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Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...

Amy W. says "Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

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Special Needs Position

Garden City, NY

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$30/hr
My brother is autistic and profoundly retarded. I have worked with higher functioning retarded adults for many years at the Association For The Help Of Retarded Children of which I am a lifetime member.
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Caring And Fun Sitter!

Garden City, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have many years of experience with children including summer camps, babysitting, tutoring, and working with children with special needs. I love creating a fun and caring environment for kids!
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Julia DeMaro

Garden City, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi!! I'm Julia and I'm a sophomore at Boston College. I absolutely love working with kids and worked this past summer at the Anne Brower Nursery School with the 18-month-old group. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have worked at Camp Kehilla, a special needs camp in Wheatley Heights. I currently volunteer as a teacher's...
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Patient & Fun Babysitter.

Garden City, NY

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$36/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Patty, 64 year resident of Garden City. I'm a substitute in local schools for special needs kids and also an ABA therapist. I'm patient and creative, and live hearing the funny things kids say. I taught my children to read at home before kindergarten and enjoy helping young kids with their reading. Pl contact me about...
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Garden City, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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To Provide Physical Support And Emotional Companionship.

Garden City, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, reliable, and highly dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. My caregiving journey began in 2014 while caring for my elderly parents and has since grown through professional roles with multiple families. I bring strong organizational...
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Garden City, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Catherine, it is a pleasure to connect with you . I am a Home Health Aid as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I would love to help out. I can provide wonderful references. Please let me help out, I promise you will not be dissatisfied. Thank you for your time, Catherine
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Garden City, NY

2.3(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nice to meet you, I am Cathy, I live in East meadow. I have a reliable sedan and I do not mind traveling. I have been in the medical field for over 10 years, subsequently I was blessed with a job as a nanny with a good family, I took care of 2 boys, I learned every day is a trusting and loving process, Unfortunately the job...

Robert C. says "Cat is an angel of a being, she shows up out of nowhere when needed the most. I wouldn't hire anyone else for the job. Not after witnessing the nurturing...

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Hewlett, NY

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
companionship
+ 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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Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Happy And Engaging

Sea Cliff, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a reliable and caring babysitter with 5+ years of experience, including caring for children with special needs. I hold a bachelor's from and Ivy League. I prioritize safety and well-being, holding CPR and health emergency training, and I am a fully vaccinated non-smoker with a valid driver's license and reliable...

Yvonne I. says "Tumi is punctual, respectful and dependable. My 2 year old son loves her."

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Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity

Katelyn K. says "Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping...

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Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Oakland Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have been called the baby whisperer and have the baby magic I help them to thrive and grow in every aspect I have taken care of children newborns to adulthood for 20 plus years professionally I am experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I...

Lisha H. says "We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning...

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Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Springfield Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
from
$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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Garden City, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Garden City, NY are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Caroline K.

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend...

- Amy W.

Catherine K.

Cat is an angel of a being, she shows up out of nowhere when needed the most. I wouldn't hire anyone else for the job. Not after witnessing...

- Robert C.

Erline D.

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

- Care member

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