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Kennedy P.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...

Kristine D. says "Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth...

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Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Leawood, KS

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Mariah. I'm currently in nursing school and have been involved in childcare for as long as I can remember. I grew up with a lot of siblings, so I started babysitting at a very young age. Over the years, I've cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and helped educate kids of all ages. Throughout high...

Lauren B. says "Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy...

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Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...

Melissa L. says "Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

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Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Karla. I am currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I do have an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working...
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Loving, Nurturing And Responsible Nanny

Leawood, KS

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I am a very enthusiastic, responsible, musical and creative former teacher! I am currently not available for childcare, only tutoring, piano lessons or pet sitting. As I do have a 18-month-old child, they would need to be able to accompany me to any job. I taught for seven years as a full time high school Spanish teacher. I am...

Rayon W. says "You won't regret it. Meriam is AMAZING!!"

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Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a caregiver with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, as well as caring for my sister with autism. My patience, creativity, and friendly nature allow me to connect with children...

Bridgette T. says "Elly was WONDERFUL with my baby son; he just lit up whenever she came into the room. She was always on time and flexible, and took wonderful care of J....

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Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...

Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...

Sallie B. says "I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be...

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Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.

Patrick P. says "Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10...

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Overland Park, KS

3.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience
I am an energetic 29 y/o with a passion to assist others. I love teaching and exploring nature, oil painting, cooking and volunteering my extra time for those in need through various programs such as CASA, women's shelters and animal sanctuaries. I have experience working with children with medical needs (G tubes, J tubes, trach...

Sarah W. says "Michelle was a shining light during a very dark time for my family. My dad had a double hip replacement surgery and my mom is very sick with multiple...

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Part Time Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
I have experience with all age groups, from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have no problem with kids who have special needs. I love outdoor activities, as well as board games and other various activities.
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Mom Of 1 With Experience In Childcare And Special Needs Care.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, my name is Brianna. I run Roselyn home daycare in Shawnee, KS and I have immediate openings for toddlers! Please reach out to schedule an interview
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Shawnee, KS

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am looking to work as a nanny from mid Jan-May. I have worked with children for about 13 years now which includes daycares, after school care programs, social services, summer camp, Girl Scouts, coaching, volunteering at children's mercy, and various babysitting/nanny jobs. I am a recent KU grad...
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Part Time Tutor/Caregiver

Overland Park, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am interested in part time work as a tutor/caregiver for children. I have worked with children for many years as a school owner, teacher, tutor and mother. I have also worked with children with special needs. I have many academic materials, games and activities at my disposal. I enjoy keeping busy and being with children.
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Baby Sitter

Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello :) My name is Ony (On-ee) My background with kids of all ages comes from working as a special education paraprofessional, a behavioral tech in a psychiatric residential facility, and as a substitute teacher over the past few years. I have experience working with kids of all ages, including special needs kids or kids with...
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Overland Park, KS

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I became a caregiver because I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am comfortable handling up to four kids at a time, from newborns to preteens. I have worked in the daycare, preschool, behavioral health and special needs setting, as...
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Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience with kids ages 3 months to 10 years old. I also have worked with kids who have special needs, such as Autism
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Looking For A Summer Nanny Position!

Overland Park, KS

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I love taking care of kids of all ages and abilities! I have a perfect driving record and love being able to take children to fun summer activities! I am a certified nurse assistant and CPR certified. I have experienced caring for children from the age of 6 months and up. I was also a peer mentor in the special needs class in...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.56/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lenexa, KS

Special Needs Caregivers in Lenexa, KS are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kennedy P.

Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched...

- Kristine D.

Mariah L.

Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very...

- Lauren B.

Jackie C.

Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition.

- Melissa L.

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