Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find special needs child care in Merrimack, NH that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Merrimack, NH

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years

Special needs child care in Merrimack, NH

MK

Meghan K.


Nashua, NH

$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

See profile
Pediatric ICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital with many years of caring for children of all ages and abilities

Kerry W.


Hollis, NH

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Attendant With Flexible Availability

I have over 15 years experience working with adults with developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries, as well as elder care. I managed a group home for many years as well as worked privately in individual's homes. I bring maturity, patience, and a sense of humor to any work environment. I have experience with assisting at...
5.0

(1)

I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

Vanesa D.'s Photo

Vanesa D.


Methuen, MA

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Field staff/direct care for 2 years, Enjoyed babysitting kids, experience with autism. I love helping others and enjoy seeing someone relax.
Pamela T.'s Photo

Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

Care member

Mary G.'s Photo

Mary G.


Methuen, MA

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional Or PCA

For the past two years I have been working in the human services field caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with mobility issues, personal hygiene care, feeding, autism diagnosis, and providing transportation for wheel chair bound individuals.
Michele M.'s Photo

Michele M.


Salem, NH

$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny / Household Manager

Being a full time nanny for many years , I have worked with all kinds of special needs from non verbal, autisum, adhd, wheel cahir bound but have most of my experience with cerebral palsy , as this is something that I have dealt with my whole life. ( as my brother has this special need) im a fun, loving, careing, dependable...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
Aida A.'s Photo

Aida A.


New Ipswich, NH

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Home Health Aid

Hi! My name is Aida and I have been taking care for elderly and Alzheimer patients for 15 years. I understand the different stages of Alzheimer and dementia and I am able to work with them as necessary. I have also worked for worked taking care of a woman for 4 years who had breast and brain cancer, and used a wheelchair until...
Heather M.'s Photo

Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...

Cathy F.

Gianna G.'s Photo

Gianna G.


Sandown, NH

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Funny Person Always Wanting To Create Happiness In Kids

My name is Gianna, I am 23 years old and have been working as a registered behavior technician for the past 4 years. Primarily working one on one with early intervention and elementary aged students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Before this and currently I am a family nanny which I have been doing since I was 15. I...
Julie K.'s Photo

Julie K.


Windham, NH

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Liscenced Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider. Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."

Caryn J.

Emma P.'s Photo

Emma P.


Salem, NH

$10-15/hr

Part-time, Full-time Caregiver

I am a paraprofessional and have worked with children that have special needs. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, and learn each day.
Traci R.'s Photo

Traci R.


Derry, NH

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Derry Female Looking to Care For Your Child/Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
Maura P.'s Photo

Maura P.


Methuen, MA

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Maura's Mission

Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...

Maddy G.

Nancey M.'s Photo

Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
Nick S.'s Photo

Nick S.


Derry, NH

$10-15/hr

Male Provider Looking To Provide Direct Support For Young Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them. "

Aleece P.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
Heike G.'s Photo

Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

Kathy Q.'s Photo

Kathy Q.


Goffstown, NH

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Adolescents And Adults Special Needs Provider

I have always been drawn to people with special needs going back as far as grade school. I have two nephews with autism,. One non verbal, and one has Asperger's. I worked as a home health aide children with severe physical and developmental disabilities. I took to one little boy I cared for approximately 3 years. He was 11...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver! Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years. We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children. These qualities in her made us feel extremely...

Darlene C.

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent special needs child care reviews in Merrimack, NH

Lynne A.

5.0

I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job.

- Hannah A.

Pamela T.

5.0

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...

- Care member

Heather M.

4.0

Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and Heather elected to move on to...

- Cathy F.

Julie K.

5.0

Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again.

- Caryn J.

Maura P.

5.0

Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest potential, and works closely with...

- Maddy G.

Additional Special Needs Child Care Services

Special Needs Child Care in Litchfield, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Amherst, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Bedford, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Londonderry, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Hollis, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Milford, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Hudson, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Nashua, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Manchester, NHSpecial Needs Child Care in Brookline, NH
Special Needs Child Care in Cropseyville, NYSpecial Needs Child Care in Burlington, MASpecial Needs Child Care in Hull, MASpecial Needs Child Care in Vershire, VTSpecial Needs Child Care in Cumberland, RISpecial Needs Child Care in Columbia, CTSpecial Needs Child Care in Cavendish, VTSpecial Needs Child Care in Dudley, MASpecial Needs Child Care in Gloucester, MASpecial Needs Child Care in Pawtucket, RI
Show more