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Bri-anna W.

Cheshire, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey! My name is Bri and I am a 33 years old, newly stay at home mom. I have two boys, a 3. 5 yr old and 1. 5 yr old.
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Elizabeth F.

Cheshire, CT

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$30/hr
16 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Caring for children is truly my passion. With 16 years of childcare experience, most recently as a full-time nanny, I bring reliability, patience, and a nurturing spirit. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration, and I have had the privilege of caring for children from infancy through school age, including...
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Betzaida S.

Child Care

Plymouth, CT

4.5(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job

Danielle G. says "Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."

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Holli D.

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Bristol, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...

Kylie O. says "Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to...

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Kealeboga R.

Caregiver

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...

Care Member says "Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His...

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Jacquelene C.

Child/adult Care Worker

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Good Day: I've worked with various children & adults over 10 yes+ in need of care fro autism, adhd, blind, wheelchair, Hoyerlift assist with am/pm care. Vital signs engage in recreational activities, cook house cleaning, observe meds. Communicating with family on progress I look forward to being a great support and hearing from...

Edward M. says "Jacqueleene has been an absolute treasure. Very loyal, very punctual never have to worry about her not showing up haven't gone through many aids I could...

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Suzanne E.

Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Nicole M.

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Linda G.

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...

Lili K. says "Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs...

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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language
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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Suzanne E.

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Tyla S.

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me...

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Amy G.

Southington, CT

3.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
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Sara H.

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Plymouth, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have a 2. 5-year-old sweet boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...

Luka K. says "I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she...

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Jamie B.

Waterbury, CT

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...

Alexa M. says "Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for...

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Kathryn N.

Part Time Caregiver

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Melanie B.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage...

Care Member says "Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of kindness and...

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Crystal D.

Perfect Match

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...

Care Member says "Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cheshire, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Cheshire, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Theresa M.

Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable.

- Danielle G.

Holli D.

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education...

- Kylie O.

Kealeboga R.

Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's...

- Care member

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