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The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 4.6
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Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work
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"She's really nice person and very kind."
HORIS M.
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
Hello everyone,
My name is Hannah, I'm 18 years old and a high school graduate of the class of 2020. I'll be attending Ohio State University in the fall.
I am a certified life guard and water safety instructor by the RedCross. I am competent in American Sign Language. I volunteer for Special Olympics and am prepared to work...
I have experience caring for those with special needs, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. I would absolutely love the chance to spend time with your loved one and fully allow them to reach their potential. I would encourage both time to relax and special outings, and would also encourage learning. Please message...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
I have extensive experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism. I have worked as a caregiver, an ABA therapist, and a special education teacher in an autism unit over the past 8 years. I have a Master s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also hold a k-12...
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I am an experienced babysitter & nanny turned child psychologist looking for supplementary income in my time off in the evenings and weekends. With this being said, I am open to working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to age 12 and enjoy working with more than one child at a...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Josh T.
Columbus, OH
$8-50/hr
Hi! I love the opportunity to be able to work with individuals with special needs. All through middle school I was a peer mentor which meant one of my elective classes was being in the special needs class and helping them with whatever they needed. I was also a member of best buddies in high school. I love working with...
I was a live-in caretaker for two years, am a physical therapist assistant, am an experienced babysitter, and do volunteer work throughout my week. I am accustomed to helping others, and really enjoy working with people.
I have been involved with the special needs community since 2015. From 2015-2017 I volunteered at the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland's STAR Summer Camp, and inclusive day camp for individuals aged 3-22. From 2018-2019 I was hired as an intern at STAR Camp to help lead our school aged groups. Through STAR Camp my main...
Lauren K.
Columbus, OH
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am professionally trained and excited to help those of all ages, abilities, and levels of excitement. I have a wide range of experience and open availability. As a social worker I am easy to talk to and happy to help assist in any situation.
Hello! I'm Shannon, and I'm a Program Manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I love engaging with my folks and integrating them into their communities! Happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Hello I'm Catherine, I have six years professional experience as a certified DD home care aid. I am CPR certified as well as first aid. I'm really energetic and love to keep it moving so any house work you may need done after or in between care throw it my way! I have two small babies at home who are my heart and soul,...
Hey my name is Yafit and I am 23 years old. My passion and dream is to work with and care for children. I have been blessed to have about 9 years of experience working with children and about 2 years of caring for children with special needs (autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, G-tube, helping with physical therapy and more). I am...
Kingsley F.
Columbus, OH
$24-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Kingsley. I am an independent provider certified through the Ohio Department of Health and Developmental disability. I have been working with individuals with developmental disability for about six plus years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential.
Hello! My name is Lily! I am currently a school based Occupational Therapist meaning I have the summers off! Looking for some summer time work to keep me busy. Please feel free to reach out to discuss more about my background.
Ali S.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Compassionate, Empathetic And Informed Care Provider
Hey y'all! I have been working with youth and adolescents since I was 18, but for the past several years, my focus has been on adolescents who need extra support around mental health and behavior. I have extensive experience working in challenging situations, with youth who experience severe emotional distress, behavioral...
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27,640providers |
5.2 yrsavg. experience |
6,329member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
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How much does it cost to hire a special needs child care provider in 2025?
At a national level, hiring someone on Care.com for special needs child care costs an average of $18.93 per hour as of April 2025. This rate of pay can vary depending on how much experience the provider has, the specialized training they have in working with special needs children and the degree of care that needs to be provided for your child.
What services can a special needs child care provider perform?
Special needs child care providers are specialized caregivers that are generally trained to help children with a variety of physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs. Many are well-versed in teaching children with special needs or have experience preparing meals and administering medication. They can also plan customized activities to keep your child social and stimulated, both physically and mentally.
How can I find special needs child care on Care.com?
You can filter special needs child care providers by distance from your area and compare each person by their hourly rate, experience and specific skill set they have working with kids with special needs. You can also see if another family in your area has reviewed a particular provider you're interested in to get a sense of whether they would be a good candidate to bring in for an interview.
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Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Child Care are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6,329 reviews of the 27,640 listed special needs child care.