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Lauren C.

Tutor And Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a teacher and can assist with tutoring, schoolwork or just spending time entertaining your children. I have experience with students with special needs as well.
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Somerville, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 10+ years paid experience caring for children old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...

Danielle M. says "Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she...

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Tutor & Caretaker

Somerville, MA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a patient and creative nanny. My favorite age groups to work with are middle and high schoolers but I have experience with all ages and love working in elderly care and special needs care as well. I'm open to part time positions, with a preference for regular commitments. I have worked for 5 families, one for two years, and...
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Fun And Creative Caregiver, Tutor, & Sports Coach With 10+ Years Of Experience

Somerville, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elsa, and I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, summer nanny, tutor, and coach. I am passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive while having fun! I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 2024 with a double major in Biology & Sociology while...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started as a mother's helper at 11 and started babysitting from there. I have babysat kids from infant to pre teens. I have worked with kids who have several different special needs. I have worked a day camps as head counselor. Taking care of 40+ kids ranging from the age of 4-12. After that I worked for another camp called...
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Energetic Part-Time Nanny/Evening Babysitter With 7+ Years Experience

Somerville, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been a full-time nanny for the past 15+ years and part-time nanny/yoga teacher before that. I am caring, optimistic, and actively engage with children and have worked with newborns to 16 years, including children with special needs and multiples. References available upon request.
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Child Care

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly. I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
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Reliable

Somerville, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
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Hello! I am a full time occupational therapist working in early intervention. I have an array of childcare experience, previously working for two years at a daycare with children ranging from 6 months- 5 years old. Most recently, I have babysat for multiple families in the Portsmouth, NH area with children ranging from 3 months-...
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Part Time Caregiver

Somerville, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I believe that those with special needs have the biggest hearts and truly see the beauty in our day to day life. I have worked as a PCA for a young girl with cerebral palsy. I have also worked as a part-time nanny for a young boy with autism who is also non-verbal. Every time I go to work it lifts my spirit being able to help...
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Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Nora and I am currently a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. I will be attending Lesley University next year to double major in Special Education, and Psychology, and a minor in Math. Currently I am doing an internship for three hours a day at a middle school in Cambridge in a Special Education classroom, a...
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Caregiver/Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$41/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am a full time occupational therapist working in early intervention. I have an array of childcare experience, previously working for two years at a daycare with children ranging from 6 months- 5 years old. Most recently, I have babysat for multiple families in the Portsmouth, NH area with children ranging from 3 months-...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a loving, punctual, and responsible caregiver with over 6 years of experience working as a nanny for children ranging from 3 months to 7 years old. I'm lead preschool teacher and am also pursuing my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in college. My focus is to support children's development in a warm, safe, fun,...
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Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
hospice services
errands
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....

Care Member says "Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out...

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Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.

Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...

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Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
As a mother of Four, considering my experience, my off springs have made me even more committed, responsible, flexible and very patient. Reliable and very detail oriented. Kindness at all time besides safety is number one priority. Willing to: visiting museums, libraries, outsides activities, arts and craft, board games, and...

Care Member says "We had Kenia full time from when our baby was 4mo until he was 20mo. Our son is now 2.5 yo and we still get Kenia's help intermittently. We don't know...

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Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I'm a Boston native. I'm a kind, compassionate person, who finds joy in building a special relationship with whom I care for. Because of my outgoing and playful nature, I am easily able to connect with people. I'm vigilant and responsible when it comes to health and safety but I like to treat a...

Danice E. says "Jennifer watched our adult son with special needs during a wedding. She was easy to communicate with, very likable, professional and flexible. We highly...

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Part Time Care Provider

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
personal care
specialized care
hospice services
+ 1 more
AVAILABLE -RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL WITH EXPERIENCE AND GREAT REFERENCES I am a HHA/CNA /CPA with 10 yrs of experience and good references. CPR certified. I have worked with babies, kids, teens, young adults, adults (with special needs) and elderly . Different health conditions. I can assist with ADL's , medication, treatments,...

Lauren S. says "Flor was an incredible caregiver to my 95 year old mother . She was wonderful in every way .She is highly skilled, compassionate,trustworthy and showed...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...

Alex C. says "For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of February 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA

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

Sarah B.

Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go...

- Danielle M.

Rashidah N.

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is...

- Avain R.

Chloe K.

Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around...

- Care member

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