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Daphne S.

Giggles & Smiles Available

Gulf Shores, AL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
The best way to make children good is to make them happy. Hello my name is Daphne. I have many years working and teaching and taking care of children . My 1st experience would be 10+ years teaching preschool , 7 years working for the elementary education field. I have been a mother for 35 years and I am a grandmother to three...

Care Member says "Daphne took amazing care of our son from four to six months old. She is always on time (most days she even came early), and she genuinely cared about...

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Experienced Nanny/caregiver!

Gulf Shores, AL

1.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Abbie, and I am 23 years old. I am very fun-loving, responsible, and kind! I have experience with all ages, and special needs. I have been babysitting for 8 years now, and I absolutely love it! I also am a huge animal lover, I have a corgi and she is my baby. I have been pet sitting for as long as I can remember,...
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Silverhill, AL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a very patient person especially when it comes to children. I have two much younger brothers, one who has Down syndrome. I'm creative, fun, and very loving. I've watched children while parents were out of town multiple times. I've watched children with special needs other than my brother before. I'm very reliable and pretty...

Rachel P. says "Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch and snacks....

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Orange Beach, AL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the special education room at my high school. I have done respite care for 2 years. My oldest brother has down syndrome and OCD.

Sharon M. says "Rebecca was great watching our special needs daughter."

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Foley, AL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am new to the area and am looking for some awesome families to help. I have experience with special needs children. I am just a big kid in an adult body and love to have fun with kids. In my spare time, I like to play any kind of board game or card game with friends! I also love hanging out with my...

Rene A. says "Sydney took care of our puppy as if she was her own. It was so great to know that are puppy was going to have so much fun and be loved on while we were...

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Summerdale, AL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Marissa I am 26, I have done caretaking in many ways ranging from in home to different care facilities. I have worked with special needs in adults and children, I have cared for elderly, children and even pets. I am CPR certified and I have been through many medical training classes. I'm very good with children...
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Full time special needs provider

Fairhope, AL

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$15/hr
Special needs children's and adults is my calling I have took care of the special ed students for 9 years till I went out on retirement . I work with the Baldwin co. Board of Ed as a paraprofessional . The kids that I taught were EMR educable mentally retarded autism and TMR trainable mentally retarded I enjoy my time with the...
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Senior Caregiver

Foley, AL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Retired nurse. Dependable quality care. Experience in elder are, special needs children and adults. Caregiving is my calling.
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Fun Sitter & Loves Kids!

Fairhope, AL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelly , I'm 18 years old and I'm looking for a job to work the months of April and May. I think I'd be a perfect fit for any family in need of some extra help! I worked with special needs children and adults all throughout high school with an organization called Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast, so I have plenty...
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Fun & Energetic Nanny

Foley, AL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Miss Cheryl, a very reliable, patient, and creative Momma of 3 adults, G to 9 grandkids, with approximately 40 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teens. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do think kids are kids, but it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature, and the world around...
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Special Needs

Fairhope, AL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
I'm a positive and energetic 30-year-old, non-smoker. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, okay with pets, love to clean, and am CPR certified.
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Fairhope, AL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Savannah and I am a student at Auburn University. My major is Rehabilitation and Disability Studies and I hope to become a Speech Pathologist. In the past two years I have gotten more experience working with people with disabilities than ever before so I would still consider myself new to the field. I work part...
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Summerdale, AL

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$13/hr
All my 4 years of high school, I worked with the Special Education department. I went on trips with some of the children and built a special bond with the ones I worked closely with. I participated in the Special Olympics watching these children be apart of something that made them feel so special was something that I very much...
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Foley, AL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been a Caregiver for 10 plus years. I not only take care and assist you or your loved one but I also will do medication reminding, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, help with bath or showering, give companionship and kindness. I'm comfortable around pets and don't mind going the extra mile to make my...
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Fairhope, AL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, energetic, caring, and dependable. I take my customer's needs and well-being very seriously and treat everyone as if they were my family. These are characteristics that my team also possesses so I'm confident in placing the best fit for your home care needs. I thoroughly enjoy caring...
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  • 15 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gulf Shores, AL

Special Needs Caregivers in Gulf Shores, AL are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 15 listed special needs caregivers

Daphne S.

Daphne took amazing care of our son from four to six months old. She is always on time (most days she even came early), and she genuinely...

- Care member

Madeline R.

Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch...

- Rachel P.

Rebecca W.

Rebecca was great watching our special needs daughter.

- Sharon M.

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