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Adriana O.

Mineola, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Adriana. I am 24 years old and studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally, I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one...

Kristina F. says "Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new...

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Ivonete L.

Patient & Experienced Sitter (30+yrs Of Experience)

Mineola, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
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Stefanie D.

Mineola, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am a speech therapist looking to help a family with care on weekends. I have extensive care with children and people with special needs.
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Ivonete L.

Part-time Nanny Available (weekdays)

Mineola, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
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Stefanie D.

Mineola, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I am a speech therapist looking to help a family with weekend care for their loved ones. I have extensive experience with people with special needs.
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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Sushiela B.

Franklin Square, NY

4.2(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...

Care Member says "Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela...

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Malika J.

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a loving and patient nanny/Doula with four years of experience. I have extensive background and training in dealing with children, Special need (Autism and behavioral issues). As perviously a Child Protective Specialist. Supported with a bachelors degree in counseling. I focused on child care and health, supported by a...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Malika. She connected with my very shy toddler who typically does not warm up to anyone quickly, in addition to...

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Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...

Amy W. says "Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

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Candida A.

Lovely Nanny Available

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...

Maria L. says "We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any...

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Crystal H.

Nanny

Williston Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...

Care Member says "Crystal was excellent - prompt, responsive and our children loved spending time with her. Highly recommend!"

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Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Rosedale, NY

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Care Member says "Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Shalyce J.

Super Nanny

Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...

Care Member says "Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy....

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Patricia O.

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Nigeria W.

Uniondale, NY

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Danielle I.

Caregiver/House Manager

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...

Kristen D. says "We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand...

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Rosaria C.

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity

Katelyn K. says "Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping...

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Renee L.

Oakland Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.17/hr as of August 2025

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

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

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

Adriana O.

Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for...

- Kristina F.

Patricia O.

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would...

- Casey S.

Sushiela B.

Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic,...

- Care member

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