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Betsy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...

Jessica C. says "Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short...

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Kaila G.

Compassionate Care

Voorhees, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Mobility assistance
meal prep
personal care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for children, as well as adults, with and without disabilities/special needs, and would like to expand my repertoire to senior care. I have experience with bathing, grooming, cooking/feeding, assistance with daily life skills, and companionship. I have a caring touch and I am a good listener. I am very supportive...

Robert K. says "I recently hired Kaila for a ride to a medical procedure. She has a congenial demeanor that is approachable (on our way to the surgical center) but also...

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Alicia C.

Marlton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Not your average stay at home mom! Included in our beautiful blended family are 5 kids! 2 girls, both 10, & 3 boys, ages 4, 11, and 13. Most of my free time consist of coaching softball and practicing with my girls! I am also a board member for our town little league. As a family, playing sports, Uno, trivia, building forts,...

Brandy G. says "Alicia is one of the very few people I've found that can safely keep watch over my twins and keep them both engaged and happy in fun and educational...

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Irene H.

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Ashlyn K.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend. "

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Renee W.

Caregiver/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special ed I am very patient, I listen to parents & my clients!!!! Im also experienced with Adhd as well . I was A Philly School teacher...

Care Member says "was always on time and could count on"

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Jessica B.

Marlton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love being around kids, I have been a live in nanny and a regular full time nanny. I have lots of experience with kids from newborn all the way to teens and I also have experience with special needs kids. I have worked with the Philadelphia nanny network.

Care Member says "Jessica is an excellent Nanny! She is great with the kids and always goes above and beyond doing fun activities with them and whatever needs to be...

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Nicole C.

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...

Care Member says "She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Abigail W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. My seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to four children. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development...

Rochelle N. says "Abby is absolutely wonderful with our 3 girls- ages 11, 8 and 3 years old. She brings crafts for them to do, gets them outdoors as much as possible, and...

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Kenializ P.

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Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 27 years old. I currently in the process of trying to earn my RN license. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son as I am a single mother of a special needs child. I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...

Yaella A. says "Kenializ was very calm and positive with my kids. I would highly recommend."

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Kelly R.

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...

Care Member says "There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there...

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Elizabeth J.

Runnemede, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love to help people. I have experience with people that have had muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. Also, I have experience with stroke victims as well.

Kim B. says "Elizabeth is a nice and caring person. She is reliable and helpful. I would hire her again."

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Kaila G.

Voorhees, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Need a hand? I'm currently offering: - childcare (ages 2+) - local transportation - help with errands - companionship - odd jobs for Voorhees and surrounding areas. I've worked as a nanny, caregiver, and aide for adults with special needs, so I bring patience, reliability, and heart to everything I do. Now available: Mon,...

Care Member says "You need Kaila in your life! In a world where finding reliable, responsible, fun and caring childcare is VERY difficult, she is a shining star. She has...

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Nikesha C.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Prefer At My Home

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...

Faith H. says "Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by...

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Angelina S.

Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Angelina, I absolutely adore kids. I've had multiple babysitting/ nannying jobs over the years. I have great experience with infants . I've also worked with special needs children, and many more families. I would be able to provide many references with numbers of parents who's children I have worked with. Between the...

Chris S. says "Angelina provided child care for our 5 month old grandson for the last 3 weeks. We were very pleased with her services. She worked 6 hours per day for us...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Gift R.

Riverside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, families! My name is Gift. I am a 20-year-old college student with a major in Psychology. With over 6 years of hands-on experience in childcare, including volunteer work at a daycare facility starting from the age of 14, I possess a deep understanding of child development and care. Additionally, having younger sisters...

Michelle C. says "She is such an incredible nanny that made the world of a difference. I would recommend her every time. She took amazing care of our little ones."

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Catherine L.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Collingswood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm Catherine - a caring, calm, and experienced nanny with a passion for creating safe, joyful environments for children to thrive in. I've worked with families of all kinds, providing consistent, reliable care for kids from infancy through school age. With a background in education and special needs support, I bring more...

Miquela C. says "Catherine was always on time and reliable, she communicated well with us and my daughter had fun hanging out with her after school. Homework and chores...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.33/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 Maple Shade, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Maple Shade, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Betsy B.

Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out...

- Jessica C.

Kaila G.

I recently hired Kaila for a ride to a medical procedure. She has a congenial demeanor that is approachable (on our way to the surgical...

- Robert K.

Katie M.

Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and...

- Chris H.

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