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Angela H.

Musical Care For Special Needs

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My journey with music led me to Nashville, my love for children, and my obsession with music and how it affects the brain landed me a position working with a child who suffered from a brain injury. What I learned from that experience was life-changing. I have six years of experience working with families doing private childcare,...

Elizabeth D. says "Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an understatement. We are a...

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Lacey B.

Compassionate And Responsible Special Needs Care Provider

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, compassionate and caring provider. Over 15+ years of experience working as a childcare provider and nanny for independent families as well as in other childcare faculties with children 0-teen. Recent years of experience volunteering at a ranch home a few times working alongside adults with various physical,...

Stephanie H. says "Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one night. At first...

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Alli S.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Nashville, TN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked with children with disabilities for almost 6 years with kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have many behavioral trainings. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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Teresa T.

Fun Loving Caretaker

Nashville, TN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 12 years of experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities like down syndrome and autism. I have helped friends and families over the past 10 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
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Mackenzie C.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Over the summer, I volunteer at a camp for young adults with Down Syndrome. Beginning in high school and continuing throughout college, I have been involved with kids. Currently, I work at a school with students that are blind or deaf. I love advocating and working with people with disabilities! I look forward to hearing from...

Tom N. says "Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son."

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Natalie D.

Work Experience

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
Hello! My name is Natalie, here is my work experience, I'd love to help take care of your children, thank you! : Bright Beginnings Daycare May 2020 - October 2020 Assigned to be in charge of the Under school agers classroom (children from 3 to 5 yrs of age). Changed diapers, picked up after children, set up and assisted with...

Sally Q. says "She is a very nice & sweet young lady! She's also dependable, reliable, and great communicator!"

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Myra B.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there, I'm a CNA and have experience working with those who have special needs! From children with cerebral palsy to adults with autism! Im understanding, patient, and kind. I have references upon request and look forward to taking excellent care of your loved one!

Dee M. says "Myra is a wonderful caregiver. She takes very good care of our mother. Myra is very patience & kind and even serves as her co worker from time to time....

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Keandria W.

Nashville, TN

3.7(1)
from
$14/hr
4 years experience
I love giving out attention and love. I have four years of experience working with autistic kids. What I have learned about caring for them is Your child may need a five minute, two minute or one minute warning before there is a change of activity or behavior. For example saying you have five minutes but not waiting the whole...

Tawny W. says "Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire...

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Vanessa L.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 5 years professional experience as a special needs caregiver and educator. I've worked as paraprofessional in a high school as well as an elementary school. I was also a nanny to boy with autism for 3 years. My nonprofessional experience includes growing up with a sister with autism and Asperger, another sister with a...

Jonathan P. says "We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account...

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Caroline W.

10+ Years Babysitting And Camp Counseing

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Caroline. I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and have worked as a nanny for multiple families, and also worked as a day camp counselor for almost 10 years. I am the oldest of 4 sisters and have a large extended family, so I have helped take care of children my whole life! I also have extensive experience working...

Care Member says "We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our...

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Alli S.

Nashville, TN

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Alli and I am 29 years old. I just recently relocated to Nashville from Rhode Island. I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper in some capacity over the past 14 years. The children that I have worked with have ranged in age between infant to 16 years old. Experience that I have with infants has been with...
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Aquila W.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi everyone! My names Aquila, I recently graduated from Lipscomb university with my masters in biomedical sciences. I have hopes to become a neonatal PA as babies are my passion and I can't wait to make it part of my career. I've babysat and nannied for as long as I can remember (6+ years). I'm also certified as a birth and...

Amy H. says "My kids begged for my husband and I to go out just because they knew it meant Aquila would be coming over"

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Jacey P.

Communicable, Fun Loving, Hard Working, And Great With All Ages

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an energetic, and fun loving person with exceptional communication skills. I have worked with children of all ages as a nanny over the last 6 years. I have worked with families with newborns and families with several pre teens. I've worked in a school as a special needs paraprofessional and outside of school with kids with...

Brooke H. says "Jacey did a wonderful job watching our 5 month old daughter. Right off the bat I could tell she was a caring and trustworthy person. Would definitely hire...

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Trinity T.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am an 23-year-old nursing student and Aesthetician, who has always loved caring for little ones. I've been babysitting in the Nashville area for about 7 years now through Care. com. I have worked with kids from the ages of 4 months to 13 years old. I have twin experience, as well as experience administering medication and...

Keriann B. says "We've had Trinity babysit for our 11 month old twin boys and she did a fabulous job with them. A natural with kids and a huge help around the house, very...

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Betsy B.

Experienced Nanny For All Ages! I'd Love To Hear From You! :)

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Betsy. I am a fun loving 30-year-old who loves working with children from all ages and abilities. I love creating a fun loving and creative environment for kids to explore! I am an experienced nanny, house cleaner, and home organizer. I LOVE to teach children's yoga, music and theater classes and have...

Nifer B. says "Betsy is reliable, smart and loving caregiver for your children. She nannied for us for a whole summer, 2 kids. She took them on fun adventures, was...

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Stephanie A.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
Hello, I am dependable and an attentive babysitter/pet sitter. I have worked with children for nearly 10+years, all varying in ages. I have worked for Murfreesboro City Schools system as a Lead Special Needs Instructor and worked/ still continue to work for 4+ families. I currently live in Nashville, TN (Gulch) but I do not...

Daryl B. says "Stephanie is amazing. She took such great care of our kids. They hated to see her go and immediately asked when she was coming back. If that's not a seal...

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Amy S.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Working and being around children is something I've always been passionate about. I have been a nanny for 5. 5 years and have plenty of experience working with children, of all ages. I have been babysitting on my own since I was 12 years old and just recently graduated with an Associates in Art, Elementary Education. I also have...

Stephanie S. says "She is great when ever she watched all 4 my kids ranging from 10 to 1 as I also she is wonderful with Down syndrome sister and is very patient with...

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Ellen T.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Ellen and I am 31 years old. I currently work with kids and teens with special needs and am pursuing a career in Music Therapy! II am also an professional party princess for kid's birthday parties at my character company "A Little Princess" . I've had a lot of experience with babysitting/nannying in my past...

Maribeth M. says "Ellen is helping to watch my 1 yr old son for a few hours every week. She is very sweet and gentle with him!"

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Kristin B.

Responsible & Reliable With 25 Years Of Experience

Nashville, TN

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children professionally for 25 years and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Child Development and Statistics. I am also qualified as a Newborn Specialist. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I am comfortable caring for many children at the same time. I...

Charles M. says "From our very first communication with Kristin, she has been kind and professional! Kristin is a joy to have caring for our two children. She is always...

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Caroline K.

Compassionate And Dedicated Nanny: Bringing Joy And Supporting Families!

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth through creative play and educational games. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, as well as training in CPR and First Aid. I'm experienced in...

Care Member says "Caroline worked for us several years ago when our daughter was only 2 years old. She was so great with her, interacting, playing and constantly...

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  • 147 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.77/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Nashville, TN

Special Needs Caregivers in Nashville, TN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 147 listed special needs caregivers

Angela H.

Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an...

- Elizabeth D.

Lacey B.

Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one...

- Stephanie H.

Mackenzie C.

Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son.

- Tom N.

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