Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Cocoa, FL

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Cocoa, FL! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Cocoa!

Kellie E.'s Photo

Kellie E.

Eperienced Special Education Teacher & Compassionate Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

from
$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...
See profile
Mabel Melissa H.'s Photo

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver | Autism & ADHD Support | Structured, Calm, Reliable

Rockledge, FL

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
I'm a reliable, patient caregiver with hands-on experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and speech delays. I'm especially comfortable caring for children who do best with structure, routine, and a calm, understanding approach. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I understand firsthand how...
See profile
Tina M.'s Photo

Merritt Island, FL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have worked emergency and non emergency health care. I was also an army medic. Mom to 6 wonderful children and grandbaby #10 due in October 2026. For about 4 months now I have been visiting, caring for and taking on outings a wonderful lady in a Memory Care facility. I have experience with special needs children and adults as...
See profile
Kelley S.'s Photo

Merritt Island, FL

from
$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.
See profile
Chandler R.'s Photo

Cape Canaveral, FL

from
$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...
See profile
Stephanie Jane H.'s Photo

Merritt Island, FL

from
$30/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
British Nanny with 30 years plus International experience, from premature newborns to 18-year-old, including special needs. Globally travelled and trained with experience in five countries, including clean driving licenses in each country. USA and British citizen and passport holder. Non-smoker, fully CPR and first-aid up to...
See profile
Mabel Melissa H.'s Photo

Reliable Babysitter | Calm, Engaged & Routine-Focused Care

Rockledge, FL

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm a dependable, patient babysitter with experience caring for infants, children, and pre-teens. I provide calm, attentive care and do best with children who benefit from structure, consistency, and a steady presence. I focus on keeping children safe, engaged, and supported, whether that's playtime, homework help, meals, or...
See profile
Amy H.'s Photo

Rockledge, FL

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Amy. I have a degree in Social Work, and have taught Infant, child CPR. I have over 15 years of experience with Infants and children of all ages and numbers, including children with special needs. I have a clean driving record, and experience transporting children. I enjoy swimming, crafts, and outdoor activities....
See profile
Whitney P.'s Photo

The Help You Need

Rockledge, FL

from
$5/hr
1 year experience
I used to work for a company called Freedom Adult Foster Care Company. While working there I had a couple of clients. One was an autistic gentleman in his early 20's. Another was a woman in a wheelchair with speaking difficulties in her 50's. The last one was a mildly autistic boy at about 8 years old. So I have had many...
See profile
Marcia S.'s Photo

Titusville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$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.
See profile
Michelle S.'s Photo

A Little About Me

Melbourne, FL

4.7(1)
from
$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. COVID vaccinated.

Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

See profile
Ashley K.'s Photo

Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...

Jose L. says "We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but...

See profile
Jessica E.'s Photo

Special Needs Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...

Janet I. says "Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."

See profile
Sarah M.'s Photo

Titusville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have 5 years of childcare experience as a volunteer, employee, and as a big cousin taking care of the little people when they needed somebody. Having worked with children of all ages up to 12, some with special needs, I am willing to nanny up to 4 children. I am 23, enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and chitchatting with...

Care Member says "She was great with the kids and they loved her!"

See profile
Sydney P.'s Photo

Satellite Beach, FL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
With over six years of experience in the education field and growing up with a brother diagnosed with low functioning Autism, I am passionate about empowering students with scaffolded content and instruction that meets their diverse needs and goals. As an adjunct professor at Lynn University, I teach courses on exceptional...
See profile
Jacqueline B.'s Photo

Law Enforcement Officer

Satellite Beach, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years. I served as a school resource officer for the last 14 years of my career. I've worked with all ages and taught preschool to adults, from Special Needs, traditional to magnet. I'm a certified Rad Kids instructor. I coached soccer, NASP Archery, and taught defensive driving. My...
See profile
Angelina S.'s Photo

Experienced Sitter and Teacher: Ms Angelina

Titusville, FL

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
I have previously worked in a special needs daycare with children ranging from 8 months to 5 years of age for almost two years. I was an assistant teacher in the pre K room and also a van aide for the school supervising and transporting children to and from home and special trips. I was able to work with many different...
See profile
Michele C.'s Photo

Trustworthy Kind Retired Teacher

Satellite Beach, FL

from
$25/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi I am a 49-year-old retired special needs teacher. Still trying to make ends meet as I have a freshman in college and a 1st grader with autism. I am fortunate to have both of my grandmothers still in my life they are both in their 90s. I spent about 6 months caring for my maternal grandmother for 5 hours daily however, she is...
See profile
Miranda M.'s Photo

Melbourne, FL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Miranda, I am 26 years old and looking for a nannying opportunity in the area. I would love to meet a welcoming and kind family who needs extra support with childcare, housekeeping, transportation, and having some fun, too! I have a few years of experience working with children, ranging from teaching...
See profile

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cocoa, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Cocoa, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Michelle S.

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

Ashley K.

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like...

- Jose L.

Jessica E.

Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy.

- Janet I.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.