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Kari V.

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Kari. I owned and ran a daycare for 10 years and then became a public school teacher for 13 years. I was also a special needs respite care provider for the state of Michigan for 10 years. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. My husband and I recently moved to South Carolina and I would love to keep caring for...

Care Member says "Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children."

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Summerville, SC

4.5(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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Experience baby sitters of all ages, I clean, snack prep, and help out with whatever is needed. I am a future teacher but anytime I can be with kids I always love it because I can learn and be adaptive to all situations. I listen and quickly focus on directions given. I am trained in special needs with autistic and ADHD kids and...

Care Member says "Super flexible and kept us updated which was very reassuring. "

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Energetic And Passionate Psychology Student

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in Spanish from Drew University in Madison, NJ, and am currently pursuing a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I began babysitting at 13 and since then have had experience as a gymnastics coach, theatre/dance teacher, preschool teaching assistant, nanny and...

Care Member says "Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school due to COVID....

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Looking To Help Families Part Time

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hello everyone, I'm 50 years old. Mom of 3 adult children, I am a Mimi to 1 little boy. I've worked for FMSD with Special services for the last 17 yrs. I left the Fort-mill school district to move to Summerville. I have lots of experience with special needs/autism. I am not looking for a full-time job. I'm just looking for...

Lillian B. says "Kari is very reliable! We were sad to lose her when she moved. We hope to find someone like her again!"

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Caring, Crafty And Energetic!!!

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
My name is Megan, I am a 27-year-old event planner living in Summerville! I have taken care of children in many different capacities throughout my life. In high school, I nannied for several families with children ages 3 months to 13 years. While in college, I worked as a classroom assistant at a childcare center and a teacher...

Heidi R. says "Megan is a responsible and reliable individual. She's very creative and just fun to be around. She lights up a room when she walks in."

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Elementary School Teacher Looking For Part-Time Work, Red Cross CPR Certified

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a former kindergarten assistant teacher looking for covid-friendly private tutoring work or childcare positions. I speak Spanish and can teach it too! I have five years of teaching experience, including six months as a Special Needs Assistant. I am fully certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid,...

Suzanne C. says "Logan has been with us for a year now, and he is SO skilled in so many areas! He's a wonderful musician and plays the ukulele, guitar, Kalimba, and...

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Fun, Imaginative Nanny/Babysitter!

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My background includes working as a therapist to children on the autism spectrum as a Behavioral Therapist in the Berkeley County School District, as well as, being a Registered Behavior Technician for multiple in home therapy companies. I've also worked as a nanny, tutor, behavioral care instructor, mentor to troubled...

Jonathan H. says "Shelby has helped us with our twins since they were 1. They are now almost 6 and Shelby has supported us in a role of full time nanny, after school...

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Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years. I worked as a full time nanny to 2 special needs brothers for a year. Those duties included taking care of the boys along with light house keeping and meal prep. Currently I am in nursing school, but only have a couple classes at a time, changing every 5 weeks. I would...

Stephanie G. says "Lily worked for us on a regular basis for a few months and did an excellent job with our kids! Even helped in our (not even) 2 year olds potty...

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Fun Friend, Reliable Sitter!

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. As a certified special education teacher, my educational background and training in child development have equipped me to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young minds. My calm and patient...

Amie B. says "Meagan has worked with our family for three years. She is so patient and loves to have fun and play. "

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Compassionate

Summerville, SC

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
personal care
dementia
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I have a Outstanding track record of excellence in providing daily needs, including homemaking, cooking, dressing, bathing, transportation, Incontinence care and supplementing therapy. I deal with children, special needs (I have a little brother who has autism), disabled and seniors. Experience with Hoyer lift, Over 5 years of...

Sophia C. says "Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her"

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Nanny/pick-up, House Manager, Professional Tutor

Summerville, SC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
2. Hi! Seasoned Montessori teacher here, offering tutoring sessions and much more! I can come to you and I have experience with special needs. I can also help with pick up a few days a week, snack, homework, arts & crafts, and outdoor play. My experience includes preschool, elementary school, and middle school age children. Feel...
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Lily M.'s Photo

Summerville, SC

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I have experience with working with special needs kids as a nanny but also as a registered behavior technician. I currently work from 2-7 p.m. m-th. I am CPR certified. I have experience with developmental delays, administering medication through a G tube, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizures, and other medical...
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Summerville, SC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I work as an SLPA during the school year, and in the summer I nanny! I have nannied many kids (usually in ages 0-3) and work with a lot of special needs individuals with different diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, PDD NOS, and developmental speech and language delays. I would also be open to PCA care for adults with...
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Part Time Care Giver

Summerville, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jenifer. I am 31 years old and just finished classes for medical assisting. I have worked as a children's gymnastics coach for the last 12 years. We have had several children with autism that I helped with one on one in order for them to take a class. I am very interested in working with you and your girls. If you...
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Summerville, SC

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Jade. I've been working with kids ages 3-10 for over 8 years-from summer camp (where I became a supervisor) to helping out in my church's kids care program. I'm super reliable, love keeping kids engaged, and I don't mind helping with cooking, cleaning, or whatever you need. I'm also great with pets-I have three of my...
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Summerville, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Love working with special needs people been doing it for 10 plus years at The Board of Disabilities for Special Needs I also work outside of that with doing private duty for a family with 3 special needs adults since 2015. I've enjoyed it but all three have past away so I'm looking forward to working with someone else in the...
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Summerville, SC

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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a direct care worker for 12 years. I have worked with the adults and elderly that have been diagnosed with mental illness, disabilities, and special needs. Over my years I have learned and now experience in using a Hoyas-lift, sit-to-stand, taking vital signs, condom catheter, feeding tubes. I am certified in...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Summerville, SC

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am majoring in special education at college, and I have coached cheerleaders with disabilities for 3 years, student taught a high school special education class for 3 years as well. Also, I have helped a mother take care of a young girl who is non-verbal with para disease while babysitting.
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Summerville, SC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am a preschool teacher, I worked in the public school system for over 12 years. Before that, I owned my own daycare for 10 years. I have raised two children, they are currently in their 20s. Recently moved to South Carolina, and I would love to still work with children. I have 10+ years working in a contained autistic...
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Trained ABA Lean & Line Therapist

Summerville, SC

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I worked for 3 years with a local ABA Therapy provider and then went on to work independently helping local families with behavior modification in typically developing children. I've absolutely LOVED helping families through both of these outlets.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.49/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Summerville, SC

Special Needs Caregivers in Summerville, SC are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kari V.

Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children.

- Care member

Savannah B.

Super flexible and kept us updated which was very reassuring.

- Care member

Lila C.

Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school...

- Care member

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