Find Trusted Special Needs Nannies Near Me in Ferndale, MI
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Find special needs nannies in Ferndale, MI that you’ll love
35 special needs nannies are listed in Ferndale, MI
The average posted rate is $11/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 7 years
Special needs nannies in Ferndale, MI
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old. My experience is from 4-month-old triplets to 12-year-old children. I have also been working with special needs children for the past 3 years. I have learned many valuable moments with these children. I have a very bubbly, and energetic personally about myself. I also...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady."
Anita S.
Tabitha A.
Hazel Park, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Career Nanny Of 20+ Years. I Have Also Worked In A Pre-school Caring For Children.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tabbi, I am a mother of two adult children and a grandma of four. I have provided childcare for 30 years. I have my degree in early childhood development and education. I have also been trained in first aid and CPR. I have worked in a pre-school setting as well as families homes and my own home. I have...
Tabitha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tabi is a great person all around. She is amazing with children and pets. She is a great friend. Very responsible and reliable. Has amazing work ethic and is very organized. "
Saundra C.
5.0
(1)
5+ years of child-care including special needs. Experienced parent and former substitute teacher capable of working with learning disabled and emotional impaired children.
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated. I am so happy that I contacted her and blessed that she agreed to work with me."
Maria C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time.
I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...
Suhaily F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Preferred Substitute Teacher for the past seven years for Grades K-12 including Special Needs and have raised 2 children. I enjoy working with children of all ages and helping them to learn and and develop their creative abilities. Learning can be a fun experience and by making it, so children are eager to...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
I have recently graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Human Biology. After a brief gap year, I plan on pursuing a career in Nursing. Caring for individuals is very important to me and I hope to succeed with doing that in every aspect possible.
I have had plenty of experience watching multiple children as...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
My interests are in children. I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old, I started as a babysitter and have previous experience as a nanny for 2 1/2 years. I have been taking care of children that range from newborn to 8th grade. I have also taken care of children with special needs. I have my own...
Miranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kathleen J. and I have been married for over 30 years and have raised two amazing daughters of my own !! I have been a nanny for over 16 years now and I wouldn't trade it for the world!! I am a fun loving , positive and trustworthy person and I treat every child In my care as if they were my own ! I have watched...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! : )
Thank you for checking out my profile! I am excited to connect and see if we are a good fit.
I have over 5 years of experience caring for, teaching, and coaching children. I have worked as an inclusion counselor for children with special needs (3-5yo), a nanny for a toddler (2yo), a teacher at an English immersion...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am a 29-year-old full time professional nanny with 11 years of experience. I provide personalized child care for your children in the comfort of your own home.
Experience:
-Age-Newborns and up.
-Family's struggling with potty training.
-Children and teens with behavioral needs.
-Children and teens with special needs.
-Picky...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as
Caring
Confident
Funny
I like working with kids because it has always been my life long passion, I love making life easier for parents! I'm a parent myself and I feel like taking in other families ways of doing things help me also be a better mom!
I'm looking for a job that I can become apart...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marisa and I love music, arts and crafts, outdoors, and adventures. I'm looking for summer employment and am open to date-nights/weekends when needed.
Growing up with an older brother who has autism has given me a lot of experience with special needs.
I have worked in daycares and also nannied over the past 5 years....
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
3.3
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Updated on all vaccines
- Recent graduate of The University of Michigan
- Animal lover
- 3 years of babysitting experience
- 3 years of special needs experience
- Reliable transportation
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is so kind and so professional. We cannot have more positive things to say about her after she watched our son. "
Mary-claire C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...
Sari can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."
Jill N.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amber, a dedicated childcare professional with experience as a nanny, assistant teacher, and paraprofessional. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
My skills include designing fun and educational activities, assisting with...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber is really great with all kids, she truly cares about her families (clients) that she's working for. She understand as a parent/guardian it's hard to just trust anyone with our children so to make that transition to having a sitter was easy and trustworthy,...
Alexis G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a special needs/developmentally delayed preschool where I spent three hours a day as a student aid helping about six three to 5-year-olds with special needs ranging from autism to other cognitive disabilities. I have babysat for a family with five kids from the ages of four months to 12 years old for about two...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"she was very punctual, inviting personality,caring"
Aashima G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been caring for little ones for over 35 years. I studied child development in college and worked at a daycare for a few years in the infant and toddler room. I have experience with children with special needs & Autism including non verbal. I have families I...
Cathy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cathy has been with us full time since 7 years ago. When she first started, my boy was only 5 months old. She loves kids and always care about them. She is very good at taking care of the little ones. My kids really love her. She has become part of my family. Now...
Jingmei S.
Catherine D.
Grosse Pointe, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Preschool Teacher/Education Advocate Available For Full-Time Nanny/Household Management
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny and household manager. I have 30 years of professional nanny experience in the Grosse Pointes. I have solid references. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I adore children. I have cared for children ages newborn through 13 years old, with an abundance of that experience being with infants,...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cat is our current Nanny and we could not be happier with the care she gives for our 2 year-old son. Due to a change in employment, we are relocating back to New York.
Cat has been with us for 2 years, since our son was just 2 months old. As a full-time working...
Mollie S.
I have been working as an ABA Therapist for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. I wish that the relationship with the kid can be more personal and I can see them grow long term. I prefer working with younger special needs kids(10 and under) but I love to work with people of all ages. I am all about expanding the mind though...
Viniecia W.
Westland, MI
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
EXPERIENCED DIRECT CARE /NANNY/SITTER /HOUSEKEEPER PROVIDER AVAILABLE FULL TIME
10+years experience with special needs individuals. Providing excellent care according to the rights the individuals need. Also specializing in Art Therapy. Looking for full time mornings Monday through Friday
I have been cleaning for 14 years full and part-time for various Malls and centers as well as a DCW in home care....
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Ferndale, MI
Vanessa O.
5.0
We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady.
- Anita S.
Tabitha A.
5.0
Tabitha accepted another position before we had a chance to interview. However, her communication was very professional and polite. I'm sure she is a great asset to her new position.
- Stephanie T.
Deborah V.
5.0
Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated. I am so happy that I contacted her and blessed that she agreed to work with me.
- Maria C.
Kimberly K.
5.0
Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day they are with her. I've had Kim over...
- Suhaily F.
Ashley J.
5.0
Ashley is so kind and so professional. We cannot have more positive things to say about her after she watched our son.
- Mary-claire C.