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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children

Arary And Lisa M. says "Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis....

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Matawan, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Worked with preschoolers on the spectrum. Experience with ABA, IEPs. Finishing masters in special education. Patient, kind, .
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Matawan, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Retired nurse of almost 27 years. Have tons of experience with all aspects of care. Compassionate and reliable, I believe in treating people how I'd want to be treated.
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Fun Sitter Who Is A Child At Heart!

Matawan, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5+ years of experience working with kids. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as well if needed. I am a dancer who is a dance teacher for kids from preschool all the way up to 12 years old. I love working with kids and also have experience working with children with special needs! I am 22 years old and just...
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Matawan, NJ

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
Ensuring your children are safe, comfortable, and loved is my top priority. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from FDU and a teaching certification In Elementary Ed. k-6 through Rutgers. With 8 years working consistently as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and 10+ years in childcare for children of all ages. I can...
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Professional Sitter/Nanny

Matawan, NJ

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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My name is Morgan. I am currently 34 years old. I have been providing childcare since I was 15 years old for many families, day cares, and in early childhood education settings. I have cared for and taught children ages 4 months-14 years old & have experience caring for many children at a time and with special needs children. My...
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Caring, Reliable. Helpful

Matawan, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Visiting physician
During the year, I work with special needs children. I cared for my own grandparents when they were ill. I also cared for them in my free time doing crafts, going to movies, walks.
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Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a dedicated mother of two and an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a loving, fun, and supportive environment where children thrive. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and offer professional nanny and tutoring services. My expertise includes fine and gross motor...

Brooke G. says "She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy."

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Passionate And Reliable Recent College Graduate

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Lindsey, I'm a 24-year-old graduate student. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology and I'm currently in graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University for my M. A. and E. d. M. in School Psychology. I have 6 years of experience in childcare and 8 years of experience working with kids. I was a...

Craig D. says "Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and professional! She comes...

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Caregiver Of Many Hats

Keyport, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
1 year experience
I'm a QMAP/ caregiver. Love animals. Will honestly probably try to be your best friend if you let me

Christina S. says "She is very reliable and will do a great job."

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Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

Marlboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...

Sarah C. says "Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not...

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Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
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Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.

Heidi C. says "As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I...

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Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very healthy and active 57-year-old lady. I have an extensive history working with seniors at home and in rehab. I am CHHA licensed, and I specialize in companion care and dementia care. I am very reliable. I know how much your loved one means to you. If I have the pleasure of working with them, they will be a big part of...

Robin J. says "She is very patient and understands the population."

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Middletown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have three children. My stepdaughter is 28, my son is 17 and my daughter is 14. I am a young grandma :) to my grandson and granddaughter. I have nannied in the past and love working with children. I love playing, reading and singing with kids as well as taking them out to the park, library, beach etc. I also worked for...

Katie U. says "Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer...

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Morganville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 32 and 35. I have been working as a paraprofessional since 2005 in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from newborn...

Tina S. says "She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

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Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...

Julie E. says "Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My...

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Special Needs Experience

Keyport, NJ

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Fords, NJ

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Licensed Resource Parent. 20+ foster placements. Special-needs experience. Operations Manager. NYC-vetted leadership trainer.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Matawan, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Matawan, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Barrie B.

Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily...

- Arary And Lisa M.

Theresa S.

She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy.

- Brooke G.

Lindsey C.

Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and...

- Craig D.

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