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Find special needs child care in Rockville Centre, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Rockville Centre, NY

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024

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

Special needs child care in Rockville Centre, NY

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
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"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Sabrina I.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20/hr

Part-time Care Provider Available

I work full time as a speech therapist in a special education school. I have been working with special needs children for 7+ years. I enjoy working with this population and it has been extremely rewarding.
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Jennifer H.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-35/hr

Part-Time/ Full-Time Care Giver

I have grown up with special needs family members and classmates. I am familiar with down syndrome and autism. My passion for special needs children came in elementary school. In elementary school, the special needs children, most of which were down syndrome, were able to join regular classrooms for half of the day. I enjoyed...
I've worked with special needs children for over 22 years in my local school district as a special needs aid. I'm passionate about helping those in need and find fulfillment in seeing the kids learn and grow over time.
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Lorrie P.


Rockville Centre, NY

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring And Compassionate Mom With Personal Experience

First off I am NOT professionally licensed or trained to deal with children with any kind of disability. I am "life trained". I have a 14-year-old son who has Autism, ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay and Allergies. I also have a 6-Year-old nephew with a Speech delay. My experience is vast and varied as army...
Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching students with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
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Ashley B.


Rockville Centre, NY

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have worked with Special Needs children for about five years now. I have been a Teacher's Assistant in the Bethpage School District for five years in the Special Education Program. I have worked in the classroom as an overall TA and also as a one to one. I am also in my Master's program for Special Education 1-6 and Childhood...
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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$10-15/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/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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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 (general Ed.) my present job will be ending august 30th. So I am available starting September 3rd in the afternoons. I have references if...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

CPR

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"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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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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Nadia E.


Baldwin, NY

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Nadia. I am currently a student at Molloy College studying biology. I am 21 years old and have experience taking care of individuals with special needs. I can provide references if you would like. I have my own transportation due to the fact that I commute to school. If you ever need me I just ask that you let me...
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"We hired Nadia last minute to watch our two boys, she was friendly, personable, and great with our kids! She was also very flexible with timing. Would highly recommend!"

Alexis C.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$16-21/hr • 7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
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"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"

Nancy S.

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Donna G.


Roosevelt, NY

$24-29/hr

Direct Support Provider

I have been working with special needs since 2006. I'm very passionate about this because I have someone in my family who has special needs and its not an easy task. I am available to be a special needs provider.
Currently working towards my RBT certification. I have my a psychology of bachelor's degree. Can work 7-3 might be able to be flexible
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Damali M.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello there! Im Damali and Im 31 years. Im a Penn foster graduate and finished get my CDA. I'm a pre-k assistant teacher for 5 years. I have been babysitting/nanny for 7 years and have 16 experience in teaching ages birth to 16 years old. I love taking care of children and guiding them the right way. I love do arts and crafts,...
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Asma O.


Queens Village, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

As a mother of 2 disabled kids I understand that paying attention to detail and early signs may change the situation from chaotic to peacefully manageable, I am very patient, reliable, compassionate, positive, hard working, and I am willing to do my very best to help you care for your loved one.
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Lisa C.


Long Beach, NY

$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Provider

Experience in proving care to all special need children-completed internship in college with young adults with special needs. Huge knowledge of various caregiver practices Good understanding of developmental growth, family, and other social systems Familiarity with impact of illness and disability on social functioning Ability...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Rockville Centre, NY

Alexandra O.

5.0

I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!

- Melissa G.

Rukminie P.

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. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Patricia O.

5.0

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...

- Casey S.

Nadia E.

5.0

We hired Nadia last minute to watch our two boys, she was friendly, personable, and great with our kids! She was also very flexible with timing. Would highly recommend!

- Alexis C.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter

- Nancy S.

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