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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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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Farmingdale, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Caring people, within 5 years, I am a good companion
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TA With ABA Training

Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
I am currently an Aide Instructor at an educational program for young children with Autism. In our program, we implement Applied Behavioral Analysis as a form of instruction. The children that I teach range from ages 2-5 and all have unique needs. I love my job and the children give me a reason to want to be at work every single...
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Reliable Caregiver

Farmingdale, NY

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have been in the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience dealing with Autism, Alzheimer's, developmentally delayed, clients with colostomy bags, g-tubes and wound care. I am conscientious , kind and reliable. I am currently certified in CPR
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Farmingdale, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I currently work in a school setting working with autistic students. I enjoy what I do and each day is a learning experience. I'm patient and kind.
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Farmingdale, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi. Im currently a Special Ed at an elementary school where I work in a 15:1 classroom. I have experience in public schools as well as a daycare. In addition, I have experience with babysitting children from infants to teenagers. I also have experience with animals such as dogs, cats, bunnies, and birds. I currently have 2...
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Part-time Caregiver

Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
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Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have plenty of experience with children . I have baby sat for many years , and I have four grandchildren that I have cared for as well. I have experience with special needs children . I am very patient , loving , and caring . I love children , and will treat them with so much love . I have references upon request .
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Babysitter Available

Farmingdale, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
Hello, my name is Linda. I have been in NY for 3 years working as a nanny and Lead Teacher in Family Daycare and Learning Center, in California I worked for 4 years in the same way and in Colombia as a teacher, as a professional since I am a Psychologist attending to children with special needs helping them improve and develop...
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Retired Teacher/substitute

Farmingdale, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 30+ years experience from ages three through 21. I have experience in early childhood, middle school and high school regular Ed and special-needs. I also provide elder companionship. I am a certified coach in many areas. I have a lot of patience and I am very active . I have plenty of ideas to keep clients busy. Love...
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Friendly, Nonsmoker, And Love Seniors

Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi. I have a lot of experience working with people with special needs and seniors. I worked at a Community Center in Manhattan for about 12 years where I interacted with seniors on a daily basis. I worked at the fitness center, in the Membership Office (where I encouraged seniors to stay active),and also worked for the Senior...
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Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/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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27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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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
Errands
dementia
meal prep
companionship
hospice services
+ 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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Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Need Help?

Levittown, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)
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$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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Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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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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Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.64/hr as of February 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Farmingdale, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Farmingdale, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Crystal L.

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...

- Care member

Liana L.

Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are...

- Jenny C.

Patricia O.

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would...

- Casey S.

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