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60 special needs child care are listed in Somerville, MA

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

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

Special needs child care in Somerville, MA

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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Peter G.

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...

Sue M.

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...

Alex C.

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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...

Anne C.

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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

Megan K.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Astrid K.


Woburn, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Astrid, and I'm a 32-year-old recent transplant to the greater Boston area. By day, I work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in an alternative high school setting for teens on the autism spectrum; my typical day is spent working 1:1 with students in need of specialized educational as well as behavioral...
Astrid can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Angela I.


West Newton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Allison C.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a full time occupational therapist in a public school where I work with students pre-k to 12th grade with autism, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, and more. I also have experience working in physical rehabilitation including spinal cord injuries, stroke, and TBI. Though I work a typical school schedule, I am...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristina R.


South Boston, MA

$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care Provider

Not available at this time, my apologies. Hi, I am a kind, fun loving and patient person with a passion for working with children. I am fully vaccinated. I am currently a school psychologist in the public schools. I will be pursing a doctoral degree soon as well. Previously, I graduated from Northeastern University with my...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Marianna L.


Dorchester, MA

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Provider

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders for UMass Amherst. Currently work as a one-to-one paraprofessional in a kindergarten sub-separate classroom. Interned/worked for Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
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Pam M.


Medford, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient And Witty

Hi- My name is Pam and I live in Medford Mass with my husband, adult daughter and two cats! I have many, many years of experience working with young children both in their homes and educational settings ( daycares and preschools ). A passion of mine has always been to work with older children and adults with disabilities and...
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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I am 24 years old, currently in graduate school at Northeastern University. I earned my bachelors degree (s) in criminal justice . Aside from my educational pursuits, I have years of experience caring for individuals with special needs / abilities. My sister was diagnosed with high functioning autism, and therefore I have...
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Kelsey M.


West Roxbury, MA

$24-31/hr • 2 yrs exp

With two years of dedicated experience as a special education teacher, I have been deeply involved in a sub separate program tailored for students with emotional disabilities. My role involves creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), employing specialized strategies to support emotional and academic...
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Taylor S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have been an ABA assistant teaching children and young adults with autism and other phycological disabilities for the past couple of years in a residential program as well as within a day school program. I am CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross and have assisted with many tube feedings.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Somerville, MA

Athena Z.

5.0

Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can.

- Peter G.

Erin M.

5.0

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

Oksana S.

5.0

For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found her

- Alex C.

Marla M.

5.0

Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest endorsement.

- Sandy W.

Monica B.

5.0

Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful person and her skills are transferable...

- Anne C.

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