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356 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA
Samantha C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun And Flexible Babysitter For The Holidays -CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
5.0
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If your kiddos like legos, crafts, and outdoor games I'm the sitter for you! I am a creative and compassionate 23-year-old psychology graduate who's looking to babysit date nights or weekends while I'm in school for Occupational Therapy. I have experience as a sitter for children as young as 3 months old, a summer camp counselor...
5.0
"Samantha was really helpful, she took care of my 3 boys (3months, 2 years, 4 years old) for the night. Very sweet and patient, they really enjoyed their time with her.
She even did the dishes I had left in...
Reviewed by Claire L.
Damara B.
Philadelphia, PA
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"
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My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs!
I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...
5.0
"Clarice was a life savor while we were in between long term nannies. Despite having an hour commute, Clarice was punctual each and every day. She was thorough in seeking to understand what our expectations...
Reviewed by Shaohao W.
Emily S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Nanny For Over 8 Years And Professional Housekeeping/Home Organizing/Meal Prep Experience!
5.0
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8 years experience ages newborn-11, including a toddler with special needs (deaf-Cochlear Implants), multiple children, cleaning, organizing, cooking, and errands. I'm working towards a degree in Developmental Psych. My sensitivity to the unique psych/developmental stages of babies/children, combined with my inclination for...
5.0
"Emily is absolutely amazing! She is a true gem! We were incredibly fortunate to have her! She has taken care of our girls for the past 2.5 years. She was ALWAYS dependable and punctual. My girls love her...
Reviewed by Monika S.
Jessica O.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy...
Reviewed by James S.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
5.0
"She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"
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5.0
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For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly...
Reviewed by Jessica C.
5.0
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Welcome to my profile! I have been an nanny for over 7 years. I currently have a family that I work for full time and I am seeking for a few extra hours!
I am well experienced with kids of all ages! From changing diapers and baby led-weaning to helping with homework and assisting with school pick up/drop offs I am sure that I...
5.0
"Kiara has helped my family tremendously! We had the pleasure of having her for around two years and she was able to teach my son so much while she was with us! She was very reliable and always flexible with our...
Reviewed by John O.
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Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
5.0
"Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very comfortable having her in our home."
Reviewed by Kerry M.
5.0
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Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
5.0
"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Christina F.
5.0
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I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY AVAILABILITY
I have babysat children of all ages. I have cared for children with special needs such as autism and cerebral palsy. The past two summers I nannied for a family with three young children while their parents were at work. I kept the children entertained during the day, ensured their...
5.0
"Rachel is fantastic, we would recommend her wholeheartedly! "
Reviewed by Robert H.
Nadine I.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I have over 6 years of experience volunteering with children k-12 with tutoring and as a nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in human development and community engagement with a concentration on psychology. Currently I am getting my Master's degree in counseling psychology. I am also clinically trained to work with individuals...
5.0
"Nadine was great with our boys. We have hired her twice and will continue to do so. She keeps the house in order, got the little guy to bed no problem, and did some baking with my older son. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Amy S.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Alana , I'm a Sport and Exercise Science major at Temple University. I began volunteering at local after school programs and church camps when I was 14; I have continued caretaking for children, elderly, and animals for the past 7 years. I have experience in care for special needs children as well as babies,...
5.0
"Wow, what a fantastic experience. Alana truly is a wonder human and fantastic at child care. My wife and I were visiting Philly and needed a sitter. We've never used a non family member so we were both super...
Reviewed by Corey W.
5.0
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Hi, my 14 years of experience includes care for many ages, multiples, allergies and special needs (and pets!) I also have my Bachelor's in English and have worked as a tutor, pod support teacher, au pair, and preschool teacher.
I have a goofy and creative mode that I would say I default to when there is enough free time, but I...
5.0
"Brittany is incredibly punctual, excellent at her job, communicates early with her availability. I trust her with my 2 year old daughter and it is clearly apparent that she is very good at her job. Highly...
Reviewed by Xiao Chi Z.
5.0
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When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
5.0
"Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much."
Reviewed by Sarah B.
5.0
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I spent 3 years working at a daycare primarily with 3-5-year-olds. I began babysitting for a neighbor when I was 12 years old. I cared for a 2-year-old daughter and a newborn autistic son. Very quickly, these kids became my family. Nothing was as fulfilling as helping her daughter and son problem solve and learn about the world....
5.0
"Frankie has been an amazing babysitter to my 7 year old daughter. She’s taken care of my daughter for several years now, helping me out with long shifts at the office. I feel safe at work knowing my girl is in...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Experienced at providing engaging and creative childcare, while implementing activities that support the developmental stages of the children I'm caring for. Actively model communication and emotional skills to address behavioural issues in a manner appropriate to a child's age, personality, and family style. Most experienced in...
5.0
"We met Hannah more than five years ago when we employed her as a live-in nanny for my then 8 month old daughter. At the time, we had a short term care emergency and Hannah was recommended to us from across the...
Reviewed by Bessie S.
Patricia W.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver
5.0
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I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at...
Reviewed by Beverly L.
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly humble and happy
I like working with kids because kids are awesome I work very well with them people also always told me I should open a school or daycare
I'm looking for a job that can help me financially and also makes me happy I love helping and teaching others
I started working with...
Victoria D.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full-time Care And Babysitting Jobs
5.0
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Hello! I am currently a part time nanny for a 3-year-old and 1-year-old. I have been with them for 6 months and am now looking to be a full time nanny and babysitting here and there. In 2021 to 2023 I was also a nanny. The boy was 6 months when I started and almost 3 when I left. In 2020 I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and 7...
5.0
"Victoria is an excellent babysitter and we are so lucky to have found her! Our kids always tell me how much fun they had after a visit from her and ask when she will come back again. I love how incredibly...
Reviewed by Care member
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Philadelphia, PA
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha was really helpful, she took care of my 3 boys (3months, 2 years, 4 years old) for the night. Very sweet and patient, they really enjoyed their time with her.
She even did the dishes I had left in the sink without me asking help for it. That was a very nice surprise.
100% recommend...
- Claire L.
Damara B.
5.0
Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!
- Care member
Clarice L.
5.0
I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and wedding day. She was punctual, polite and competent, I could really trust her with both my 4 year old and 1 year old. She really made our time at the...
- Elizabeth K.
Emily S.
5.0
Emily is absolutely amazing! She is a true gem! We were incredibly fortunate to have her! She has taken care of our girls for the past 2.5 years. She was ALWAYS dependable and punctual. My girls love her dearly.
What makes Emily stand out is her creativity. For 8 weeks during the summer she...
- Monika S.
Jessica O.
5.0
Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the next phase of her career.
- James S.
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Ratings for Philadelphia, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews of the 356 listed special needs caregivers.