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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a summer day camp for ages 6-8. I have worked with all ages,...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Shea R.

Energetic And Responsible Sitter :)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...

Vera N. says "Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm...

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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
companionship
+ 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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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...

Rose F. says "Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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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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Diane T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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Marie L.

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
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Enock R.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York, NY

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Fully experienced in accomplishing home health aid duties in a timely manner. Certified in Boston as a Home Health Aide through the Boston Visiting Nurses Association in 1994. As a Home Health Aide special emphasis' is placed on cleanliness and sanitizing patient living room including laundry, dishwashing as well as dusting ,...
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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Ashley N.

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hi everyone my name is Ashley, I have been working in childcare for 12 years. When I first began I was working in a Preschool setting as well as part time nannying through college. For 3. 5 years I worked as an assistant teacher in district 75 working with special needs children ranging in ages 8-20 years old. My days were not...
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Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! My name is Rosalyn, and I am a certified teacher with a P-3 license and a specialization in special education. I currently teach in a self-contained SLD classroom and am seeking an after-school and/or Saturday position. I provide academic support in areas where children may be struggling, and I am experienced in working...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Valerie J.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the home health field, I provide compassionate, dependable, skilled care to individuals and families seeking high-quality support. My background includes extensive work with the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals with special needs, ensuring each person receives...
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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. 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 milestones, Montessori, and baby...

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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Chloe V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 23 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 3 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May 2025 from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Ashley N.

NY's Mary Poppins

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Ashley and I have been working in childcare for 12 years. I started out caring for the kids in my big family and knew that was the career I wanted to ve in. I began working in a private preschool in Manhattan working with infants and on the side would do date night sitting for many of my students. I decided to go...

May A. says "I cannot recommend Ashley more highly. She looked after my daughter for over a year from 2-3yo. She is extremely generous, playful, attentive. She's so...

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Sophia A.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I am interested in working with people of...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Woodside, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Woodside, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rosemary G.

Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate...

- Sky G.

Grey C.

Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She...

- Rosa R.

Shea R.

Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child....

- Vera N.

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