Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

We have 407 special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Brooklyn!

Leandro M.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Laurie A.'s Photo

Laurie A.

Special Needs Provider

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.
See profile
Kerry T.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Tyler C.'s Photo

Tyler C.

Fun 24 Year Old Male

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! My name is Tyler, and for years I have cared for a variety of beautiful individuals all across the spectrum. Growing up with Aspergers, I did not experience the mentorship and support that I needed to thrive. My struggle helped me to develop and resource what I now offer to others: deep, kind, and holistic...

Blake R. says "After meeting Tyler on a dairy farm, I invited him to support a healing retreat outside of Denver entitled, "Humans I Trust : Summer Camp". I say without...

See profile
Daria T.'s Photo

Daria T.

Attentive Professional Caregiver. Psychologist & Teacher By Education, Kind Loving Personality

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Dear Parents! I'm Daria, professional in childcare with more than 11 years of experience and great love for kids. I have a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Teaching (I got it not in US). All this years I've been working with children: taking care, helping with pre-school education, psychological help and...
See profile
Adrianna J.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Eliza O.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Madeline C.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Trishanna W.'s Photo

Trishanna W.

Professional Efficient Caregiver.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Trishanna, a special needs caregiver with over 10 years paid experience. I am efficient, patient, punctual, hardworking and a problem solver . Quick thinker in situations that require prompt attention. My credentials are extensive and exceptional. I'm proficient in the field of Cna , pca and Hha . Your family member is my...

Peter L. says "She was proficient in her words. Very eloquent and knowledgeable."

See profile
Eliza O.'s Photo

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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

See profile
Danielle A.'s Photo

Danielle A.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With And Without Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, Thank you for taking time to read through my profile. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a loving, sweet, passionate, fun, energetic, date night babysitter*. I love to cook; healthy meals are my specialty. I have experience in caring for children from the ages of 2 months to late teens. I also have experience...

Maria K. says "Really great with my kids. My son asked for her the next day because he missed her. I have a 4yr and 5 month baby."

See profile
Laurie A.'s Photo

Laurie A.

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...

Eleni M. says "Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids. "

See profile
Deserie T.'s Photo

Deserie T.

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adult with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked, which is on file with the city and state. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health...

Matthew P. says "Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for...

See profile
Casey E.'s Photo

Casey E.

Nanny And Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time. I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...

Danylle K. says "Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged...

See profile
Alissa A.'s Photo

Alissa A.

Alissa A.

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...

Ehren S. says "We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't...

See profile
Caro F.'s Photo

Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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...

See profile
Sabina D.'s Photo

Sabina D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

See profile
Nate L.'s Photo

Nate L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nate and I've been working with children my entire adult life! I got my start working at a camp counselor from the age of 13. Since then I've been babysitting, giving music lessons, and tutoring children of all ages. In 2019 I obtained my BS from SUNY New Paltz for jazz performance. Music is my passion and childcare...

Kathryn W. says "We hired Nate to pick up our kids from school daily and entertain them in the afternoons. He has been working for us for over two years and has provided...

See profile
Shellese H.'s Photo

Shellese H.

Fun And Energetic! You Can Depend On Me Anytime!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Shellese. I am a dedicated and professional nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns and adolescents. I specialize in newborn care and have worked closely with children with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I...

Tyra B. says "Ms. H is an excellent mother and caretaker. She is dependable, warm and nurturing. Ms. H would be an asset to any family seeking her services."

See profile
Hannah F.'s Photo

Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 407

  • 407 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.86/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 180 reviews of the 407 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.

Kerry T.

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

- Lewis T.

Tyler C.

After meeting Tyler on a dairy farm, I invited him to support a healing retreat outside of Denver entitled, "Humans I Trust : Summer Camp"....

- Blake R.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

11 gifts for working moms who have no clue what to ask for but don’t want another robe

11 gifts for working moms who have no clue what to ask for but don’t want another robe

December 12, 2025 - Balancing a career and home life as a working mom often feels like th...

The pros and cons of using family members for child care

The pros and cons of using family members for child care

December 12, 2025 - Many parents rely on relatives for the everyday care of their children, and it’s often more than a practical matter. “There’s a unique joy ...

The best family calendar apps and organizer apps

The best family calendar apps and organizer apps

December 12, 2025 - There is no job in the world quite as busy and overwhelming as that of being a parent. Family calendars quickly fill up with practices, recitals, birthday pa...

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

  • Special Needs in New York, NY
  • Special Needs in Hoboken, NJ
  • Special Needs in Long Island City, NY
  • Special Needs in Maspeth, NY
  • Special Needs in Sunnyside, NY
  • Special Needs in Jersey City, NJ
  • Special Needs in Ridgewood, NY
  • Special Needs in Weehawken, NJ
  • Special Needs in Woodside, NY
  • Special Needs in Union City, NJ
  • Special Needs in Middle Village, NY