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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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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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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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Molly S.

Part-time Caregiver

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I have never truly cared or looked after someone with special needs but I do have a passion for volunteering and being around children with special needs. I have been involved with clubs through out high school and college that included hanging out and raising money for people with special needs. I absolutely loved it and...

Jenn E. says "Molly is amazing. Once you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She is so engaged with the kids and caring and dependable. I have an 8, 6 and 3 year...

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Myra B.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/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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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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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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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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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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Kristin B.

Responsible & Reliable With 25 Years Of Experience

Nashville, TN

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 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 W.

10+ Years Babysitting And Camp Counseing

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Trinity T.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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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Alli S.

Nashville, TN

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Ryan W.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I have been working with children for 15 years and have been nannying full-time for 8 years! In my years working in childcare I have worked with newborns, twins, kids of varying ages, and families with many different schedules and dynamics. I have also worked with children with special needs and care plans including premature...

Nina F. says "Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"

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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Madison M.

Nashville, TN

4.2(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been nannying for over 10 years and am fully CPR/First Aid certified. I live in Nashville and currently hold a B. A from University of Arizona. I have nannied for over 12 high profile families over the years. I have experience working with children from ages preemie/newborn to 12 years of age. My most recent families have...

Zach S. says "Madison is a truly remarkable nanny who approached our 6 month twins with love, proficiency, and ease. She maintained a good schedule and singlehandedly...

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Ellen T.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Hannah M.

Reliable, Experienced and Fun Babysitter

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I just graduated with a degree in education. I have taught toddlers at my church and have worked in church with all ages. In this capacity, I have also worked with special needs children as well as with disabled young adults as a volunteer. I have provided babysitting services since I was 13 years old, and have siblings ages 7,...

Chandra M. says "This caregiver routinely provides care to her siblings, transportation, and takes them on outings for yogurt, movies, etc. Very mature young lady who...

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  • 149 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.66/hr as of February 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Nashville, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 149 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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