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Find special needs child care in Lake Elmo, MN that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Lake Elmo, MN

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 Lake Elmo, MN

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Virginia K.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Assistant (PCA)

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I have worked for several Minnesota Agencies and private care, can provide a resume and professional references upon request. I have been Covid 19 vaccinated and very healthy. I have over 250 cookbooks and prepare meals and Menzies upon request. Academic background is Psychology.
I have several years of experience assisting individuals from a diverse background of needs in various settings such as group homes. I am looking to provide assistance for someone in the St. Paul area while finishing my Master's degree in Elementary Education. I enjoy reading, music, and going on hikes with my golden retriever,...
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Ana M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I work on my Masters in Social Work I am seeking summer-employment, hoping to spend my days with children when I'm not in class or studying. With a background in literacy work, Autism therapy, and trauma-based therapies, I have a passion for working with children with complex needs and unique spirits. My vision for this work...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp

Sitter For People With Special Needs

I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.
5.0
"Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."

Rebecca H.

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Erika O.


Minneapolis, MN

$35/hr • 6 yrs exp

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return."

Michelle P.

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Adria M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother, special education teacher, and multiple pet owner. I support, advocate for and provide education and care for people with special needs.
5.0
"Adria just started working with my son. He thinks she's great and we are glad to have her on our care team! She is patient, organized, funny, and flexible"

Chris J.

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Kalley E.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Caregiver!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with 12+ years of care experience, including special needs care. I started in 2009 as a caregiver for a newborn and grew into a trusted support for many amazing families. Over the years, I have broadened my caregiving approach to include those with special needs, fostering a...
5.0
"Kalley is an excellent caregiver - responsible, caring, intuitive, communicative, flexible, steady. She swiftly bonded with my 7-year old child (with medical and behavioral complexities) and 4-year old child."

Clare G.

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Sophia A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I am interested in working with people of...
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Janelle J.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/ Nanny

What could be better or more rewarding than working with kids! Here's a little about my background: I have been working as a nanny for 2+ years, and have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric/developmental Occupational Therapy clinician, working with children from infancy through their teens, and includes private practice,...
5.0
"Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was incredibly mindful and focused on our child's needs. She was always intentional about spending time on activities...

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Ellen W.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a nanny, which has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I've had in my life. I have worked with the same family since 2016, so I have been a part of hugely significant life events for both the 8-year-old and 4-year-old children I work with. From working closely with a child with...
5.0
"Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of...

Victoria L.

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Rosryn M.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and responsible am friendly & experienced on transfer Treat clients natural Never force
3.0
"I interviewed Rose for our position, she was lovely. The interview went great, I was ready to hire, she stated she was available anytime. I asked for two references and hoped to see her in a few days for her first shift. I called to confirm, she said she couldn't...

Sue S.

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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was great with the kids and had the house picked up from all their play by the time I got home. "

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Kyla O.


Minneapolis, MN

$22-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there. I'm Kyla. I have experience working with an awesome group of adults that have Prader-Willi Syndrome. Getting to work and putting a smile on their face or even getting a laugh honestly makes my day! Those with PWS suffer from rage and other major behavioral issues including violence. They also tend to have mental...
5.0
"Kyla has been working with my 22 year old mentally ill kid. Kyla was able to take our kid to appointments and help extensively around the house, from rabbit care to yard work. She was so good at teaching our kid to be independent that she worked herself out of a...

Kelly R.

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Rachel W.


Rosemount, MN

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

PCA / Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a homemaker with 3 kids - 12, 9, and 3. I care for my 80yo dad. I work as a PCA for a quadriplegic man and a caregiver to two elderly clients. Additionally, I work at a group home for troubled kids.
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Anthony P.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...
5.0
"Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

Julie S.

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Makayla F.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have grown up with a little brother who has autism and volunteered with special Olympics my entire life. I also have worked for a private family for a young man with autism. I would work on motor, language, and social skills with him. For the past couple years I have worked in a group home with residents of all different...
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Noelle C.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Registered CNA/TMA. Looking For Part-time Hours / Flexible Schedule

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a CNA, HHA/PCA and TMA. I have a cleared background check from the MN Department of Human Services. CPR/AED certified. I have over 20 years of experience working with special need children and adults, I have cared for children, teens and adults on all levels of the Autism spectrum and experienced in handling...
5.0
"Noelle has a kind, gentle energy that my girls really respond to. She is always on time and is flexible if we need her earlier or later on certain days. I highly recommend her as a PCA, respite provider, or in any care capacity."

Molly Z.

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Katherine F.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional And Children's Respite Provider

Since 2017, I have been a caregiver for disabled adults and children in a wide variety of settings. Most recently I have worked as a special education paraprofessional in an elementary school. I love this work because I believe that everyone deserves to live a life that is fulfilling, and sometimes that fulfilling life requires...
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Alexa R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past five summers I have worked as a staff member at an adaptive theater camp through the City of Edina's Park and Recreation Department. In this position, I assisted and led a small group of teenagers/young adults with many different diagnoses. I have also worked as a counselor at the Autism Society of Minnesota's...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Lake Elmo, MN

Rachael R.

5.0

Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind.

- Rebecca H.

Erika O.

5.0

Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return.

- Michelle P.

Adria M.

5.0

Adria just started working with my son. He thinks she's great and we are glad to have her on our care team! She is patient, organized, funny, and flexible

- Chris J.

Kalley E.

5.0

Kalley is an absolutely incredible caregiver. I cannot recommend her enough. She is creative, outgoing and responsible. In her time with our family she handled multiple medical and behavioral emergencies with ease and grace. She has truly set the standard for the type of caregiver we want in our...

- Courtney K.

Janelle J.

5.0

Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was incredibly mindful and focused on our child's needs. She was always intentional about spending time on activities appropriate for his age and ensuring that...

- Care member

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