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Hello moms and dads,
My name is Esther and I'm looking for an after school, weekend and/or evening babysitting position.
I'm a patient, compassionate and reliable childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have extensive knowledge of safety precautions and educational activities to...
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"We were blessed to have Esther provide after school care for our two children. She was prompt/punctual in meeting them off the school bus. She was very respectful of our home and property. She tended to our...
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Hi my name is Hope and I have 4 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things, do...
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"Hope is a true treasure! We have a daughter with special needs and Hope was more than willing to learn all of her cares. She goes above and beyond! Play dough, crafts, books, songs, games, basic ASL, building,...
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I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
Carla M.
North Salem, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello Everyone!! My name is Carla and I am 28 years old looking for a full/part time nanny job! I have been a camp counsler and baby sitter for about 12 years now! I love working with kids! My goal is to make everything fun and magical for kids. Arts is definitely my speciality when creating activities, exploring outside,...
Claudia G.
Danbury, CT
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development.
Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Ryan H.
Pleasant Valley, NY
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator
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I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
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"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan...
Reviewed by Kyra S.
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I am a certified babysitter for years. I love children of all ages and have experience watching them. I am available to help with school work. I can offer overnight care, and am good with animals so they are not a problem. I also have experience with some special needs kids. I do have a job but I do not work weekday mornings and...
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"Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German...
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Hello! I'm Taryn, an experienced nanny and first-time mama. I'm on the hunt for a family open to welcoming both me and my 8-month-old daughter into their home! With a Montessori-based approach, we're avid book lovers who relish outdoor adventures. My daughter is an absolute delight-easygoing and cheerful, offering a perfect...
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"Taryn worked with us for nearly a year. Our babies are now two years old and five months old. The only reason we had to let Taryn go is because our work schedules have changed. Taryn is an absolute delight to...
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I am a college student majoring in elementary and special education! I have always been babysitting and a camp counselor and love to work with children. I have experience with special needs as well!!
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"Emily drove my daughter to school for almost a week. It was a difficult time for our family because our regular sitter unexpectedly quit. Emily was punctual, readily replies to text and was honest with her...
Reviewed by Maria I.
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I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker.
I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs.
I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...
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"Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."
Reviewed by Leslie H.
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I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
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"We've had Ashley babysit our 9-month-old son a few times now, and plan to hire her again any time we need a sitter. She is calm, collected, and capable. She has plenty of experience and knows what she's doing,...
Reviewed by Sivan B.
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My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...
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"Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our...
Reviewed by Arda O.
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Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
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"Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not...
Reviewed by Lisa M.
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I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages.
I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
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"Very friendly and hard working!
My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."
Reviewed by Sabrina W.
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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...
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"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 sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby...
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I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
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"Christine was the only child care provider that we interviewed and we knew right at that time that we would hire her and that she would take care of our 2-month-old just like we would. The baby loves her and...
Reviewed by Jim B.
Carla M.
North Salem, NY
$24-30/hr
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I have a brother with autism and bipolar disorder. I'm his care taker. I have also worked with kids with special needs focusing on independent living, personal hygiene, motor skills, speaking and more!
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I have two children ages 18 and 17
many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past.
I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life.
I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
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"Jess is an amazing and dedicated worker. My kids loved her from the moment they met her. She always had fun activities planned for them and the kids never wanted her to leave. I would definitely recommend her."
Reviewed by Andrea Z.
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Patterson, NY
Esther B.
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We were blessed to have Esther provide after school care for our two children. She was prompt/punctual in meeting them off the school bus. She was very respectful of our home and property. She tended to our children and made sure they completed their homework and provided assistance when needed....
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Hope K.
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Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...
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Ryan H.
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If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...
- Kyra S.
Isabelle C.
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Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally trust her with our most precious,...
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Taryn D.
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Taryn worked with us for nearly a year. Our babies are now two years old and five months old. The only reason we had to let Taryn go is because our work schedules have changed. Taryn is an absolute delight to have in the household. She is a professional at her job, and has become like family to us....
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