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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Experienced Fun-Loving Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...

Amy M. says "Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Full-Time French/English Nanny

New York, NY

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a French/English bilingual nanny of 12 years of experience. I have academic and practical insight into child development and needs. I am experienced with multiples, special needs children. I am also a fun and highly capable language instructor. I am able to flexible hours/schedule, computer literate, and CPR certified. My...

Anne Gaelle P. says "Our family just arrived in New York. As our kids only speak French, I posted a job on care.com for a fluent French and fluent English and received...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of childcare experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 3-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 6 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...

Jenny L. says "Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time,...

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Grateful, compassionate, empathetic, humble detail oriented are my best qualities! I have taught sports and physical development as a substitute teacher (Middle School), after school program, summer camps with children ages between 5 y/o to 13 y/o. I am a Certified Early Childhood Educator. I Support Montessori, Positive...

Joseph M. says "Juliet cared for our 3.5 and 1.5 year old girls for a week while our regular nanny was on vacation. She was incredibly professional and responsive during...

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French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...

Sarah S. says "Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over...

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New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rafaella, I'm 28 years old. I'm currently living in Astoria but I used to live in Upper West Side as well. I have experience working with children/infants/newborn at different ages and also working with special needs (autism spectrum) and working with kids who have food/other allergies (eczema) . I can speak...

Julia F. says "Rafaella is a literal angel. My son is obsessed with her! She kept my son active and engaged with activities. She's very caring and affectionate and I...

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Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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  • 521 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.98/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 157 reviews of the 520 listed special needs caregivers

Bora Z.

Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move...

- Ornela G.

Ashley G.

Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages...

- Amy M.

Diane T.

Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and...

- Care member

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