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Jennifer G.

Child Care Available

Pelham, NY

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
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Danielle R.

Holistic Chef, Home Aide/ Care Manager

Pelham, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
Extensive experience with Parkinson's Disease, Type 1 diabetes, insulin pump management, and dementia. I create nutrient-dense recipes in accordance to clients special needs. Coordinate fun and engaging activities for cognitive recall and motor skills. Accompany client to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, meal prep, and...
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Rachel W.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...

Ellen E. says "I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Cinthia S.

Med Tech

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...

Samantha G. says "Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from...

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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Tatyana B.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Wynee V.

Full-time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Wynee (like Winnie the Pooh). I'm a 30-year-old fun, responsible, and loving individual with a passion for working with children. As an older sister, I gained valuable experience caring for my siblings. I've also worked as a counselor for a summer youth program at a daycare, caring for children from newborns to...

Kalena G. says "She has excellent energy and a natural ability with kids, don't let her small stature fool you. My son who is two listened to her ! She is playful and...

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Tiasha R.

Part-time Care Giver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...

Care Member says "My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will get down on...

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Juana P.

Port Washington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...

Amanda Z. says "Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active,...

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Ashley N.

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi everyone my name is Ashley, I have been working in childcare for 12 years. When I first began I was working in a Preschool setting as well as part time nannying through college. For 3. 5 years I worked as an assistant teacher in district 75 working with special needs children ranging in ages 8-20 years old. My days were not...
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Deborah E.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children and twins. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college...

Andrew B. says "Debbie is a fantastic caregiver for our little one. She started when he was just over 10 months old. From the very beginning she read to him, played with...

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Noelle S.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...

Care Member says "she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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Amanda P.

Bubbly And Caring Sitter

White Plains, NY

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
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Antoinett F.

Smile Producer

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...

Zaida S. says "Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done."

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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Nakite A.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...

Care Member says "Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely...

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Melissa P.

Love Working With Kids

New Rochelle, NY

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
For over 17 years, I've found immense joy in supporting families through childcare. My babysitting experiences showed me how much I enjoy caring for children and providing parents with peace of mind. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, and I prioritize open communication. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...

David T. says "We have worked with Melissa for 5 months. Melissa took care of our 3 grown up girls (11,9 and 6 yo). Melissa had to handle the difficulty of them not...

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  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of May 2026

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

Rachel W.

I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of,...

- Ellen E.

Lucero R.

Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would...

- Wilnelia J.

Cinthia S.

Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my...

- Samantha G.

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