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60 special needs child care are listed in Forest Hills, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 3 years

Special needs child care in Forest Hills, NY

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

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My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Stu C.

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Armine G.


Forest Hills, NY

$17/hr

Child Care Provider For Children And Special Need Children

I am very interested in helping children with special needs. I think they deserve the same love and support as regular children do.
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Hardai B.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-25/hr

Special Needs Assistance

I took care of children that had developmental challenges. Attention Deficit and Down Syndrome. I am passionate about children and adults that has special needs due to having a brother with Down syndrome. I am also a certified Personal Care Assistant. I am flexible with time, and go the extra mile to accommodate my clients...
I'm a very reliable, careful, responsible person and able to care for children with special needs! Very qualified to follow instructions!
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Olivia Y.


Forest Hills, NY

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have such a passion caring for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school in the Master's program for Speech Language Pathology and I have worked alongside Clinical Psychologists and Speech Language Pathologists across many different settings to teach and promote social skills training for those with...
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Michele V.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Group home supervisor for over 5 years, taking care of people with a variety of ID diagnosis ranging in age 10-75. Healthy meals prepared, errands and light housekeeping services as well.
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Ima A.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

HHA,CNA,PCT

Hello, My name is Oma. I am introducing myself as a seasoned healthcare professional. With 10 years of experience as a HHA, CNA/PCT, I am currently employed at a nursing home and also take on private clients. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
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Mariama C.


Forest Hills, NY

$17-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have been working with Community Options, Inc for about three years. Community Options is a non profit organization that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. My experience with Community Options has enabled me to work in residential setting, day hab, comm hab and employment. I enjoy working with...
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Sarah C.


Forest Hills, NY

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Doctoral Student In School Psychology Seeking Opprotunities!

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a current school psychology doctoral candidate at St. John's university! My education focuses on behavioral and emotional support for children and adolescents with unique needs. I have experience working with children through a variety of previous babysitting employments (children ranging from 6...
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Yanique W.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...
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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

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. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anita is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is often quite shy with new people, and Anita immediately...

Julia M.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Josep D.


Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter!...

Melissa L.

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
5.0
"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Hannah B.

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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our son LOVED Eliza - she was engaging and was able to read our son's mood, and direct activities accordingly. She was patient, and according to our son VERY fun to play with. She also asked great questions before beginning work, and used that background...

Michael D.

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Uelton D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! How have you been? Working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. They make every day fulfilling, and I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. As a board certified assistant behavior...
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Sheima A.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Forest Hills, NY

Olawale E.

5.0

Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.

- Stu C.

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.

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated, honest, sweet, mature and...

- Lavinia M.

Alexis H.

5.0

There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter! Responsible, great communicator, fun,...

- Melissa L.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!

- Hannah B.

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