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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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Adya P.

Former PCA + Disability Centered Program Manager

Long Island City, NY

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
While studying in undergrad, I was heavily involved in UMO's Best Buddies Program. I was able to build many skills and years of experiences working with folks who have a variety of disabilities. I also was lucky enough to make some life long friends. After graduating in 2018, I worked for Best Buddies CT as a Program Manager,...
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Keliese C.

Long Island City, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hiii my name is Keliese and I am a student. I have a background in working with children with special needs. I am also conversational in ASL. I would love to talk more about how I can assist you and your child's needs.
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Alexandria M.

Hi, My Name Is Alex, I Am A Certified TA.

Long Island City, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
I've been working with children for about 4 years now. I have experienced working children ages 1 - 5 years old. I also have experienced working with both Gen'ed & special needs children in integrated classrooms. I am currently employed but am looking for some extra work on the side.
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Kelsey K.

Experienced, Caring Sitter With A Background In Pediatrics - Fun, Reliable, & Safety-focused Care!

Long Island City, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Kelsey and I'm a recent graduate of Columbia University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I'll be beginning my full-time position, working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, in September. But I'm excited to spend the summer doing something I truly love - caring for kids. I've babysat for children...
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Jesenia M.

Long Island City, NY

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Jesenia. I'm a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow with a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a bachelor's degree in psychology. I previously worked as an ABA assistant at an early intervention center which gave me a valuable experience supporting children on the autism spectrum and those with...
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Emma B.

Long Island City, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Emma! I am a recent college graduate with two Bachelor degrees, and have been working with children for 7 years. I was a lifeguard in high school and a child swim instructor. I have been working as an elementary substitute teacher for the last 4 years. I have a lot of experience working with children with special...
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Daphne M.

Quality Care With Love!

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 19 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 20 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...

Care Member says "Daphne was communicative, which we appreciated. She asked thoughtful questions to ensure she understood our son’s needs and routines, and our...

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Lisa R.

Long Island City, NY

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$21/hr
9 years experience
Hi, I'm Lisa, a caring, dependable companion and lifelong artist. I bring creativity, patience, and warmth to the people I support, offering help with daily tasks while creating a calm and uplifting environment. Whether it's preparing meals, tidying up, or simply being a kind presence, I'm here to help make life a little easier...
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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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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
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
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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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Nicole S.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Howard Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Alexis V.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...

Alison M. says "Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were...

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Kayme M.

Nanny To The Rescue!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...

Ashley M. says "Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming...

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Brocha M.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...

Sarah M. says "Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/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 Long Island City, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Long Island City, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Margaret K S.

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....

- Care member

Daphne M.

Daphne was communicative, which we appreciated. She asked thoughtful questions to ensure she understood our son’s needs and routines, and...

- Care member

Eka B.

She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her

- Eka B.

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