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Barbara G.

Child Care

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I previously taught high school in the UK before relocating to the US in 2003. since being in the US I have gained several years experience and training in the child care and caring industry. Including a diploma in early childhood education CDA certification in child care, 45 hours children and family training. I have also been...

Care Member says "I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care...

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Leslie L.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Leslie and I love working with kids! I am 26 years old and a Speech therapist for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school and am looking for extra weekend work! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, I love making crafts, playing board games, reading, puzzles, pretend play, and cooking. I have...

Betina Y. says "Leslie took great care of my 2-year old son. She came prepared to spend a couple of days with my son and kept him engaged the entire time. I would...

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Monique L.

Family Babysitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Monique and thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to watch your most important members of the family. I have been sitting children ages 10 months- 12 years for over 7 years, including twins, special needs, and large families. I have gained significant professional experience working . I'm a non...

Joe R. says "We can't say enough good things about Monique! She's very reliable and was able to care for our 3 kids on such short notice and they loved her. We'll...

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Jennifer M.

Orlando & Surrounding Areas: Certified Postpartum Infant Care Doula

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
****OVERNIGHT CARE**** Advanced Newborn Care Specialist & Postpartum Doula 33+ Years of Local Experience of Children of All Ages with Many References Preemie/Multiples Special Needs Completed training and certification as Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Currently enrolled in coursework to complete Sleep Training...

Whitney E. says "Jen was great with our 3 year old and 6 month old. She communicated very well and was always quick to respond. Both boys were fed, clean and asleep when...

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Claire G.

Best Babysitter:)

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Claire I am a fourth year nursing student at UCF. I have 8 years experience babysitting up to 5 kids between the ages of 2 months and 15 years old including children with special needs. I love kids and am willing to help out in anyway needed (errands, laundry, pets etc.) I love being outside and am very creative...

Care Member says "Claire was a full-time nanny for our son for almost a year (nearly the entire second year of his life). But for the fact that she was admitted to a...

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Savannah P.

Nanny

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Savannah and I have been a Nanny for over 5 years. I have experience with infants to adults. My care includes those with special needs and physical disabilities. I've cared for as many as 8 kids at a time and am very well rounded in child care. I've worked with an exclusive Nanny company as well! I like to...

Marie T. says "Savannah watched my children as well as household pets (Dog and Cat) for the weekend and went above and beyond. The house was spotless children adore her...

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Laquisha E.

Child Care Experience

Orlando, FL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience caring of children. I'm patience, kind and simply love caring for children. Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively, well versed in providing affection and safety to children, able to prepare hygienic meals, adept at directing children in eating, resting and...

Bertina P. says "Was very pleasant and prompt for the interview and have added her to my on call list."

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Tatiana V.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 42 years old. I love being with children and preparing different activities to keep them busy. My oldest child who is 23 has autism, she prepared me with my special needs background. In addition I took an RBT training to be able to address any behavioral issues . My greatest aptitude is my patience. I was a special needs...

Jamy C. says "Tatiana has been excellent. Because of her experience dealing with special needs kids and teaching she knows a lot of strategies to handle different...

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Lexi R.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I currently attend the University of Central Florida in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have always loved playing with, teaching, and caring for kids. I have 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to children up to 10. I have worked with both boys and girls, as well as those with...

Aline N. says "Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was punctual and took...

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Kaley C.

Fun And Caring Sitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kaley, I'm 21! I am a registered nurse. My experience includes: Working at a pre-school for kids with and without special needs (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy) Nannied for an 8-week-old until they went to daycare Date night babysitting for families all over Orlando Overnight babysitting at the Disney...

Elizabeth S. says "Kaley took wonderful care of our 3-month-old daughter and was attentive to her every need. She is very knowledgeable as she has a background as a...

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Mikaela S.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from UCF and currently work in ABA therapy!! Therefore, I am equipped and comfortable with special needs babies! I have been watching young children for years and I love kids! I nannied for over a year and a half for the same family before graduating college! I love all types of pets too! I'm great at...

Robert B. says "I recently had the pleasure of having Mikaela as my babysitter for my two young children and I couldn't be happier with her services. Mikaela was...

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Sarah H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love taking care of children and growing them to be their best selves. I nannied for two girls ages 4 and 7 while their dad was deployed and their mom was going through cancer treatments. I lived with the family when needed, home schooled the girls, cared for them when they got sick, cooked meals, got them ready for the day,...

Bethany P. says "Sarah was very much a loved & adored nanny! She will always be part of our family! Sarah loves people deeply. She is a mother hen, taking good care of...

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Allison E.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm 24 years old. I've been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have babysat up to 5 kids at a time. The youngest I've watched has been a newborn and oldest has been a 6th grader. I am CPR and AED certified as well as my CNA license. I am a very fun, loving, and caring babysitter. I am also very...

Jeff L. says "Was able to provide great childcare coverage in a pinch."

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Leticia G.

Professional Babysitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello dear family! I have over 7 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...

Care Member says "Leticia was fantastic, and my kids truly enjoyed their time with her. My kids felt safe and had so much fun; they often talked about the new stories and...

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Cara F.

Friendly, Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I have 9+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, daycare, tutoring, and 2 years in ABA as a registered behavior therapist. I currently work full-time as a special needs Care Manager but am available for one-time weekend babysitting jobs in my area.

Theresa W. says "My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6 year old...

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Destinee C.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Destinee! I'm looking forward to working with a loving, caring family just as much as I am. I have great experience with kids from infants to 4 years old helping alongside my grandmother (former foster parent) for 9+ years. I was even a nanny for a 3-year-old child with special needs. Lastly, I LOVE animals, so...

Jasmyne K. says "Genuinely amazing. I wish I was able to keep her. With me out of work i was no longer able to afford it. My children loved her so much and miss seeing...

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Tayla T.

Fun, Energetic, And Educational Babysitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Tayla Hope and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker...

Susan K. says "Tayla is beyond amazing. She has babysat my children for the last 8 months and tutored my oldest daughter for 5 months now. I wish we started tutoring with...

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Desiree D.

Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently in Nursing School for my LPN! I have a great passion for caring for the elderly, as well as for those with special needs. I have had the wonderful experience of working with some amazing people, while learning how to care for the needs of every individual. I began my training as a CNA . Since, I have worked in nursing...

Care Member says "Desiree has been with us as a caregiver to my husband since January 2024. She is very knowledgeable with patients symptoms due to her nursing training....

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Ada B.

Young Energetic CNA

Orlando, FL

3.0(0)
from
$8/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a CNA since I was 17 I love senior care! I'm also CPR certified and have worked with Dementia and special needs patients.
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Teresa H.

Special Needs Caregiver With Experience

Orlando, FL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the Seminole County Public school system for 15 years primarily with students who have learning disabilities and with those who are physically challenged. I have worked extensively with students with emotional challenges and who have autism. I love seeing them reach milestones others thought weren't possible....
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  • 261 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.92/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Orlando, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Orlando, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 215 reviews of the 261 listed special needs caregivers

Barbara G.

I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were...

- Care member

Leslie L.

Leslie took great care of my 2-year old son. She came prepared to spend a couple of days with my son and kept him engaged the entire time. I...

- Betina Y.

Monique L.

We can't say enough good things about Monique! She's very reliable and was able to care for our 3 kids on such short notice and they loved...

- Joe R.

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