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80 special needs child care are listed in Pittsburgh, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years
What others are saying about special needs child care in Pittsburgh, PA
I really cannot say enough about Brooke! She is great with my 2 kids and they absolutely adore her. She is always on time and extremely…
Review for Brooke P. by Caitlin M.
Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs.
Review for Amanda N. by Kay L.
Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super…
Review for Kristi D. by Charles R.
Special needs child care in Pittsburgh, PA
Shannon C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brooke P.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Special Needs Behavioral Therapist And Parent Coach
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a developmental and behavioral professional with over a decade of experience working with families to improve daily living, solve conflict, and avoid breakdown. I believe every family can benefit from simple, tried and true techniques using a casual non-judgemental approach. In 2016, I earned a Master's degree in Applied...
5.0
"I really cannot say enough about Brooke! She is great with my 2 kids and they absolutely adore her. She is always on time and extremely professional. She always has fun activities in mind for the day which results in me always coming home to happy kids! She has...
Caitlin M.
4.5
(2)
Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...
4.0
"Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."
Kay L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."
Steve M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. I worked with both children and adults. i've recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after spending 20+ years in Knoxville Tennessee. I have three grown children, adore dogs, and like spending time outside. I am restarting a business which emphasizes...
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Diana and I am looking part time for a position as a caregiver to the elderly. I have been helping people who have mobility issues and cognitive issues and need some one around them and care for them. I have a really good report with those who are aging and bringing excitement to their day by playing all sorts...
5.0
"Diana has been a fabulous caregiver to my mom. She is punctual and flexible if we ever need to change days/times. She is always coming up with new ideas to keep my mom awake, alert and engaged. She plays games, does crafts and is willing to tackle new recipes. She...
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I attended University of Pennsylvania, where I earned a Bachelors of Education in Special Education (Pre K-Grade 8) and Pre-K-Grade 4 education. I spent two years working as a special education teacher for grades 7 and 8 followed by three years working as a special education teacher in Kindergarten through third grade...
3.0
"We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual.
The challenge that we encountered was her lack of...
Molly H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens, for over 20 years
I am also a tutor of 1st through 4th grade all subjects.
I believe in one on one care to provide the best care possible. I do not work with more than one child at a time.
Jennier K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter - Cat Aficionado - Special Needs Experience
Most of my experience comes from babysitting three children of varying ages. One child carried a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the other two were from Russian. I am comfortable and confident in working with children with special needs of all ages. I am also a seasoned professional in counseling; utilizing care and...
Jennier can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Lisa S.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Nanny, Also Available For Special Needs And Adult
I am an active empty nester, looking for rewarding work. I am great with children as well as being very organized and a great cook. I am willing to transport and run family errands. I was a medical professional for almost 20yrs. I am creative, energetic and compassionate. I am able to multitask and make decisions quickly and...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Tugba A.
Pittsburgh, PA
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Have Experience With Children Of All Ages And Special Needs. I Worked As A Teacher For 5 Years.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I studied child development in high school and college, have experience teaching children of all ages, and also have experience with special children.
I'd describe my personality as honest, reliable and compatible.
I like working with kids because I love spending time with children and teaching them useful things.
I'm looking...
Tugba can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I worked in a daycare/after school setting for 10 years caring for children from 2-school age with special needs. I am well versed in Autism, ADHD and OCD. I have close family members that are diagnosed with these conditions including my 14 year son and we highly believe that it is an ABILITY not a disability. I am a non smoker...
I have a masters degree in autism education from the University of Kansas. Have been a teacher for the past 15 years in the field of special education.
I work at a psychiatric institute specializing in Autism and other intellectual disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Down Syndrome. I love my job and I want to keep caring for those with special needs.
I'm here to help! From organizing or sorting to time management and dressing, I'm here to help!!!!!!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had many years experience with special needs and autism. I love helping and experiencing the things they love.
I have lived in Pittsburgh, PA for almost 10 years and worked as a PA Certified Supports Broker for a local non profit. I taught adult daily living and social skills to youth transitioning into adulthood with intellectual disabilities. I have 24 years of experience working with all ranges of disabilities from age 3 to 107!
I...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with 3 families for over 5 years. I have been with one family until he was put into group home permanently. I feel that continuity is important when dealing with special needs children.
Hi there! My name is Allysa and I am currently residing in the Plum/Monroeville area. During the school year, I will begin my 11th year as a Special Education paraprofessional at Gateway School District. During those years (and prior to) I have been trained on numerous therapies and other techniques. I have skills concentrating...
My name is Erin & I've got over 15 years experience caring for people with special needs. I like to tell people I've cared for people as old as 92 and as young as 6 months
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Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Child Care in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 80 listed special needs child care.