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Silvana C.

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested

Wilfried T. says "Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender...

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Kelly M.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Kelly I have experience working with kids with special needs and am looking forward to helping more kids and families.
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Melissa E.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$19/hr
My name is Melissa. I have over 6 years experience in this field, I love my job and the comfort and peace of mind I bring to the families I have worked with over the years.
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Laleska C.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Genuine, Happy & Humble I like caring for people with special needs because everyone deserves someone to treat them equally and the feeling of caring for someone and showing up giving them the attention and the care they are deserving of. Seeing smiles and laughs are my favorite part of my...
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Tricia

Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello , My name is Tricia. I am 36 years old. I have past experience raising children (of friends) who have dual diagnoses with add/adhd, high functioning autism, mental health diagnosis such as anxiety and depression. I have gained experience with adults as well with these special needs while working as a personal care aide in...
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Abigail N.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old. I am an independent, hardworking, and compassionate individual, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children in my care. As a mother of three, I understand the trust and peace of mind parents seek when leaving their children with someone else,...
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Ivory T.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
hello- my name is Ivory and I have experience babysitting children for about 8 years now. I am a very loving individual that has worked with all kinds of children, especially those of special needs. my goal as a babysitter is to make sure of the overall wellbeing of the children in my care by guiding them. I would deem myself to...
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Kelly M.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Kelly! I have around 6 years of experience babysitting, 6 years of experience taking care of students with special needs. I have my Special Education and Elementary Education degrees from the University of Hartford. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I also have my own car.
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Shanique B.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
About Me Hello! My name is Shanique , and I'm excited to offer caring, dependable babysitting services for your family. With a background in nursing and experience as an infant teacher, I bring a strong understanding of child development, safety, and nurturing care. As a mother of three and aunt to six, I know how important it...
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Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi ! My name is Elaine, I am 24 years old and I am your best candidate! I am a member of the National Honors Society and a junior at UCONN. I love being active and outdoors, I'm very creative and love doing crafts. I like to have fun BUT I'm also big on safety. Many would say I'm easy going, driven, reliable, and well thought...
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Leilah R.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a reliable and experienced sitter with 10 years of childcare experience, with preschoolers and school-aged children. I currently reside in Burlington near Collinsville. I was a para educator in Avon for the past couple of years and currently substitute at a micro preschool in West Hartford and work with 3 school aged...
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Taylor A.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
So excited to get the opportunity to meet a family that I can help out and not only just become a babysitter but as well the person they can look forward to seeing and have fun with! I have a bit of experience when it comes to children which is taking care of 7-year-old special needs boy, running sunday church daycare and even...
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have a 2-year-old son. I have been working as a pediatric nurse for 4 years now and have experience with special needs, and medically compromised children. I was also a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I'm CPR certified as well
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Amy R.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
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Justice Leigh C.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 24 years old and a mother of two wonderful children 3 & 5 my daughter being the 5-year-old who has a congenital heart defect so care , patience , safety and the overall well being of your child is my main concern. I am currently enrolled in school at tunxis to be An EKG technician and get in the field of what my daughter...
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Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Have been a caregiver for a long time taking care of both the old and young, ran a child care service from my home at one point lot's of experiance with special needs as well since one of my daughters has Autism the other a Type 1 diabetic any more questions just ask.
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Daveline M.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over 10 years takeing care of both the young and elderly I love helping others, if you have any questions would be happy to answer them, I also have experiance with special needs as I have a daughter with Autisum and another that is a type one diabetic can also provide refrences.
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Kelly Y.'s Photo

Experienced And Fun Sitter

East Windsor, CT

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience
I have alot of experience working with children of various ages and levels. I work with Special needs children and I make learning fun! I will babysit or care for your child and cook, clean, or do a project with them! Just let me know. Thanks!

Care Member says "Kelly is phenomenal with children and a major influence. Always a pleasure to have her on the team"

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Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

West Hartford, CT

4.5(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...

Monica R. says "Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and...

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New Britain, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Loving and caring Mother of four. Love animals and children. Friendly, reliable, honest and respectful. Experience with special needs and also animal care. I can do house keeping and cook and do laundry. Have my own vehicle. Non smoker. Currently taking CPR and safety training.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.88/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Hartford, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Hartford, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Silvana C.

Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's...

- Wilfried T.

Kelly Y.

Kelly is phenomenal with children and a major influence. Always a pleasure to have her on the team

- Care member

Kristen M.

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G....

- Monica R.

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