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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, MO

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, MO

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Phoebe P.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Certified teacher with special needs experience including special education, life-threatening and chronic diseases, and severe social and emotional needs.
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Isabella F.


Springfield, MO

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8+ years of nannying, babysitting, and live-in nanny experience. I am a psychology student going to college fully time online. I am seeking a long-term, live-out position. I can help with transportation, housework, online school, lunches, and other household management responsibilities. I am an animal lover. I have my own...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lauren M.


Springfield, MO

$14-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lauren and l am a college student at MSU. I have babysat a special needs kid for 5 years. I have also babysat multiple other kids throughout the past 5 years. I am really good with baby's and special needs. I also worked at an aftercare and summer camp at a private school near me. Which I watch kids from the age...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophie S.


Springfield, MO

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophie. I'm 26 years old. In 2016 I moved to Chicago for 1 year to be an Au pair. I cared for 4 children; twins at age 11 (they both had special needs), an 8-year-old and a 6-year-old. I had to have at least 250 hours of childcare experience with all age groups. I am CPR certified. I also nanny for triplets...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Grace M.


Springfield, MO

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

I am very familiar caring for children of many ages. I have four younger siblings, ages 1-10. I also cared for children in a church daycare. Two of my younger siblings are on the autism spectrum, so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I know some sign language as well. I am not easily upset and am very...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Miqueyla L.


Springfield, MO

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

Hi there! I am a recent college graduate and where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science and my current plan is to take a gap year before applying to Occupational Therapy graduate school the following academic year. Further, I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant for three years, providing...
Miqueyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stacie M.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am an energetic, organized, punctual mother of 4 children ( 25, 22, 17, 11) and grandmother to 2 sweet girls. I have over 30 years of childcare experience, children have always been a part of my life. I enjoy teaching, exploring, reading and watching children grow and learn in a safe structured environment. I am CPR certified...
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Brooke B.


Springfield, MO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

I started off as a babysitter in high school. Once I graduated, I started nannying full time. I was with one family for 3 years and the other for 4 with the occasional babysitting job here and there. When I moved to the Midwest, I became a preschool teacher to 24, 3-year-olds. In addition to working with children I also have...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Zoey W.


Springfield, MO

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have been a Healthcare worker for several years. I have a 13-year-old special needs daughter and a 1. 5-year-old son.
Zoey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tiffani H.


Springfield, MO

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked primarily in independent, supported living situations where I go to the individuals home and provide care by assisting those suffering with developmental delays. I am familiar with ISP's and willingly to work with individuals with a variety of needs to meet their goals. I have three children of my own, one being a...
Tiffani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emalee B.


Springfield, MO

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

child care

I grew up raising my three younger siblings, two boys and one girl. I really enjoyed when my parents would "put me in charge" for a date night or grocery shopping. I am 4 years older than my next oldest sibling, and have cared for children as young as four months. I also grew up coaching the youth cross country team, with my...
Emalee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Ashlyn R.


Springfield, MO

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

Hi there! My name is Ashlyn R. I'm 20 years old and a sophomore at Missouri State University. I'm studying Psychology. A little bit about me: - I have nannied for two different families, the past 2 summers -I've been babysitting for 6 years -I have experience working with infants to young adults - I have experience working...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Frankie B.


Springfield, MO

$18-19/hr

Experienced Care Giver

I have a healthy care giver history, I was a Psych Nurse for years, worked for the State of Missouri taking care of Special Needs youth for 11 yrs, I have raised a family and most recently took care of my mother who passed away last summer from COPD. I understand and practice professional boundaries of those I work with and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Clara A.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Clara, a business major at Missouri State University. I've babysat for a few years and have experience caring for my little brother, who has autism, so I'm comfortable with special needs children. I love spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and enjoying my hobbies. I'm here to help make your life a little easier! I'm...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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Emily G.


Springfield, MO

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

I am a hardworking, trustworthy person. I am attending Evangel University studying Special Education. I plan to become a Special Education Teacher in the future or work in a field that benefits special needs. I've had lots of experience working with kids in church and camps. I work with ages from newborn-middle school age. I am...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Olivia G.


Springfield, MO

$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind, Loving, Patient, Creative, Flexible

Hi, I am currently attending evangel university for my bachelor's in Child Psychology and I'm looking for work after class. I get out of class MWF @ 2 p.m. and TH @ 3:15 p.m. I have a lot of experience babysitting for several people with children of all ages. I can provide references. I am extremely reliable and considerate...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Currently student teaching in an elementary school. I have experience with special needs care and working with students during practicum experiences. also available for child care
Cole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brittany L.


Springfield, MO

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/ Errand Runner/ Pet Care

Hello! My name is Brittany, and I am passionate about caring for children of all ages. With over four years of experience in various settings, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of children, from infants to teenagers. My background includes caring for foster children aged 6 months to 2 years, as well as...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Leslie C.


Springfield, MO

$23-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Ready To Help

I am an energetic, intelligent, compassionate young women who loves to support hardworking families with their everyday needs. From being a Camp Counselor, Children's Pastor, and Care for individuals who are special needs or going through difficult times mentally, I am well versed in the world of Child Care. I have CPR...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline M.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Functional Nanny

I am a graduate student at Cox College in the MSOT program. I have worked with kiddos with special needs, developmental delay, and visual impairment in the public school system and through MO First Steps in home early intervention for 8 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant. I love working with kids and have worked...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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