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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lovely Nanny Available

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...

Maria L. says "We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any...

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Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a 16yr old girl and I people person, meaning I love to make people smile and laugh. I AM VACCINATED. I've been a certified nanny/ elderly care giver for 17yrs and I am a dog walker/or Pet sitter for 23yrs. I also received my certification in childcare. I love my job, caring for infants, helping...

Alisa D. says "She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made sure there every...

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Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Good Day, My name is Barbara but people call me Barb. I have 30 years of experience sitting for ages newborn to teenager, including twins and special needs. I am pursuing an MS Ed. in Elementary Education. I have been responsible for up to 5 children plus have worked in a day care. I cook, clean, tutor schoolwork, teach arts...

Carolyn W. says "Barbara was so great with my 18-month-old! He was pretty grouchy and tantrum-prone on the day she sat for us, but Barbara won him over with her warmth...

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Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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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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Springfield Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
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$45/hr
10 years experience
I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi! I currently work as a Paraprofessional with the Department of Education, where I support students with special needs in achieving their IEP goals. My love for working with children goes beyond the classroom-I also have several years of experience providing after-school and summer care for families. In past roles, I've...

Katherine M. says "Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and...

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Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...

Melissa G. says "I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly...

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Massapequa, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
Personal Care. Testament/Special Needs Nutrition Parent Support Activities
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Paraprofessional

Springfield Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa C. I have been working with special needs children as a paraprofessional for over five years. I have also worked as a Behavior Technician and Respite Worker. One of the reasons I am drawn to this field is my desire to help others, particularly children. I am passionate about assisting people of all...
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Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am currently a second year grad student working towards earning my masters degree in Social Work. I am currently looking for a part time nanny/babysitting job. I am very experienced and have spent most of my life working with children. I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for over 10 years and worked at a camp for several...
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Rosedale, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I work hard when it comes to care giving. I've been working with child care for 6+ years paid experience, 3 years unpaid experience. I'm very handy with homework help, I pick up and drop off to and from school. I do housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, feeding, errands, etc. I've worked with newborns all the way up until the...
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Part Time Caregiver

Rockville Centre, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 11 years of experience teaching children with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based...
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Part Time Caregiver

Rockville Centre, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kelly. I can only work on weekends. I have 11 years of experience teaching children with special needs. This experience gave a broader perspective on teaching functional life skills and behavioral strategies while in the community setting. These are skills that I can apply within my work. I love and enjoy...
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Winter , Babysitter And Tutor

Woodmere, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I am a very creative, understanding, and reliable person with about two years of experience as a babysitter as well as tutor. I am currently a high school senior and will be entering my freshmen year of college this Fall! Being an older sister to a brother with autism has equipped me with essential skills such as patience,...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Valley Stream, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a college graduate with my B. S in Human Biology and Psychology. I am currently pursuing my second Bachelor's in nursing. I have experience as a teacher assistant at Capital District Beginnings for preschool children with special needs. My experience has taught me how to effectively help a child reach his/hers full...
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Bellmore, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Lauren and I am currently a certified 3rd grade teacher. I have taught for 5 years and babysat for many years. I previously worked in a daycare for young children. I also have experience with special needs children.
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Garden City, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Grace! I'm 20 years old and I'm from Garden City, Nassau county. . I am looking for any babysitting job available and have experience in the following: coaching cheerleading, special needs care of all ages (includes swimming supervision, crafts, etc), caring for pets, transportation for children to activities and normal...
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Bellmore, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
With my experience as a daycare teacher, babysitter, and tutor, I am confident I am able to help any family looking for reliable childcare. I am patient and a big believer in positive reinforcement, but I also have no problem following any household rules. I also have experience working with special needs children and I am...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.57/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Freeport, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alexa F.

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...

- Carrie L.

Candida A.

We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She...

- Maria L.

Jessica J.

She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made...

- Alisa D.

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