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Samika S.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...

Kate C. says "Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young...

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Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I'm looking to provide care for kiddos who are of walking age. I have over 20 years experience caring for children both in-home & within school settings. During the school year, I work full-time as an assistant teacher for special needs children in a preschool in Scarborough. I am CPR and first aid certified and...

Monica P. says "Christie currently cares for our 4 year old and 1 year old one afternoon a week. Occasionally, she also takes care of our 6 year old (dependent on his...

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Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
My experience with those with special needs comes from volunteering and personal experience. I'm a compassionate person who has a lot of patience and love to give! I can meet anyone where they're at and support them there. I would love to learn more about you or your loved one and see if I can make your life a little easier. Be...
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Homehealth Professional

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have many years of experience with Parkinson's and dementia. I understand the progression of the neurological disease and Iam comfortable in all stages of the disease .
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Scarborough, ME

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$22/hr
In my earlier years, I worked with people with disabilities in a variety of ways from - day programming to individuals that were non verbal and/ or suffered a brain injury. I have a magnitude of knowledge and experience beginning in college leading to personal and professional experience. Next, early on in my career, I...
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Recent Medical Graduate, Lover Of Outdoors

Scarborough, ME

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm graduating medical school this spring and seeking short-term job opportunities before I begin family medicine residency. I have several years of child care experience prior to medical school, as well as 3 years working at Boston Children's Hospital. I have also taught swim lessons to children of all ages and children with...
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Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am a 33-year-old female with a passion for childcare! I have a huge variety of child care experience; I've babysat for twins, worked childcare events for Nickelodeon, been a special needs bus aide, and worked as a teacher's aide for an Early Childhood Education lab school and more, and I treasure all of my experiences...
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Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
17 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I would be happy to provide childcare per the schedule you have outlined. I love children of all ages, especially the early childhood developmental stages. I've had the opportunity to work with children, a variety of ages and needs, including special needs. The last 15 years I've worked in the disability field. I'm very loyal,...
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Ready To Help You!

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I work as a mental health therapist. I am comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. I have been trained in first aid/ CPR; however, I do not have a current certification. I am available for date night...

Kara S. says "Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent, caring and...

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Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...

Alana D. says "Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind...

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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special needs and the elderly, cleaning, cooking, and assisting with pet care. My passion in life is...

Benjamin W. says "Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us...

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Experienced Special Needs Provider

Portland, ME

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Kendra and I graduated from college with a degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and currently getting my Bachelors in Nursing! I have always been passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with teenagers with autism. I also worked with an individual with a...
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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jess and I am currently working as an adult community case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities and an array of other diagnoses. I have experience with special needs and social work. I have received a degree in psychology and statistics from Stonehill College. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years...

Julie M. says " Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got...

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South Portland, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am looking to help families in need of services for children with special needs. I have 3 years of experience in providing care to ages 3-18-year-olds who have neurodevelopment disorders and psychiatric disorders such as ASD, OCD, PTSD, MDD, eating disorders and personality disorders, as well as children who have a history of...
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Saco, ME

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I really enjoy working with children and have been babysitting since a young age, I have many nieces and nephews who I grew up watching as well as family friends children etc. I am currently a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for...
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A Little About Me...

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a very outgoing, caring, and organized person. I love working with kids because of their endless curiosity. I enjoy watching children grow into themselves and their resilience is very contagious. I work part-time at a rock climbing gym in Portland, where I teach kids and adults how to climb. In my spare time, I like to rock...
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Bio

Saco, ME

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of experience working with children. I'm a Mom myself and I have many years of experience working with special needs children.
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Portland, ME

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with 5 children with special needs in the last 5 years. I am familiar with G-Tube, oxygen use, non-verbal, autism.
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Au-Pair

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with Special needs high level care. I worked for another family with 7 children. I provided meals, early childhood education and continued on to middle school homework with them. Riding to and from practices, games, recitals, Drs appts.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.44/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Scarborough, ME

Special Needs Caregivers in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Samika S.

Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my...

- Kate C.

Christina W.

Christie currently cares for our 4 year old and 1 year old one afternoon a week. Occasionally, she also takes care of our 6 year old...

- Monica P.

Donnielle W.

Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent,...

- Kara S.

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