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Shelby L.

Valrico, FL

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

11 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I am 29 years old and I love interacting with and caring for children. I have experience working with children in daycare/summer camp for about a year and 4 years working as a nanny, but overall 10 years of experience in nannying & babysitting off and on. I am also DCF certified, CPR certified, & First Aid certified. I believe...

Chandel G. says "My kids love her! She is also the sweetest."

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Marla M.

Entire Family Care...Keeping Families Together.

Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and energetic grandmother of a precious baby girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held high standing State and Local background search for 18 years ran by Department of Children and Families. I have served children...

April A. says "She is very experienced with all services! She is excellent at her job! She will do great with any service you need her for! She has years of experience...

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Malea L.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

Hey all! I am 23 and registered nurse at SMH. I have a lot of experience working with children, I've helped out at elementary schools since I was a child myself and have experience with special need kiddos. I love kids and enjoy doing this as well as nursing!

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Megan P.

Responsible And Caring Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

+ 1 more

With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups! After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...

Rebekah G. says "Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she...

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Robin D.

Full Or Part-Time Child Care Provider

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I have 60 clock hours with Department of Children and Families. I worked at a Montessori private school with 1-6-year-olds and then a preschool in Seminole for 2 years. I have been a nanny for over 7 years for newborns through teens and children with special needs. I love taking the children outdoors, on walks, reading with...

Lauren C. says "Robin nannied a newborn and a very busy toddler together for me on a full time basis and was great with my boys."

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Grace G.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

(I just finished school and will be available after the 21st of January full time!) I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am the oldest of 3 kids and have been babysitting them since I was 9 years old. I have also spent about 5 years babysitting a family near by regularly with...

Angela K. says "Grace watched my children at our hotel on St. Pete Beach. She taught them fun pool games and kept them fed and entertained at the playground and game...

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Lauren C.

Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Erin L. says "Lauren was a wonderful nanny for my 3 young children. She was an "on the floor, in the sand, in the pool, getting her hands dirty" type of caregiver. She is...

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Priscila M.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

Hello! My name is Priscila and I'm a career nanny and infant/new born specialized. I started working with children when I was 15, being a volunteer at my church, helping in summer camps and later on, being a babysitter for many families in my community. After some years being a nanny as a side job, I had the opportunity in...

Jessica T. says "Priscila has been a reliable babysitter when we need her for random evening/weekend events. She's great with our 9 month old! "

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Suzanne S.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

A little about my experience.. Most recently I had the pleasure of taking care of a young woman with ALS. Before that, I worked for a wonderful older gentleman that was a quadriplegic. He had a tracheostomy and was fully dependent on a ventilator. I worked for him until his unfortunate recent passing. Before him, I was the...

Jason H. says "Sue's qualifications meet and exceed any requirements you may be looking for. From companionship to hoyer-lift transfers, you WILL BE in great care. I was...

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Cheyney C.

Special Education Teacher/School Liaison

Saint Petersburg, FL

3.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

In 2016, I moved to Charlotte County from Fort Myers where I had spent the last 6 years, going to school and teaching. I am a certified special education teacher, and spent the last three years working in classrooms with students with multiple complex special needs and medical needs. My class included several students with...

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Evelyn V.

Brandon, FL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 21 families in your area

Carpooling

I've always had a passion for children, which is why I've spent the last five decades working with kids. I love fostering their growth and development, and I'm always looking for ways to positively impact their lives. I'm fun, responsible, patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm also very comfortable enforcing...

Ashley B. says "Came last minute and was so very loving with our two year old!"

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Heather W.

Parrish, FL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.

Doug D. says "Heather is a CNA with great experience and always goes the extra mile. She is dependable and truly cares about her patients and their well-being."

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Teresa B.

Professional Nanny

Ellenton, FL

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I have a lifetime of experience working with children in a wide variety of positions from a Preschool gymnastics program director, Special Needs paraeducator in both preschool and middle school classes, in home daycare owner and a personal nanny/house manager.

Care Member says "Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable. "

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Camille L.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny, Babysitter, Or Housekeeper

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I have about a decade of experience nannying several families with multiple children between the ages of infancy to 15 years old. I have experience with special needs children and premature infants. I also had the privilege of teaching for a Waldorf preschool in California. I love organizing, cleaning as I go, and try my best to...

Care Member says "Camille provides amazing childcare for our two children, one of whom has significant special needs. She facilitated fun activities and engagement for...

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April S.

Special Caregiving

Riverview, FL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

live-in home care

companionship

errands

hospice services

+ 1 more

Hello, I am a PT personal assistant for a small company and I am looking for PT work as a care giver or housekeeper, mainly during school hours. Some evenings could be worked in if day time hours aren't convenient. I've had numerous years of care giving experience throughout my experience with my own grandparents when they lived...

Nick H. says "We hired April to care for my father, who had moved to Florida and was living with us. We needed someone dependable, self-sufficient, kind, patient, and...

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Ann C.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi, my name is Ann. I currently live in Lakewood Ranch and I am looking for someone who needs part time help. My responsibilities include child care, taking care of pets, some tutoring, cleaning and house keeping, organizing, and running errands. I have cared for children with special needs, ranging from ages 3 to 10 years old....

Kim P. says "Ann has watched our son on multiple occasions. She is always on time. She was very thoughtful and marked a weekend that we needed a sitter in her calendar...

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Karrie D.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I have 8 years of experience working with children professionally and many more experiences with children in informal settings. I am a certified teacher, and I have been working as a paraprofessional in Manatee County elementary schools for over 8 years working with students with special needs. I have been a foster parent for...

Meredith G. says "She watches my son 2 nights a week. Is always on time. Very reliable. Feeds him healthy meals, and does fun stuff with him. We absolutely love her."

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Kendall K.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

8 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Currently a college student looking for jobs nannying! Whether you need something weekly, or just someone for occasional date nights, I'm more than happy to help! I love kids and have years of experience nannying, babysitting, house sitting and pet sitting. I can babysit for kids of all ages including infants and I have...

Care Member says "Kendall has been picking up our daughter (13) from school 1-2x per week and taking her to after school activities for over a year. She has a delightful...

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Lauren C.

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

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Cairo M.

Parrish, FL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I have 5 years of experience working with children. I am a Registered Behavior Technician and I work with children with special needs in Schools, in Clinic and in Home settings! I love pairing and working with children and getting to know their little personalities, it's my happy place! I can help with Travel, Grocery Shopping,...

Courtney G. says "Cairo is awesome! She babysat our 1 year old a few times who is cautious of strangers but he really took to her quickly. She was punctual, reliable,...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.29/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ruskin, FL

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

Shelby L.

My kids love her! She is also the sweetest.

- Chandel G.

Marla M.

She is very experienced with all services! She is excellent at her job! She will do great with any service you need her for! She has years...

- April A.

Megan P.

Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and...

- Rebekah G.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ruskin, FL

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Available Now in Ruskin!

Shelby L.

Marla M.

Entire Family Care...Keeping Families Together.

Malea L.

Megan P.

Responsible And Caring Nanny

Robin D.

Full Or Part-Time Child Care Provider

Grace G.

Lauren C.

Nanny

Priscila M.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Suzanne S.

Cheyney C.

Special Education Teacher/School Liaison

Evelyn V.

Heather W.

Teresa B.

Professional Nanny

Camille L.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny, Babysitter, Or Housekeeper

April S.

Special Caregiving

Ann C.

Karrie D.

Kendall K.

Lauren C.

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Cairo M.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ruskin, FL

Shelby L.

Marla M.

Megan P.

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