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Find special needs nannies in Philadelphia, PA that you’ll love
60 special needs nannies are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 6 years
Special needs nannies in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! I am currently a special education teacher specializing in Deaf education. I have worked with children with varying diagnoses such as, ADHD, Autism, speech delays, developmental delays, language deprivation, and PTSD. Some children I have had the please to work with has multiple diagnosis but we would always accommodate to...
Doniell W.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Certified, Experienced And Reliable Nanny Available
2.5
(2)
Hello families! My name is Doniell. I have an absolute passion for children! I have been working with children since I was 10 years old. I started out in my grandmother's child care center & parents' church nursery. I would enjoy reading to the babies and just being a true "mothers helper". This is a time when I was excited to...
Doniell can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"While Doniell did not end up working with us, she had a wonderful phone and in-person interview. She met the kids and seemed to "hit it off" with them."
Andrea B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tatianna. I am a social worker working with children, teens, and their families. I was a nanny full time for six years and I'm available for part time work. I love children and use a child based approach that involves fun and silly activities. I am super sweet but firm with kiddos!
I love traveling and helping...
Tatianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is very attentive as well as charismatic and reliable. There have been time where she has been able to stay after her "shift" due to my job keeping me later than expected. If it weren't for our family moving I would've loved to keep her as my nanny. My children...
Tanish S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old with extensive nanny & special needs experience with excellent references. I have also been a parents assistant/mothers helper, which primarily included grocery pick up, light cleaning, meal prepping, with little child care involved. I have a 3. 5 y/o son who attends an academy MWF 9-330....
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla babysat my 8 month old daughter and 3 year old son for a full day. I could tell she really loves being around children, because she wasn't shy to talk to them when we first met. From the time I spent with Kayla, I could quickly tell that she is genuine,...
Ronda D.
Current Preschool Teacher of Inclusion classroom
Worked with children with special needs
Have kids of my own
Extremely patient, outgoing, and nurturing
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
I have grown up with and provided care to my handicapped uncle, my great-grandma who is now 99, my brother who has ADHD and is bipolar. As a child, my mom always worked with home health, nursing homes, or hospitals and I loved going to work with her and interacting with her patients. As soon as I turned 18, I applied to a home...
Michele M.
Doylestown, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom / Experienced Pediatric OT Available For FT Or PT Nannying
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 yrs of pediatric experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children with special needs, both with cognitive and physical impairments as well as children with Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burns, Cancer and the "medically fragile" to name just a few. I left the...
Christine W.
Drexel Hill, PA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Preschool Teacher Looking For A Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 12 years of experience caring for young children in numerous professional settings. I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have a CDA in Early Childhood Education and I am in college to receive an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children with special needs and learned a variety of...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Christine is an absolutely fantastic care giver! We hired her to take care of our toddler 3 days a week and feel so lucky to have had her! She is patient, kind, creative, and just overall wonderful. Our daughter developed and grew leaps and bounds in the short time...
Samantha D.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently am pursing my masters degree in Exceptional Student Education. I currently work at the YALE school for children with special needs. I will graduate in October with a masters degree. I am looking for part time work for after school, after my work day ends. I am super outgoing, and passionate about working with...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"I interviewed Angie she was great. My kids took to her right away. She is very sweet! Her available times just didn't work out for us, but I will use her for date nights! "
Jeannine U.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...
Becky can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Becky was my babysitter for 3 years. She was great with my kids and very responsible. I would hire her again. She took care of my kids early in the morning before school started. She took them to school each day."
Amy D.
Vicenia M.
Hatfield, PA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Filipino and have been taking care of my own 4 children, nieces and nephews for over 26 years (ages range from: infants, toddlers, teenagers, young adults, and my daughter who has special needs). I am very patient and will ensure to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for each and every child to...
Vicenia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Vicenia has been with my family for 3 months now and we already feel like she is part of the family. My boys love her and she takes excellent care of them. She is trust worthy, caring and hard working. I know my boys are in great hands when I leave her with them. I...
Amy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...
Deborah G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would."
Winsome C.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Fun, energetic, patient, compassionate nanny with 15 years of experience caring for and educating children, including in home nannying for 6 years. Prior to this, I was working in a daycare facility for 2 years primarily in the infant/toddler room but I have worked with children of all ages. I have experience with multiple...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I met Christina through the daycare my youngest son attends. She was one of the caregivers in his room and she was the only one he wanted to be with. This was a new facility for my son and me and Christina made him feel very welcome which gave me reassurance that...
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Naleena and I have worked as a substitute teacher, special needs aide and nanny with over 10+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have two wonderful children who have excelled academically with full college scholarships but most importantly are kind and productive individuals. I have a Bachelor's...
Naleena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of positive energy and my son could feel that and liked that. She played with him in an organized fashion and they...
Noemi A.
5.0
(29)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Fully booked! It's possible I may have openings for date nights..
I am a Career Nanny! Therefore Expect the Best!
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to love on your babies, because it's the best job in the world. This should be a stress free process for you. A little about me. I am a mom of two boys, 18 and 20. I have...
Romena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Romena is amazing! She watched my 3 yo for the day and he cried when his time with her was over. He normally takes a while to warm up to new people, but he liked her instantly. She has such an calm, inviting personality with an infectious energy that makes both...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Janese. I have worked in a before school program (elementary) and also volunteered in a special needs program from ages five to 17. I have watched ample amounts of children of all ages over the years and have two wonderful children of my own. My daughter has ADHD and a learning disability (patience is a virtue)....
Janese can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Janese is kind, professional, punctual and knowledgable. In a very short period of time, she build an amazing rapport with my dad. She went out of her way and above and beyond to help my family. You would be lucky to have her care for your loved ones. "
Angela N.
5.0
(1)
My name is Veronica. I have been taking care of children for the past 10 years. I am an enthusiastic and energetic young adult who likes working with children. I am a great care provider and parents who put trust of their children in my care recognize it immediately. I am organized, punctual, patient and flexible. I like to...
Hi! I am a college student. I have greater flexibility because I take my studies online as opposed to physically attending college. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish. I babysat my siblings growing up, being the second oldest of seven children, and I have had several experiences as a professional nanny, caring for multiple...
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Philadelphia, PA
Doniell W.
4.0
While Doniell did not end up working with us, she had a wonderful phone and in-person interview. She met the kids and seemed to "hit it off" with them.
- Andrea B.
Tatianna R.
5.0
My son loved her! She helped with school work, played laser tag, played board games and kept my very, very busy boy occupied! She was kind, sent me updates and was on time. I strongly recommend her!
- Jennifer S.
Kayla C.
5.0
Kayla has been the only person off this page that I have been able to depend on. She comes and picks my kids up and takes them too school for me. She is very polite and on time. My children like her a lot. I just wish she could do after school for me as well. She is a great person.
- Antoinette J.
Christine W.
5.0
Christine is an absolutely fantastic care giver! We hired her to take care of our toddler 3 days a week and feel so lucky to have had her! She is patient, kind, creative, and just overall wonderful. Our daughter developed and grew leaps and bounds in the short time she worked with us. We always knew...
- Samantha D.
Angelina C.
4.0
I interviewed Angie she was great. My kids took to her right away. She is very sweet! Her available times just didn't work out for us, but I will use her for date nights!
- Jeannine U.
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Ratings for Philadelphia, PA special needs nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Nannies in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.