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Find special needs child care in Melbourne, FL that you’ll love

45 special needs child care are listed in Melbourne, FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 6 years

Special needs child care in Melbourne, FL

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."

Bethany F.

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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Advocate / Paralegal / Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a empty nester mom of 3 ASD young adults. Certified Special education advocate / paralegal through University of San Diego School of Law. I am trained but not certified in OT, ABA, CBT, SLP as well as special diets. Happy to help with homework, home school work, planning, organizing, social skills, field trips, cooking,...
5.0
"Stacey is a natural with children and special needs children. She is also an amazing tutor! She is incredibly respectful and helpful to my family. "

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Ashley K.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...
5.0
"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

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Alyssa M.


Melbourne, FL

$41/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Children, Seniors, And Pets. Experienced With Special Needs

Certified teacher in Florida with certifications in Pre-K-3rd grade all subjects, K-12 exceptional student education, and ESOL K-12. I have been working with children for a total of 10 years across various related fields. My experience has been in babysitting, ESE paraprofessional elementary and middle school age, elementary...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Casey H.


Melbourne, FL

$13-20/hr

Special Needs

Back home I babysit a little boy who is now 10 years old with serve autism. I have babysat him for 3 years. I have also intern for a special education class.
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Allyson S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate & Qualified Nurse & Special Needs Mother

As a mother of a 4-year-old with ADHD, ASD & other health issues, I can understand your needs for your loved one. As a nurse, I have 4 years of experience with adolescents as young as 5 years old & as old as 17 years old with mental disorders, seizure disorders, ASD, ADHD & more while working at an Inpatient Psychiatric...
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Cathy S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher

As a prior Special Ed Teacher, I am adept at working with children that have a multitude of challenges. I love children and they love me because I am fun! I also offer tutoring, if needed. CPR certified, Non-smoker, Covid vaccinated. Thank you! Warm Regards, Cathy
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Eunice T.


Melbourne, FL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I enjoy taking care of children with special needs. I have a granddaughter who has cerebral palsy and she is 13-years-old . I know how to administer medication and feeding through G-tube. I enjoy reading to them taking them for walks.
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Jessica B.


Melbourne, FL

$13-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 3 Wonderful Boys

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am a 34 years old married mom of 3 boys. I have a 12-year-old and 10-year-old twin boys who are all in school fulltime. I have over 20 years experience and I am looking to care for one or two more children to help bring in some extra money since I lost my job at a private school for kids with autism due...
I have worked with an elementary aged child who had autism and schizophrenia. I have also worked with a middle school child with autism and social issues. Those are my 2 main experiences with special care, but I have also have a lot of experience babysitting, serving as a waitress, and working in retail and I currently work...
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Taylor W.


Melbourne, FL

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have previously nannied for a little boy with Autism and Epilepsy for about two years. What I did throughout the day was temperature checks to make sure he didn't have a fever, administrating medicine, cooking lunch, transporting to & from activities, homework help, & overall just making sure he had things to keep him...
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Denise M.


Melbourne, FL

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mental Health/intellectual Disability Specialist

Residential supervisor for United Cerebral Palsy /Community living and support services (CLASS) I supported 8 residents & supervised 13 staff.
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Stella Q.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Adriana L.


Melbourne, FL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Adriana :) I am looking for a side hustle. My schedule is extremely flexible and I willing to provide transportation. I have an extensive background working with children from babysitting to being a registered behavior technician (for 7 years) and teaching. I love kids of all ages and am extremely patient. I would...
Hi! I'm Nikki, a fiber artist from Indialantic. I genuinely love to help others. I have ADHD and feel that I understand other neurodivergents. I'd love to help others on the Spectrum thrive in their daily lives.
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Skylar O.


Melbourne, FL

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Skylar and I live in Crestview Fl. I have not had direct specific schooling for special needs children but I have professionally worked with kids with disabilities in daycares and in high school. I did the helping hands (buddy program) class where for one period a day I would go hang out with my buddies in the...
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Stacie C.


Melbourne, FL

$20-32/hr • 4 yrs exp

I owned a daycare for 25 years. I had a few special needs children in my care during that time. I also volunteered at a school for Children with disabilities
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Natasha C.


Melbourne, FL

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Over 10 yrs Experience and Loved by Many Children, Also Worked in Pediatrics for 8yrs

I have a sister who is one year younger than me who has autism and is also handicap and I helped care for her half my life and because of this I worked with special needs children in Hasbro Hospital as a Medical Assistant for 2yrs and I have a special place in my heart for people with special needs. I'm also a mom of two a 10yr...
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Kapi R.


Melbourne Beach, FL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Former Teacher/Former Therapeutic (Special Needs) Foster Parent/mom

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Aloha my name is Kapi and I love working with children and animals. **Please see my reviews/references** A little about me, I'm a: former teacher, nanny, babysitter, aunty and mom who has cared for infants to adults. I am patient, caring, honest, loyal, responsible, fun, creative, arts and crafts and a positive ball of energy! I...
Kapi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kapi is one of the best sitters I've ever had the pleasure of hiring. My children love her and she is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She is trustworthy and someone I would definitely hire again and again. She prepared their meals and cleaned up after...

Ashley B.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Melbourne, FL

Jessica M.

5.0

She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best.

- Bethany F.

Stacey A.

5.0

Stacey was a lifesaver for us. She worked with our son and tutored him through his entire year in all of his subjects. She was able to help him with his organizational skills and with his study habits. I am so grateful for Stacey's help and involvement in our family.

- Care member

Ashley K.

5.0

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even did some dishes we didn't even ask...

- Jose L.

Kapi R.

5.0

Kapi was punctual even when faced with a major road closure! Kapi spent the day keeping my very active little guy entertained and engaged! We are very new to the island and haven't received our household goods and therefore have very few resources at home right now, and Kapi still managed to be...

- Alicia H.

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Ratings for Melbourne, FL special needs child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Melbourne, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 45 listed special needs child care.