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Molly M.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Molly and I'd love to look after your children. I have experience with babies as young as two months, as well as older children with special needs such as autism and ADHD. I am friendly to LGBT+ familes. I have always been able to connect well emotionally with kids and I have lots of energy for keeping up with them. I...

Jorden K. says "She was a great choice for a babysitter for my 7 year old son. A few low key hours and I didn't have any concerns. She was on time and easygoing. "

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Mary F.

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...

Mark S. says "We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is...

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Sophia P.

Marcus Hook, PA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience
Hey there! I'm Sophia. I'm currently going to Delaware County Community College to become an elementary school teacher. My experience of childcare started early, due to my little brother having special needs. I have also watched many children in my neighborhood of all ages. All ranging in different abilities. I am responsible,...
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James C.

Fun-Loving, Experienced Coach And Mentor For Adolescents/Adults With Special Needs

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is James and I'm a social worker who is passionate about serving people with disabilities. I currently work with families in the Seattle/Eastside area who need some extra help to support a family member with special needs, whether at home or out in the community. I love to provide companionship, role-modeling,...

Naomi L. says "James is wonderful with our student. He is gentle and patient, and instantly put us both at ease with his demeanor. We are looking forward to him working...

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Andrea D.

Haverford, PA

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Coordinated diversified care for premature twins, familiar with pediatric health management, PT, OT, ST, IEP, 504, and able to take care of sick children. Raised my children to have a belief in wellness including daily exercise, the importance of play and creativity, reading, eating nutritiously, and being emotionally aware and...

Ayanna H. says "Andrea cared for my 83 year old dad after my mother was unable to care for him. Dad had dementia and a prosthetic for his voice box, as a result of Throat...

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Veronica M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
In the past, I worked as an Occupational Therapist, in hospitals, rehab centers, home health, nursing homes and also with children in schools and hospitals. I am available to do a variety of tasks including companionship care, meal preparation, transportation, assistance with self care, mobility, home care tasks, and have worked...
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Carol E.

Touch Of Kindness

Brookhaven, PA

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
home modification
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Carol. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. My youngest still lives at home, age 19. My hobbies are my artwork and gardening. I am looking for part time work. I have experience with working with the elderly and special needs. I can provide a healthy safe environment to your special family member. My...

Debbie G. says "I didn't expect Carol to be so passionate about tending to my fathers needs. She keep him comfortable and safe. There were time she just sat there and...

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Alexis D.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...

Hilary M. says "Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to...

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Deshanna R.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi Families, Currently working as a training supervisor with the airlines here at PHL Airport. I'm currently seeking part-time/ as needed employment. I have experience working with elders, children (ages infants -up), and also those with special needs (autism, IDD, and etc). My schedule is flexible, weekends are negotiable. I...

Care Member says "Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she made us...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Sharonda S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 34-year-old female experienced caregiver seeking employment as a independent contractor or with a company. I have 12+ years experience in providing care for both Children and Older Adults in the home setting. I am a CPR Certified CNA skilled in assisting with daily activities of living including: -Bathing -Feeding (By...

Care Member says "We love Sharonda!! Amazing babysitter who made me feel comfortable leaving my special needs daughter @home. Always on time too, will continue to use!"

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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...

Carolyn S. says "Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

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Veronica M.

Part Time Caregiver

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have several years experience working with children and adults in a variety settings in the health care field and private home care. In the last eight years I have worked with several families through Care. com, assisting with companion care, homecare tasks, transportation, community outings, medication assistance, bathing,...

Beverly M. says "Where to start, she is responsible, reliable, resourceful, creative, nurturing, patient, mature and an angel. Ronnie worked with my 25 year old son who...

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Tameka C.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...

Becky R. says "Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her...

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Judith J.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...

Christian R. says "I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade....

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Christine W.

Loving Preschool Teacher Looking For A Nanny Position

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 12 years of experience caring for young children in numerous professional settings. I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have a CDA in Early Childhood Education and I am in college to receive an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children with special needs and learned a variety of...

Samantha D. says "Christine is an absolutely fantastic care giver! We hired her to take care of our toddler 3 days a week and feel so lucky to have had her! She is...

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Betsy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...

Jessica C. says "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...

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Tara Y.

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...

Laura R. says "Excellent with all ages! I have a 9 year old boy, 6 year old girl, 4 year old girl, and 2 year old girl. Tara creates games for them and actively plays...

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Patrick C.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about world travel,...

Diana F. says "I had the honor of working with Patrick as a special education teacher. Patrick is driven, organized, and always made sure to develop inspiring...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Prospect Park, PA

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

Molly M.

She was a great choice for a babysitter for my 7 year old son. A few low key hours and I didn't have any concerns. She was on time and...

- Jorden K.

Mary F.

We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our...

- Mark S.

James C.

James is wonderful with our student. He is gentle and patient, and instantly put us both at ease with his demeanor. We are looking forward...

- Naomi L.

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