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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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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...

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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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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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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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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

meal prep

carpooling

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...

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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

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...

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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

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...

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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

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

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...

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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!"

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Abigail B.

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

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...

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Candace F.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)

from: $5/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

Hi. My name is Candace, and I am a sweet and generous person. I love children and I love caring for them. I shower them with plenty of love and attention. I change diapers, prepare meals, clean, and I engage indoor and outdoor activities, as well as teaching and doing arts and crafts. I have plenty of experience, several...

Violet W. says "Candace was a nanny for a friend of mine years ago and she always had great things to say about her. I was nervous to send my first child off to a public...

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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

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

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...

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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

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

carpooling

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...

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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...

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Tori R.

Child Care Provider For Any Child--Interest In Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. 13 of the last 15 years I lived in Haiti and cared for a variety of special needs. For the last years in Haiti I fostered 18 children (not all at the same time) while they waited to go to their forever families. I have extensive experience working with kids with trauma and...

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Sofia V.

Care Aid For Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

from: $20/hr

1 year experience

I've worked as a direct care aid for a year and have experience working with adults who have severe mental delays, impaired mobility, along with health issues. Which includes but not limited to food preparation, feeding, monitoring, charting, daily grooming and preparation, and engaging in sensory activities. I'm caring,...

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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.

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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...

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192 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.07/hr as of April 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 41 reviews of the 192 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.

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

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in Saint Louis!

Mary S.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Mary D.

Experience With Several Special Needs

Brianna B.

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

Bonnie C.

Caroline F.

Behavior Technician

Daquana S.

Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

Carey E.

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

Bonnie C.

Sheila B.

Child Care

Kathleen B.

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

Elizabeth M.

Abigail B.

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Candace F.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available

Danielle K.

Compassionate Nurse & Adenturer Looking To Help

Juliet S.

Rebecca C.

Special Needs Caregiver

Tori R.

Child Care Provider For Any Child--Interest In Special Needs

Sofia V.

Care Aid For Special Needs

Josie P.

Special needs

Emily M.

Full Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

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Mary D.

Caroline F.

Daquana S.

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