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Valentina N.


Ridgefield, NJ

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Tutor. Also A COTA\L

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My name is Val. I work as a pediatric COTA and have an 3+ year experience working with kids of special need from ages 2-20. I am resilient, open minded and enjoy working with kids. I am patient and fun but I also keep prioritizing what needs to be done.
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Camila M.


Ridgefield, NJ

$13-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm 26 Years Old, Brazilian!

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Hi I like caring for people with special needs because I like to help their development I started caring for people with special needs when I was studying for psychologist
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Jesenia A.


Ridgefield, NJ

$14-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

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My experience with caring for children has been short yet impactful. I've had the privilege to care for special needs children, babies, toddlers, and pre-teens in just a few years. I have cooked and fed them, cleaned them, played with them, and taught them right from wrong when needed. Quite frankly, I have learned so much from...
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Camila M.


Ridgefield, NJ

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi There

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I have been working as a child psychologist in my home country since 2019 with special needs especially ASD so I have a great experience with this public, in America I have been working as Typical children since 2023 my experience in general with children is from 2-14years old. Some improvement courses as: Childhood Literacy...
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Rafael B.


Astoria, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Chef And Caretaker

5.0

(1)

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I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "

Reviewed by Julie H.

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

5.0

(3)

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**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
5.0
"Nicole, or NiNi as our twins called her, was outstanding. She worked and lived in our home for 3 years - until the twins started preschool. She was extraordinarily adept with early childhood development and...

Reviewed by Frederick A.

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Marysa P.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professionally Fun & Caring Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience as a paraprofessional, babysitter, and head teacher. Proven expertise in providing exceptional care and support for children, including those with special needs. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Certified in CPR...
5.0
"Marysa is beyond an exceptional babysitter and teacher. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine love for what she does makes her truly extraordinary. She has become an invaluable part of our lives, and I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

4.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."

Reviewed by Emily A.

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Alexis G.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
5.0
"Alexis worked for us for 3 years and sadly moved to NY. She is amazing with my girls and very responsible, I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She has become part of our family and was a tremendous help...

Reviewed by Seda H.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play...

Reviewed by Crystal S.

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Yanet B.


Clifton, NJ

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I have over a decade of experience working with children, beginning at a public library where I mentored and supervised kids of all ages. During that time, I organized various after-school programs, including crafting sessions and tutoring sessions. More recently, I've been serving as a para-professional at a special...
5.0
"Not knowing anything prior about this website, I found a wonderful soul that impressed my family. Yanet was everything and more , she took great care of my CJ. She was on top of everything and took so much...

Reviewed by Corey B.

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Anabel E.


Lodi, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

Reviewed by Jennifer D.

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Estela M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Responsible And Professional Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Friendly sitter willing to work with children of different temperaments, including children with special needs. I am a mom of two (2 and 5-year-olds). I work great with children of all ages. I've been a school psychologist for the past 8 years and have received extensive training in working with children of different needs. I...
5.0
"Estela is a lovely and very reliable young woman. We've had her babysit for our three children several times and we adore her."

Reviewed by Lynette B.

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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

5.0

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I've been babysitting for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology minoring in Cognitive...
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful...

Reviewed by Doris S.

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Samantha L.


New York, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
5.0
"Sammy has worked with our family for a some years now. The kids absolutely adore her and we do too. She has tutored, driven to after school activities, tutored our two kids. Sammy is very responsible and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sara R.


Bronx, NY

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available/vaccinated

5.0

(2)

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I have babysat for children ages ranging from 7 months to 13 years old. I am an Occupational therapist working in an elementary school for 6yrs with students 4yrs old up to 11 years old of all abilities. I am very comfortable with special needs children. I have also worked with elderly clients who have suffered from strokes,...
5.0
"Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her."

Reviewed by Sarah H.

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Leticia J.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

4.1

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I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age... Willing To Travel With The Family... Behavioral Management Training Sleep Training First Aid/CPR Certification Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment References Available COVID-19 Safety Practice Light...
5.0
"After working with her for 3 years, I would highly recommend Leticia. She is intelligent, considerate, gentle and a great care taker and baby nanny. She worked with us doing those important overnights with our...

Reviewed by Inshirah O.

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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

5.0

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I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
5.0
"We hired Lexi to care for our kids while my husband and I went out of town for the weekend. Our kids are 7, 5, and 3. We also have a small dog. Lexi did a great job! She went above and beyond our expectations....

Reviewed by Amber H.

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Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
5.0
"Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look after the boys again!"

Reviewed by Tailah Z.

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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgefield, NJ

Rafael B.

5.0

Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael.

- Julie H.

Nicole T.

5.0

She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...

- Marwan H.

Marysa P.

5.0

Marysa is amazing with my boys, and they LOVE her! She was always willing to go above and beyond for my family.

- Care member

Lucia R.

4.0

I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs.

- Emily A.

Alexis G.

5.0

We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months. We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well. Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was such an important element to me...

- Mo O.

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