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Find special needs caregivers in New Britain, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Britain, CT

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in New Britain, CT

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around…

Review for Suzanne E. by Kristy M.

Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.

Review for Ramona H. by Care member

I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a…

Review for Taylor S. by Karen R.

Special needs caregivers in New Britain, CT

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and...

Kristy M.

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Ramona H.


Rocky Hill, CT

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a one time sittings! Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Great experience. My child liked them. "

Care member

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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !! "

Karen R.

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Michael M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael was excellent with my son who has special needs. He helped my son to manage his challenging behaviors and my son always had a great time with him. Michael was punctual, trustworthy and reliable. I would definitely hire him again if needed in the future!"

Angela F.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...

Abhishek P.

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Genienne G.


Southington, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*UPDATE * Hello all. I have a Nanny job but may still take one time jobs on days I am off. Thanks! I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I am...
5.0
"I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again. "

Cornieta W.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Elizabeth C.


West Hartford, CT

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Introduction To Elizabeth

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a third-year nursing student at the University of Saint Joseph with a strong passion for working with children. As a member of the honors program at USJ, I have taken several child development and med courses. I am CPR certified for both children and infants through the American Heart Association. I have extensive...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth has been a wonderful babysitter/nanny for our 2 and 6 year olds. She really connects with the children, and puts in a lot of effort in tending to their individual (often chaotic) needs. She is super friendly, communicative, and dependable. Very highly...

Isaac C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...

Wilfried T.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Danielle G.


West Hartford, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Reliable Care Giver

I have 2 years experience working with a young man who is on the Autism Spectrum. I am patient and take pride in caring for people.
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Emily J.


Wethersfield, CT

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Creative And Reliable Caregiver

I have much experience as a babysitter and some experience as a nanny. I have worked with a 2 yr old child with special needs. I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 1-13 and always do my best to make sure that we are not only safe, but also enjoy our time! I began sitting when I was 13 and I am now 18 years old and...
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Kinga W.


Plainville, CT

$27-32/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi. My name is Kinga. I was born and raised in Poland. I had experience with old people especially with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I worked for Agency company and cared of my grandmother who is blind and poorly waking. I am trustworthy, punctual and responsible for my client. I can do light housekeeping, laundry,...
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Alyssa R.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have great experience working with children. I earned my B. A. in Psychology in 2015 and have worked in the social services field since then. I am also currently working on my MPH. I have experience with kids who struggle with mental health varying from depression and anxiety to ADHD and behavioral difficulties. I am...

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