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Eliza O.

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...

Elizabeth S. says "Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during...

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Sarah M.

Nanny/Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...

Erika M. says "Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard for child...

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Haley K.

Special Needs Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...
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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...

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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Carolyn L.

Experienced/Qualified Baby-Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents, I'm ready and available to render my childcare services to you and your wonderful family. I have worked for the past 10 years as a baby-sitter/nanny with kids ranging from infant/newborn through toddler age and older. I also have experience with twins, special needs kids, and I also worked as a preschool teacher....

Aprilee G. says "Carolyn will truly be missed in my household. She was like an addition to our family. I'm an RN and very particular on how my children are cared for. I...

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Alyssa M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...

linda C. says "Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"

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Angelica L.

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...

Barry H. says "Angie acted as a companion and community rehabilitation worker for my adult daughter that lives with autism. She was kind, honest, and in the end became a...

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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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Rafaella V.

Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Short-term / Temp / Temporary / Holidays)

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Note: I'm currently looking for temp/ temporary/ short-term nanny/babysitter position. Hi! My name is Rafaella, I'm 28 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children/infants at different ages and also working with special needs (autism spectrum) and working...

Julia F. says "Rafaella is a literal angel. My son is obsessed with her! She kept my son active and engaged with activities. She's very caring and affectionate and I...

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Lyn C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jessica T.

Modern Mary Poppins

Brooklyn, NY

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business. I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...

Care Member says "Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the...

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Morgan S.

Transgender Male Nanny With Over 6 Years Experience

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi There! My name is Morgan, and I am a Williamsburg-based male nanny. I am an actor, and love to spend time outdoors with my dogs. I have over 6 years of childcare experience with children of various ages (over 4 years old). I have worked with children with special needs, as well as children who are LGBTQ or have families in...

Care Member says "Morgan is a phenomenal caregiver - fun, organized, responsible, creative and flexible. He gets children and is chill about the ups and downs of moods...

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Olivia G.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Valeria M.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...

Care Member says "Valeria has provided excellent nanny services to my daughter. She is punctual with after school pick-ups and very reliable. She is extremely patient and...

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Sandra B.

Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...

Care Member says "It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can...

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Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...

Lauren H. says "When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy...

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Noelle S.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...

Care Member says "she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.94/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in West New York, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in West New York, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Eliza O.

Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was...

- Elizabeth S.

Sarah M.

Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard...

- Erika M.

Midori K.

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...

- Care member

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