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Ana Clara B.

Sunnyside, NY

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$30/hr
9 years experience
I have extensive experience caring for children with special needs and am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. I understand that each child has unique strengths, challenges, and routines, and I always adapt my approach to meet their individual needs. I am patient,...
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Amber G.

Sunnyside, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Nurturing children has been a passion of mine passion since I began working with special needs students in my junior and high school years. Outside of school I also did some volunteer work assiting kids in my hometown of Las Vegas and have babysat for differents families. I offer a patient, calm, and creative environment and...
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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 10 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)
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$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
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Samantha L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Samantha, I am 26 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I worked on the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoíle (directed by Amy and Dan Palladino) currently working towards becoming a Music...

David G. says "We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific...

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Perla E.

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.

Crystal S. says "Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made...

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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
meal prep
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I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Anita C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is my greatest passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. With five years of experience caring for children aged 0-12+, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to three...

Dijana B. says "Anita was extremely reliable. She has gone above and beyond for my family. My children were very comfortable with her, she was fun and the kids really...

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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Amanda V.

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.

Riley C. says "I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is...

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Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I'm C (they/them). For 6 years, I've been caregiving for toddlers to 12-year-olds and lead teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. In my nanny career, I have been responsible for anywhere from 1 - 2 children at a time, consistently (a previous job was with 2 siblings), and I have 3+ years experience working...

Kim H. says "My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"

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Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
updates: Hi & Thank you for the inquires. I am currently available for part time summer care. Certain weekends can be discussed. Fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive is my profession & passion. With over 15 years of experience (11 year certified teaching), I hold certifications in Early Childhood...

Kelly M. says "Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable...

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Bellie T.

Your All-around Big Guy

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...

Shpresa B. says "Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during...

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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of October 2026

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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

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.

Kelsey N.

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She...

- Jay M.

Lucero R.

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...

- Wilnelia J.

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