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Katie Y.

Rockford, MN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Bringing over a decade of experience to childcare, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for your little one. My previous babysitting roles sparked a desire to positively impact children's lives while supporting families with reliable care. I am patient, creative, friendly, and very comfortable...

Care Member says "Katie was on time, great with communication. My 6 year old son had so much fun with her! Definitely would hire again! "

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Emma C.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Sarah D.

Maple Grove, MN

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi My name Is Sarah a little bit of background on myself. I have three amazing children ages 22 19 and 11. I'm a single mom to the two oldest and raise them on my own. I was a stay at home mom with my children. I was blessed to be able to do that until they went to full-time kindergarten. I'm very reliable. I'm very honest. I'm...

Gert M. says "Sarah is a hard worker and she is thorough in her work. She is dependable and it’s good to be able to count on her to show up on time and to do a great job...

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Carla L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available During The Summer

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a pediatric Speech Pathologist for over 30 years. I have worked with a variety of age groups and needs. I am unable to do lifting over 40 lbs. I love this work because I enjoy helping kids and their families.

Sherri F. says "Carla is a very kind, nice, trustworthy, and caring person. I trust my granddaughter in her care, and was able to remain focused at work while Carla cared...

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Oralyn W.

Rogers, MN

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Oralyn, I'm a Masters in Child Psychology and Speech Pathology from the University of Minnesota and UT Austin. Looking to support local families during my summers off. My Experience: I have 6 years experience working with children ages 0-18 years in a classroom and home setting. During the summer I served as...

Andrew D. says "Oralyn has been a joy to our family. She is a great communicator when it comes to scheduling and very professional. My seven year old son can be a bit of...

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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...

Michelle P. says "Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual,...

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Laura P.

Personal Care Assistant

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...

Michael M. says "We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with...

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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Marietta P.

Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Great references, experience with newborns through elders, twins, special needs, autistic people, cloth diapers, regular diapers, breastfed or formula fed. I have my drivers license and a clean driving record. I am comfy with pets and don't smoke. I am a licensed MN teacher, CPR certified, a certified birth and postpartum...

Pam B. says "She was always very pleasant, very kind, worked really hard and it was a pleasure to be around her"

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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Kris U.

Part Time Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been involved in the care giving field for over 10 years and every client I've ever worked with is near and dear to me. I grew up around many special needs people as my mom works at a day program and often brought clients to our home for holidays and other occasions. In my professional career I have worked in group homes...

Jenn D. says "Kris is an exceptional human being. They were our after school care for my child with autism 3-4 days a week. Kris made after school fun. I felt that...

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Janet H.

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...

Karen H. says "Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She...

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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as in homes. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...

Care Member says "Susie has been a part-time nanny to our boys (now 5 and 7) for three years. She has built strong relationships with them both - my 5 yo put her first...

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Kyla O.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there. I'm Kyla. I have experience working with an awesome group of adults that have Prader-Willi Syndrome. Getting to work and putting a smile on their face or even getting a laugh honestly makes my day! Those with PWS suffer from rage and other major behavioral issues including violence. They also tend to have mental...

Kelly R. says "Kyla has been working with my 22 year old mentally ill kid. Kyla was able to take our kid to appointments and help extensively around the house, from...

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Richelle H.

Part Time Nanny!

Cologne, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently employed Mondays and Fridays but looking for hours Tues-Thurs (preferably 24+ hours). I have 9 years of combined childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, and daycares/schools. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have been working full time in childcare since right out of high school. I have...

Care Member says "Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker,...

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Amber O.

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a county case manager for 9 years, but I prefer direct services. I have been caring for an autistic toddler for 6+ months now. I prefer to be busy, so housekeeping is a plus. I am looking for seasonal work as I have a gardening business in the summer months. I have worked with waivers for many years, and was also an...
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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
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
visiting nurse
home modification
+ 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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Emily C.

About Emily

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Kelly D.

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello all! My name is Kelly, and I am looking for a part-time or full-time nanny job for this summer! My start and end dates are flexible, as well as daily start and end times. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and would love to be with kids who are the same. I have experience and enjoy working with all ages, but am best...

Kara D. says "As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son...

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Michelle F.

Rockford, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as a nursing assistant and LVN and EMT for 20+ years. I have worked with special needs and as a charge nurse in many nursing homes. I have worked in several smaller hospitals where I gained experience in ALL areas of nursing including nursery, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care, medical/surgical and ambulance. I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.25/hr as of February 2026

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

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

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

Katie Y.

Katie was on time, great with communication. My 6 year old son had so much fun with her! Definitely would hire again!

- Care member

Emma C.

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

- Kendall B.

Sarah D.

Sarah is a hard worker and she is thorough in her work. She is dependable and it’s good to be able to count on her to show up on time and to...

- Gert M.

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