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Daria H.

Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I became a childcare provider because I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience working with special needs children and am First Aid trained. I have a car and am...

Gina W. says "Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son with her while...

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Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...

Tori K. says "Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

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Breana L.

Caring Nanny/Babysitter

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I adore children of all ages, however, I have a special love for infants and toddlers. I had a nannying job for twin infants that I was been with for 14 months so I have experience with multiples. I prefer interacting with children (completing learning-based projects, outdoor playing, etc.) rather than having them watch...

Stacy L. says "Breana has been with our family for the past 15 months. She has taken care of our twins since they were 1 month old, starting with a few hours a week to...

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Joshua J.

Best Care Giver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
13 Years Experience Dealing with Special Needs Currently Home care Manager Manage Children and adult special intellectual Disability, From Autism, Cerebral and special disorders. Non-Ambulatory Ambulatory Patients

Jennifer O. says "Joshua did an amazing job caring for my brother (23) who has down syndrome. He jumped right in, was very comfortable and M. loved him."

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Doreen B.

Special Needs Helper

Chanhassen, MN

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
I will ensure your loved one is cared for fully. I have four children in which are grown adults and I often get comments on how well behaved and what great young adults they are. I would love to continue to help out and give my love and attention to other children. I had a cousin with Down syndrome and she actually graduated...
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Rebecca F.

Compassion, Experience, And Training

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I have been told that I have a talent for communicating with and calming special needs persons; I believe that is due to experience and intuition, plus deeply wanting to help those that need it. I have more than 10 years experience working with young people or adults with special needs. I was a PCA in a group home and...

Emily A. says "Rebecca helped me when I stayed with my son in Minneapolis. She is dependable, trustworthy, great at communicating and coordinating schedules, and a...

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Hailey B.

Buffalo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am Hailey! I have recently become a certified PCA (Personal Care Assistant) and am interested/wanting to work with kids with special needs! I am young so I do not know everything - but I am willing to sit down and come up with a care plan. I currently work but am looking to be a full time nanny. I babysit when I can and...
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Casey A.

Chanhassen, MN

4.7(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi I'm Casey and I love working with children! I have experience with children ages 1 month-14 Years, special needs included. I was a teacher at a daycare for 6 years, teaching infants and preschool. I have also had an after school nannying job and sporadic babysitting jobs for about 9 years. I work in special education in a...

Care Member says "We first met Casey in the infant room at my son’s daycare. We have since forged a friendship and she has been a wonderful presence for my kids. Casey is...

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Laura P.

Personal Care Assistant

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...

Michael M. says "We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with...

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Ann G.

Compassionate Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, body types, and diagnoses residentially, in schools, and at day programs. I currently hold my PCA certification in the state of Minnesota and was a Medicaid provider in Columbus, Ohio. I currently work as a nanny and in assisted living.

Kerry S. says "Anny has been our young-adult daughter's caregiver for almost two years. We are so fortunate to have enlisted her services. Anny is an extremely gifted...

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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as in homes. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...

Care Member says "Susie has been a part-time nanny to our boys (now 5 and 7) for three years. She has built strong relationships with them both - my 5 yo put her first...

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Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...

Jasmine K. says "We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great...

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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...

Lindsey T. says "We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She...

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Rachel S.

ECSE

Anoka, MN

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Specializing in early childhood special education with emphasis in behavioral and deaf and hard of hearing.
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Catherine O.

Caregiver

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My ability to consistently give the best possible service resulted in requests from clients for me to be their main caregiver for people with special needs. With different types of ages. Able to assess situations and implement actions to resolve problems .

Kathleen I. says "Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate. Our son is a...

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Deb R.

Care Give Available - Will Consider Part-time Or Full-time

Minneapolis, MN

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a reliable, honest, caring, compassionate caregiver for your aging parent or loved one in need of assistance? I've been working with the senior population for 10 years. My experience includes feeding tubes, medication management/administration, Parkinson's care, Hospice care, dementia/Alzheimer's Care, Hoyer...
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Henry H.

Fun And Engaging Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Supporting families by providing reliable childcare is my goal, and I truly enjoy interacting with children and being a positive influence in their lives. I have two years of paid experience caring for special needs children ages 3 and up, and have spent lots of time around my younger family members. I'm comfortable caring for...
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Kelly F.

Minneapolis, MN

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Kelly , an early childhood expert with a Master's in Special Education and 35 years of experience helping infants, toddlers, and preschoolers-both neurotypical and those with special needs-thrive. Families call me the "child whisperer" because children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn with me. I create a fun,...
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Katharine A.

A Little Bit About Me!

Minneapolis, MN

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Kate! I'm a recent graduate from Concordia University Wisconsin where I studied K-12 Music Education. I have about 5 years of experience working in early childcare centers as a teacher along with babysitting/nannying. I've worked with children from as little as 1 month all the way to 7 years old, but especially...
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Nakiya S.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
In the summer of 2017, I nannied for one little girl (age 2) in Rochester, MN. I found this job through Care. com. This ended due to me moving away for school. For three years, beginning in 2019, I was employed at All Saints Academy Montessori. In my first year, I had the privilege of working with infants aged 6 weeks to 20...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Loretto, MN

Special Needs Caregivers in Loretto, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Daria H.

Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son...

- Gina W.

Katherine F.

Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!

- Tori K.

Breana L.

Breana has been with our family for the past 15 months. She has taken care of our twins since they were 1 month old, starting with a few...

- Stacy L.

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