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Megan P.

Carrboro, NC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! When I was a student I majored in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Exceptional Needs. I provide the sort of loving professional care I'd wish for my own family. Combining fun with safety and learning is my specialty. I prefer outdoor activities but I'm a former children's specialist at a bookstore and more...
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Mara E.

Carrboro, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Mara and I have been on Care. com for 6 years now. One of my biggest joys in life is working with children. I grew up going to sleep away camp in the summers where I learned the importance of balancing fun and safety and my counselors inspired me to do good. I have experience working with kids from infancy...

Ryan A. says "Mara really helped me out with a last minute request and got me out of a bind. My girls said they thought she was really nice and had fun doing puzzles and...

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Megan P.

Experienced Professional Nanny With EMT License

Carrboro, NC

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I love children and have experience caring for newborns through teens. I have an elementary education background with focuses on special needs and also reading. Safety always come first followed by having fun while learning and playing. I prefer outdoor activities and burning off energy with the kids, but I also love sitting...

Kerri H. says "Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her clients and...

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Clemence N.

Special Needs Caregiver

Carrboro, NC

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
My name is Clemence 23 years Old Non smoker. I'm a CPR and CNA Certified and taking COVID situation seriously and practice social distance. I have experience from working as senior caregiver for 15months to provide a daily care activities such as personal care, feeding, walking beside, companionship, repositioning and help with...
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Sara K.

Direct Support Provider

Carrboro, NC

from
$20/hr
I have a love for people of all ages, and a passion for caring for and supporting them to help reach their potential. I have experience working with newborns through geriatrics.
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Alexia D.

Caregiver And Instructional Aide

Carrboro, NC

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am passionate about finding ways to connect with children of all abilities and believe it is important to create an environment that meets the physical, social and emotional needs of each child in order for them to reach their full potential. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and young adults including 3...
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Jennifer M.

Special Needs Experienced/CNA

Carrboro, NC

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a CNA who has worked with the senior population in assisted living and memory care facilities. I am also a EC Teacher Assistant. I enjoy working with both children and adults.
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Carly G.

College Student Who Can Help With One Time Events, Such As Date Nights, Late Night Meetings, Etc.

Carrboro, NC

from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a grad student and through experiences in tutoring, health education and developmental psychology classes I have found a love for education as well as helping kids learn and grow. Per my profile I am here for one-time jobs or jobs on Monday/Friday, as I am in school. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and...
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Kalysta S.

Hi! I'd Like To Help You Help Your Kids

Durham, NC

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey! I'm Kalysta. I recently moved to Durham for school, I am a Master's candidate at Duke and a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law. I have worked for the past three years as a caregiver for a girl with special needs. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem with 3 years of experience representing children in the foster...

Michael M. says "Kalysta worked for us as a caregiver for our daughter. While our daughter is on the higher functioning end of special needs, it is no light...

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Susana J.

Chapel Hill, NC

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have lots of experience with kids any age. I'm happy to provide as many references as needed. I have taken care of kids with special needs for the last 5 years. I'm a very responsible and loving person.

Carolina L. says "Susie took care of my 7 year old boy, she's a great addition to any family. Fed him, homework help, Dr. appointments even to football training when I...

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Carolina H.

Professional, Reliable, And Fun Babysitting With A Licensed Nurse In Your Home Or Mine

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a 36-year-old BSN RN with over 10 years of experience specifically in pediatric emergency nursing. I am excited to provide you with fun, professional, and reliable child care for all ages! I have experience with children with special needs, including autism and cystic fibrosis. My goal is to provide security and peace of...

Grayson L. says "Carolina did a wonderful job! Would hire again in a heartbeat. She was polite, on time, very nice and definitively knew what she was doing. She and M....

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Lily D.

Blossoming Creativity And Adventure Every Day!

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a licensed therapist in Durham NC, and specialize in child and adolescent mental health counseling with a focus in art and play therapy. I work to apply these skills in all caregiving positions, making me a unique and holistic candidate. I am cheerful and outgoing! I have tutored several kids in art, English and math. I am...

Jeffrey R. says "Lily has provided excellent care to my two children this past school year and interacts with them with empathy while promoting an environment of calm....

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Winifred P.

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello future families, I enjoy babysitting part time and helping children meet their development milestones. Experience babysitting for multiple families for years. Mother of 4, a nurse (18 years as baby nurse and 6 years as school nurse). Also proud pet owner too! I also have experience with special needs children. Willing to...

Care Member says "We've had a great experience with Winifred! She helps us with daycare pick-ups and part-time nannying. We always have felt our daughter has been in...

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Audrina B.

Durham, NC

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
visiting nurse
respite care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
I have worked with seniors for about 5 years now who have had dementia, special needs or just need assistance with everyday living. I assist seniors with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking and preparing meals, laundry, bathing, etc. I love work and assisting seniors who need help....

Abigail B. says "Audrina has been amazing. Really great at learning new things on the spot and just a fun person to be around. reliable."

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Erin K.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Currently fully booked! pls check back in spring/ summer - 2026. Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household...

Hannah A. says "We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three...

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Julianna L.

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about working with young children with or without developmental delays. I currently work in the field of early intervention as a service coordinator and have experience creating activities and supports personalized for each child's needs.
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Lakisha P.

Child care

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Greetings Parents! My name is Lakisha. I am a Mother of two girls ages 15 & 7, and I have 20+ years of experience in ECE and special needs. I have worked in many high quality early childhood centers between PA and NC. I absolutely love working with children and helping them learn and grow at their own pace. The greatest reward...

Jeanne W. says "Very loving teacher/caregiver with a gentle, patient spirit. A real gem!!"

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Alyson K.

Loving & Gentle Part-time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
As a teacher and a caregiver, I possess many qualities that parents look for in a person caring for their children. I have 13 years of experience as a special education teacher, and 4 years of experience providing part-time and full-time in-home care for special needs children. I was a nanny for 2 years in NY for a family with 4...

Care Member says "Excellent! Did great with the kids (3rd graders) would hire again!"

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Kelsey M.

Passionate ABA Therapist For Kids Of All Ages!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Kelsey. I live in Providence and I have been an ABA therapist for about five years. I also have a brother with Asperger's, and can empathize with some of the daily struggles. I have worked with kids of all abilities as young as 18 months, up into adulthood! I understand the importance of consistency and have RBT...

Karl W. says "Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son....

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Awatif D.

Care Giver Special Needs

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have a big heart, I am honest and a hard worker, responsible and energetic. I have very good experience, I have a good driving record and I love to work with seniors and kids and special needs, I am an outgoing person. I can also prepare the dinner for the family I am a good cook and I love to keep the house very...

Abida K. says "Awatif was excellent in all the support and help she provided to our elderly mother. She was always punctual, courteous and professional. She is energetic,...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.62/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Carrboro, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Carrboro, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mara E.

Mara really helped me out with a last minute request and got me out of a bind. My girls said they thought she was really nice and had fun...

- Ryan A.

Megan P.

Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her...

- Kerri H.

Kalysta S.

Kalysta worked for us as a caregiver for our daughter. While our daughter is on the higher functioning end of special needs, it is no light...

- Michael M.

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