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Mary T.

Caregiver

Sandy Hook, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My experience caring for those with special needs is with my beautiful niece with Down Syndrome. I have helped my niece with everyday activities. We have learned to cook and bake meals for the family. We learned to swim, play sports, arts & crafts from painting to building bird houses. Anything that would put a smile on her...
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Sandy Hook, CT

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Parker! I've been a babysitter since I was 14 and a Nanny since I was 16. I have basically done it all! I'd like to say I specialize in ages 0-5 but have more knowledge in the 0-2 developmental ages. I also have experience with multiples, special needs, and newborns. I believe in children-led direction and play. I...
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Sandy Hook, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am energetic and love to laugh! I am a responsible, dependable, fun loving caregiver. I love to take nature walks, go to playgrounds and cook/bake with kids. I love to read and use our imaginations to create games of learning and fun. I have all the Red Cross First Aid & CPR certifications and training for Adults, Children &...
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Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school. Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...

Care Member says "Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable....

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Fun And Caring Nanny

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...

Care Member says "I’m actually getting emotional writing this review. Vanessa came into my life when I needed her the most. My daughter was 5 months old and my son was 3...

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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...

Doug M. says "We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but...

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Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed. I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children. I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's. I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...

Katherine R. says "Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over...

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Monroe, CT

4.3(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide/PCA-personal care assistant with over 25 years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a CNA/PCA, I have received...

Care Member says "Joann recently took care of my 90-year-old mom who was recovering from Lung Cancer treatment and was then bedridden due to compression fractures in her...

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Seymour, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
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Molly C From Oxford, CT

Oxford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Molly, I am 23 years old and living in New Haven County. I am an energetic and active person who absolutely loves working with kids! I was a dancer all through high school as well as participated in numerous theater productions so I love creating fun artistic activities for the children I care for. In my free time I...
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Bethel, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have worked in various healthcare settings for over 20 years. I have a son that on the spectrum so I have experience with various behavioral, educational and intellectual therapies for individuals with special needs.
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Caring For Any Child

Seymour, CT

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked a special needs class for a year with kid, ages 4 to 6-years-old with classes averaging between 7 to 10 children. For the last 6 months, I also have watched a 16-year-old boy with Down sydome who also has autism. After school and when Parents go out on dates .
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Shelton, CT

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Dana. I am a nursing school graduate. I love working with children of all ages. I have several years of experience. I also have experience with children who have special needs. If you have any further questions, I would be more than happy to answer them.
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Bethel, CT

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$22/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have had about three years of experience caring for children, adults, and/or people with special needs, ranging from infants to adults. Your loved one will get the help they need with me. I can give your loved one a monitored, secure, and stable environment with my certifications, including my certification in medicine, CPR,...
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Educator/Caregiver Available

Shelton, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for over 20 years in the education setting with children and young adults with varying special needs. Some had emotional and behavioral issues, learning disabilities, cognitive functioning issues and many were on the Autism Spectrum. I also spent 3 years doing private duty work in the same field. I never considered...
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Shelton, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am a nanny and also caregiver . I am a very patient person , love helping , taking to places, feeding, bathing , cooking And I follow directions what needs.
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Bethel, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Roselie I have 10 years of experience working with special needs clients. I am a warm wonderful person and trustworthy I would love to work for a great family. Thanks
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Southbury, CT

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$25/hr
Respite care
meal prep
I am a licensed registered nurse with experience providing compassionate, high-quality care in both clinical and home settings. I have worked with children, adults, and individuals with special needs, offering support with medication management, daily activities, and health monitoring. My background includes school nursing and...
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About Me

Bethel, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Yamilet and I have several years of experience caring for children ages 3 and up. I have a strong background working with children with special needs, including those with Down syndrome, autism, and developmental delays. Since I was 18 years old, I have worked at a center for children with special needs, where...
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Responsible And Compassionate PCA

Monroe, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
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  • The average post rate is $27.33/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sandy Hook, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Sandy Hook, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Paige W.

Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been...

- Care member

Vanessa C.

I’m actually getting emotional writing this review. Vanessa came into my life when I needed her the most. My daughter was 5 months old and...

- Care member

Pauline C.

We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our...

- Doug M.

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