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Julia G.

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My love for working with special needs children began when my younger brother was born. I am now raising my own children with special needs.
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Ann L.

Nice To Meet You !

Guilford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Ann I am a young 61-year-old . I have been married 38 years and have two grown sons and 3 dogs I have lived in Guilford for 25 years I have over 40 years experience supporting adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health issues as well as supporting typical children one to one in a...
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Carli R.

Child Care

Madison, CT

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
I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...

Ashley M. says "Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"

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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job

Danielle G. says "Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."

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Laurie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...

Jamie R. says "Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry...

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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Nicole M.

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Tyla S.

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me...

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Michael M.

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Care Member says "Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and...

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Tessa W.

North Haven, CT

4.3(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello Parents! I, too, am a parent so I understand how precious your babies, your pets, and your household are to you. I am a mature candidate with years of experience working with children of all ages, and in many settings, from nannying; tutoring in public school and privately; teaching horseback riding lessons; directing a...

Julia D. says "Tessa has provided exceptional care to our infant daughter and made my transition back to work manageable with the amazing help to our household and baby....

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Christopher G.

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.

Carol A. says "Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with...

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Danielle S.

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's development is a true passion of mine, and I'm driven to positively impact young lives while supporting families. With nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I bring a creative and friendly approach to childcare. I hold a Master's degree in Speech Language...

Courtney M. says "Danielle is wonderful. She helped us for a short time when we needed help with our two oldest girls to get them off the bus and for occasional date...

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Katie L.

Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified

Westbrook, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello, Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
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Suzanne E.

Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Tessa W.

Hello!

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...

Karen L. says "Tessa is a kind, reliable, patient caregiver. She cares for our 3 year old daughter with development delays and she does a wonderful job. Our energetic 5...

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Danielle S.

Expert Support And Engagement!

Clinton, CT

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...

Care Member says "Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also...

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Kathryn N.

Part Time Caregiver

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Chelsea R.

Berlin, CT

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.

Jennifer S. says "Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

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Katie L.

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Westbrook, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....

Starry K. says "I had the privilege of teaching preschool with Katie at Alphabet Academy. She is kind, creative and passionate about working with children. She always...

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Laurie M.

Special Needs Provider

Clinton, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Durham, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Carli R.

Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!

- Ashley M.

Theresa M.

Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable.

- Danielle G.

Laurie M.

Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I...

- Jamie R.

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