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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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Nina O.

Fresh Meadows, NY

from
$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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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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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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Katherine V.

Sweet And Patient

Fresh Meadows, NY

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$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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Sushiela B.

Franklin Square, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...

Care Member says "Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela...

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Tiasha R.

Part-time Care Giver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...

Care Member says "My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will get down on...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Daphne M.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 21 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 22 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...

Care Member says "Daphne was communicative, which we appreciated. She asked thoughtful questions to ensure she understood our son’s needs and routines, and our...

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Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

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Erline D.

Hewlett, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...

Care Member says "Erline is superb, since I had to work she was my eyes and ears for my Mom who had dementia, she’s really patient."

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Ashley G.

Experienced Fun-Loving Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...

Amy M. says "Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her...

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Danielle A.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With And Without Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Juana P.

Port Washington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...

Amanda Z. says "Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active,...

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Jessica S.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...

Evanice P. says "Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.40/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 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.

Sushiela B.

Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic,...

- Care member

Tiasha R.

My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will...

- Care member

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