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I have years of experience as a home care aide and in non-profit youth development work, creating and facilitating programs that promote education, character development, the arts, and healthy lifestyles activities for children and teens. I have worked with special needs, disabled, and neurodivergent children of various age...
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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Hi there! My name is Ally, I'm 27 years old, and I'm a caring, fun, and hard-working caregiver with childcare experience that started as early as 12 years old. This includes babysitting and nannying, as well as working briefly at a daycare for children with special needs. I...
Mahogony B. says "Ally was amazing! We are so grateful to have met her during our trip. She engaged in a ton of fun activities with our children to keep them busy, and...
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- $24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Born and raised on Maui, I have been caring for children of all ages for nearly a decade. I am passionate about healthy childhood development, the arts, nature, and promoting learning through play. I strongly value health and safety, having fun, and assuring we learn something new together along the way!
I have years of...
Jane M. says "I was so happy to have Monica spend some time with my 8 year old daughter while we were visiting Maui. Monica is bright, happy, very personable and very...
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- $15/hr
Aloha,
I have been working with children of all ages for over 5 years with a range of Special Needs. My most challenging Keiki had the following concerns:heart transplant, non-verbal autism, combative and behaviorally challenged. So far in my nursing career working with children makes my heart sing the most. Working in the home...
I have grown up around family members and neighbors with exceptionalities and certain disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, and other diagnoses. I am special education Pre-K through 8th certified and have experience with a variety of special education environments.
Hi! I am looking for a babysitting job over the summer. I am a Maui resident and am a current college student studying education to be a elementary teacher. I have worked with kids my whole life from nannying to volunteering with special needs children.
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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Hi, I'm Sarah! Here's little bit about me -
I have been living on Maui for around 4 years now. My most recent job experience has been more focused on management but I have also still been nannying on the side because I can't seem to give it up! I spent years as a full time nanny and enjoyed my time very much! I'm currently open...
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Born and raised on Maui, I have always been passionate about caring for our local community. I have nearly a decade of experience in service-oriented positions that cater to the needs, health, and development of others, including special needs, disability, child care, and home care services.
Within my home care experience, I...
Dementia
personal care
I am a trained nurse aide with home health experience. I was trained by Hawaii Healthcare Academy. I worked for Bayada Maui Home Care as well as directly for a client. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have certificates in blood borne pathogens, medical terminology, and Alzheimer's training. I provide meal prep and light...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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I've been babysitting since I was 11. I worked as an educational assistant in a LifeSkills classroom, implementing creative learning strategies and incorporating sign language to teach children with disabilities. I've volunteered for many years with an adaptive art class at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art for children with...
Swimming supervision
travel
I have been in agricultural and STEAM based education for the last seven years or so. I was the garden teacher for an elementary school here on island for 2 years, before moving to my current job, where I work for a sustainability centric organization, based out of University of Hawaii Maui College, doing educational and...
Shanyn K. says "We love Olivia! She regularly watches my 7 month old and sometimes my 2 year old as well. They both love her and so do my husband and I. We are very...
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- $30/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
Aloha, I'm Kali! I've been working with children since I was a young teenager, and have always loved investing in the lives of children. I have a wide age range experience from newborns to teenagers. I have worked as a live in nanny and travel nanny. For five years, I worked with an organization that serves adults and children...
Andree C. says "I have three children and have hired Kali to watch all of them on multiple occasions. I have used another service for years at the 4 Seasons and it is...
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- $40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have a Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as a Masters degree in Elementary Education and several doula certifications. I have experience with ages newborn to teen, twins, infants, and special needs children. I love the outdoors and enjoy playing almost any sport! I'd love to be a one-time...
Shanyn K. says "We absolutely loved Dani and so did our kids! She was punctual and took excellent care of them. I would definitely recommend her!"
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
I am a teacher that works in special education doing behavioral therapy and currently work with children. I have a lot of experience with seniors as I have worked in Adult Foster Care facilities as well as a transition nursing home for 5 years. I spent 10 years working with special needs adults in a facility for chronic head...
Duane E. says "Diana was a great caretaker and friend for my wife as she is healing from her stoke. Was perfect for what we needed. Mahalo"
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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
When I see a person with special needs it Opens my Heart.
If there is anyway too help I give my strongest will.
I have worked with children with ADD. MS, ADHD, FAS.
Please contact me and I will help you .
I get heart felt of energy and love by helping you.
Aloha.
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 42 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love the gentle, inspirational spirit of children. I have many years of experience. I love being a nanny and childcare person. Children are my passion. I have gotten great knowledge from seniors. I have helped special needs children, Down syndrome, ADD, ADHD and FAS. One of my last nannying job was with a family for 3 years,...
Julie T. says "Nancy took great care of our son from the time he was 5 months to 1 year. We are very grateful to have found her and our time together. She is reliable,...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I love working with children of all ages. I have many years of experience providing child care as well as working with special needs children for the last 20 years. I am a Certified Behavioral Technician. I have worked in an educational setting with special needs children for many years...
Michelle M. says "Diana watched my two young children (1 and 5) and they absolutely loved her! She brought a bag of goodies to help keep them entertained and did an...
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- $10/hr
8 years experience
I was a Caregiver for an autistic boy for 8+ years. I provided care after school, made meals, kept him on his schedule, administered pills, and drove him to activities. I also provided overnight care.
I enjoy working with special needs children. Its rewarding to help them experience the activities that other children enjoy....
Kim L. says "Breana is an excellent support for any family or individual needing care and/or assistance. She demonstrates great ability in following a care plan,...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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Aloha!
I'm available for one-time or recurring babysitting opportunities with some flexibility. I love kids, and have 6+ years of experience nannying and babysitting children. I've spent most of my career in boating, and I like to fill in extra time/slow periods with kiddos. Just let me know what you need and I can usually make...
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I work full time within the Department of Educarion with special needs. I've also been a CNA for over 15 years, working primarily in the home with Seniors.
I'm local, born & raised Hawai'i. I'm single, do not smoke, and very reliable. I love kids - I've raised 3 daughters and also have 2 grand children, one toddler one infant....
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29 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.70/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 Makawao, HI
Special Needs Caregivers in Makawao, HI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 29 listed special needs caregivers
Allison N.
Ally was amazing! We are so grateful to have met her during our trip. She engaged in a ton of fun activities with our children to keep them...
- Mahogony B.
Monica P.
I was so happy to have Monica spend some time with my 8 year old daughter while we were visiting Maui. Monica is bright, happy, very...
- Jane M.
Olivia C.
We love Olivia! She regularly watches my 7 month old and sometimes my 2 year old as well. They both love her and so do my husband and I. We...
- Shanyn K.
