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Stephanie R.

Garfield, NJ

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver providing attentive, patient, and nurturing care for children with and without special needs, ensuring safety, engagement, individualized support and nurturing pro.
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Wood Ridge, NJ

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$33/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have previously babysat for many neighbors in my area. I have mostly cared for older children, but also have volunteer experience with individuals with special needs.
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Part-Time Sitter

Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a teacher of students with special needs for 24 years. Even after 24 years teaching experience, I am still fascinated by child development. When I first came to the USA in 1985, I began working as a nanny and my desire to work in the field of education was born. I am from Ireland and have 2 grown step children. I like to...
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Hi, I'm Angela I Attended High School. I'm Currently Going To Bergen Community College.

Hawthorne, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I started working with kids when I was 15. I started babysitting family friends. I also have a younger cousin who has special needs that I take care of. I volunteer at camps for 5 years now and still do. In my spare time, I like to play softball, hangout with friends. I'm also a college student trying to go D1 for softball. I...
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The Fun Educator.

Yonkers, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hi, I am a dual-certified New York State elementary teacher with over 10 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am CPR and TCI certified, and my background includes tutoring, individualized support, and a strong commitment to building trusting, meaningful relationships with both...
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New Milford, NJ

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$28/hr
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Albana, I am 37 years old woman, married, live in New Milford NJ. Masters Degree. I have my own transportation(car). I'm responsible, caring with 6 plus years experience looking after children from 1 week to 12 years old including children with special needs, and autism, creating for them a safe and loving...
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Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I work at a school for special needs children as a TA, occasionally a Substitute Teacher. I am looking for a way to earn more income after school. I am quite exceptional with special needs children and children in general. I feel I would also be great company for the elderly as I love to learn and grow through my interactions...
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Yonkers, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Good day families and friends welcome to my profile. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Pearl River, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am 43 years old and the oldest of 6 kids and have been babysitting/taking care of children since I was 12 years old. I worked at a summer camp for special needs children while I was in college and now I am a Special Education teacher. I also have a 3-year-old son and 22-month-old daughter . I have taken care of/taught a...
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Yonkers, NY

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate & caring mom/caregiver experienced in child care, including special needs, most recently assisting at church Sunday school with children infant-school age the last 2 years. I have extensive pet care experience. My background in business has given me excellent organizational skills to apply to managing...
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Child Care Services

Clifton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
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Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, babysitting and helping with school. I have been babysitting my special needs sister with Down Syndrome for 5 years. I am CPR certified and got babysitter certified in middle school. I love being around kids. I skilled in...
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Teaneck, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Syniyia, I'm 19 years old and currently in nursing school. I'm CNA certified, RBT certified, CPR/BLS certified, and a licensed driver with experience caring for both children and seniors. I have worked with children from infants to 10 years old, including children with autism and special needs. I'm very patient,...
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Allendale, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have been babysitting for the last 10 years for family friends with children from ages 1 month to 10 years old. For the last year, I have worked as a Teacher's Aide in a Special Needs Preschool classrooms.
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Lodi, NJ

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$27/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Francis. I am from Honduras and I am 38 years old. I am a responsible, caring, patient, and hardworking person who always likes to do my job well. I have more than 4 years of experience working with families and caring for children, older adults, and patients with special needs. I currently work in home care and at...
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Little Falls, NJ

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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them learn fills me with joy. My 15 years of childcare experience, caring for children aged newborn to 11, have solidified my passion for fostering their development. I'm patient, creative, and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents through daily reports, updates at...
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Hawthorne, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Angela, I take pride and joy to watching your kids. I also respect that it is your children I'm watching they're not my own. So I respect any boundaries you set for your children. Overall I've worked with kids most of my life. I have a cousin with special needs that I've watched numerous times. I've also worked at...
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Skilled Sitter

New York, NY

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Michaella I have had many various babysitting experience including infants and special needs. I have babysat since high school usually in the summer. Currently I am an intervention specialist. I am CPR certified and used to be a lifeguard as well. I am comfortable with pets, crafts and travel. Most of all I enjoy...
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Fair Lawn, NJ

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. I have been working as a Lead Teacher at Cadence Academy Preschool since...
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Norwood, NJ

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ella, I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Norwood, New Jersey. I'm outgoing, caring, and passionate about helping children learn and grow. I love creating a safe, positive, and fun environment where kids feel supported and confident. I've been working with children since I was 12, starting with my younger cousins and...
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  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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