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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...

Sophia T. says "I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for...

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Gabriella N.

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

1 year experience

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

carpooling

I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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Laura G.

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hauppauge, NY

from: $50/hr

10 years experience

I am a retired special education teacher with 30+ years of experience. I've worked with children ages 3-21. I am warm, loving, and caring and can provide references.

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Annmarie C.

Hauppauge, NY

from: $17/hr

2 years experience

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant at an Elementary school for children with special needs. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have over seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without...

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Abby C.

Hauppauge, NY

from: $20/hr

6 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I have about 6 years of paid child care experience for children ages 11 months to 16 years! I have a lot of experience and have a soft spot for with children with special needs. I am open and willing to help with any activity and would love to make you and your children happy! :)

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Taylor H.

Occasional Babysitting

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

+ 1 more

My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...

Jennifer G. says "Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining...

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Margaret O.

Super Nanny!

Stony Brook, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hi! I'm a compassionate, patient, and dedicated caregiver with over a year of experience as a nursing assistant at a top hospital, as well as live-in nanny experience in both the Hamptons and New York City. I've also worked as a trusted babysitter in the Stony Brook-Port Jefferson area, caring for children of all ages-from...

Julianne M. says "Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very...

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Jocelynne C.

Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

carpooling

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...

Mila C. says "I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there...

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Nancy F.

Senior Caregiver

Northport, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Respite care

personal care

hospice services

dementia

I have worked as a CNA for many years. Both CPR and First Aid Certified. I live in Panama City area and am seeking a job in senior care. I have taken care of 10 residents 5 to 6 days a week. Many were in different stages of dementia and several were special needs. I provided personal care (including assisting with med, feeding,...

Cassandra P. says "Nancy always go out of her way to make sure families are receiving the care they need as well as the patient. When patients are suffering, so are their...

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Wendy M.

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...

Andrea I. says "Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family....

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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Karen N.

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience

Travel

meal prep

I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...

Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...

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Elise H.

Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hospice services

errands

meal prep

light cleaning

dementia

+ 1 more

I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs and Hospice care. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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Wendy M.

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hospice services

errands

meal prep

light cleaning

dementia

+ 1 more

I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...

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Norma A.

Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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David L.

Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...

Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...

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Amanda M.

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience

My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.80/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Hauppauge, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Hauppauge, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Annmarie C.

I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my...

- Sophia T.

Gabriella N.

Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the...

- Erin P.

Taylor H.

Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for...

- Jennifer G.

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