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Anna H.

Cary, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Anna, and I have 25+ years of experience working with children and families in a variety of roles. I'm based in Cary and willing to travel for the right family. Most recently, I served as a Preschool Director for 10 years and currently have open availability for childcare, senior care, and family support. I also...
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Kaila S.

Lively Sitter, Great With Babies

Raleigh, NC

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Laundry. I was previously the main Infant/Toddler teacher at a daycare, I also have plenty of experience with VPK. I also have experience with special needs kids. I have experience tutoring kindergarten to 7th grade. I was in Girl Scouts for 13 years and an...
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Anna P.

Patient, Loving, Fun Nanny

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, all! My name is Anna. I am 26 years old. I've lived in North Carolina my whole life. I have a passion for taking care of children and pets. I've been in this line of work since I was 13 years old. My first job was being a princess for children's birthday parties! I've babysat and nannied since the age of 16. My most recent...

Christian M. says "Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in...

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Startice G.

Experienced Childcare Worker And Teacher Great With Children Of All Ages!

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Experienced masters level educator, consultant, and parent coach with childcare and nanny experience! Serving children and families since 2010! Professional experience in both education and behavioral health settings! Years of teaching experience in early childhood education and elementary education. Certified Teacher honored...

Care Member says "Startice has been a blessing for our family! Her kindness, professionalism, and extensive knowledge of newborn care are unmatched. She’s reliable,...

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Grace C.

Apex, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! I have a strong background in child development with hands-on experience in caregiving for children, pet care and assisting with older adults. I have worked in child care centers and have 13+ years of babysitting experience. My experience, combined with my degree in human development and family studies, allows me to...

Care Member says "Grace is an absolute gem! She us respectful, thoughtful, and incredibly kind, always ensuring that our child feels safe, happy, and engaged. Her...

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Natasha B.

Stay Happy & Healthy, Work Hard And Play Harder Is The Motto!

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 8+ years of experience babysitting, as well as taking care of children with special needs ages 2-11, and type 1 diabetic children (I am t1d myself). I will ensure they are safe, the house is taken care of including errand-running or personal shopping if needed, guidance or help with homework/responsibilities, driving them...

Care Member says "Natasha was a babysitter for one of my teacher colleagues. Natasha took care of her one year old boy. She was responsible for feeding, meal prep, and...

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Jasmine A.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Jasmine! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and have experience with all ages, though toddlers and preschoolers are my specialty. I'm CPR (adult and pediatric) certified and have experience supporting children with special needs, including caring for my younger sister. I currently work in a Pre-K blended...

Care Member says "Jasmine took wonderful care of our daughter! We were very happy to have her."

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Neil A.

Special Education Teacher Specializing In Behavioral Management And Daily Living Skills

Apex, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Current SPED teacher for Wake County Public School System, assisting children and their caregivers with behavioral and learning challenges

Laura D. says "Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for...

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Rhiannon R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I have experience working with children for over 10 years, including children as young as 4 and I also have experience with working with children with special needs. I worked as an afterschool care teacher for 4th and 6th graders, a teacher's assistant for a 1st grade classroom, and a swim coach for children 5-18. I was also a...

Kevin R. says "We employed Rhiannon as our child care provider for the entire summer to watch our 2 girls. The girls loved having her come over and watch them. She...

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Callie E.

Part-time Babysitter

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a 22-year-old recent graduate from NC State looking for a full-time nanny position. I am enthusiastic about taking care of kids and keeping them engaged and smiling! I have eight years of experience caring for children part-time. I have spent over a year caring for a 2-year-old part-time, but I am now looking for a...

Amanda R. says "Callie provided carpool and afterschool care for several weeks. My kids really enjoyed spending time with Callie. She managed both carpool pickups and...

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Makayla F.

Bubbly And Energetic Nanny

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In that time I have run my own in home babysitting business where I would care for between 4 and 8 kids at a time, for upwards of 6 hours at time. I have experience working with larger groups of children, as well as one on one care. I've worked as a full-time live in nanny...

