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Barbara W.

Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Westport, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...

Sarah W. says "Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family...

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Westport, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi! I am an experienced caregiver who has worked with children of all ages, multiples, as well as caring for children with special needs (adhd, autism, CP, mood disorders, feeding tube, etc) I believe that kids need a positive, fun, and also educational environment to thrive. * Due to severe allergies, I can only accept a...

Eryn B. says "When we interviewed Kendra last year we loved her instantly and knew she'd mesh well with us and our kids. She did tell us when we interviewed her that she...

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Child care

Westport, MA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, which led me to become a childcare provider. I firmly believe in the importance of making a positive impact on the lives of young minds while supporting families. With one year of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of various ages and am comfortable caring for...
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Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a one-to-one aide, I worked with a child with autism spectrum disorder. My responsibilities include the following: continually monitoring and evaluating child's progress, providing individualized attention, staying aware of repetitive behaviors and fixations, promoting social skills, implementing treatment strategies, and...

Rita T. says "Alexandria was the most amazing and qualified nanny we've ever had. Being that one of my children is autistic, we've been through multiple nannies to find...

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Portsmouth, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I've worked with many special needs kiddos. I worked for Newport County Special Education. Worked in various special needs classrooms. Don't hesitate to contact me with your needs and I'll discuss availability.

Robin D. says "We hired her to take care of our son while we went out on a date night. She was on time and handled everything well. Definitely hire her again!"

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Hi!

Portsmouth, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Through my teachings in many schools I have a wide range of experience with many students and various abilities. I graduated with a degree in elementary education and I'm currently working toward my masters degree in special education. Still working with so many students I also have a great amount of experience in regards to...

Sierra S. says "Kim was amazing! She is so sweet and kind and wonderful with kids! Our daughter LOVED Kim and can't wait to have her come back! Will hire again!"

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New Bedford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm hannah a babysitter/teacher/ paraprofessional/nanny who loves working with kids! For the past three years I've been working at a childcare center being responsible for up to 10 children at once ages 3 months- 12 years. I have been a mother's helper since I was 12 and babysitting since 14. I have experience caring for...
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Portsmouth, RI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have many years of childcare experience. I've been hired by 40+ families on this site. I have excellent references. I've been called Mary Poppins because of the bags of activities I bring with me. I do date nights/temporary care while you're visiting the area. Background check done through the Portsmouth Police Dept... CPR-AED...

Care Member says "Leilani was spectacular. She was punctual, communicative, kind, and was able to really relate and care for our two young girls - ages 2 and 7mo. She...

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New Bedford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I would like to provide some background information on my experience & qualifications in the child care field! Throughout my academic/professional journey, I have developed a strong foundation in early childhood education. I graduated from HS in 2017, where I completed the Early Childhood Development elective program. This...

Sky G. says "Ashlie was so helpful while we were in town for a wedding for 3 nights. She was always early, jumped right in to playing with our son, and got him fed and...

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Full/Part-time Nanny/Caregiver Available

New Bedford, MA

4.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Born and raised in Portland, Maine. Relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts. A little about me: When my youngest sister was born my father nicknamed me Mother Hen due to my nurturing nature and patience with her. Coming from a large family I have always gravitated toward childcare positions - During my high school career, I...

Michael O. says "Maria was my family's nanny for a brief period of time while my wife was bedridden from an illness. During her time in our home she was nothing but...

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Professional Child Whisperer

Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 25 yrs old with extensive childcare experience from children 2 months to 12 years and recently graduated from college. I have had professional training in the preschool setting for infants - 5 years as well as other specialized trainings from childcare jobs throughout the years. Additionally, I have experience working with...

Jessica M. says "Rebecca is super dependable & reliable. I trust her with my children."

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New Bedford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a nanny for a child with down syndrome for overall year. I'm currently working with a child that has autism. I love and enjoy working with children with disabilities. Also, I have worked in a residential home with MR patients.
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Babysitter

Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...

Kelly G. says "Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little...

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Babysitter Pet Care

Fall River, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a stay at home mom with 30 years of childcare experience. I have 3 daughters. I currently home school my youngest who is in high school. I am the leader of her Club and co-leader of her Club. We teach children pet care, health/safety, showmanship, and canine obedience. I was also a licensed family child care provider for 15...
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Fall River, MA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Dakota, I am 19 and a current part time student enrolled in the medical field. Also a part time server in the Fall River area, looking to continue my passion for childcare. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and learn. I strive to provide that...
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Part Time-babysitter

New Bedford, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I work after school at a child care center and during school I work with preschoolers and I am in the process of getting my EEC certification. I enjoy working with kids and hope to work with them in the medical field someday. I have been working with children for years and I have...
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South Dartmouth, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I'm a special educator teacher with severe and mild/moderate teaching licenses in MA. I've worked as a tutor and PCA as well.
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Portsmouth, RI

from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Erica . I recently moved to Rhode Island from Richmond, Virginia. I graduated from Longwood University with a bachelors degree in psychology, and am continuing my education currently for a masters in counseling education! Over the past 8 years I have worked as a lifeguard, in a nursery at my local church, as a...
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Sitter

New Bedford, MA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I recently moved to New Bedford from New Orleans and am a college graduate transitioning out of the restaurant industry. While exploring new career opportunities, I am offering my skills in cleaning, cooking, painting, babysitting, tutoring, pet care and senior assistance. I have thousands of logged, professional...
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Moving To GA 2025 Part Time/Per Diem Caregiver

New Bedford, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there! I am a 35-year-old Bachelors degree graduate from the New England area. I am currently residing in two states. GA and MA. I relocated to GA earlier in the year (2025), and frequent my return to RI and MA. So I will from time to time looking for families in these areas to service. My background is in childcare and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.67/hr as of January 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Westport, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Westport, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Barbara W.

Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help,...

- Sarah W.

Kendra L.

When we interviewed Kendra last year we loved her instantly and knew she'd mesh well with us and our kids. She did tell us when we...

- Eryn B.

Alexandria C.

Alexandria was the most amazing and qualified nanny we've ever had. Being that one of my children is autistic, we've been through multiple...

- Rita T.

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