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59 special needs caregivers are listed in Charlottesville, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Charlottesville, VA

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Nicole B.


Charlottesville, VA

$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher With Elementary Ed. Degree Looking For Full Time Opportunity

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and all of my jobs have been related to caring for them. I graduated with an Elementary Ed. degree in 2004 from Grove City College. After graduation, I taught 4th grade for 11 years, and 2nd grade for 2 years at Sycamore Park Elementary and The Covenant School. In these roles I worked with a variety of...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel O.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With two years of experience, I'm a patient and calm caregiver who's also creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I'm happy to help with light housekeeping, travel, and swimming supervision. I'm...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Skye D.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Date Night & Occasional Sitter :)

Hello! My name is Skye. Just a little about me! ~ I have over 7 years of child care experience. Working with children since 2016. My very first job being a daycare here in Charlottesville. I've worked with all ages. Ranging from 0 months to 14 years old. ~ I've had the pleasure of helping in many childcare roles. Including...
Skye can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Emily S.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently getting my Master's in Education at Baylor University. I have cared for children 0-12 years of age in various child care settings. I have extensive experience with special needs. I have also had extensive experience being a full-time nanny for several families. Aside from regular care, I also...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Emily and I am in my third year of nursing school at UVA. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, and last semester completed 85 hours of hands on care at UVA's Pediatric Hospital. With five years of experience, I've learned that patience and kindness are key to building strong relationships with children....
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hannah F.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a current Special Education teacher with my Masters degree in teaching. I am a new mom with a 3-month-old daughter and am looking to step away from the classroom for now while my daughter is so young. I am 35, a non-smoker, CPR certified, a safe driver with a reliable vehicle, and have years of...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Annalise B.


Charlottesville, VA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! My name is Annalise. I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Virginia. I recently was accepted to VCU for their DoctoraI Occupational Therapy program. I am looking for short-term work between March and the beginning of May. I worked as a full-time nanny for the past year and a half, and have been babysitting since I was 12...
Annalise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Caroline, I'm a rising junior at Christopher Newport University, where I play field hockey and major in accounting! I am from Charlottesville Virginia and have a love for kids and hanging out with them. I have a lot of experiencing babysitting for all ages and have also worked at Charlottesville Day School Preschool...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. With two years of experience and a background in graduate studies, I'm equipped to support your family's needs. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carrie K.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Immediate Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to Charlottesville. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. For the past 4 years I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs....
Carrie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Care Provider

I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
Teresa can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a current Special Education teacher with my Masters degree in teaching. I am a new mom with a 3-month-old daughter and am looking to step away from the classroom for now while my daughter is so young. I am 35, a non-smoker, CPR certified, a safe driver with a reliable vehicle, and have years of...
Hannah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

I have been working with children and adults diagnosed with various disabilities for the last nine years. Over this time I have fallen in love with working with others with special needs, and I feel it is a true calling. I have a Bachelor's degree from Radford University, and I am licensed in the state of Virginia to teach...

Mya G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Previous Teacher

I have been a teacher for the last 7 years. I am looking to fill summer idle time. I'm available Tuesday and Thursday. I have taught at private and public schools in Virginia since 2016. I am a hard working, dedicated, caring individual. I love to have fun and be creative. I am knowledgeable in child psychology, development,...
Mya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Carol S.


Keswick, VA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Special Needs Helper.

My teaching certification is in Special Education. For over 12 years, I have worked with physically impaired, developmentally and cognitive delayed students. I have worked with autistic students. I am patient, yet firm. I have great references and I am working on my graduate degree in Social Work. I graduate from Rollins...
I am a mother of 2 grown children - one with special needs. I have 8 years of experience working in early intervention and 5 years working in early childhood education as an early learning specialist. CPR/ First aid certified in infant/children. Fully vaccinated and boosted. Also, a notary. I offer infant care in the evening...
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Michaela E.


Earlysville, VA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Community Support Professional

I have been working with individuals with special needs for two years. I am very compassionate and believe in creating equal opportunities for all by simplifying tasks and having an empathetic approach.
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Lindsay G.


Palmyra, VA

$12-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have previous experience in ABA therapy as a behavior technician as well as experience within the school system as an instructional assistant in a functional skills class serving those with autism or other intellectual disabilities, delays, etc. I have experience working with children in general in camps, preschool, and a...
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"I have known Lindsay for 2 years and she is a wonderful co-worker. She has a special skill working with special needs children and helping me out when needed with my kiddos. She is very loving and you will be lucky with her as a caregiver!"

Lindsey W.

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Teresa M.


Stanardsville, VA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher and Care Provider Available Part-Time to Fit Your Needs

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now. I have also raised my 27-year-old as a single parent. I love playing and taking care of children. I have taken care of children as young as 2 years old up to 12 years old. I was also a teacher for more than 10 years and worked with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am CPR and...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Terry is a wonderful presence to have in any household. Her curiosity and love of children shines through - and she is adaptable to what the child wants to do and parents present as their expectations."

William R.

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Michelle B.


Palmyra, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Engaging, Nurturing, Fun And Creative

Hello! Caring for children is a passion of mine and I have spent my career educating, loving, nurturing, and supporting children as they grow and reach their full potential. With over 25 years of experience working with children and families, I believe I am a natural choice in selecting a candidate to care for those you love...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

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Ratings for Charlottesville, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 59 listed special needs caregivers.