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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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Hayley W.

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...

Maureen M. says "Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Daphne M.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 21 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 22 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...

Care Member says "Daphne was communicative, which we appreciated. She asked thoughtful questions to ensure she understood our son’s needs and routines, and our...

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Erin A.

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.

Michelle V. says "We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Jubilee R.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...

Debra M. says "Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time...

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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
dementia
hospice services
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...

Julie C. says "Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

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Kelliann D.

Positive Behavior, special needs caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children for over 20 years. It began with babysitting at age 10 & grew into a successful network of families that kept me busy all through high school. In college, I volunteered at an elementary school running math intervention programs. I also spent a summer in Africa teaching preschoolers, teens, and...

Care Member says "Kelliann has watched my two boys for over 8 years. She had been punctual, loving, patient and kind. She is very creative and resourceful and has helped...

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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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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Wynee V.

Full-time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Wynee (like Winnie the Pooh). I'm a 30-year-old fun, responsible, and loving individual with a passion for working with children. As an older sister, I gained valuable experience caring for my siblings. I've also worked as a counselor for a summer youth program at a daycare, caring for children from newborns to...

Kalena G. says "She has excellent energy and a natural ability with kids, don't let her small stature fool you. My son who is two listened to her ! She is playful and...

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Suprina B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Brittany H.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. For the past 21 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children. I have experience with special needs children, a Child Development Associate (CDA), and Early Child Development...

Maria G. says "Dependable and kind. Someone my daughter truly looks forward to seeing everyday. "

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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Sahara C.

Nanny In Touch With Inner Child

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I believe I may be the perfect match for your family! My name is Sahara . I am a 24 yr old career nanny I have been working with children for the past 7 years. I've aided families during private travel, live-in with high profile staffing, received medical consent forms while parents left the country, work as a Rota nanny...

Micah S. says "We interviewed Sahara for a traveling position, and since we have filled the position, we wanted to leave a review anyway since she was a close second....

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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of childcare experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Tatyana J.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Weehawken, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Weehawken, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sarah H.

Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a...

- Olivia J.

Aminata K.

I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure...

- Jemi J.

Hayley W.

Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/...

- Maureen M.

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