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Opal B.

Southport, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm a loving child care professional with over 25 years of professional experience. I have worked in daycare, family child care homes, as well as an in-home nanny for so many great families. I have provided care for those with limited mobility, learning & communication disabilities/delay, sight impairment, and behavior...
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Julia S.

Enthusiastic Sitter

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...

Mary B. says "Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at...

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Nataliya P.

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello. My name is Nataliya. I'm professional, caring, patient, trustworthy and reliable nanny with over 18 years of experience, with great experiences and US citizenship ( originally from Europe) I love working with kids, pets and families. I have experience working with infants, twins and children with special needs. I have...

Jesse S. says "Nataliya has been with my family for 3 three years. To say that I love her is an understatement. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time and goes...

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Julia V.

COMPASSIONATE , PATIENT CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Bridgeport, CT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I did volunteer services at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull (special needs school). I work with people who have autism. We meet with parents whose children have autism, Asperger's, etc. I am a passionate, caring, reliable person. I have been working as a nanny for many years, and I want to spend my time with special kids, too. I...

Adriene R. says "I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications. I cannot...

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Rabia H.

Stratford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I really enjoy being a CNA because I like to help people as I didn't get the chance to help my father for a long time before he passed away. I want to make the most and I hope I can be of help to you.
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Teresa D.

In-home Senior Care

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Over the past 17 years, I've cared for numerous people with different medical issues. Some of those issues include Alzheimer's/dementia, blindness, loss of hearing, and different levels of mobility. For my clients I will prepare meals, do light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, transport to doc apts, assist...

Care Member says "Terri was nothing but professional and took the utmost care of my husband in our time of need. She was proactive, a self starter, gentle and incredibly...

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Sophia V.

Babysitter / Nanny

Fairfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sophi, a Sociology student at Emmanuel College in Boston. I work as Extended Day Program Staff at a private Catholic school, engaging children aged 2-5 in fun activities like drawing and coloring, as well as playing games outdoors. With 4-5 years of experience in babysitting mostly in Connecticut, from infants to...

Marissa V. says "Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire...

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Stephanie C.

Nanny

Fairfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I have 4 years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I'm also experienced with special needs children and have First Aid Training and CPR Training. I believe...

Lisa O. says "Stephanie was lovely and we would definitely use her again!"

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Dayanna B.

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Dayanna. I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 14 years. I worked at a child daycare center and for private families. I have a CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate plus 30 ECE (Early Childhood Education) credits and the ECE certificate attending classes for the associates. I am also certified...

Stefanie J. says "Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is polite and...

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Ashly D.

Career Nanny With Teaching Experience

Stratford, CT

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
BIO Hello families! I am 32 years old. Fluent in English and Spanish. I am a U. S. citizen with a clean driving record/background. I have been a nanny since 2010 before that I studied Early Care and Education and worked as a teacher's aide for 4 years. I started my ECE education at my Technical highschool where ECE was my trade,...
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Ambria P.

Compassionate Caregiver

Easton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...

Nichole M. says "Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

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Matladi T.

Matladi

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Matladi. I bring over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and my references are available upon request. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care that supports each child's growth and development. I believe in...

Zandile M. says "Matladi has been amazing for my kids . I have 2 energetic kids and she has always managed to keep them entertained, they love her so much . She is...

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Monica B.

Hi My Name Is Monica

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience in taking care of newborns and toddlers. I have experience in giving baths, changing diapers, walking, and feeding children. I personally have 4 children of my own the ages from 14 - 40 years and I have 3 grandchildren. In the past I've taken care of special needed children. I took care of a 9 months old boy...

Dennis C. says "Monica is a highly respected professional care giver. She has integrity, is compassionate, highly skilled , trustworthy ,caring and very personable....

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Kristina U.

Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

Trumbull, CT

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
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Angela B.

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and creating positive impacts in their lives. My approach is patient, calm, and imaginative, ensuring a fun and supportive environment for your little ones. I'm comfortable caring for one child and have experience with ages 0-11, including newborns and...

Maude A. says "Angela is a wonderful caretaker. She is proactive to keep the kids busy and engaged. She also uses downtime to help tidy up toys or clean dishes. She's...

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Tatjana L.

Responsible And Reliable Registered Nurse

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Tatjana and I am in my mid 30s, RN Licensed in the State of Connecticut, and I have over 10+ years of Nanny experience. I have babysat children of all ages including twins, multiples, and special needs children. I am CPR, First Aid, and BLS Certified. I have my own vehicle and I am a nonsmoker. I currently...

Sarah K. says "Tatjana worked for us for over a year. We only let go of her because I quit my job and could no longer afford a nanny. She was very much a part of our...

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Katie K.

Babysitter Available

Fairfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 28 years old, from Fairfield, CT, and have been babysitting frequently for 12 years, for children as young as 6 months and as old as 13 years of age. I majored in Early Childhood Education in college, and have worked several past summers as a camp counselor to special needs children (1 on 1 care) I am completely comfortable...

Kelly S. says "Katie was wonderful with my two kids!"

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Hailey D.

Fun And Energetic Sitter

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I recently graduated college with a bachelor degree and am currently a certified RBT working at a clinic with special needs children. Because of this I am only available on weekends. I am CPR and first aid certified, don't smoke, and love all types of animals, so pets are fine as well! Having four younger brothers ranging from...

Eliana K. says "Hailey is smart, creative, accepting, loving and responsible, and she can handle whatever comes her way. She has been watching my two kids (one of whom...

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Paige H.

Babysitter

Trumbull, CT

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am reliable, energetic, and always positive. I've had four years of experience working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I was a Pre-school Teacher for Early Childhood Development center in Fairfield for three years. Within the three years working I also had experience...
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Ana B.

Bridgeport, CT

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience for more than 15 years taking care of kids, specially with special needs kids, Am also CNA. I love kids it's my passion, am looking to do a full time job, I have references from my last two jobs.
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Southport, CT

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

Julia S.

Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to...

- Mary B.

Nataliya P.

Nataliya has been with my family for 3 three years. To say that I love her is an understatement. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on...

- Jesse S.

Julia V.

I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications....

- Adriene R.

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