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60 special needs caregivers are listed in The Colony, TX

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in The Colony, TX

Rachel was an aid for my 20 yr old son with severe autism. She was caring, patient and understanding. In addition Rachel taught my son

Review for Rachel F. by Care member

Deidre helped me while I was in Texas visiting my brother with little notice. Deidre was kind caring, punctual and patient. I never felt

Review for Deidre J. by Amber T.

Hannah was so helpful! My daughter absolutely loved her and enjoyed the time spent with her. She was very attentive and played fun games

Review for Hannah C. by Raquel R.

Special needs caregivers in The Colony, TX

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Rachel F.


The Colony, TX

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two children, ages 17 and 20. I currently work part time at a bakery, which leaves plenty of time to help care for others. Prior to my current job, I worked as a paraprofessional in a public elementary school life skills class assisting children with various special needs including Autism, Down Syndrome...
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"Rachel was an aid for my 20 yr old son with severe autism. She was caring, patient and understanding. In addition Rachel taught my son many new functional skills. Rachel never missed a day and was always on time. I really appreciated her maturity and...

Care member

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Deidre J.


The Colony, TX

$27-30/hr8 yrs exp

Texas State University Psychology Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm 36 years old, caring for children has been a long-term passion of mine. My calling is to serve others, especially children. Finding someone solely dedicated to that mission is a crucial component of your search. In addition to being intelligent, educated, supportive, polite, caring, honest, consistent, structured,...
5.0
"Deidre helped me while I was in Texas visiting my brother with little notice. Deidre was kind caring, punctual and patient. I never felt rushed or pushed even when my body was being less than cooperative. She helped with getting up showering, and dressing. She...

Amber T.

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Hannah C.


The Colony, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Baby-Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full time as an engineer and am hoping to continue my 10+ years of babysitting through evening or weekends. I am currently available after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and full time on the weekends. I have nannied ages 6 weeks to 14 years old with up to 6 kids at one time, playing board games, going to the...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah was so helpful! My daughter absolutely loved her and enjoyed the time spent with her. She was very attentive and played fun games with her! If you need someone dependable, punctual, trustworthy Hannah is the perfect person for the job!"

Raquel R.

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Kaylea J.


The Colony, TX

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher in Frisco ISD. I have experience with children of all ages as well as experience with children with special needs. Working with children is my passion!
Kaylea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylea provided reliable, punctual and trustworthy care to my two girls during the summer of 2013. She followed a schedule which required her to pick up and drop off the girls at their respective activities. She was always on time and the summer went very...

Monica C.

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Josefina B.


The Colony, TX

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Working With The Heart In It

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Loving, Caring, Responsible, Dependable, and Flexible 9 years with special needs children 5 years Director 4 years at a Early Childhood School Right now I want to apply being a single care taker! 4 years for individual family
Josefina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Josefina is absolutely amazing! She has been taking care of my son since he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible with timing & has never been late. My son loves Jojo & truly lights up when he sees her. She is extremely attentive to his needs &...

Megan K.

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Rachel F.


The Colony, TX

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two children who are now adults. I live in The Colony and currently work part time and have a flexible schedule. Prior to my current job, I worked as a paraprofessional in a special needs elementary classroom. I am patient and flexible and able to competently and compassionately care for others.
Rachel can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Hannah C.


The Colony, TX

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper Available

My neighbor is with autism and I have been taking care of her, for many years now. I will take them outside to play or swim and help them read. I know a little bit of sign language due to my neighbor's teachings. I am willing to learn what is needed for the job and hope I can help you out. I am very loving and responsible.
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Kaylea J.


The Colony, TX

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have a lot of experience with children with special needs. My sister was born with chromosome deletion and has mental and physical disabilities. I have watched as well as other children with a variety of special needs in my area and am very well equipped! I am also pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and am almost fluent...
Hi there! My name is Guisela and I am looking for a long-term opportunity to help young kiddos reach milestones, one day at a time. I graduated in 2022 with an undergrad in Child Development, and am looking forward to furthering my education within the Speech Therapy field. I have 9 months of experience in working as a...
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Tiffany B.


The Colony, TX

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Looking To Partner With A Family

I have four years experience with special needs working with my own father who had a stroke. The stroke affected his left side and left him bedridden for four years. During this time, my family and I took care of him at home which included diaper changing, peg tube feedings and working with OT, PT and speech therapy so he could...
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Brenda H.


The Colony, TX

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have assisted with Dressing, bathing, meal prep, medication management and general house cleaning, laundry, dishes shopping etc. I am very reliable and trustworthy. I charge $25 - $30 an hour.
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Lilly H.


The Colony, TX

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lilly. I have been babysitting for over 6 years. I have experience working with kids with ADD/ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Type One Diabetes. I absolutely love working with children. My main goal is to keep them safe, comfortable, and engaged in activities!
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Lauren W.


The Colony, TX

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Enthusiastic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren and I am currently a student at Texas Woman's University obtaining my doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. I am looking for a part time position that works well with my class schedule. I currently live in Lewisville but am happy to travel around the area. I have a Bachelor's degree in Allied Health and...
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Mercedes R.


The Colony, TX

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Mercedes

I'm a certified medical assistant and phlebotomy assistant. I'm a physician in my country and I have experience (12 years)
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Shantoria R.


The Colony, TX

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Sitter With Special Needs Experience.

I currently work full time as a behavioral technician in an ABA clinic with children with Autism. It's a fairly new venture for me but something I have absolutely fallen in love with and hold near and dear to my heart. Outside of my job, I've done various babysitting jobs over the last 18 years. I have only put 3 years of paid...
Shantoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shannon C.


The Colony, TX

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher Who Misses Kiddos During The Summer :)

I have 14 years of experience. I have years of experience babysitting and being a caregiver for children and adults with special needs. I am a Special Ed teacher and am looking for some work during the summer. I have experience with all types of special needs care including wheelchairs, transfers, feeding tubes, etc.
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Betty R.


The Colony, TX

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hello! My name is Betty and I am looking for part time child/family care jobs. I am going into my fourth year of teaching. I teach 5th grade but am comfortable caring for kids of all ages and of most special needs. I have babysat for 10+ years. I have a dig if my own and am comfortable with tending to pets, errands, and tending...
Betty can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Avary M.


The Colony, TX

$20/hr1 yrs exp

18 Years Old. Experience With Brothers And Pets

I have two younger brothers that I've helped care for their whole lives as well as several cats and dogs over the years. I've worked as a children's swim instructor where I gained some experience working with special needs students.
Avary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Caroline N.


The Colony, TX

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Caroline! I am a very reliable and punctual babysitter/nanny and master's graduate in accounting looking for work until I begin my job. I am very experienced with children ages 1 month-17 years of age and I have a lot of experience with children with special needs such as Cerebral Palsy. I am excited to meet...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kecia M.


The Colony, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare, Raising And Teaching

Hello, I would like to introduce myself as an amazing babysitter/nanny. I was the Director of Children's Ministry for 20+ years with two churches. I am currently a paraprofessional aide for students that need extra help with education, social skills, and some special needs. for an elementary school. I have raised 3 amazing boys,...
Kecia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Ratings for The Colony, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in The Colony, TX are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.