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Paola S.

Experienced Nanny

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Very lovely and careful with the child's. Responsible and patient. Family oriented. I've been working in the Canaan for the past 10 years
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Rejoice B.

Rejoice

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
My name is Rejoice Monaghan. I am a very patient and passionate caregiver, I care for the elderly and special needs individuals. It is my calling and passion to become a caregiver. I'm also a student at NCC, studying to become an RN. I will take good care of your loved one as my own loved one. I am looking forward to hearing...
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Kateryna Z.

New Canaan, CT

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$28/hr
Hi, I'm Katya, I'm 24 and from Ukraine. I have experience working with a person who has Down syndrome and is deaf and mute, I have a recommendation. I will be happy to help you
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Sibila J.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...

Gina T. says "Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!"

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Rebecca B.

Full Time Nanny Available

Darien, CT

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I've been working with kids for the past 10+ years. In the past I've worked in daycares, with children from 3 months to 5 years old. I've also worked for the board of education, with children from the ages 5 to 18 years old. I've gained so much experience and patience throughout the years especially with the board of...

Kei F. says "I met Rebecca in 2013 during my first trip to Connecticut. Since, she has watched my son every summer. My son loves flying from Texas during the summer to...

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Kathy P.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Alexandra A.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Alexandra, I'm a responsible, energetic, & nurturing 28-year-old. I've been working with children as a nanny / babysitter for over 5 years now. I started working occasionally after school for families in my building until I found one family who I've stuck with long term. I have experience with multiple children,...

Nilou K. says "Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good...

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Lori M.

Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I currently work for 2 families. One in the morning/ early afternoon, 2 boys 3&4. The next family with 1 girl 7 and 2 boys 10&12. From 4/2021-9/2025 I cared for an 1-month-old infant boy and a 2-year-old girl until they were 3 1/2 and 5. I joyfully love, nurture and care for the daily needs of the children in my charge. I read...

Care Member says "We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children for nearly...

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Kathy P.

Nanny

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...

Dan K. says "Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for...

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Solange F.

Nanny

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I know English and Spanish, and I am currently studying Japanese! I have 9 years of experience in childcare. Alongside my commitment to child development, I am a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the Owner and CEO of the Connecticut Center of Pediatric Consulting and Childcare Services (CCPCCS). Additionally, I studied...

Care Member says "Solange has watched our daughter a few times now and we love her! She is friendly and gives updates throughout visit. We will definitely use her for...

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Dayanna B.

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Dayanna. I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 14 years. I worked at a child daycare center and for private families. I have a CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate plus 30 ECE (Early Childhood Education) credits and the ECE certificate attending classes for the associates. I am also certified...

Stefanie J. says "Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is polite and...

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Allison L.

Summer Babysitter

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 15th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...

Abaz N. says "My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"

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Elizabeth E.

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
7 years experience
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Gina M.

Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Olivia U.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I'm able to help with many different actives such as housekeeping, pet care, meal prep and homework or virtual school. I can provide references if necessary. The hours/days I work can be flexible. I am reliable...

Jennifer A. says "Olivia is a bright and contentious young lady. She was able to step in and help out despite the situation being a bit stressful. We really hope to use...

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Amanda R.

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...

Care Member says "Amanda is an incredible nanny! She's nurturing, patient, and has great intuitive skills. Amanda goes above and beyond to ensure the best care for the...

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Lila K.

Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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Nataliya P.

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello. My name is Nataliya. I'm professional, caring, patient, trustworthy and reliable nanny with over 18 years of experience, with great experiences and US citizenship ( originally from Europe) I love working with kids, pets and families. I have experience working with infants, twins and children with special needs. I have...

Jesse S. says "Nataliya has been with my family for 3 three years. To say that I love her is an understatement. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time and goes...

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Monica B.

Hi My Name Is Monica

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience in taking care of newborns and toddlers. I have experience in giving baths, changing diapers, walking, and feeding children. I personally have 4 children of my own the ages from 14 - 40 years and I have 3 grandchildren. In the past I've taken care of special needed children. I took care of a 9 months old boy...

Dennis C. says "Monica is a highly respected professional care giver. She has integrity, is compassionate, highly skilled , trustworthy ,caring and very personable....

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Debbie F.

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...

Amanda J. says "Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in New Canaan, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sibila J.

Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!

- Gina T.

Rebecca B.

I met Rebecca in 2013 during my first trip to Connecticut. Since, she has watched my son every summer. My son loves flying from Texas during...

- Kei F.

Alexandra A.

Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She...

- Nilou K.

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