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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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Alyssa C.

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked with children from infancy to young adult for over 20 years receiving my masters degree in clinical psychology. I have specialized in working with children with special needs and am a board certified behavioral therapist. I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and trustworthy. I like working with kids...

Care Member says "Alyssa is very good with children and her attention to details is very impressive. She is patience and attentive and my son does very well with her. I...

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Flor M.

Part Time Care Provider

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
AVAILABLE -RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL WITH EXPERIENCE AND GREAT REFERENCES I am a HHA/CNA /CPA with 10 yrs of experience and good references. CPR certified. I have worked with babies, kids, teens, young adults, adults (with special needs) and elderly . Different health conditions. I can assist with ADL's , medication, treatments,...

Lauren S. says "Flor was an incredible caregiver to my 95 year old mother . She was wonderful in every way .She is highly skilled, compassionate,trustworthy and showed...

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Rebecca N.

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Behavioral Health Teaching Assistant at W. E Cherry Elementary. I help teach an Autism room. On my free time I love music, making/ trying new foods, and spending time with my loved ones. I love meeting kids and learning about who they are as a little individual!! (: I work at a school, so i'm open to one time jobs, and...

Sydney I. says "Rebecca is a very happy and bubbly person. She puts her best foot forward and does her best at everything she participates in. Rebecca has worked in an...

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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Tanisha M.

Quincy, MA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
10+yrs experience in health care experience holy lift feeding cooking cleaning lifting overnights catheter bathing dressing etc
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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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Athena Z.

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I am a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.

Peter G. says "Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

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Anya L.

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My decade of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 years has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to provide a safe and stimulating environment for every child in my care. I hold a...

Courtney F. says "Anya was the full-time caregiver to our infant son for close to a year. Anya traveled via public transportation, yet was always punctual, if not early....

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Clare O.

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...

Cassidy D. says "Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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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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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Kaitlyn L.

Fun And Loving Babysitter

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...

Michelle C. says "Kaitlyn is an absolute gem! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about kiddos. My son instantly loved her and didn't even notice when I left. She really...

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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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Angela I.

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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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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Olivia B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Denia C.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.78/hr as of December 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Brookline, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Erica C.

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

- Gail S.

Alyssa C.

Alyssa is very good with children and her attention to details is very impressive. She is patience and attentive and my son does very well...

- Care member

Flor M.

Flor was an incredible caregiver to my 95 year old mother . She was wonderful in every way .She is highly skilled,...

- Lauren S.

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