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Marzeter M.

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...

Terry W. says "Very responsive and professional!"

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Awatif D.

Care Giver Special Needs

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have a big heart, I am honest and a hard worker, responsible and energetic. I have very good experience, I have a good driving record and I love to work with seniors and kids and special needs, I am an outgoing person. I can also prepare the dinner for the family I am a good cook and I love to keep the house very...

Abida K. says "Awatif was excellent in all the support and help she provided to our elderly mother. She was always punctual, courteous and professional. She is energetic,...

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Kelsey M.

Passionate ABA Therapist For Kids Of All Ages!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Kelsey. I live in Providence and I have been an ABA therapist for about five years. I also have a brother with Asperger's, and can empathize with some of the daily struggles. I have worked with kids of all abilities as young as 18 months, up into adulthood! I understand the importance of consistency and have RBT...

Karl W. says "Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son....

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Julianna L.

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about working with young children with or without developmental delays. I currently work in the field of early intervention as a service coordinator and have experience creating activities and supports personalized for each child's needs.
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Madeleine Y.

Experienced Nanny Who's Studying Child Development + Psychology

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
[Not currently available for hire] Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my profile. I'm 25 years old, and I have 10+ years of childcare experience. In my 10 years of nannying, I have cared for newborns to 12-year-old. I have extensive experience with medically fragile and special needs children. I have experience with children...

Laura H. says "I hired Margo to help care for my 2 month old as I was recovering from surgery and she was amazing! She cared for my son in such a compassionate and...

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Janaye S.

Let's Play To Learn

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. I have 2 teens and a 7-year-old that I enjoy being around and creating memories with. Before my own children, I loved reading books but as many parents know, reading for hours on end is a luxury of time many don't have. I still love reading just can't indulge as much as I...

Care Member says "Janaye was just great! She came in to our home like she was a part of us with no hesitation. Our two boys absolutely loved her energy, kindness and...

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Kalysta S.

Hi! I'd Like To Help You Help Your Kids

Durham, NC

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hey! I'm Kalysta. I recently moved to Durham for school, I am a Master's candidate at Duke and a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law. I have worked for the past three years as a caregiver for a girl with special needs. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem with 3 years of experience representing children in the foster...

Michael M. says "Kalysta worked for us as a caregiver for our daughter. While our daughter is on the higher functioning end of special needs, it is no light...

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Heather D.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a 50-year-old loving mom of young adults with over 25 years of versatile teaching and childcare experience. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula. CPR/First Aid certified, Early Childhood Credentials 1 and 2. Courses include Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology....

Holly W. says "Heather worked with our family for 1 year watching our 4 year old and 2 year old. She is exceptionally patient, intuitive, dependable and flexible. Her...

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Carolina H.

Professional, Reliable, And Fun Babysitting With A Licensed Nurse In Your Home Or Mine

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 36-year-old BSN RN with over 10 years of experience specifically in pediatric emergency nursing. I am excited to provide you with fun, professional, and reliable child care for all ages! I have experience with children with special needs, including autism and cystic fibrosis. My goal is to provide security and peace of...

Grayson L. says "Carolina did a wonderful job! Would hire again in a heartbeat. She was polite, on time, very nice and definitively knew what she was doing. She and M....

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Erin K.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Currently fully booked! pls check back in spring/ summer - 2026. Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household...

Hannah A. says "We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three...

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Morgan P.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I was a kindergarten teacher for 3 years and first grade teacher for 1 year. I have a lot of experience with animals and children with special needs. I love the outdoors and all types of pets, i'm very active. I have a degree in english with a minor in education so I can also tutor if needed. looking forward to meeting you and...

Michael N. says "Morgan is just great with kids, I am so happy I hired her. The experience with her was so smooth and I did not feel nervous one bit when she was taking...

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Alyson K.

Loving & Gentle Part-time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
As a teacher and a caregiver, I possess many qualities that parents look for in a person caring for their children. I have 13 years of experience as a special education teacher, and 4 years of experience providing part-time and full-time in-home care for special needs children. I was a nanny for 2 years in NY for a family with 4...

Care Member says "Excellent! Did great with the kids (3rd graders) would hire again!"

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Audrina B.

Durham, NC

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
visiting nurse
respite care
personal care
home modification
+ 1 more
I have worked with seniors for about 5 years now who have had dementia, special needs or just need assistance with everyday living. I assist seniors with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking and preparing meals, laundry, bathing, etc. I love work and assisting seniors who need help....

Abigail B. says "Audrina has been amazing. Really great at learning new things on the spot and just a fun person to be around. reliable."

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Alyson K.

Special Needs Expert

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 13 years of experience as a special education teacher, and 4 years of experience providing part-time and full-time in-home care for special needs children. I have my bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Reading. I am very passionate about helping children...
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Kristi B.

Specialized Childcare Provider

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kristi is a specialized childcare provider who works with children with disabilities to support development through multiple therapies in the natural/home setting. Kristi has supported families, in a variety of capacities, for over 15 years. A few disabilities she has experience with include, Autism, Epilepsy, Genetic Disorders,...
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Erica C.

Special Care And Support

Durham, NC

from
$35/hr
I am a public health professional with 20+ years of experience managing programs and problem solving with a sense of humor and a smile. Skilled at caring for others with a variety of health and physical ailments. Currently a nutrition health coach student, thus able to help with food shopping, meal prep, and cooking of healthy...
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Regina B.

ESC (Extra Special Care) For Toddlers

Durham, NC

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
I, Regina, focus on key signals to support and provide care. Paying close attention to signals/ behavior not voiced helps to identify the care needed. Oftentimes students may feel stress, discomfort, .... Identifying with these signals and triggers let's us know when to pause, reset, and even to avoid ... It will be my...
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Tai H.

Experienced Educator For Exceptional Needs

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
10+ years of experience in caring for individuals with learning differences, developmental/cognitive challenges, and/or medical needs as an educator and relative caregiver. Expertise in providing care for individuals on the spectrum.
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Mary Jo H.

We All Need A Helping Hand

Durham, NC

from
$17/hr
I have cared for different ages with different abilities. I am patient, caring and kind. I would like to help you with your situation. I live in North Durham near West Point on the Eno.
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Klara J.

Occupational Therapist, Registered

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
My main areas of experience are with children with disabilities. I worked as a behavior therapist for children with ASD, and believe encouragement and love is key. I have also worked in the hospital rehabilitation setting with patients of all ages recovering from TBI, physical disability, stroke, and SCI. I enjoy providing...
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  • 68 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.79/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 68 listed special needs caregivers

Marzeter M.

Very responsive and professional!

- Terry W.

Awatif D.

Awatif was excellent in all the support and help she provided to our elderly mother. She was always punctual, courteous and professional....

- Abida K.

Kelsey M.

Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and...

- Karl W.

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