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Tara C.

Columbia, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...

Todd M. says "Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived...

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Lovely Teacher Nanny

Columbia, TN

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have been a teacher and tutor for the last 6 years and loved it. Now I plan to continue my passion of serving families and children by babysitting and nannying full-time.
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Columbia, TN

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
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Columbia, TN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a program manager at a school for autism and work with people with a variety of special needs.
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Retired Pediatric Nurse Looking To Babysit!!

Columbia, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a retired RN with a Master's Degree and 32 years of pediatric and geriatric experience. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I am passionate about children and seniors! I have 5 grown children, and 2 grandchildren. I have many pets. I've been a certified foster parent for several years as well. I love to scrapbook,...
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I Just Love Working With Children Weather They Are "easy" Or "hard" They Have My Heart.

Columbia, TN

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$9/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, and adventurous. I like working with kids because they just have always had my heart. I want to be a social worker when I finish school and I want to help kids feel heard and wanted. I'm looking for a job that helps me experience different life styles of different children...
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Fun Loving, Experienced Nanny

Columbia, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! I'm a mother of 2 grown boys and I have over 10 years of experience working with children from newborn to school age. I also have an extensive background working with children with special needs and references upon request. I absolutely love caring for children, watching them grow, learn and have new experiences . I'm also...
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Columbia, TN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Victoria I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with over eight years of childcare experience, including working with special needs students. As a mother to an8-year-old boy myself, I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. I am CPR certified and have my own...
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Spring Hill, TN

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
Hello! I'm a non-smoking gal that is looking for a family to provide part-time child care for. I have about five years of professional day care experience), as well as over 20 years of individual/private babysitting and working as a nanny. I have experience with special needs (I also have a medical background), multiples,...

Heather F. says "Miss Amy came over for an initial meeting. She arrived on time and was a pleasure to talk with. She was kind and interested in our children. It was clear...

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Compassionate And Responsible Special Needs Care Provider

Spring Hill, TN

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, compassionate and caring provider. Over 10+ years of experience working as a childcare provider and nanny for independent families as well as in other childcare faculties with children 0-teen. Recent years of Experience volunteering at a ranch home a few times working alongside adults with various physical,...

Stephanie H. says "Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one night. At first...

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Part-time Nanny Available.

Spring Hill, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a young at heart, active grandmother with three grown children and 9 grandchildren. I am healthy and have no physical limitations. I moved to Tennessee from the Birmingham, Alabama area to be closer to my grandchildren. I have experience as a caregiver from overseeing the care of my mother, aunt and special needs cousin. I...

CJ W. says "We loved having her watch our little girl in our home. She was so caring, loving, and friendly to her and our entire family. We would hire her again 10x...

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Nanny And Caregiver

Spring Hill, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Riley and I'm located in Spring Hill, TN. I graduated from Purdue Global with an associate's degree in early childhood development. I received my Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification in July of 2021. I am an extremely organized and punctual individual who absolutely loves and adores children. My...

Care Member says "Riley was kind, caring and punctual. Our daughter loved spending time with her!"

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Nanny With Medical Background

Spring Hill, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have five years of professional day care experience (from when I lived in Wisconsin), as well as about 15 years of private in-home babysitting and nannying. I have experience with special needs (I also have a medical background), multiples, from newborns through school-aged kiddos. I specialize in birth-to-three (with newborn...
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Spring Hill, TN

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Amy! I am currently a 26-year-old Special Education teacher at HSE High School. I have a special place in my heart and life for people with disabilities! In the last 6 years I have worked with students with emotional disability, autism, severe and medically fragile, down syndrome, and may more different...
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Spring Hill, TN

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been in childcare experience taking care of my two younger siblings that are 11 and 12, dealing with twins, special needs children, multiple children at one time, and am experienced with daily house chores and errands. I would love to be able to meet your kiddos !!. I'm very comfortable with play time, home work, and...
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Full-time Care Giver

Spring Hill, TN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I currently work with special needs students. I have over 16 years of child care experience. I'm patient, nurturing, and fun!
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Spring Hill, TN

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I have reliable transportation, CPR, AED and first aid certified. I have experience with special needs as well. I have been a full time and part time nanny and also have experience in a daycare. I can provide references
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Spring Hill, TN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Teena and I live in the greater Nashville area. I absolutely love children! As a teacher for many years .... it's such a joy helping children grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially! I have 15 plus years of experience teaching preschool. I also worked with children with special needs for 20+ years. I have my...
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Spring Hill, TN

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Teena and I live in the greater Nashville area. I absolutely love children! As a teacher.... it's such a joy helping children grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially! I have 15 plus years of experience teaching preschool. I also worked with children with special needs for 20+ years. I have my early childhood...
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Spring Hill, TN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Errands
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Teena and I live in the greater Nashville area. I genuinely love helping and serving others! I am upbeat, honest, respectful, and a hard worker! Although my degree is in education, I have taken care of special needs children and adults for 20 years. Several being elderly. I would love the opportunity to help your...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.62/hr as of July 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Columbia, TN

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

Tara C.

Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done....

- Todd M.

Amy E.

Miss Amy came over for an initial meeting. She arrived on time and was a pleasure to talk with. She was kind and interested in our children....

- Heather F.

Lacey B.

Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one...

- Stephanie H.

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