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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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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.

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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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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...

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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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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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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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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

swimming supervision

craft assistance

light cleaning

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."

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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

craft assistance

swimming supervision

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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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

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

+ 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...

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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...

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Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

6 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

grocery shopping

Hello! I'm C (they/them). For 6 years, I've been caregiving for toddlers to 12-year-olds and lead teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. In my nanny career, I have been responsible for anywhere from 1 - 2 children at a time, consistently (a previous job was with 2 siblings), and I have 3+ years experience working...

Kim H. says "My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"

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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

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

+ 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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Katherine F.

Reliable And Experienced Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

grocery shopping

I have 10+ years of experience across multiple age groups, including nannying in Philly for the past few years. My experience ranges from working in-house for families, spending many summers as a camp counselor, special needs-based care, and working both in the daycare and preschool settings. I have a B. S. in Health Sciences...

Care Member says "We absolutely loved loved kate! The worst part of leaving philly was leaving kate behind! She is always on time, reliable, excellent with children and...

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Anita C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $38/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

+ 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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Nate L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

4 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

+ 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...

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Annelise L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

13 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hi there! I have been a full and part time nanny in New York City for 7 years now. I've watched children ages newborn to 14 and have experience caring for children with special needs as well. I pride myself in being a compassionate, kind, and patient caregiver. I am a fun, outgoing, and creative person! I love to read, do...

Monty H. says "Annelise is highly qualified and a breath of fresh air. No hesitation to recommend her and she is welcome with us always."

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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

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...

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Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $50/hr

10 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...

Michele R. says "Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is...

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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

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

+ 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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417 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.64/hr as of March 2026
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 166 reviews of the 417 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.

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