Lindsey S. says "She is so bubbly and talkative! What a great personality! I hope she stays with us for a very long time because my daughter absolutely loves her. The...

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Aaliyah A.

Loving Empathic Child Care Provider

Morrisville, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I'm a very loving, outgoing person with over 20 years of experience caring for children. I'm a mother& and an educator. I've worked with home daycare, child care center's and Pre~K-8 schools. ESL and Special needs. CPR First Aid, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping Transportation

Amber S. says "Aaliyah has helped me with my daughter since she's been a newborn. She's been very reliable, caring and Interactive. She communicates professionally an...

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Quinnisha H.

Honestly,respectful And Loyal

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'm a person who definitely love what I do. I'm a reliable, trustworthy and a caring person. I treat everyone with respect no matter what their needs are. I have skills in dealing with mental health, personal care, and ect. I'm here to lighten the load, give you free time and to be able to just breathe knowing that you have...

Darlene K. says "Quinn is fantastic. She has a great personality and makes it safe and loved my sister. It was a great fit. Wonderful wonderful person."

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Terri B.

Super Special Individuals

Raleigh, NC

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have a tender place in my heart for my special needs family. Possibilities are endless for my special friends and family and I enjoy every moment learning from others who have the special ability to have a broader perspective than someone not in need of special care. I have 20+ years of personal experience along with 5 years...
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Abigail L.

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Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Abby, and I have 12 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In addition to caring for children aged 4 weeks to 14 years old, I also previously worked as a teacher's assistant for 3 years with kids aged 5 to 14 with emphasis on children with special needs. I also worked as a camp counselor for...

Megan M. says "Abby is the kind of person you can instinctively trust with your family. She is thoughtful, careful, and patient. Ultimately, it was a relief to know that...

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Cynthia P.

Habilitation Technician/ ABA Technician

Raleigh, NC

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Current work with children and adults with special needs & Autism spectrum disorder. Pairing, manning, and learning ways to deescalate behaviors. Gaining rapport to help children learn new ways of becoming socially independent.
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Michele O.

My Grown Children Call Me Mary Poppins

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in multiple settings. I have experience with multiple children, twins, preemies, and children with special needs. I am able to and enjoy traveling with families or caring for children while family is away. I love being out and about with children of all ages....

Brandon M. says "Michele "Aunt Chele" was the best thing to happen to my wife and I after we had our son. Like many new parents, we needed sleep, and Aunt Chele helped...

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Nichole C.

Raleigh, NC

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Ms. Nichole. At this time I am ONLY available for backup (for when your regular sitter is out) fill in and date nights, as well as housekeeping. I am compassionate, loving, gentle, kind and very protective. I have worked with all ages and a variety of special needs. I am active and believe that everything can...

Deepti W. says "We hired Nichole to babysit for our son when he was 2 1/2 years old. She was amazing. She is kind and reliable and loves being around kids. My son loved...

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Lauren S.

ABA Therapist/Teacher/Nanny

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I am actively seeking a position with the right family starting this September! I have been working with children with autism for over a decade. After nannying for a child with autism I became a behavioral therapist in Wisconsin with an ABA provider and started my career in this wonderful field! I worked as an AUII assistant...

Vidhya K. says "Just want to add that Lauren is very professional, flexible and works with my sons needs very well. I highly recommend her and hope that she continues...

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Lila L.

Raleigh, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Lila. I am a recent graduate from UNCW with my bachelors degree in English. I have also completed many education courses while at UNCW, along with two internships at Secondary schools. I have worked for the past year and a half with children with special needs at After school/summer camps along with in home....
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.17/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Cary, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Anna P.

Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with...

- Christian M.

Startice G.

Startice has been a blessing for our family! Her kindness, professionalism, and extensive knowledge of newborn care are unmatched. She’s...

- Care member

Grace C.

Grace is an absolute gem! She us respectful, thoughtful, and incredibly kind, always ensuring that our child feels safe, happy, and engaged....

- Care member

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