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Kelly P.

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

Fairview, TN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
**I have been inactive on this site due to family illness but still working. I have over 13 years of caring for the Aging population & special needs as a Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked w/ multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders,...

Care Member says "Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She...

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Grace B.

Fairview, TN

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, My name is Grace! I'd describe my personality as energetic, patient, and reliable I started working with kids in 2020 when my church needed help with a daycare, and since then was a regular babysitter for 5 little boys ranging in age from 0 to 11 for 3 months until I moved out of state. I've also done quite a bit of...
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Marla H.

Fairview, TN

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$21/hr
Honest, reliable, and caring person who has over 15 yrs. Experience with caring for children and adults.
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Marla H.

Fairview, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
For over a decade, I've nurtured young minds and supported families as a childcare provider. My passion lies in fostering each child's unique development, and I strive to create a positive and engaging environment. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and educational games...
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Kirstin H.

Pediatric Nurse

Kingston Springs, TN

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am very experienced with children with special needs, and learning delays. I love working with children. Anytime I try something else I always come back to working with kids, so I think this will be my forever path. I was homeschooled growing up...
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Kebeh J.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have worked as a certified nurse assistant/ Caregiver for almost 30 years. I have worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, and hospice patients. My passion for caregiving started as a young girl helping my mom care for my little brother with special needs. I love making a difference in people's lives and their health. I am looking...

Laura B. says "Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with respect and...

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Aquila W.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My names Aquila, I recently graduated from Lipscomb university with my masters in biomedical sciences. I have hopes to become a neonatal PA as babies are my passion and I can't wait to make it part of my career. I've babysat and nannied for as long as I can remember (6+ years). I'm also certified as a birth and...

Amy H. says "My kids begged for my husband and I to go out just because they knew it meant Aquila would be coming over"

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Carol M.

Occasional Sitter For Date Nights, Errands, Sick Child, Back Up For Full Time Nanny

Thompsons Station, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My philosophy toward caregiving is to engage a child in a warm, patient, and nurturing way. It is important to understand the various developmental stages and milestones in order to foster learning and growth. I have 13 years experience in childcare and especially enjoy the ages 0-5. I also have experience with children with...

Care Member says "Carol has been such a blessing to my family. She is genuine, cheerful and such a sweet person. It has felt like she is part of the family since we met....

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Amy S.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Working and being around children is something I've always been passionate about. I have been a nanny for 5. 5 years and have plenty of experience working with children, of all ages. I have been babysitting on my own since I was 12 years old and just recently graduated with an Associates in Art, Elementary Education. I also have...

Stephanie S. says "She is great when ever she watched all 4 my kids ranging from 10 to 1 as I also she is wonderful with Down syndrome sister and is very patient with...

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Jennifer T.

Experienced With Special Needs Available Part-Time And On Short Notice.

Franklin, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Professional Nanny & Family Assistant With over 13 years of experience in private childcare, I have had the privilege of partnering with wonderful families who have become like my own. I'm passionate about helping households thrive - supporting parents, easing stress, and helping children grow into their full potential. I've...

Nikki S. says "Jennifer started out working with our son who has severe developmental delays (he does not talk, walk or eat). She cared for him with great love and I...

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Anna B.

Experienced, Fun, Responsible, And Caring Babysitter In Millbrook And Prattville Area

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a 24-year-old NICU nurse at Ascension St Thomas Hospital. I hold a BSN from the University of Alabama. I am experienced in nannying, daycare, and pediatric and neonatal nursing. I was previously a full time nanny to an infant boy from 3-10 months in East Nashville. I also overnight and travel nanny for a 20-month-old. I...

Care Member says "Anna nannied for us for 6 months before our son started daycare and we continue to have Anna babysit on weeknights or weekends. She is so good with...

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Martha R.

30+ Years Of Caring For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Franklin, TN

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I most recently cared for a very dear and sweet little lady for over a year in her apartment in Nashville. She had become, to me, a very special part of my life. Whether I was working a 12 to 14 hour shift caring for all of her daily needs, or at my own home, I was brainstorming how to better serve this little lady. When she...
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Wendy P.

Part Time Care Giver For Special Needs

Franklin, TN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a passion to care for people of all ages. My gifts and passion are especially for people that have special needs.
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Natalie M.

Professional Nanny In Nashville TN

Franklin, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Natalie. I have over a decade of experience in childcare. While I specialize in infant and multiples care, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages. My history caring for children with special needs and medical conditions particularly involves ADHD, ODD, SPD, autism, CMT and Cystic Fibrosis....

Aubrey L. says "Natalie was great with the kids. Very respectful, kind and loving. Had great ideas for activities and always had a smile on. I will be keeping her on my...

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Teresa T.

Fun Loving Caretaker

Nashville, TN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 12 years of experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities like down syndrome and autism. I have helped friends and families over the past 10 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
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Mackenzie C.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Over the summer, I volunteer at a camp for young adults with Down Syndrome. Beginning in high school and continuing throughout college, I have been involved with kids. Currently, I work at a school with students that are blind or deaf. I love advocating and working with people with disabilities! I look forward to hearing from...

Tom N. says "Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son."

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Ryan W.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been working with children for 15 years and have been nannying full-time for 8 years! In my years working in childcare I have worked with newborns, twins, kids of varying ages, and families with many different schedules and dynamics. I have also worked with children with special needs and care plans including premature...

Nina F. says "Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"

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Racheal C.

Love Children And Pets

Franklin, TN

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was in the child care profession for over 20 years. I have been an assistant director and director. Along with that, I have also done cooking, cleaning, and watching different age groups in the child care services. At this time, I do work part-time with a special needs child who has stolen my heart. I also don't mind animals...

Care Member says "Racheal was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!"

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Nancy H.

Retired Pediatric Nurse Available For Full Or Part Time Childcare

Franklin, TN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have cared for children for the last 30 years. I love children of all ages, especially babies. I am a former pediatric special needs home care nurse. I have three wonderful daughters of my own and we are a close, fun family. We enjoy reading, games, pretend, puzzles, outside, and snuggles.
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Keandria W.

Nashville, TN

3.7(1)
from
$14/hr
4 years experience
I love giving out attention and love. I have four years of experience working with autistic kids. What I have learned about caring for them is Your child may need a five minute, two minute or one minute warning before there is a change of activity or behavior. For example saying you have five minutes but not waiting the whole...

Tawny W. says "Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

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

Kelly P.

Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time...

- Care member

Kebeh J.

Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with...

- Laura B.

Aquila W.

My kids begged for my husband and I to go out just because they knew it meant Aquila would be coming over

- Amy H.

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