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421 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
Ia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Ia and I am looking for a Caregiver job position. I have a huge experience in that field. I believe I am a valuable team member and my experience will be very productive to you guys.
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Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."
Reviewed by Susan N.
Eliza O.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 the day or babysitting in the evening."
Reviewed by Elizabeth S.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Anita and I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity!
My 11 years as a mother of 3...
5.0
"It was our child's first babysitter and she was very uncertain about the whole thing. Anita was very kind and gentle. By the time we returned our daughter was suggesting we go out on another date night next...
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5.0
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Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am finishing medical school in November(2023), and I will hopefully...
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely amazing! Our son (2 months old) was particularly fussy that evening and Rachael did a fantastic job at soothing him. We came home to a happy baby. Will 100% be using Rachael again. Could...
Reviewed by Christine D.
5.0
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I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun.
Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way.
I have years of experience babysitting children different ages.
My most recent...
5.0
"Petra is warm, fun, and responsible. Our child loves spending time with her and we know he is in good hands."
Reviewed by Eyal N.
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
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Kids have always had a special place in my heart and I was lucky enough to learn this from a young age. I started out watching my younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors. I believe that having been surrounded by kids at that stage of my life made me a more patient, empathetic, and well-rounded adult. I've worked as a nanny in...
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough about Heather. She has taken care of our two-year-old daughter for the past month, five days a week, about 6-8 hours a day. Our daughter absolutely loves her and always talks about...
Reviewed by Sarah D.
Nabila N.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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10 years experience as a babysitter . I speak Arabic, French and English. I have experience with special need kids.
5.0
"Nabila cared for our daughter when she was a baby and was wonderful. They were always playing and singing and laughing. She also did our daughter's laundry, which was a huge help to use because our baby had...
Reviewed by Alex C.
5.0
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I love children & have years of experience babysitting, tutoring, & developing programs. Some experience w/ special needs, newborns & infants. Created & managed 4 years of pipeline programs for 37 to 83 kids in 3-12 grade for the events. Dreaming big, reading, good manners, curiosity, & play are what I encourage most!
Raised in...
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You are an absolute godsend! Your dedication, patience, and genuine care have made such a positive impact. I feel so lucky and grateful to have you in my life. You're a true gem!"
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I am currently a teaching artist at both the Brooklyn Children's Museum and Free Arts NYC. In 2020 I graduated from NYU with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies. For as long as I can remember I have been trusted to care for all the children in my family, including my older brother with autism, as well as my...
5.0
"Angelica cares for my son who is high functioning ASD. She is caring compassionate and rolls with his nonsense and manages to gets him back on a desired path. She is a great asset to our family while in NYC...
Reviewed by Julie J.
Gabriela F.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing with children! I know her for many years. She used to babysit my girls in Paris (yes, Gabriela speaks French also), they absolutely loved her. She is fun and very creative, very serious and...
Reviewed by Laura D.
5.0
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I have six years of experience. At the moment, I am studying early childhood education at Brooklyn College. Since I was a high school student, I have worked with children. I used to look after my relatives and nieces even while I was in primary school. I've always known I wanted to work with children, and I'm glad I still have...
5.0
"To whom it may concern,
I am writing to express my utmost gratitude and heartfelt recommendation for Disha P as an extraordinary provider for my daughter. As a mother whose daughter has been under her care for...
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5.0
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Hi my name is Laurie . I am a non-smoker looking for a full-time or part-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot...
5.0
"Laurie was wonderful with our girls. My eldest adores her. Laurie has a wonderful, patient demeanor and we felt very confident leaving our children with her. We came home to two happy babies. We definitely hope...
Reviewed by Audrey E.
4.5
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I have cared for children for over 20 years. I worked with great families all over NY area and still help them from time to time. I am professional with what I do, responsible, reliable and honest. I am a college graduate and a great homework help. I am a huge fan of arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor activities and much...
5.0
"She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!"
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Samantha L.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello!
My name is Samantha, I am 24 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I just finished wrapping up The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel currently working towards become a Music Supervisor in film. I'm enthusiastic and love to...
5.0
"We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific behavioral needs), Sam left a great impression on us.
She...
Reviewed by David G.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Caro was a huge help during this difficult time. Having both kids (3yrs and 9months) at home while working was tough. Caro helped me tremendously, not just with the kids, but also cleaning up after playtime and...
Reviewed by Alena H.
Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...
5.0
"We hired Ondine as a part-time nanny after I returned to work after having our daughter. She came to us when our daughter was 2 months old and worked for us for several months. She was very attentive and...
Reviewed by Morgan S.
Barbara W.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience
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Good Day,
My name is Barbara but people call me Barb. I have 30 years of experience sitting for ages newborn to teenager, including twins and special needs. I am pursuing an MS Ed. in Elementary Education. I have been responsible for up to 5 children plus have worked in a day care.
I cook, clean, tutor schoolwork, teach arts...
5.0
"Barbara was so great with my 18-month-old! He was pretty grouchy and tantrum-prone on the day she sat for us, but Barbara won him over with her warmth and charm. I could hear them playing games, singing...
Reviewed by Carolyn W.
5.0
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Caring after my own nieces and nephews is where I began childcare in my teens. I have experience with children from birth-teens. Prior tasks have included completing educational activities, naps, and light meals. I have also provided one on one homework help and tutoring. I currently teach English to 7th grade students. I have...
5.0
"Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable and really pleasant to work with! She would be a great...
Reviewed by Kelly M.
5.0
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Hi! I recently relocated to New York City. I am from Nashville TN and looking find a family in need of care for their children. As a nanny and pediatric nursing assistant, I am well aware of the importance of finding a nanny that not only you trust but that is in-line with your families morals and goals.
With 5 years of...
5.0
"I've had some decent and not so decent experiences with nannys in the past, and this one was phenomenal. She was incredibly kind, caring, and her experience as a nurse made me feel very safe leaving my loved...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.
- Susan N.
Eliza O.
5.0
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 the day or babysitting in the evening.
- Elizabeth S.
Anita D.
5.0
Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival, Anita immediately connected with our...
- Dana L.
Rachael D.
5.0
Rachael was awesome. My wife and I felt very comfortable with her and she was the first sitter we've used for our 3-month old. She was attentive, on time, communicative and genuinely interested in our little boy. Feel very lucky to have found her!
- Evan M.
Petra S.
5.0
Petra is warm, fun, and responsible. Our child loves spending time with her and we know he is in good hands.
- Eyal N.
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Ratings for Brooklyn, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 187 reviews of the 421 listed special needs caregivers.