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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...
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- $24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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.
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
Travel
swimming supervision
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
Travel
swimming supervision
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 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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- $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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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- $30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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...
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Mahina I am 20 years old for 2 years ive had have very positive babysitting experience.
I communicate with parents through verbal updates at pickup, regular texts, or any method you prefer. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children at a time and enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I...
Respite care
personal 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...
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- $22/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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I've been working with Kids and special needs for over 5years , can handle down syndromes kids too and DOE childs, Has positive personality.
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
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My name is Shelby and I recently graduated from Michigan State University with an IDS degree specializing in public health and social work. Whatever the needs are I make sure they are met and in a positive manner. I have several years of nanny experience, animal care, and cleaning services. I love helping others in any way I can...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
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Currently Available Evenings & Weekends
Future Full Time Availability May 2026
Aloha! I specialize in travel nannying, special needs, and infant care.
With years of experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, long-term private in-home nannying, resort babysitting, to after-school tutoring,...
Aloha!! I used to teach at a private school in LA for kiddos with learning disabilities and have worked one on one with children who have autism on island. I love what I do!!
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Mature and experienced, nurturing young minds is my passion. For over 10 years, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing enriching activities and thoughtful care. With coursework in Early Child Development and as as Registered Behavior Technician, I find it especially rewarding to care for children with special...
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25 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.86/hr as of April 2026
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 4 reviews of the 25 listed special needs caregivers
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.
Kali K.
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...
- Andree C.
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