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Hi! My name is Nicholas, I'm 25 years old, and I've spent much of my life supporting people with special needs. I'm the older brother of an incredible girl named K, who was born with Down Syndrome and multiple medical, developmental, and mobility challenges, and later diagnosed with Autism, selective mutism, ODD, and ADHD....
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.
I'm a mom of two, and I've been juggling parenting since I was 15 - yeah, it's been a wild ride! I graduated high school at 16 and took some time to focus on my babies. Now, I'm going to college online for criminal justice and medical office administration. Being a stay-at-home mom is a big job, but I love every minute of it!...
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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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light cleaning
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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Hi! My name is Jaymie and i'm passionate about childcare. I've been babysitting since I was 17, but in the recent years i've worked at schools and have babysat consistently for 3 families. I have most experience with children 2-8 but have worked with children of all ages. I love to give children a reliable source of energy,...
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light cleaning
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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With more than 25 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including children with special needs, I provide safe, nurturing, and dependable care tailored to each child's needs.
My top priority is always the safety, happiness, and well-being of every child. I believe children thrive in a warm, supportive environment...
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- $20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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...
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Genesis, and I have a passion for working with children. I have over two years of experience working with children with special needs and currently work as a Lead Toddler Teacher, where I create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young learners.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am...
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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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I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and am also a mom 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 keeping kids engaged through outdoor play, puzzles, and fun learning activities. I'm...
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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light cleaning
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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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grocery shopping
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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- $20/hr
23 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
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craft assistance
Experienced nanny and house manager with 20+ years of expertise caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments, manage household operations, and provide reliable, compassionate care. Dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being while...
Hillary T. says "Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and always trying to...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
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grocery shopping
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...
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
New York, NY
5.0(1)
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- $40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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grocery shopping
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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
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light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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- $30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 10 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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- $20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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 posted rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2026
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
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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...
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