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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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Adrianna J.

Patient And Kind Help

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Since a young age I have been around those that have taken care of special needs children and adults. My grandmother and mother have always shown special interest in those with special needs, and have provided the best care possible. Now that I have found myself searching for a more meaningful way of life, I have chosen to...

Kim R. says "Adrianna is a very reliable, communicative caregiver. She spends time mentoring my young adult son with special needs and she's great. We both get along with...

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Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

2 years experience

I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

Lewis T. says "Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and...

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Savanna B.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)

from: $14/hr

2 years experience

Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...

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Madeline C.

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

4 years experience

I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....

Susan K. says "Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the...

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Eliza O.

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...

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Nato A.

Part Time Or Full Time

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

My name is Nato, I am from country Georgia, I am a nurse with 10 years experience. I am a honest, punctual, responsible person and I love my profession

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Eliza O.

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...

Elizabeth S. says "Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during...

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Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...

Rose F. says "Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Sabina D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am 24 years old, I am very clean-cut, bubbly, very responsible, and positive. I grew up with children all around me, of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and have years of experience with caring for infants, groups of children, and special needs toddlers. I am a recent graduate from The New School where I graduated top of my...

Remya T. says "As other moms can relate, it is not easy to find a caregiver who you like and your child connects with. Sabina is the very first babysitter that I worked...

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Anita C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $38/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is my greatest passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. With five years of experience caring for children aged 0-12+, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to three...

Dijana B. says "Anita was extremely reliable. She has gone above and beyond for my family. My children were very comfortable with her, she was fun and the kids really...

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Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

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Petra S.

Loving, Reliable, Energetic Caregiver!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun. Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way. I have years of experience babysitting children different ages. My most recent...

Eyal N. says "Petra is warm, fun, and responsible. Our child loves spending time with her and we know he is in good hands."

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

craft assistance

Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Marie L.

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience

Travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...

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Samantha L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

Hello! My name is Samantha, I am 26 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I worked on the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoíle (directed by Amy and Dan Palladino) currently working towards becoming a Music...

David G. says "We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific...

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

9 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

updates: Hi & Thank you for the inquires. I am currently available for part time summer care. Certain weekends can be discussed. Fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive is my profession & passion. With over 15 years of experience (11 year certified teaching), I hold certifications in Early Childhood...

Kelly M. says "Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable...

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448 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of September 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 91 reviews of the 448 listed special needs caregivers

Leandro M.

Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was...

- Robert P.

Adrianna J.

Adrianna is a very reliable, communicative caregiver. She spends time mentoring my young adult son with special needs and she's great. We...

- Kim R.

Kerry T.

Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her...

- Lewis T.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

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Available Now in Brooklyn!

Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Adrianna J.

Patient And Kind Help

Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Savanna B.

Madeline C.

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

Eliza O.

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Nato A.

Part Time Or Full Time

Eliza O.

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Sabina D.

Anita C.

Hannah C.

Petra S.

Loving, Reliable, Energetic Caregiver!

Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Marie L.

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

Samantha L.

Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

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

Leandro M.

Adrianna J.

Kerry T.

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