Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

We have 177 special needs caregivers in Saint Louis, MO! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Saint Louis!

Mary S.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Mary D.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Caroline F.'s Photo

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....

See profile
Daquana S.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Abbragale B.'s Photo

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!"

See profile
Bonnie C.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Brianna B.'s Photo

Brianna B.

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$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...
See profile
Carey E.'s Photo

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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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...

See profile
Abigail B.'s Photo

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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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...

See profile
Kathleen B.'s Photo

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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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...

See profile
Juliet S.'s Photo

Juliet S.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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...

See profile
Bonnie C.'s Photo

Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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...

See profile
Sheila B.'s Photo

Sheila B.

Child Care

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...

See profile
Elizabeth M.'s Photo

Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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!"

See profile
Danielle K.'s Photo

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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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...

See profile
Ashley B.'s Photo

Ashley B.

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am currently in a weekend graduate program to obtain my masters in Occupational Therapy. I have worked as a para and OTA in a school based setting for the last 3 years. I also have experience as a transition advisor for teens with developmental delays. I am very passionate about helping...
See profile
Jennifer N.'s Photo

Jennifer N.

I Have All What It Takes, To Care For The Special Need Groups

Saint Louis, MO

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I was a residential rehabilitation counselor working with AHRC, visiting people's home to offer services to the special needs people, and a paraprofessional working with public schools, in district 75 with the special needs population. I'm a voice to the voiceless and an advocate to the the most vulnerable group of people.
See profile
Josie P.'s Photo

Josie P.

Special needs

Saint Louis, MO

from
$17/hr
I am currently teacher but I have nannied for the last few years. I'm looking for the opportunity to help a family while I finish school.
See profile
Emily M.'s Photo

Emily M.

Full Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

Saint Louis, MO

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Emily, I am a 2019 graduate of Arizona State with a degree in psychology focusing on childhood and adolescent development. Since then I've worked as an educator and behavioral therapist for kids with autism and their neurotypical peers in their classroom. Once COVID protocols shut down the classroom I was...
See profile
Rebecca C.'s Photo

Rebecca C.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
I am a passionate and patient caregiver of 15 years. I primarily worked with a senior who had severe disabilities. I would take care of her at her home where I was responsible for taking her to appointments, running errands, doing laundry, going grocery shopping, light housekeeping, bathing, meal prep, and essential...
See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 177

  • 177 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.64/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Saint Louis, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 177 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Caroline F.

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...

- Jessica D.

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.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Questions to ask daycare centers for parents

Questions to ask daycare centers for parents

June 19, 2025 - When you’re interviewing a babysitter, the goal is to find out as much as possible about just one person. On the flip side, when you’re looking a...

9 ways to manage sandwich generation caregiver stress

9 ways to manage sandwich generation caregiver stress

February 23, 2026 - The sandwich generation is made up of people who are simultaneously taking care of their children and helping their aging parents. Predictably, this causes a...

This is how much child care costs in 2026

This is how much child care costs in 2026

February 3, 2026 - Results from the 13th annual Care.com 2026 Cost of Care Report once again spotlight the financial t...

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

  • Special Needs in East Saint Louis, IL
  • Special Needs in Madison, IL
  • Special Needs in Dupo, IL
  • Special Needs in Granite City, IL
  • Special Needs in Caseyville, IL
  • Special Needs in Fairview Heights, IL
  • Special Needs in Collinsville, IL
  • Special Needs in Saint Ann, MO
  • Special Needs in Belleville, IL
  • Special Needs in Hazelwood, MO
  • Special Needs in Florissant, MO
About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Get help
Popular topics
Discover
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.