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Holly B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi my name is Holly. I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a preschool teacher during the day but have worked in a daycare setting with children as young as 6 weeks old and as old as 12. I have multiple years of experience working as a pca for children and teens with special needs. I am...

Ashley B. says "Holly is an excellent caregiver. My little loves spending time with her and asks about her all the time. She communicates in a timely manner and is always...

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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
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Katherine Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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Emma C.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Bertena J.

Experienced Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...

Allison D. says "Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as...

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Daria H.

Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Sara A.

Fun Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hey there! I'm an experienced and nurturing babysitter who's cared for my younger siblings my whole life and worked in foster care, so I'm great with kids of all ages, especially infants! I carefully track feedings, diaper changes (including types), and sleep schedules using the Huckleberry app to keep everything running...

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

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Emma R.

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...

Edith J. says "Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters! During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable...

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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Amina J.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...

Michelle H. says "Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the...

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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
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Roxanne T.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been interested in teaching and caring for children since I was one myself. I have more than 15 years of experience in caring for children of vary ability levels and ages ranging from infants to 14 years. I have had extensive experience with children with special needs after I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood...

Care Member says "The kids loved their time with Roxanne, she was very attentive, played games with them, and made everyone feel included which isn't easy with our four...

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Lixin Z.

Part -time Home Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
visiting nurse
respite care
personal care
+ 1 more
I enjoy working/ taking care of people. I have been working as a full time Certified Medical Assistant in the clinic for the last 18 years to present. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decision If needed. I am also working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in the assistant living /memory care/group home for the last 18...

Care Member says "Li is a wonderful caregiver—she’s compassionate, energetic, and perceptive. She was very attuned to my mom’s needs and a real pleasure to have around....

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Barbara E.

Patient Special Needs Nanny / Distance Learning Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Barbara, I spent 12 years running a pool as the Aquatics Director. My passion was teaching students with special needs. When I was furloughed due to Covid, I began to nanny and tutor my nephews, which I loved! I missed working with my special needs clients, however, and made a career change to PCA, caregiver...
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Sheridan T.

Special Needs Professional

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
I am a future Occupational Therapist passionate about helping individuals become more independent in their everyday activities. I worked at a daycare filled with excited children of all ages and currently am a Resident Assistant in an Assisted Living home. As you can see, helping people is my passion and I can't wait to see what...
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Abby B.

Special Needs- Special Care

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
9 years experience
Available to care For those with special needs and I am not afraid to ask questions to be sure I am offering the most professional and supportive care.
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Maliah-mae P.

Special needs taker!

Minneapolis, MN

from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently 23 years old I am working on my master's degree in environmental science for the past nine years I have been in the childcare business with ages ranging from newborn to School age. I have also had experience with in-home care for kids with ASD. I can also taking care your love ones who needs extra special needs....
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Ari B.

Experienced Caregiver / Special needs

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Ariannah and I have 6 years of experience working with kids and 2 years working with seniors. I have baby sat, nannied, and I worked at a daycare ages 0-5 for 1 year. I worked at a senior care facility for 2 years. I also lived and cared for my grandma for 3 years until she eventually passed away. I am available...
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Amelia T.

Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Amelia and I am currently a mental health professional. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids who have a variety of diagnoses (ASD, ADHD, developmental, etc) and have earned a bachelors degree in developmental psychology. I also love to babysit outside of my work hours and am more than happy to work...
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  • 263 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.70/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 263 listed special needs caregivers

Holly B.

Holly is an excellent caregiver. My little loves spending time with her and asks about her all the time. She communicates in a timely manner...

- Ashley B.

Kristiana H.

We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She...

- Jasmine K.

Katherine Y.

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...

- Abbie A.

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