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437 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...
Matthew P.
Mehnaz J.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I have years of experience babysitting children of ages 7 months through 17 years, and I have experience with special needs kids too since I have cared for and looked after 3 kids on completely different spectrums of autism. I love children of all ages; I find them to be the easiest company in the world and I've found...
Mehnaz can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very dependable, she went to the moon and back for my little ones, and that's all I ever ask. Thank you again."
Donald N.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael was great with our daughter. She asked great questions, and I could tell my daughter really enjoyed the time she spent with her. Rachael seems like a very smart and responsible person, and most importantly enjoys caring for children. I'd hire again...
Kristy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Petra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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.
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I would highly recommend Heather to any family looking for someone to care for their child/children! Our 2 year old daughter and 6 month old son absolutely adored her. Our daughter is very shy and had a hard time separating from us with other...
James D.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of children for years, I have worked with children with special needs including ASD and dyslexia. I can help with housekeeping and grocery shopping. I am able to prepare meals, and take children on play dates. I have worked with children ranging from 1-year-old to 13 years old.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"It's with much pleasure that I'm able to recommend Nicole as a babysitter. She has watched her cousin and my friend's son (ages 2 and 9) twice a week for the entire year and Nicole were a joy to work with.
Nicole consistently arrived on time, ready to engage with...
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Angelica L.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient Caregiver With 8 Great References And 16 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a college graduate with a double Bachelor's in Technical Theater and Theater Performance. I've babysat for countless families- babies, twins, kids with special needs- and up to four kids at a time. I love fostering a love of reading, making arts and crafts, taking kids to the park or library, and generally encouraging...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Angelica was great with our toddler (3 yrs old) and also lovely with our pet dog. We'll hire her again!"
Erica H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 to hire her again."
Audrey E.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ruthi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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!!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Disha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Disha was with our family as a caregiver from when our daughter was 5 Months old until 1.5 years, until we moved out of state. Having worked with our family for over a year.
Disha has proven to be both dependable and hard-working.
Disha went above and beyond in her...
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Nabila N.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
10 years experience as a babysitter . I speak Arabic, French and English. I have experience with special need kids.
Nabila can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a professional and hardworking person."
Mohamed H.
5.0
(2)
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...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"
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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Gabriela F.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriela was helpful and great with our kids. I would hire her again. "
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Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ondine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 nurturing and our daughter absolutely loved her. Ondine...
Morgan S.
Samantha L.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 arrived punctually and has a friendly and warm demeanor...
David G.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my little boy Miro, I would recommend her to anyone needing child care. Even today, he still asks about her because they had such a magically wonderful time together! "
Care member
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We...
Ethan L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I hope this message reaches you in good health. Please, allow me to introduce myself.
I am a compassionate 23-year-old caregiver and musician in NYC
I have 2 years of experience teaching music in the Bronx public school system, in addition to 6 years of private childcare and musical instruction. I would regularly teach...
Alejandro can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I’ve used Ale multiple times for my daughter and son, 8 and 10. I’m a single mom and wanted to have a “manny” or male babysitter to provide some positive figure for my children. We’ve since moved from the NYC area and one of the things we miss most are Ale’s...
Sara G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Caro can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 meals. She was very resourceful to keep both kids...
Alena H.
Barbara W.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 songs, and reading books all day long while I worked from...
Carolyn W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
Deserie T.
5.0
Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby whisperer” is the truth when it comes to...
- Matthew P.
Mehnaz J.
5.0
Hanna was beyond amazing, my daughter loved her. She was very carry dependable and went above and beyond for my little while making feel so comfortable.
- Kathleen A.
Rachael D.
5.0
Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible.
- Christina K.
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.
Heather C.
5.0
I cannot speak HIGHLY ENOUGH about Heather and the place she holds in our hearts after working with our family for the last 2.5 years. She has had an immensely positive impact on our son's physical and emotional growth. Heather has gone above and beyond with her thoughtful and nurturing caregiving...
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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 181 reviews of the 437 listed special needs caregivers.