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Savannah D.

Ledyard, CT

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
*Availbility Update: As of 10/13/25 I'm only avaliable Friday Nights & Saturday Nights for babysitting from 5pm-2 a.m. (possibly later if needed).* Nurturing young minds is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a calm and patient approach to childcare. My...

Joanna B. says "Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really quickly “get”...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Ledyard, CT

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I have worked in the special needs field for 10 years now. I started at the age of 15 and I am currently 26 I have worked with kids as young as 3 and as old as 22. I have worked with a wide range of kids with disabilities. I am passionate about kids with special needs because you learn something new every day, you are always...
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Ledyard, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. I am an early childhood Pre-K para educator for the public school system. I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a friendly calm demeanor. I have experience with Early Childhood Education...
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Caring And Experienced With A Masters Degree In Communication Disorders Looking To Care For Others

Pawcatuck, CT

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and certified Speech/language Pathologist seeking work outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with Developmentally Delayed adults and 26 years with children (ages 3-18), with a variety of diagnoses, in a local public school system. I have had a background check in the past I order to work for a...
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Babysitter Available

Norwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.

Elaine K. says "She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Norwich, CT

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Specialized care
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
personal care
I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
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Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...

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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Norwich, CT

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I finished college and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Three Rivers Community College. I've been babysitting for 15 years. I have worked in a child care center for three years. I love working with kids because they are learning as they go. I have experience with special needs children and adults too. I am...

Stacie M. says "We only talked through email but she was very punctual and responded extremely fast! Hope to look to her in the future for any date night needs."

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Part-time Caregiver

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
27 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Experienced Educated Professional

Norwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...

Care Member says "Heather was very reliable and provided excellent care to my son. I requested her help in a pinch and I won’t hesitate to request her help again"

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Groton, CT

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting and education roles have equipped me with valuable skills to care for children with patience, creativity, and friendliness. I prioritize open communication with parents, offering...
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Taftville, CT

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$18/hr
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm very outgoing patient caring great with kids and animals I have 3 years working with special needs adults and kids. I'm willing to take care of given tasks and ensure your kids receive appropriate care and support.
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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 29, and currently a nanny to an almost 5-year-old, who I've been with for the past 4 years. Prior to this job, I have worked at daycares, and a high school, with various babysitting jobs in between. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool ages as well. I have...
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Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher from infant to prek in Massachusetts. I have an updated first aid and CPR certification. I'm a psychology student who is also working as an ABA therapist going through the training to receive my RBT certification.
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Fun Nanny

Norwich, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, I'm Hannah! I'm a reliable and patient person. I have been working with children my entire life. I have childcare experience ranging from ages 9 months old up to 15 years old. I have a lot of special needs experience as well (autism spectrum specifically). I took child growth + development classes in school, as...
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New London, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
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Groton, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Alana B, I'm a senior in college and have an amazing passion for kids. I work at a school designated for special needs kids but have baby sat since I was 15! I am 21 and have my own transportation and a pretty flexible schedule. I have experience with all ages starting at 4 months, and I have worked with neurotypical...
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Taftville, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
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Caregiver For All!

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.67/hr as of November 2025

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

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

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

Savannah D.

Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really...

- Joanna B.

Mariah M.

She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible...

- Elaine K.

Joann R.

Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow...

- Care member

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