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Nicole S.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Howard Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages throughout my undergraduate and graduate college career from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, I volunteered abroad in Sri Lanka with special needs children providing education and mental health treatment in 2018. I have an undergraduate...

Taryn C. says "Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him. Helped him get...

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Emily B.

Emily

Howard Beach, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Emily and I am going into my junior year of college. I have been babysitting for three years. I have experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old. I also have been an aid for children with special needs the past two years. I plan on working with children with my future career and I love...
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Andraia C.

Fun-loving, Crafty, Caring Baby Sitter

Howard Beach, NY

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My best experience comes from being a big sister to two girls, ages six and three. I love spending time with them, doing fun things and feel honored to be able to watch them learn and grow each day. In addition to this I have several year of experience working with children, including being a camp counselor, babysitting, face...
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Diana Y.

In God Do I Put My Trust And All Things Are Possible Through Chris Jesus

Howard Beach, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Diana , I'm a Certify home health care for the past 10 years, living in new York, just a dreamer chasing sunsets and Good vibes, sprinkle kindness like confetti, I try my best to let someone I'm in counter with feelings the same enjoy happiness and love that's within me,
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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
visiting physician
visiting nurse
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...

Jodi D. says "I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs...

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Morgan S.

Transgender Male Nanny With Over 6 Years Experience

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi There! My name is Morgan, and I am a Williamsburg-based male nanny. I am an actor, and love to spend time outdoors with my dogs. I have over 6 years of childcare experience with children of various ages (over 4 years old). I have worked with children with special needs, as well as children who are LGBTQ or have families in...

Care Member says "Morgan is a phenomenal caregiver - fun, organized, responsible, creative and flexible. He gets children and is chill about the ups and downs of moods...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Nabila N.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
10 years experience as a babysitter . I speak Arabic, French and English. I have experience with special need kids.

Alex C. says "Nabila cared for our daughter when she was a baby and was wonderful. They were always playing and singing and laughing. She also did our daughter's laundry,...

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Julia C.

Compassionate And Creative Professional Childcare Provider

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...

Care Member says "Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to...

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Elizabeth T.

Super Nanny/House Manager

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...

Lauren D. says "There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend...

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Samantha L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Samantha, I am 25 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I worked on the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoíle (directed by Amy and Dan Palladino) currently working towards becoming a Music...

David G. says "We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific...

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Jaely M.

Valley Stream, NY

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...

Care Member says "She was very good with my little one, patient with him as well. Attentive to both my boys. "

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Virginia V.

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love children have been taking care of children since 2000ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch tv, movies, and interact I like...

Care Member says "Virginia came to my rescue when I desperately needed a babysitter to go to work immediately and highly punctual! If in need I recommend! "

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Margaret K S.

Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...

Care Member says "Kelly has worked with us for a month, and she has been amazing. We truly see her as family—warm, kind, knowledgeable, and always punctual. She loves our...

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Perla E.

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.

Crystal S. says "Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made...

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Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

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Marcelle H.

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...

Ed F. says "Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

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Madeline G.

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
With 10 years of experience as a nanny, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to high schoolers. My nurturing approach and deep understanding of children's emotions have allowed me to create a supportive and enriching environment for each child under my care. From school pick-ups to...

Care Member says "Madeline is so great with my twin girls. She made sure they were comfortable at all times, always made sure homework was done. Madeline is very punctual...

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Howard Beach, NY

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

Nicole S.

Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him....

- Taryn C.

Jennifer F.

I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly...

- Jodi D.

Morgan S.

Morgan is a phenomenal caregiver - fun, organized, responsible, creative and flexible. He gets children and is chill about the ups and downs...

- Care member

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