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Megan M.

Special Education Teacher

Ridgewood, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I have 4 years of teaching students with special needs. I am a full time special education teacher. I have worked with students on the autism spectrum aged 5-11.
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Selena G.

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
My name is Selena, and I am a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a strong passion for helping others. I have experience working in caregiving roles and understand the importance of providing support that is both respectful and empowering. I'm a great listener, a quick learner, and I always bring kindness,...
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Katie B.

Music Teacher With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Ridgewood, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I...
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Brooke A.

Fun And Educational Young Adult!

Ridgewood, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in childcare and special needs support. My experience as a nanny has refined my nurturing skills, while my roles as an Eating Disorder Technician and Behavioral Technician have equipped me to provide emotional support and develop individualized care plans for children with...
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Kaylee G.

Hi, My Name Is Kaylee I'm Here To Make Your Life Easier

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as Reliable Caring Open-minded Gentle and Understanding I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them learn and grow and they challenge me to be patient, creative, and adaptable every day. I'm looking for a job that works well with schedule and time I started working with kids when 16 years...
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Naime M.

Patient And Caring

Ridgewood, NY

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as patient/caring/respectful I like working with kids because they deserve genuine love and care I started working with kids when I was very young. Helped my mother care/raise my younger siblings. Worked as a swimming teacher for 15 years. Worked/taught children with special needs/baby and me and...
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Meitav A.

Ridgewood, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Meitav and I have been working in child care for over 13 years! What started out as being a mother's helper to people in my community when I was 12 slowly graduated to nanny and babysitting gigs that I've done with families with various ages and needs up until today. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years for ages 4...
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Tamara D.

Ridgewood, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am currently a college student attending Queens college. I love the thought of being able to help kids while also having fun . I am CPR and first aid certified. I have worked as a lifeguard for NYC parks which allowed me to gain this certification, I have also worked at Goldfish Swim school as a water safety instructor , which...
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Siobhan S.

Full Time Care Giver Available In

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I just moved into the area, a week ago, leaving my job where I provided care as a nanny for a family of three (One of which was on the autism spectrum). I provided after school care, as well as, performed light house duties around the home. I have worked with children for about 6 1/2 years, in a variety of settings. Before...

Shandon H. says "I hired Siobhan to care for my 12 year old on the autism spectrum. She was great with his after school program planning different activities and events...

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Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Rosedale, NY

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Care Member says "Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Sukanya P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I've spent the past 10 years caring for children of all ages and am also a parent to a 4-year-old. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I truly enjoy supporting families with dependable, loving care. I value open communication and love being on the same page with families. I enjoy keeping kids engaged with outdoor play,...

Care Member says "Suki was with us for nearly 10 months, since my son was 4 months old, she has been an absolute treasure for our son. No matter what time of day it is,...

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Gabriela F.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Whitney M. says "Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew...

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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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Brenda M.

Fun, Artistic, And Patient Nanny / Sitter.

Maspeth, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...

Care Member says "I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...

Rose F. says "Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.40/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Ridgewood, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Siobhan S.

I hired Siobhan to care for my 12 year old on the autism spectrum. She was great with his after school program planning different...

- Shandon H.

Renee O.

Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much

- Care member

Sukanya P.

Suki was with us for nearly 10 months, since my son was 4 months old, she has been an absolute treasure for our son. No matter what time of...

- Care member

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