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Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...

Lauren H. says "When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy...

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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Gabriela F.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

meal prep

I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Whitney M. says "Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew...

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Savanna B.

Woodside, NY

5.0(0)

from: $14/hr

2 years experience

Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...

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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Melis W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

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Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

meal prep

Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

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Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

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Chloe V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 6 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Victoria K.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Dementia

home modification

personal care

respite care

visiting physician

+ 1 more

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 15 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a summer day camp for ages 6-8. I have worked with all ages,...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Myriam M.

French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)

from: $50/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

travel

swimming supervision

Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10+ years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...

Sarah S. says "Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...

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Aiona R.

Special needs caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello, my name is Aiona. With over 15 years of experience as both a professional caregiver and a parent of a child with special needs, I offer a unique and deeply empathetic perspective. I am First Aid and CPR certified, with extensive experience in medication administration and assisting with activities of daily living. Beyond...

Scott G. says "We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly how to work...

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Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

15 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of August 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Secaucus, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Secaucus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rachel S.

When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son;...

- Lauren H.

Liza M.

We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of...

- Loren W.

Gabriela F.

Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very...

- Whitney M.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Secaucus, NJ

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Available Now in Secaucus!

Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Gabriela F.

Savanna B.

Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Melis W.

Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Hannah C.

Chloe V.

Victoria K.

Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Rosemary G.

Myriam M.

French Nanny

Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Aiona R.

Special needs caregiver

Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Dominique C.

Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Secaucus, NJ

Rachel S.

Liza M.

Gabriela F.

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