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601 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New York, NY
4.3
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Good afternoon,
My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development.
Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years.
Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...
5.0
"Everything you could want in a babysitter. Helpful, prompt, polite, and most of all great with babies!"
Reviewed by Lindsay G.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others'...
Reviewed by Jennifer M.
5.0
(4)
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Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
5.0
"Danielle’s responsible, loving and fun personality shines when she’s with children! She truly cares about children’s wellbeing and loves her job! "
Reviewed by Care member
Mayara M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny.
- Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese
- Psychology degree
- Special needs experience
- CPR and First aid certified
- NY driver's license...
5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara...
Reviewed by Lauren C.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising sophomore 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,...
5.0
"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 and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons...
Reviewed by Vera N.
5.0
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I love kids and I'm caring and compassionate, yet firm. I love to play and I'm happy to do housework and assorted tasks that need to get done.
Job experience:
Taught classes at a special needs school
Worked at a swimming pool for 5+ years
Admin experience while attending university
5.0
"Abigail is fabulous!! My kids love her!! All 4 of them! She does the dishes and picks up without ever being asked. She is so kind and nurturing! Very reliable and a great communicator!! Every moms dream...
Reviewed by Brooke C.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh...
Reviewed by Alex I.
5.0
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I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
5.0
"Sammy is fantastic! She shows up early, is quick with text communication and my daughters absolutely love her! She follows thru with our routine and goes the extra mile at craft time. 10/10!"
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5.0
(4)
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As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...
5.0
"We hired Alyssa as our Nanny to watch our 4 month old daughter when I returned to work. From the moment I met Alyssa I knew she would be a great fit. She is warm, caring, loving, responsible and attentive. She...
Reviewed by Samantha B.
Alyssa M.
New York, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"
Reviewed by linda C.
5.0
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Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
5.0
"Oni is a wonderful babysitter and tutor for our girls. The girls look forward to spending time with her and always ask for her to come back. A few of the things I love the most about her are:
*her...
Reviewed by Malinda M.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I'm a grad student at NYU seeking temporary or long-term sitting positions. I went to undergrad in Richmond, VA where I was with a family with twin toddlers for two years. With my previous family I was responsible for getting the kids ready for school, transportation, and meals. Prior to this family, I was a temporary...
5.0
"Reyna is an excellent and reliable sitter!! Good communication, transportation skills, and really connects with the kids."
Reviewed by Maya I.
5.0
(3)
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**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
5.0
"Nicole, or NiNi as our twins called her, was outstanding. She worked and lived in our home for 3 years - until the twins started preschool. She was extraordinarily adept with early childhood development and...
Reviewed by Frederick A.
Annamarie K.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side
4.7
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Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
5.0
"We hired Annamarie to watch our three-year-old daughter A. for a couple nights while traveling in LA. She was fantastic; super responsive, outgoing, and built up a great rapport with our daughter.
I'm...
Reviewed by Anthony D.
5.0
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Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"
Reviewed by Eka B.
5.0
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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....
5.0
"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 there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was...
Reviewed by Jemi J.
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I am a college student pursuing an education degree, and I am very passionate about providing positive, compassionate support for individuals with special needs. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and within that time, I have had a few different jobs with special needs children including Autism, cognitive differences,...
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I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
Karen C.
New York, NY
$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Loving Caregiver For Infants, Children, Teens And Adults With Special Needs
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Through lived experience of one medically fragile child and one special needs child, extensive volunteer experience and now as an assistant teacher ( starting a new position with the special needs population in the fall) I bring a robust variety of skills to caring for infants, children, teens and some adults with special needs....
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Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself
I am a very organized, reliable and patient person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from early childhood to teenagers. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children of diverse abilities, including those with special needs. I can...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY
Myriam M.
5.0
Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over our parrot. She also added an extra last minute delay after our flight back to NYC was canceled, really appreciate her service and going the...
- Sarah S.
Rachel S.
5.0
I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a longstanding history of working with...
- Jennifer M.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought out activities. She taught while she played. Her experience with setting schedules,...
- Care member
Mayara M.
5.0
Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara brought great value to our household. Not only did she help maintain a daily routine, but...
- Lauren C.
Shea R.
5.0
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 and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons native and knows a lot about the area and what to do with kids locally. She's very punctual...
- Vera N.
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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 189 reviews of the 601 listed special needs caregivers.