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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sturbridge, MA
The average rate is $13/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
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I have a B. A in preschool - 3rd grade.
I worked w typical and atypical child reg ed and special education for several years. I also worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I taught preschool there as well. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working...
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Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
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"Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care."
Reviewed by Kathleen C.
Abygail W.
Worcester, MA
$30-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Aby!
I am a nursing student at Northeastern University. I am entering my last semester this fall. I am CPR certified and just completed my pediatric rotation. I previously attended Rollins College for my first degree. I have many years of babysitting experience. I am very creative and imaginative; I love coming up with...
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"Aby is our date night sitter and we love her! The kids love her! She prepares meals, bathes the kids and puts them to bed for us and we are so very grateful we found her! We cannot recommend her enough!"
Reviewed by Patricia B.
Samantha A.
Worcester, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been on and off babysitting and nannying for just over 5 years. I am 23 years old and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have experience working with children with special needs as I have been working for the past year with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and I am...
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"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would...
Reviewed by Stacey F.
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Hello,
I'm currently working at a childcare Director at a large childcare center and oversee the care of children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. My experience in childcare spans over 25 years. I'm looking for a position where I can spend more time working with children of all ages and not being tied to a desk. I also have personal...
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"I have known Jodi for over 4 years. She watches both my son who's 1 and 1/2 and daughter. They both absolutely adore her (as we do too). She's kind, fun, and so attentive. My daughter runs to give her hugs when...
Reviewed by Vanessa A.
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10 years+ experience. ECE certified. Special needs experience. Degree in early childhood. Will do housework,
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when I was a teenager I worked at wrentham state school for 5 years with special needs people. After that I worked at a school in norton ma. for special needs children. I worked as a cna for 10 years at madonna manor nursing home in the alzheimers unit. That was in north attleboro ma. I became a mother of 3 boys. Stayed at home...
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I lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, educated, and cared for 2 boys, ages 8 and 9, and 2 girls, ages 7, up to 10+ hours, 5 days a week. I carefully followed the parent's instructions regarding schedules, chores, discipline, and free time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I'm...
Alexis M.
Spencer, MA
$18-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
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My name is Lexi. I'm 26 years old and I work as a professional clinical case manager full time at a hospital. I've nannied through care. com in the past as well as privately over the past 7 years. I have experience with kids aged 0-16 and I can handle all levels of care including special needs! I love to work with kids and...
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I have worked in special education for 5 years. I previously worked in an elementary school for 4 years. This past year I started at a charter school in Marlborough, in their special education department. I also work after school as a social coach for kids with disabilities. In college, I was a personal care attendant for a man...
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Hello my name is Nicole I am from West Brookfield Ma. I have worked with developmentally disabled adult for over 20 years, in residential, day program and community settings. I have experience with all aspects of direct care bathing, toileting, feeding, medication administration, vital signs, doctor appointments, documentation,...
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Hello, my name is Fany , I have no experience but I hope you take me into account. I am a very patient and loving person who likes to learn every day.
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I have 15 years of experience sitting for children (family and non-family) ages 3 months - 13 years. I have 1 year experience teaching pre-k and tutoring 1-6th graders, including children with special needs. I spent a little over two years working with adults with developmental disabilities in community and residential settings....
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Hello! I am a mom of three daughters who are in their 20's and all out of the "nest." I am in my middle years, somewhere in between mom and grandma. I have been a mother and worked full-time outside the home for 15 years. I understand how stressful it is to leave your child in the care of someone else. I also understand the...
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"Sheryl comes with a lifetime of experience, including special needs children, and has cared for my three kids (now 3, 7, and 9) since they were infants. She’s incredibly calm, comforting, playful, and engaging...
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Hi! My name is Sophia and I'm 21 years old. I started working with children when I was 12 years old as a babysitter for my neighbors. Since then I've continued babysitting and nannying. I went to Worcester Technical high school for early childhood education. I received my early childhood education certificate as well. I also...
Alysia L.
Millbury, MA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Over the last five years, I have been employed as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), working with children aged between 3-11 years who have special needs. Currently, I serve as a paraprofessional in the Grafton School District, where I work in the intensive needs classroom for preschool through first grade. During my time...
Kaylee L.
Palmer, MA
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Kaylee L. and I am 19 years old turning 20 in March. I am currently attending Springfield Technical Community College where I am working towards my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children for some time now. I started working at a dance studio where I taught 3-5-year-olds to...
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Hello! My name is Samantha and I am looking to connect with a family for a summer/part time schedule. I work in the public schools as a Behavior Specialist. My child care experience dates back over 15 years. I previously was a pre school teacher for 3 years as well as a behavior technician working with children in the special...
Lauren J.
Worcester, MA
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Before I moved to college, I lived in Maine. Now that I'm down here I would love to find new families to assist in caring for their children. For the past 3. 5 years I was a nanny for a family with 5 children. Four of them had special needs. I understand how to handle behavior issues, autistic needs, give medication, and keep...
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Hi ! My names Keri, as you can tell from some of the pictures above I have quite the experience working with children! I have been babysitting or working with kids almost my entire life! (Which means almost 30 years!!!) :)
I also have experience working with kids with special needs! I am a Registered Behavioral Therapist, I...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sturbridge, MA
Holly P.
5.0
Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care.
- Kathleen C.
Abygail W.
5.0
Aby is our date night sitter and we love her! The kids love her! She prepares meals, bathes the kids and puts them to bed for us and we are so very grateful we found her! We cannot recommend her enough!
- Patricia B.
Samantha A.
5.0
Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate school.
- Stacey F.
Jodi M.
5.0
I have known Jodi for over 4 years. She watches both my son who's 1 and 1/2 and daughter. They both absolutely adore her (as we do too). She's kind, fun, and so attentive. My daughter runs to give her hugs when she sees her.
If you use Jodi you will not be disappointed at all! She's truely...
- Vanessa A.
Sheryl S.
5.0
Sheryl comes with a lifetime of experience, including special needs children, and has cared for my three kids (now 3, 7, and 9) since they were infants. She’s incredibly calm, comforting, playful, and engaging with all ages. She has also effortlessly wrangled my zoo of animals throughout the years!...
- Care member
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