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Christine C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Nicolette G.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...

Frankee A. says "Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My...

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Angela B.

Early Childhood/Special Education Grad Student

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a very responsible and loving 32-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience with children of all ages from newborn through pre-teen. I have a Bachelors degree in psychology and returned to school this Fall for my Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love children and have been fortunate enough to...
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Adelyn Y.

About Me

Deer Park, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have a lot of experience and love caring for others. Along with my five years of experience in babysitting, I have also had three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. I am well-versed In medication administration, first aid, behaviors, and daily life activities. There is nothing quite as...
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Lasandra F.

Deer Park, NY

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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Adhd experience mom of previously school age children. Work part -time for HHA Agency looking to keep busy.
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Bianca S.

Deer Park, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Bianca and I have cared for children for approximately 7 years. As the oldest of four children, I love working with kids. I have worked with children ranging from 6 months to 10 years old. As well as twins and children with special needs. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts,...
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Lauren S.

Deer Park, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a preschool for children with Special Needs. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education/Special Education with a concentration in English. I have been working in the educational field since I graduated college. I love reading, playing board games,...
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Jennifer B.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a social worker with a 8+ years of experience caring for children, pets, people with special needs and older adults. I don't have traditional work hours which allows me to be available all mornings and early afternoons.

Lauren N. says "Jennifer is a wonderful care giver to our baby. She is always on time, keeps the areas she is in with the baby clean and is very responsible. "

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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...

Care Member says "As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of...

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Norma A.

Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Mary C.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested

Tim K. says "Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own...

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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...

Carrie L. says "We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our...

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Gabriella N.

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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Liana L.

Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have had the experience and pleasure of volunteering full-time as a live-in child caregiver at a children's medical/special needs home down in Peru for the past decade. I was responsible from anywhere from 20 to 50 children at a time, ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers. I have the honor of being an Aunt to 2 baby...

Jenny C. says "Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are in her care....

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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Ryan M.

Child Care

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...

Tim R. says "We were a family of 5 (6 now!) and Ryan was our sitter for almost two years before she moved to South Florida. She is amazing with the kids and quickly...

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Karen N.

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...

Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...

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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...

Sophia T. says "I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for...

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Deer Park, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Deer Park, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Christine C.

Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she...

- Ramya S.

Nicolette G.

Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her...

- Frankee A.

Jennifer B.

Jennifer is a wonderful care giver to our baby. She is always on time, keeps the areas she is in with the baby clean and is very...

- Lauren N.

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