Kinga. I was born and raised in Poland. I had experience with old people especially with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I worked for Agency company and cared of my grandmother who is blind and poorly waking. I am trustworthy, punctual and responsible for my client. I can do light housekeeping, laundry,...
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Special Education Assistant

Southington, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a Bilingual Special Education Assistant in the Minneapolis Public Schools District. I have experience with kids and adults with ASD, DCD and EBD.
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly and responsible I like caring for seniors because they have life experiences and many teachable stories to tell me. Also some of them may not have family to care for their well-being. I started caring for seniors when I started working with Oakhill (Connecticut Institute...
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Supporter Of All

Waterbury, CT

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$23/hr
9 years experience
I started out working with children as a daycare teacher in 2010, from there I started working with children with intellectual and physical disabilities through an agency. I have worked with adults who require assistances with their daily needs such as bathing, cleaning, shopping etc. I have worked with young adults and now my...
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Hi My Name Is Valdirene, And Thank You To Stop By To Read My Profile.

Farmington, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Healthcare professional in assisting the chronically ill and patients suffering from various long-term and short-term conditions. Extensive experience in servicing clients requiring assistance at home, including those who are suffering from the effects of a prior stroke, heart attack, chronic respiratory problems, emphysema,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of May 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Bristol, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Nicole M.

Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to...

- Brooke L.

Christina B.

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...

- Jeanette N.

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