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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Winthrop, MA

The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Winthrop, MA

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into...

Reviewed by Blake S.

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Merrily L.


Salem, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...
5.0
"Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

Reviewed by Michelle P.

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Milagros A.


Chelsea, MA

$23-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...
5.0
"Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and engaged the entire time and helped me stay on top of...

Reviewed by Adea G.

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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Flexible Babysitter

4.6

(9)

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I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
5.0
"Kayla is amazing. We are so grateful to have found her and have her as part of our childcare "family". She cares for our three daughters (3yo & 6mo twins). They love her. She is unflappable, always has a...

Reviewed by Lauren T.

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
5.0
"Lauren was absolutely amazing. She fit right in and we felt extremely comfortable with her caring for our first born. Lauren was kind, patient, trustworthy and even taught me some things when it came to our...

Reviewed by Kim K.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts! I am the only girl out of my siblings, I had a handful with 3 brothers growing up! I am Italian and Irish with a huge family with over 30 cousins, so naturally born into my role as babysitter! I am CPR and First Aid...
5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My...

Reviewed by Jenna V.

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Bridget S.


Somerville, MA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

About Bridget:

3.7

(3)

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Hello! My name is Bridget, I'm 22, and I'm looking for nanny/childcare jobs in Somerville! I have a lot of childcare experience- I began babysitting when I was 13; I worked at a children's theatre throughout high school; and in college I have had a couple of nanny positions including the family I currently work for, who I have...
5.0
"Bridget has been with my family for over 1.5 years. She is great, dependable, fun, outgoing. My 4.5 year old son loves her, and always looking forward to her days. I highly recommend her and cannot wait for...

Reviewed by Natalie D.

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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I currently work with disabled adults at Perkins. I am very proud of and experienced in working with any disabled people.
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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Kaitlyn L.


Quincy, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...
5.0
"We hired Kaitlyn to watch our two boys while we went to the theater. We hadn't gone out for years! She was friendly, responsible, and and went above and beyond! She even did the dishes! I plan on hiring her...

Reviewed by Savannah G.

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Leighanna S.


Cambridge, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am currently a student at The University of Tampa and am majoring in elementary education. Within our curriculum is training on how to accommodate for children with special needs of all kinds. I have a passion for learning about, teaching, and befriending children of all backgrounds and abilities. I previously worked as...
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Shafia G.


East Boston, MA

$27-40/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Personal Assistant/House Task Manager

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Shafia! I have a background in working with individuals with Autism, special needs and developmental delays. I am a patient, caring, and loving person. I treat every human being with the respect they deserve and never judge a book by its cover. I am looking for a full time or part time position. Hoping to start...
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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

5.0

(2)

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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise...

Reviewed by Helene J.

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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
5.0
"Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a...

Reviewed by Barbara G.

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Brianna P.


Quincy, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I absolutely love taking care of children and have grown up assisting in a family daycare. I traveled with my husband who was in the Navy and worked as a preschool teacher for 2-year-olds while completing my degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved back to MA about five years ago and am currently working as a Kindergarten...
5.0
"If you want a skilled and capable caregiver that keeps the kiddos engaged and active, Brianna is your candidate. Excellent nanny/babysitter!"

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"

Reviewed by Care member

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high...

Reviewed by Sue M.

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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

3.0

(2)

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Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Reviewed by Marjanna B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Winthrop, MA

Ashley B.

5.0

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...

- Blake S.

Merrily L.

5.0

Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her

- Michelle P.

Milagros A.

5.0

Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and engaged the entire time and helped me stay on top of their schedules with doctor appointment reminders. Milagros will make a great addition to...

- Adea G.

Kayla M.

5.0

Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...

- Care member

Lauren H.

5.0

We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!

- Marla S.

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Ratings for Winthrop, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Winthrop, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.