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Daria H.

Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I became a childcare provider because I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience working with special needs children and am First Aid trained. I have a car and am...

Gina W. says "Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son with her while...

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Katie W.

MEd Teacher Providing Part-time Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...

Courtney T. says "Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable,...

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Cynthia A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a semi-retired pediatric nurse of 40+ years. The first part of my career I worked in pediatric hospitals and the last 5years in home care mostly in pediatrics with some special needs adults. Pediatrics is my first love. After raising 5 children and helping them to launch I do know the stresses of parenting and had one...

Emily J. says "Cindy has been a wonderful part-time nanny to my son and his cousin for the last 6 months, starting when they were 6 and 9 months. She talks, sings, and...

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Regina G.

Personal Care Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

3.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
In my experience has being a PCA I have taken care of many special needs children. My first client was a girl she is wheelchair bond, along with having alcohol syndrome. I had to feed her with a feeding tube, I also did daily exercise with her to keep her healthy. I have also take care of two siblings, they both have ADHD. I...

Barb M. says "I know Regina, and her family, from our parish youth and volunteer programs at Epiphany church. Regina is a very kind and compassionate person. Regina is...

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Grace T.

Fun Loving And Patient Sitter, Teacher, And Amateur Chef

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Grace and I currently work as a special needs substitute teacher, helping my mother with two younger twin brothers, and babysitting for friends and family. I am looking for a part time position starting as soon as needed. I also nannied for a family and tutored their kids through online school during the Covid-19...

Mary S. says "Grace was a fantastic nanny and homework help tutor for my kids when school went online-only during the early part of the COVID pandemic. She kept them on...

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Willa J.

Full- Or Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a child care provider and administrator with over 10 years of experience, mostly with school aged children. I have been working in day camp and after school settings since 2015. I have worked with youth with a broad range of backgrounds, needs, languages and interests, and I always enjoy getting to know and having fun with...

Care Member says "Willa has been a great tutor for French and for literature. Thankful to have her for both my girls. "

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Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...

Jasmine K. says "We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great...

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Paige M.

Unapologetically Quirky And Creative Kid At Heart.

Minneapolis, MN

3.5(1)
from
$22/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Experience in everything, including babysitting, nannying, housesitting, pet care, house cleaning and more for about over a decade - chances are I'm what you're looking for. I have an extensive background in customer service, love arts and crafts, and love to have fun while making sure everybody involved is benefiting and...

Brett B. says "Paige is a thoughtful, caring and fun caregiver. She is a clear and consistent communicator who does a great job planning engaging events, helps around the...

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Mykayla H.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love children and pets!! I've been babysitting for income since I was roughly 10 years old; friends, family, and clients alike have blessed me with their children over the years! Over the years, I've come to know and care for nearly 40+ little ones, including newborns, infants, toddlers, small children, and teens. I have some...

Kelly M. says " Mykayla is punctual, dependable, hardworking, and great with kids. I would've kept her forever if I could've. We absolutely loved her! "

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Hans B.

Compassionate, Patient, And Professional Childcare Provider.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 8 years of hands-on experience. I am committed to fostering a nurturing and safe environment where children feel encouraged to express their interests and emotions freely. I excel at creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and...

Brittany H. says "Hans watched our three young children (5 and under) while my husband and I did house/yard work. They played outside in the snow for hours and our kids...

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Miranda B.

Full Time/Part Time Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello I'm Miranda, I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children, from newborns, teens, and special needs. My mother owned a daycare for 20 years with over 35 children that I volunteered at. I also have assisted families that needed help after hours. I have 5 younger sisters. Some tasks that I enjoy is reading, cooking,...

Lisa M. says "Miranda is a kind, patient and dependable caregiver. Miranda worked for my childcare center for two consecutive summers and completed her school co-op...

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Taityana A.

Ready To Work

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taityana! I am looking to nanny. I'm very bubbly and fun to be around. I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist with special needs. I've been a caregiver for about 3 years and a nanny/ sitter since 2018 now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/ ADD,...

Nicole B. says "We loved Taityana! She was the first sitter we’ve used and she did a wonderful job with our two young boys. Prompt, warm, and down to build forts!...

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Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...

Tori K. says "Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...

Lindsey T. says "We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She...

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Alicia B.

Experienced Sitter/Nanny Willing To Work Around Your Schedule!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting on my own since I was about 13, but have always been around children of all ages. I am the oldest of three and my mom did day care out of our home for several years. I have looked after children of all ages from newborn to teens. I also worked as a PCA for a few summers for a 15-year-old girl with special...

Laura O. says "Alicia nannied for our two young kids for a year when they were 1&3. She was punctual, a great communicator, available as often as we needed her, and our...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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Emma C.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am a 27-year-old licensed educator with over 13 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, Para educator, and special education teacher. I have always loved working with children! Covering some basics: I have my own car and I am willing to drive children to activities. I love all...

Kendall B. says "Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say."

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Katherine Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and approachable, I excel at communicating with parents and following their preferred...

Abbie A. says "The only thing I can possibly complain about when it comes to Katie is the fact that she's leaving us! She has been an absolute joy to work with and has...

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Sara A.

Fun Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hey there! If you're looking for a babysitter/housekeeper or someone to help run errands, pick up or drop off your kids I got you! I have experience working almost my whole life taking care of my younger siblings and I've also worked in the foster care system. I have a 2 year degree in early childhood and currently go to school...

Care Member says "Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation"

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Thea S.

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm Thea I am 24 years old I have been working in caregiving for 10 years. I love being outside , reading books , I am not much of tv person but I dont mind a movie or 2 :)my approach on education development is by not being in front of a tv but more being a leader , being outside and enjoying nature with fun activities:) I have...

Care Member says "Thea was AMAZING with my 3 year old! She helped me out very last minute and kept in touch with me the whole time with updates. My son said he had so...

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  • 297 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.24/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 298 listed special needs caregivers

Daria H.

Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son...

- Gina W.

Katie W.

Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is...

- Courtney T.

Cynthia A.

Cindy has been a wonderful part-time nanny to my son and his cousin for the last 6 months, starting when they were 6 and 9 months. She...

- Emily J.

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