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Zoe S.

Loving, Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Care

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...

Heather H. says "Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an...

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Babysitter/Nanny

DeWitt, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...

Shannon B. says "Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

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Bilingual Sitter!

Holt, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...

Jennifer S. says "Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with...

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Child care

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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About Me!

East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have always had a deep passion for working with children. Over the past 12 years, I've taken on a significant role in raising my little sister, which has fueled my love for childcare. Currently majoring in elementary education, I bring knowledge of early childhood development and over three years of hands-on experience in the...
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East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have about 5 years of experience handling and overseeing children from working in the special needs room all throughout high-school and having various nannying jobs over the last few years. I'm a very bubbly, outgoing person; I love to stay active! Working with children as always been an easy and rewarding thing I have been...
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Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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East Lansing, MI

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hiii :)) My name is Caitlyn and i'm currently looking for a summer nanny position before I go back to college. I am majoring in psychology and have a passion for helping with children with special needs. Throughout high school I took part in a class that worked with peers that possessed special needs. When I return to school I...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a current Master student social work at MSU with a focus in child welfare. As a creative and friendly childcare provider with over 6 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care. I have worked with kids in many different spaces like teaching taekwondo and swimming, and had...
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Okemos, MI

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time! I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
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East Lansing, MI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Matthew and I am currently a sophomore attending Michigan State. I am super passionate about helping others and spreading kindness. I have a lot of experience working with kids from all backgrounds in a variety of settings. Over this past summer, I worked for 9 weeks as a counselor for a Special Needs Playground...
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Okemos, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I started caring for people with special...
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Cora

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting. I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them! I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me. I started working with kids when I was 14...
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East Lansing, MI

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Brianna. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I started babysitting at 10 years old. I have experience working with a vast range of ages and abilities. I worked in an infant room of a daycare center, served as a lunch lead at an elementary school. I then went on to nannying for a wonderful...
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hey! My name is Sofi, in 20 years old, and I'm a college student at Michigan State University. I have 12 years of paid childcare experience and have worked for two and a half years as a Behavioral Technician for young children on the ASD and special needs spectrum. I love working with children and am a reliable babysitter with...
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Fun Sitter

Holt, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
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East Lansing, MI

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Elsa ! I've been passionate about working with children for many years, especially those with special needs. During high school, I was actively involved in the LINKS program, where I gained valuable experience supporting children with diverse needs. I've also worked as a babysitter and spent the last two summers as a...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
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Fun-Spirited Camp Nurse!

Holt, MI

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have nursing experience in oncology, MRDD, disabilities, pediatrics and geriatrics. I serve as a camp nurse as well as camp director of nursing. Additionally, I am a registered behavioral technician.

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lansing, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Lansing, MI are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Zoe S.

Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they...

- Heather H.

Morgan L.

Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!

- Shannon B.

Shay-lynn W.

Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was...

- Jennifer S.

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