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Laurie T.


Morris Plains, NJ

$50/hr6 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analyst And Special Education Teacher

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I have been working with children effected by autism for 6 years. I have my masters in early childhood education and special education. I have a post-masters in applied behavior analysis. I have taught a 3rd grade classroom and an inclusive 1:1 classroom for children with autism. Teaching is my passion!
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Michelle D.


Morris Plains, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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Hi! I am a Special Education and Primary School Teacher. I have experience teaching students from Pre-K through Third grade. I have taught students with multiple disabilities, learning disabilities and Autism. I am currently tutoring students who need supplemental instruction. I am interested in teaching or caring for a child...
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Brianna C.


Morris Plains, NJ

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Brianna C. and I am currently a junior at Arcadia University. l am a Psychology/Pre-Physician Assistant major. For the past 3 years, I have worked as a caretaker for a 22-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy. He is nonverbal and almost entirely wheelchair-bound. I assist in feeding him, transferring him, cleaning...
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Preeti P.


Morris Plains, NJ

$39/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a mother of one daughter! I have been working for the board of education of my town for around 8 years. I have worked and cared for special needs students and have had experience in a classroom setting, caring for around 20-30 kids at a time. I would be more than happy to help the kids with homework, pick ups and...
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Brianna C.


Morris Plains, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job

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Hello, my name is Brianna and I am currently a junior at Arcadia University where I play on the women's soccer team. Throughout my high school career, I worked with special needs children through a tutoring position and club at my school. I have also worked with children ages 4-14 at a Camp. I have babysat for various family...
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Christina S.


Denville, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi, My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
5.0
"Christina is going to school to be a nurse dealing with kids..She has babysat for numerous people from our church not only my daughter whom has ADHD and autism.She has a huge heart for families and loves...

Reviewed by Carol S.

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Briana C.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$22-35/hr7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

5.0

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Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
5.0
"Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Lynne D.


Denville, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With A Lifetime Of Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Lynne. I am a mother of two adult daughters and a grandmother of five perfect grandsons. I have worked in childcare for most of my life and raised two strong, independent, kind daughters. I have extensive experience with special needs children and am happy to care for families with up to three children, and am...
5.0
"Lynne was more than a caregiver for our two girls-something she excelled at. She was an extension of our family. Her warm and kind personality makes everyone feel at ease. She doesn't just do what you'd expect...

Reviewed by Elena M.

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Michelle H.


Morristown, NJ

$39/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

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I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children. I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful . I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
5.0
" She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took...

Reviewed by Vanessa V.

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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

5.0

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My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated...

Reviewed by Johanna F.

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Olivia B.


Montville, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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My name is Olivia and I am a professional nanny. I have over 15 years of experience taking care of children. I also have experience working with adults/children with special needs. I worked at a group home for developmentally disabled adults for 10 years. For my most recent family, I helped with housekeeping, after school...
5.0
"Olivia's a huge help to our family. Our daughter loves her!"

Reviewed by Kara L.

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Megan C.


Morristown, NJ

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

5.0

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I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

5.0

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I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
5.0
"Bonnie is a kind, caring, and reliable babysitter. She asks questions and verifies how things should be done, which I appreciate greatly. She is always engaged with my two young boys and they have a great time...

Reviewed by Michelle P.

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Juicia R.


Dover, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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I have experience with a family up to 6 children at a time including families with twins. I've cared for infants up to preteens. I helped with activities, time management, driving, cleaning, games... etc. I cared for children with special needs like diabetes and sensory issues. One family of twins I had them from 3 weeks old and...
5.0
"Juicia is wonderful. She took amazing care of my son, who was 6 months old when she started. She was extremely attentive, caring, thoughtful, and was always interacting with my son, engaging him in activities,...

Reviewed by Deborah W.

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Kelly D.


Denville, NJ

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Lover Of Kids

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Hi ! My name is Kelly. I am a Behavioral Therapist looking to help families who are struggling with special needs children due to the COVID pandemic. I have experience with virtual school, non-verbal children, etc. I have experience with ages 7-19 years old, general education children and special needs children. I am looking to...
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Jennifer P.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

LMT & Also Educator For Young Children

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I have babysat & been live-out nanny before, am LMT by training but currently searching for full time work and/or part-time pet care job. I have done lots of volunteering in the past, & am CPR/1st Aid/AED certified. I have worked in several different educational settings w/special needs & non-special needs students from ages 0 -...
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Maxwell P.


Morristown, NJ

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter Available

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I am 18 years old and graduating High School in June 2023. I am looking for full-time summer employment before heading to college in the fall. I love children and have a variety of experience. I am completing my Senior internship at an elementary school working with special needs children in grades K-2. In addition, I have some...
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Brittany A.


Boonton, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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Hi all! I'm new to care. com, very excited to see where this takes me! A little bit about Brittany: I currently work part time in the Pharmaceutical field. I love my job, but I'm currently looking for some extra work with flexible hours to fill up some of my days and afternoons. I have worked both professionally and personally...
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Dasiyah M.


Madison, NJ

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

I Am An 18 Year Old Who Is A Freshman At Drew University.

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I love being with children of all ages. I grew up as an oldest sibling so I watched my two younger siblings on a daily basis. I have also watched other families children and it's one of my favorite things to do. Playing with them, talking to them, or helping them with homework is very fun to me. I will always keep them safe and...
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Christina C.


Denville, NJ

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver And Personal Trainer.

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I have had the privilege of working with a variety of special needs children and teenagers. Whether working in a school setting or a fitness setting I am certain to be a great fit.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Morris Plains, NJ

Christina S.

5.0

Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does a wonderful job and I would highly...

- Christina G.

Briana C.

5.0

Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!

- Care member

Lynne D.

5.0

Lynne was more than a caregiver for our two girls-something she excelled at. She was an extension of our family. Her warm and kind personality makes everyone feel at ease. She doesn't just do what you'd expect of a nanny. She anticipated our unspoken needs and brought a sense of calm and peace to...

- Elena M.

Michelle H.

5.0

She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own. she still babysits for me whenever I...

- Vanessa V.

Melissa T.

5.0

Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other updates that were good for us to know....

- Johanna F.

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