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Sara W.'s Photo

Cocoa Beach, FL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Music and dog lover who thinks children are wise and hilarious. New to the area and hoping I can be of assistance to you and your family. I had a nephew with CP who passed away 6 months ago at age 5. He taught me a lot about CP. I have also babysat for children who live with CP and autism. I spent 1 semester helping high-school...
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Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...

Care Member says "Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better....

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Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, Im a registered Behavioral Technician. I have experience with children with special needs. With seven years of experience, I bring a calm, patient, and creative approach to childcare. My background in early childhood development coursework allows me to engage children through educational games, puzzles, and board games. I...

Megan O. says "Kathryn is a kind friendly care taker! She helped me take care of my house when I was away she kept everything tidy and was responsible and dependable with...

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Patrick AFB, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is my passion, sparked by years of positive babysitting experiences. I have 17 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and I'm comfortable with multiple children. My college degree and Early Child Development coursework have provided me with a strong foundation in...
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Part-time Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hi, I'm Brianna! Here is a little bit about me! I love children and have worked with them my whole life. I have been a nanny for the past 12 years. I have worked with a variety of ages including newborns, children with special needs, and up to five children at one time. I am excellent with newborns and infants. I was a dance...
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Kelley S.'s Photo

Merritt Island, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
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Sydney R.'s Photo

Cocoa, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi I'm Sydney! I am currently an assisted stretch practitioner specializing in myofascial release, a holistic personal trainer, and a babysitter! I've been babysitting on and off for 12 years now and just love working with kids. I coached gymnastics for 3 years (ages 3-9) and youth volleyball for 8 years (ages 5-16). I also have...
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Caregiver

Merritt Island, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
dementia
Hello. My name is Katie. I have experience in the healthcare field. I have my own car and insurance. I'm will to help with any special needs or errands. I have my degree in physical therapy and nursing aid certification. I have open availability. Please contact me soon.
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Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

Melbourne, FL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Eperienced Special Education Teacher & Compassionate Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
With a heart dedicated to fostering growth and nurturing potential, I bring over a decade of enriching experience as a Special Education Teacher coupled with two decades of compassionate care as a trusted nanny. My journey in the realm of education and childcare has been marked by unwavering dedication, profound empathy, and a...
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Cassidy G.'s Photo

Melbourne, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Cassidy and I'm a college student. I have a golden retriever and enjoy outdoor activities. I have 4 years experience working at a daycare, several years experience as a nanny, and experience with special needs children. I currently work full time as an RBT but looking for extra hours outside of work.
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Simone W.'s Photo

Melbourne, FL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
My passion stems from my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Recently married, I'm excited about the prospect of having my own children in the future. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and...
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Cape Canaveral, FL

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$13/hr
Hi, I'm Chandler! I'm new to St Pete from Illinois! I am caring, compassionate and trustworthy! I would like to start with infants with autism spectrum. I have tons of experience due to my cousin being on the extreme spectrum. I understand boundaries and know it's important to follow children's instinct but also guide them in a...
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Michelle S.'s Photo

Melbourne, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs.
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Kelley S.'s Photo

Merritt Island, FL

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$13/hr
6 years experience
I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
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Special Needs Provider

Merritt Island, FL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have my PTA degree and Registered Behavioral Technician license. My schedule is open. Please contact me through text or calling.
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Cocoa, FL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Knowing I can support families by providing reliable care is what I love most about being a childcare provider. I have three years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, including infants and toddlers. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I offer First Aid Training and...
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Kirsten P.'s Photo

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to the Rockledge/Viera area a few months ago from Washington state to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending...

Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "

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Part-Time Babysitter

Cocoa, FL

4.8(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...

Kiara L. says "I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has...

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Marcia S.'s Photo

Titusville, FL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for special needs. I also have recommendation letter.
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  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2026

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Kelley W.

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with...

- Care member

Kathryn H.

Kathryn is a kind friendly care taker! She helped me take care of my house when I was away she kept everything tidy and was responsible and...

- Megan O.

Kirsten P.

Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone.

- Li-yun F.

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