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Dayanna B.

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Dayanna. I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 14 years. I worked at a child daycare center and for private families. I have a CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate plus 30 ECE (Early Childhood Education) credits and the ECE certificate attending classes for the associates. I am also certified...

Stefanie J. says "Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is polite and...

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Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I'm able to help with many different actives such as housekeeping, pet care, meal prep and homework or virtual school. I can provide references if necessary. The hours/days I work can be flexible. I am reliable...

Jennifer A. says "Olivia is a bright and contentious young lady. She was able to step in and help out despite the situation being a bit stressful. We really hope to use...

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Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
7 years experience
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home. Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities. I am a...

Jennyfer J. says "I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What...

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Part Time Babysitter

Stamford, CT

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an experienced sitter looking to assist families with childcare. I have taken care of children of elementary school age and up, including special needs. I am reliable, respectful, and trustworthy. I'm available on weekends, date nights, snow days, spring & summer break. Thank you in advance for your consideration and time.
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Loving And Experienced Live- In Nanny!

Stamford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced live-in nanny/caregiver, caring for up to 7 kids, 6 with special needs, primarily caring for an autistic teenager. I love kids and I'm good with them with a focus on gentle parenting and teaching them about the world around them and how to thrive in it. I'm also great at housework such as cleaning, cooking,...
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Norwalk, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm energetic and fun with 10 plus years experience working with kids as a nanny, teacher and special needs assistant. I also have a daughter of my own who is 12 and well as two step daughters 22 and 25. I enjoy the outdoors, crafts, being silly, cooking, cleaning(yes I said it) and just enjoying life. I'm looking for something...
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Experienced Babysitter/Mom Available Weekdays From 8 A.M.-5 P.M.

Norwalk, CT

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello!! My name is Laura I was born and raised in Norwalk, CT and still live here with my 15-year-old daughter who is my world! I have worked with children from the age of 6 weeks to 15 years old. I also have experience with children with special needs as well as multiple twins. In the past I have taught children from the age of...
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Lovely ,kind Women

Wilton, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I have worked with the elderly and clients with mental illness. Also worked as a vet tech for over 10 yrs and worked with special needs children I will treat your family member just as if they were my family member Thank you Monique
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Greenwich, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with special needs children for the last 17 years. I have a masters in early childhood/ early childhood special education. I love helping children reach their true potential. I have extensive experience teaching children with learning, physical and behavioral issues.
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Caregiver

Norwalk, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in the past with children who are in the Autism spectrum. I would get them ready for school and take them to school in the morning and after school pick them up and take them home. Prepare snacks and do different activities with them until their parents arrived.
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My Name Is Giovanna, 24y. I Am Offering Child Care, Senior Care, And Household Services.

Stamford, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi - My name is Giovanna and I graduated in Physical Therapy recently. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching kids/teenagers between 2-15 years old (including special needs!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from...
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Experienced Babysitter Available During The Week

Norwalk, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I adore working with children of all ages. I have worked with all different age groups. I also have experience working with special needs and autism. I love the experiences that they give me. I enjoy making children happy and teaching them new things. To see a child smile brings happiness to my heart. I have a 13 yr old daughter...
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Greenwich, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a preschool teacher mostly looking for summer work. I have many years' experience with young children and children with special needs. I love to work with special needs children because it is a challenge and is very rewarding.
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Awesome Nanny

Norwalk, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I LOVE CHILDREN and have 20 plus years of Nanny/childcare experience with newborns to teens. I also have experience with special needs children. I am a patient, kind and fun individual. I enjoy engaging children in age appropriate in home and outdoor activities. I will do light housework, simple meal preparation and children' s...
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Full-time Or Part-time Available

Norwalk, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I have been working with special needs for eight years and with all ages. I love helping people. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy.
Guillermina A.'s Photo

Stamford, CT

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$19/hr
I have experience with all people with some disabilities, I I'm compassion and kind woman, I have very good relationships with peoples.
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Stamford, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Stephanie, and I'm a 22-year-old college student who enjoys working with kids. I have a lot of childcare experience, from helping raise my younger brother to babysitting my twin cousins and caring for children in other families. I love spending time with kids, whether it's organizing fun activities or just hanging...
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Norwalk, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Lucia. I'm 27 years old and I moved here from Italian 6 years ago. I have been a Caregiver for years and recently I started work with an amazing 15-year-old boy with autism syndrome. He have been teaching me a lot and I'm wishing to expand my experience with special needs kids. I speak Italian and Spanish, I...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Darien, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Dayanna B.

Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is...

- Stefanie J.

Olivia U.

Olivia is a bright and contentious young lady. She was able to step in and help out despite the situation being a bit stressful. We really...

- Jennifer A.

Lila K.

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a...

- Joan R.

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