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Leidy L.

Garfield, NJ

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$20/hr
I have 10 years experience with people with different condition I am professional in my job I give my best
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Stephanie R.

Garfield, NJ

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$25/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver providing attentive, patient, and nurturing care for children with and without special needs, ensuring safety, engagement, individualized support and nurturing pro.
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Sopio G.

Garfield, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have extensive experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and educational support. I have supported children with special needs, helping to create inclusive and engaging learning environments tailored to each child's individual abilities. I am fluent in...
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Natasha L.

Garfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello:)!! I have several years in experience with working with children, of all ages from infants, toddlers and school age. I even have experience with special needs children. I prioritize providing a safe, nurturing environment for children. I developed strong skills in creating engaging activities and ensuring their...
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Priscila K.

Garfield, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 51 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Priscila, I am 26 years old, recently graduated with my MBA. Currently taking a break from corporate work! I have a valid driver's license don't have a vehicle. I am an animal lover! Fluent in English & Spanish I have 7 years of professional work experience with kids. l have plenty of families that I have worked for...
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Tiffany D.

Garfield, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a patient, reliable babysitter with personal experience caring for special-needs siblings and volunteer work with children. As a nursing and early childhood education major, I bring a calm, informed, and safety-focused approach. CPR and First Aid certified, with strong communication and respect for family routines.
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Tamara G.

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 3-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
personal care
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...

Julie C. says "Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Robyne M.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Loving and patient Grandmother. Experienced 40 yrs in non-profit Mgmnt. All ages. Previous owner large childcare/pre-school, and Youth Ministries. 30 yrs Foster Parent and Respite care. ECE, and most recently Rutgers certified special needs behaviorist, ASD meeting NJ requirements. Available P/T recurring, or occasional weekend,...

Care Member says "She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)

Care Member says "Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Celine B.

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello future family! I'm Cece and I'm 26years old. I'm recently a new mom to a baby girl named H. I'm currently a nursing student(part time) I have over 10 years of experience with childcare and I love what I do. I'm a type of nanny that is willing to get dirty with the kids play with them and treat and love them like they...

Keylee F. says "She took care of my daughter for a few months and was an awesome nanny for her! I plan to book her again for date nights."

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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
For two decades, I've dedicated myself to nurturing and caring for children. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families by offering dependable care. I hold a college degree and bring extensive training, including First Aid Training, CPR Training, experience...

Care Member says "As first-time parents, we were adjusting as a family, and also individually. Maria's experience, intuition, and warm demeanor have helped us...

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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...

Sarupa W. says "Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2026

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Rosemary G.

Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate...

- Sky G.

Gladys C.

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

Jacqueline P.

She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and...

- Gregg B.

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