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Find special needs child care in Waltham, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Waltham, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024

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

Special needs child care in Waltham, MA

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system. some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...

Immaculate M.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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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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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...

Michael T.

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie took care of our two kitties (and our orchid) and kept an eye on the house for several weeks while we were out of town. She did a great job, was easy to communicate with, kept us updated and in general made it much easier for us to travel with peace of mind...

Rosie C.

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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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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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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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Keri S.


Wayland, MA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/ Babysitter Services

My name is Keri, and I'm the mom of two older teens. I have a strong background in ECE and Special Education, specifically working with Autistic children as well as ADHD, anxiety, SPD and PDA. My approach to care is empathetic and trauma informed, and I especially enjoy working collaboratively with children who have a demand...
Keri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jillian L.


Cambridge, MA

$15-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind And Fun Special Needs Teacher

Hello! My name is Jillian and I recently graduated from Lesley University with a specialization in special education and psychology. I have a lot of experience working with children with disabilities from the ages of 5-13. I am currently an elementary school paraprofessional so I am great at helping with homework and after...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sharlene J.


Brookline, MA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Looking For A Steady Job

Hello, my name is Sharlene, and I am a 44-year-old LPN originally from CT. I have recently relocated to Boston, and I am hoping to find a steady Monday to Friday job. I have worked in group homes, hospitals, private duty, nursing homes, schools, and more. My experience is broad & I love the work I do. I have experience with...
I volunteered with a client who was mentally challenged. I taught him how to play tennis. I have several years of experience working as a PCA.
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Lori S.


Newton Highlands, MA

$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom And Speech And Language Therapist

I am a speech pathologist and I have worked in clinics, hospitals and schools. Currently I work in a school but I'm off this summer and can continue to help all year on as needed basis. I am experienced and comfortable with adults and children with special needs. I love all pets. I have three grown children. I am looking for...
I was apart of the Best Buddies club at Burlington High School and I have volunteered at the LABBB special olympics in Lexington. I am also a special education and psychology major at UMass Amherst.
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Lucy B.


Brighton, MA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have worked with Wisconsin Early Autism Project for 3 years and recently moved to Chicago! I worked with 3 kids with autism under the ages of 7. I taught social, life, and motor skills to children with autism in their homes and also successfully communicated with their parents about plans to further improve their skills....
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Mary E.


Arlington, MA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Mary; I graduated from Regis College with a BA in Public Health. I have 10 years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with developmental disabilities and challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Associate /HHA/SHCA

Hi am Alicia very reliable patient compassionate and easy to understand. Am a mum of a 29yr old daughter an aunt of 5 nieces which I personally helped raised myself I have a special need nephew whom I adore I spent most of my life around kids and teenagers special needs are just loved specially thats how I love to see them
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Lian C.


Roxbury Crossing, MA

$22-30/hr

Loving, Kind, And Patient!

Hello! I am a third year nursing student at Simmons University. I have over 5 years of child care experience ranging from ages 1-preteen. I love all children and will make sure your child has my complete and undivided attention when I am with them! I am a very calm, caring, and patient sitter. I love to have fun with kids while...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Waltham, MA

Prisca N.

5.0

Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as she's our go to person. I...

- Immaculate M.

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...

- Jenna V.

Cheryl T.

5.0

Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail and communication skills.

- Michael T.

Emily A.

5.0

Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too.

- Katrina F.

Hollie J.

5.0

Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided updates and photos at every visit....

- Becky P.

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