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Seher A.

Sunnyside, NY

from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Elderly care is an important topic that is becoming increasingly relevant as the population ages. It involves providing support and assistance to the elderly in order to ensure their well-being and quality of life. This can include physical care, emotional support, and social interaction. There are various ways in which elderly...
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Rajan T.

Sunnyside, NY

from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Rajan, and I have over 20 years of experience caring for children and families. Originally from Nepal, where I worked as a primary school teacher, I moved to the U. S. in 2003 and have since worked as a nanny for 25 years and a home health aide for 10 years. I've cared for newborns, toddlers, school-aged children, and...
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Dolores D.

Sunnyside, NY

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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'm well experienced in taking care little kids and with special needs. Can cook, clean run errands.
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Maracine N.

Full Time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked with and done the following: * Newborn to age 11. * Children with special needs. * Light to moderate housework. * Prepared meals. * Take child/children on walks, museum, and play dates. I have 10 yrs experience with child care.

Lisa B. says "I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is sorely missed and I...

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Jessica S.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...

Evanice P. says "Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Shellese H.

Fun And Energetic! You Can Depend On Me Anytime!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Shellese. I am a dedicated and professional nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns and adolescents. I specialize in newborn care and have worked closely with children with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I...

Tyra B. says "Ms. H is an excellent mother and caretaker. She is dependable, warm and nurturing. Ms. H would be an asset to any family seeking her services."

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Kateri B.

Brooklyn, NY

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Kateri. I have 10 years of experience in a nanny/at home setting and in professional childcare. I have been a preschool teacher for 5 years, and have had over 200 hours of training in childhood development. I have a Childhood Development Associate and CPR/First Aid. I also am trained in Safe Sleep ( for infants). I am...

Becky M. says "Kateri was wonderful with my little ones! She kept them entertained, was funny, and really sweet. She was also well worth the price! I would recommend her...

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Medgine J.

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...

Ethan L. says "Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Sabina D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 24 years old, I am very clean-cut, bubbly, very responsible, and positive. I grew up with children all around me, of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and have years of experience with caring for infants, groups of children, and special needs toddlers. I am a recent graduate from The New School where I graduated top of my...

Remya T. says "As other moms can relate, it is not easy to find a caregiver who you like and your child connects with. Sabina is the very first babysitter that I worked...

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Alissa A.

Alissa A.

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...

Ehren S. says "We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't...

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Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

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Adele F.

Full-Time Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Adele. Originally from Russia, I moved to New York 13 years ago. I love to read, try new food and take care of my plants. Growing up, I basically raised my sister who is 5 years younger than me. I was always good with small kids, so my parents' friends had usually asked me to babysit their kids. They loved...

Cecilia M. says "As a mother and former professional nanny I consider Adele as a dependable, caring, hands on nanny. I got to meet Adele at the playground in the...

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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sunnyside, NY

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

Maracine N.

I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is...

- Lisa B.

Ana H.

Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her...

- Sharmisa F.

Jessica S.

Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8...

- Evanice P.

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