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Taylor S.

Garner, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Taylor, I graduated with my bachelors degree in psychology in 2023. I am currently in the process of obtaining my certificate in personal training and wellness coaching. I am the oldest of 6 children, with 3 younger cousins, and previous experience working at a daycare and babysitting around my...
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Emily N.

Experience with Special Needs Children

Garner, NC

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Emily, and I live in Garner, NC. I have my Bachelor's degree in Special Education. My most recent nanny position is with two preschool-age kiddos that I have been with for almost two years and will be ending in late August. Prior to that, I taught in a K-5 elementary self-contained classroom for 3 years. I have...
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Brigette J.

Garner, NC

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
Professional Nanny Mother of Three I have raised three daughters successfully and homeschooled them when they were young! I have over five years experience as a substitute teacher and even worked with the special needs children. I also served in my church taking care of newborns to toddlers. In addition I have experience with...
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Taylor S.

Garner, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
respite care
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Taylor, I graduated with my bachelors degree in psychology in 2023. I am currently in the process of obtaining my certificate in personal training and wellness coaching. I am the oldest of 6 children, with 3 younger cousins, and previous experience working at a daycare and babysitting around my...
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Sonja S.

Garner, NC

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$16/hr
25 years of experience in special needs with children, elderly and young adults. I also have (2) special needs children.
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Manuela F.

Experienced Senior Care And Specials Needs.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello I am Manuela I would like to have a space in the hearts of seniors. I have 2 years of experience like caregiver in Home Care. I love helping them.

Delkis M. says "She is the most kind person that I meet she is confident responsible and love to take care of another not matter what. My little one A. love her so much....

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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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Laura E.

Professional Nanny

Wendell, NC

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Laura, and I have been joyfully working with children for over 20 years. I received my Child Development degree from Meredith College in 2002. I love caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. I will use my training and experience teaching preschool, working in daycare centers, and...

Molly K. says "Laura provided care for my premature infant daughter for several months before she was strong enough to go to daycare. My daughter needed a lot of help...

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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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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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
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Abigail L.

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Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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Lauren H.

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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Ana G.

Caring And Loving Sitter

Willow Spring, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Ana. I am married with three grown children of my own. I have been a sitter for the past 20+years. I had a daycare in my home for 10 years. I have been sitting for the last 10+ years at different homes. I have stayed with three different families for 5 years or more. When I watch your children at your home I also...

Care Member says "There are not enough words to describe how much our family adores Ana and how much she means to us. For the last year and a half, we’ve been blessed...

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Kathleen K.

Bring Back The SMILES And Laughter. It's Healing.

Angier, NC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Kathleen here! I am here to spread the word. These words are: There are still good people. The world in which we live can be incredibly unpredictable. So instead, lets focus on certainty. You are here looking for a compassionate, faithful and dedicated person to be present with a loved one. To speak up for your loved one. To...

Dawn R. says "Kathleen was super sweet, we connected right from our first meeting. Kathleen was very responsive and kept in touch during the night we hired her and she...

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Terri B.

Super Special Individuals

Raleigh, NC

5.0(0)
from
$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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Brooke B.

Raleigh, NC

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello my name is Brooke! I will be moving to Raleigh at the end of May to begin my career as a nurse at Duke. I am interested in nannying in addition to my career because of my love for kids! In my nursing career, I have worked with newborns all the way to 18-year-olds as well as children with special needs. I am certified in...
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Nicole L.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs!

Willow Spring, NC

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there, my name is Nicole! I am currently a graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In my free time I like to spend time outdoors, I love to write, and I also have a shop on Etsy where I sell vintage/antique home decor. I have nannied professionally for over five years! I have worked with all ages,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Clayton, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Manuela F.

She is the most kind person that I meet she is confident responsible and love to take care of another not matter what. My little one A. love...

- Delkis M.

Laura E.

Laura provided care for my premature infant daughter for several months before she was strong enough to go to daycare. My daughter needed a...

- Molly K.

Natasha B.

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...

- Care member

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