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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Angelica H.

Fresh Meadows, NY

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I have lots of experience with children ,special needs and can help you with your child.
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Katherine V.

Sweet And Patient

Fresh Meadows, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a crisis paraprofessional with 15 years of working with children with autism for district 75. That's really my specialty. I work as a paraprofessional in the mornings and In the afternoons I work as a behavior tech for aba services during the school year. Just let me know when you would like me to come in and I can arrange...
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Nina O.

Fresh Meadows, NY

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$16/hr
I've seen and dealt with people who have disabilities that affect their living greatly. If given a chance you will see, I do a lot to help out. I am a person who believes in helping others out. We can have a meet and greet before anything. I thank you for your time and consideration.
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Daniele D.

Nanny

Fresh Meadows, NY

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$19/hr
Hi, I'm Daniele, I'm a responsible nanny with over 8 years of experience of childcare and with special needs, I have taken care of over 20 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood. My biggest concern is your children's safety and health, so I took the child care first aid course. I usually...
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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Hannah W.

Current Student And Part-time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! Over the years, I have worked in several childcare positions, and I always ensure I lead with kindness and patience. Most recently, I was an assistant preschool teacher at a Montessori school, where I became certified in positive discipline. I've developed close relationships with the families I've worked for, and they...

Care Member says "Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books,...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Danielle A.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With And Without Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, Thank you for taking time to read through my profile. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a loving, sweet, passionate, fun, energetic, date night babysitter*. I love to cook; healthy meals are my specialty. I have experience in caring for children from the ages of 2 months to late teens. I also have experience...

Maria K. says "Really great with my kids. My son asked for her the next day because he missed her. I have a 4yr and 5 month baby."

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Taryn T.

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi! I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and full time nanny! I have extensive experience working with NYC, mainly UWS, families. Because of my OT and nanny experience, I am able to facilitate a rich learning environment that is fun. After all, the best kind of learning comes from play! *At the moment I am...

Edwin F. says "Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

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Brenda M.

Fun, Artistic, And Patient Nanny / Sitter.

Maspeth, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...

Care Member says "I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous...

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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
specialized care
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Nicole S.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Howard Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages throughout my undergraduate and graduate college career from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, I volunteered abroad in Sri Lanka with special needs children providing education and mental health treatment in 2018. I have an undergraduate...

Taryn C. says "Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him. Helped him get...

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Samantha A.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...

Julia F. says "We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha....

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Nyaira S.

Lynbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school. I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...

Care Member says "Nyaira was our nanny full-time for a little over year starting when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 6 months. Both of my children are now in...

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Jeadd A.

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...

Judy H. says "Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with...

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Katherine F.

Reliable And Experienced Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years of experience across multiple age groups, including nannying in Philly for the past few years. My experience ranges from working in-house for families, spending many summers as a camp counselor, special needs-based care, and working both in the daycare and preschool settings. I have a B. S. in Health Sciences...

Care Member says "We absolutely loved loved kate! The worst part of leaving philly was leaving kate behind! She is always on time, reliable, excellent with children and...

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Crystal H.

Nanny

Williston Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...

Care Member says "Crystal was excellent - prompt, responsive and our children loved spending time with her. Highly recommend!"

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.40/hr as of August 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Fresh Meadows, NY

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

Sarah L.

We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old....

- Mike W.

Shareeda R.

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy!...

- Gloria R.

Hannah W.

Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by...

- Care member

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