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Aba H.

Compassionate Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up in a home with an uncle with special needs. In my native country, there are no resources to assist families who have loved ones with special needs; hence, we had to care for my uncle at home. I enjoyed serving him and seeing his broad smile whenever I helped him. My love for helping others led me to work with a...

Christy K. says "Aba has been a blessing. She is kind and responsive to the needs of the person she cares for and their family. She is a great help."

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Mary S.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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Mary D.

Experience With Several Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.

Darsey K. says "I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the...

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
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Brianna B.

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
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Daquana S.

Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years

Janis T. says "Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems...

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Jennifer K.

Experienced Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a teacher for over 29 years. I love working will students of all ages, including those with special needs. I have experience working will many types of disabilities, including autism, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's syndrome and Down's Syndrome. I can also be 'on call' to care for sick children, or do last minute...
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Abbragale B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 10 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...

Care Member says "Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Caroline F.

Behavior Technician

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I had the joy of teaching kids with Autism for 1 year. I completed the 40-hour online training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. I taught various domains in each child's treatment plan developed by the BCBA such as social, receptive and expressive language, behavior feeding, hygiene, cognitive, motor skills,...

Jessica D. says "Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline....

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Chanel W.

MA Elementary Education Certification Special Education K-12

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For the past seven years, I have dedicated myself to fostering the growth and development of children aged newborn to older than 12 years. My graduate degree and Early Childhood Education (ECE) training have equipped me with the knowledge to create engaging and...

Katie F. says "She has been a great part of our nanny team and we are sad to see her go but wish her luck. If she is ever back in KC, we would love to have her back."

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...

Niki R. says "I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working...

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Kate R.

Responsible, Retired, Loves Kids

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
I love kids and can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my time. Retired since 1/22 and I have been caring for my niece's children (currently ages 1 1/2, 3 and 13) two days a week since then. I also have nieces ages 7, 9 and 11, all of whom I care for when needed. I have raised one child of my own and two stepchildren. I...

Care Member says "Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon. Kate was...

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Kathleen B.

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...

Luci N. says "Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and...

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Jessie E.

Newborn Care Specialist With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated nanny and certified Newborn Care Specialist with extensive experience caring for children, including twins and those with special needs. As a night nurse, I've provided invaluable support during overnight hours. I'm also a certified Water Safety Instructor, focusing on swim safety skills. With up-to-date infant...

Caroline B. says "She is great and super helpful to us as a night nurse for our newborn!"

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Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 18 in varying capacities - babysitter, nanny, mentor, and teacher. I have spent a great deal of that time working with siblings and larger groups of children as well as some time caring for those with special needs. I believe leading with empathy and patience...

Brooke H. says "She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

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Abigail B.

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...

Courtney P. says "My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to...

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Juliet S.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a 20-year track record of fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to establish a rapport with children, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written...

Care Member says "Juliet was such a delight! My 2.5 year old son loved her! She was extremely professional and pleasant to work with! She played with my son and thought...

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Danielle K.

Compassionate Nurse & Adenturer Looking To Help

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience helping people. I can help with just about any side work needed. I have experience with special needs, 7+ years as a registered nurse, and am a great cook. I'd love to help where it's needed!

Care Member says "We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped us out by...

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Sheila B.

Child Care

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I studied child growth and development in college. I have always worked with children including those with special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years. I was with my first family until they were school age. My second family for four years and sadly they got transferred to a different state. Currently, the family I am with is...

Farheen R. says "Sheila was a wonderful nanny. She was always punctual, organized, loving and cheerful. And she took great care of our boys. She was engaging and happy...

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Carey E.

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.

Blair S. says "As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey...

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  • 177 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.87/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Saint Louis, MO

Special Needs Caregivers in Saint Louis, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 177 listed special needs caregivers

Aba H.

Aba has been a blessing. She is kind and responsive to the needs of the person she cares for and their family. She is a great help.

- Christy K.

Mary D.

I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate...

- Darsey K.

Daquana S.

Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with...

- Janis T.

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