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Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate caregiver with 16+ years of childcare experience. My background includes babysitting, nannying, working in schools, and serving as both a Youth Behavioral Assistant and Youth Mental Health Therapist/Coach. I hold a Master's degree in Theoretical-Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I currently work...
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About Emily

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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Special Needs Childcare Provider

Montclair, NJ

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my bio. I have been working in the special needs childcare field for over 6 years and I find it to be a rewarding part of my childcare experience. I bring lots of nurturing, gentleness, imagination and encouragement! Arts and crafts activities and imaginative play are my go to tools to encourage...
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Specialized Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Experience babysitting/nannying, working at a schools (nursery through 8th grade) for 11 years, and working as a Behavioral Assistant that helps youth and families of all ages that struggle with an array of differences, disabilities, and mental illness. Graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University mid-2022, with a Master's in...
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Montclair, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am fully vaccinated (4 Covid shots). My interest in Childcare developed in High School during which I was working in the Children's floor of the local public library. Since then I have invested education and time into learning more about early childhood literacy and Sped Education( completing my Undergraduate degree in...
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Montclair, NJ

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience working as a nanny, I feel comfortable caring for children all ages, including special needs.
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Montclair, NJ

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow. With over three years of childcare experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, calm, and friendly caregiver who believes in open communication with parents. I follow...
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Warmhearted Brazilian Nanny

Montclair, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello parents! My name is Ana I'm 29 and I'm from Brazil. and I was an (Au Pair) for two years and a half taking care of three kids (4, 8 and 12). I had an amazing time with them. When I was in Brazil I was working in a private school taking care of a child with special needs, as class assistant, nanny and babysitter as well. I...
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Montclair, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Chantel, and I'd love to be considered for the nanny position I'm experienced working with children, especially in early childhood, and children with special needs. I genuinely enjoy creating a calm, playful, and nurturing environment for kids. I am also a former Au Pair I'm reliable, very organized, and I naturally...
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Babysitter

Montclair, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Hailey! I am a 25-year-old Montclair State University graduate with a bachelors in Child Advocacy and a minor in Social Work. I am currently working at a special needs high school during the day, and have 10 years of experience working with children in a daycare setting. I am extremely passionate about working with...
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Montclair, NJ

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Letícia and I'm looking for a nanny live-out position starting in September. I have 8+ years of experience working with children of all ages (from infants to teenagers) I've worked with special needs children, including kids on the autism spectrum I'm responsible, loving, patient, and truly enjoy working with...
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Montclair, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
transportation
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a caring and dependable care provider with over 10 years of experience working with children as a cheer coach. I love helping children (and adults) grow in confidence, stay active, and express themselves through fun, structured activities. My background includes providing one-on-one care, assisting with homework, planning...
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Montclair, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello! My name is Christa, and I'm happy to be on this site! For many years, I've been an educator in a special needs population. and I've worked with people and children of many ages and stages. I'm a natural born caregiver and helper. Most recently, I've been caring for my 85-year-old dad. I consider caregiving to be, such a...
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Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
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Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.24/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Montclair, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kim G.

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family...

- Nicole M.

Joanna F.

Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great...

- Diane M.

Emily C.

She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with...

- Manasi C.

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