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Jennifer M. L.

Fun Sitter

Durham, CT

from
$40/hr
Hi Family, I have worked taking care of and teaching kids since I began babysitting at 12. I have worked with 2-year-olds in my early jobs, and up to 5th graders in my teaching career. Currently I am a Special Education Teaching Assistant, with experience in ABA practices. I am certified in Elementary Teaching 1-6. I also have...
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Rachel R.

Hello!

North Branford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...

Care Member says "Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s...

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Emily H.

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

East Lyme, CT

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
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Laurie M.

Special Needs Provider

Clinton, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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Kathryn N.

Part Time Caregiver

Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Rachael T.

Branford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...

Dylan K. says "Rachael was fantastic! She provided great care to our twin toddlers and newborn. I would definitely hire her again! Thank you Rachael!"

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Melanie B.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage...

Care Member says "Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of kindness and...

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Rachel R.

Calm, Compassionate Caregiver

North Branford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...

Tessa G. says "Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging....

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Amy G.

Southington, CT

3.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
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Laurie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...

Jamie R. says "Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry...

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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)
from
$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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Tessa W.

Hello!

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...

Karen L. says "Tessa is a kind, reliable, patient caregiver. She cares for our 3 year old daughter with development delays and she does a wonderful job. Our energetic 5...

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Katie L.

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Westbrook, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....

Starry K. says "I had the privilege of teaching preschool with Katie at Alphabet Academy. She is kind, creative and passionate about working with children. She always...

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Danielle S.

Expert Support And Engagement!

Clinton, CT

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...

Care Member says "Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also...

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Suzanne E.

Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Tiffany H.

A Little About Me:)

East Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for over 10 years now. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and other special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it...

Kim P. says "We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or...

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Ramona H.

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a one time sittings! Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...

Care Member says "Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator."

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Taylor S.

Meet Taylor

Cromwell, CT

4.7(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.

Karen R. says "I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face...

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Suzanne E.

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Nicole M.

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Higganum, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rachel R.

Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with...

- Care member

Rachael T.

Rachael was fantastic! She provided great care to our twin toddlers and newborn. I would definitely hire her again! Thank you Rachael!

- Dylan K.

Melanie B.

Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of...

- Care member

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