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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Amanda B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.

Emma R. says "Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

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Michael B.

Hoboken, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...

Saurabh P. says "Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the...

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Yuri C.

Qualified Speech Therapist With 6 Years Of Experience In My Country (Colombia)

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a nanny expert with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Allison S.

Sitter Available

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hey families - certified dual language kindergarten Hoboken teacher here, looking for some extra work. I am available for babysitting or private tutoring and also have experience working with special needs. Please feel free to contact : )

Ashtia C. says "We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job,...

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$100/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Yanina V.

Part Time Or Full Time Care

Bogota, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
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Michelle R.

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

Union City, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...

Holly D. says "Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of...

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Lyn C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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Ashley M.

Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher Of Students With Speech And Language Disabilities

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am 34 years old. I am a nationally recognized speech pathologist and New York State Certified Teacher and pediatric SLP. I am responsible, professional, and detail-oriented. I also love kids and animals. I am available for tutoring/enrichment, ad-hoc opportunities and part- to full-time work over the...

Carolyn C. says "Our experience with Ashley has been amazing! She works with our sons (ages 5 and 2) on a regular, weekly basis. She comes with unparalleled level of...

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Farisa K.

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...

Care Member says "Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation...

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Deborah S.

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Newark, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...

Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...

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Luciana Paula P.

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...

Care Member says "Always present and engaged with my kids. They never want her to leave. "

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Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.

Care Member says "Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the...

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Tamara G.

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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Bhavani P.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Laura C.

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

Fort Lee, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Melissa J.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...

Care Member says "Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.70/hr as of June 2025

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

Camila F.

Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I...

- Joanne E.

Amanda B.

Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves...

- Emma R.

Michael B.

Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with...

- Saurabh P.

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