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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Anita C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is my greatest passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. With five years of experience caring for children aged 0-12+, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to three...

Dijana B. says "Anita was extremely reliable. She has gone above and beyond for my family. My children were very comfortable with her, she was fun and the kids really...

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Marie L.

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
With more than 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring I bring a thoughtful, individualized approach to every student. My formal training in Special Education was completed with the NYC Teaching Fellows in District 75. I have taught at the Quad Preparatory School, consulted with MoMath, and collaborated with my former...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Chloe V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 23 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 3 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May 2025 from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Ashley N.

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi everyone my name is Ashley, I have been working in childcare for 12 years. When I first began I was working in a Preschool setting as well as part time nannying through college. For 3. 5 years I worked as an assistant teacher in district 75 working with special needs children ranging in ages 8-20 years old. My days were not...
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Bellie T.

Your All-around Big Guy

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...

Shpresa B. says "Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during...

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Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...

Rose F. says "Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also...

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Eliza O.

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...
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Elsy C.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My nine years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, always following your preferred...

Laura G. says "A very patient and loving person with my baby, I would really hire her again."

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Savanna B.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...
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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Victoria G. says "Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She...

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Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Maspeth, NY

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

Khirishana K.

Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She...

- Gaitri P.

Anita C.

Anita was extremely reliable. She has gone above and beyond for my family. My children were very comfortable with her, she was fun and the...

- Dijana B.

Dominique C.

I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her...

- Care member

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