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Jessamine C.
Mount Vernon, NY
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Former Live In Nanny, I Am Infant Qualified And I Have Special Needs Experience
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessamine, I'm 25 y old, Bilingual nanny.
I am CPR/first aid certified and fully vaccinated.
April 2019- March 2021: I started to take care of a 12-month-old baby girl and a 6-year-old boy on spectrum autism.
My main responsibilities were to feed them, breakfast lunch and dinner, prepare the older son's lunch box,...
Jessamine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi parents!! :)
Here's a little about me - I've cared for children ages 2-13 for almost a decade now. I've worked with large families (4+ kids), small families, families that have children with special needs, strict households, tight schedules, odd schedules (I had a 4 a.m. job once!), etc.... Basically, I've seen it all. I...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency.
I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function.
I am very patient and...
Hello families!
I have been a nanny for 4 years . I was an au pair.
I was assistant teacher for 4 years at school working with special needs kids. .
I used to be a volunteer in a orphanages and daycare.
I'm very comfortable working with kids .
I'm a part time student and I'm looking for guaranteed hours per week .
I'm also...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
My experience as a caregiver has been wonderful, I have worked with beautiful families, the elderly and adorable kids. I have worked with the elderly for many years and also as a baby nurse and transition into a nanny. I am a certified nurse assitant for over 6 yrs working with special needs residents and also CPR certified.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....
Benjamin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
Mary Michael can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...
Ira W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more...
Kylie L.
Cassie D.
Woodside, NY
$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...
Lauren E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time.
I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our neighborhood and beyond. We would hire her again this...
Danylle K.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello:)
My name is Kayla and I recently moved to NYC from Florida for some modeling opportunities. I have 6 years of experience with both Baby & PetSitting. I am currently looking for a long term nannying position for a family with 1-5 children. I am available M-W between 8am-8 p.m. I am looking for 18-40 hours a week. I am...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Kayla to watch after my children while i was in Florida for the summer. Kayla also helped walk our dogs when my family and I ventured to Disney/Universal. Kayla showed up early, and went above and beyond to make sure our kids enjoyed their vacation time...
Sydney W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy has raised our son since her was 6 months old and she is incredible. She is kind and genuine and not only babysits our son but educates him as well. She is extremely creative and always coming up with fun activities for our son and his friend. She also...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring.
I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
Rosemary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosemary is communicative, takes initiative, and quickly connected with our 1-year-old daughter. She naturally engaged and entertained our little one, prepped and fed dinner, and took on the bedtime routine, which did at times require some extra doses of caring...
Ashley S.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator.
My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
Scott can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a bilingual special education teacher currently working in a third grade class. I used to work at a camp for kids with special needs and volunteered with the Friendship Circle and best buddies to provide companionship for children with special needs. I also used to tutor a young boy with special needs through an after...
Ashley G.
North Bergen, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has created a special bond with my daughter throughout the years, she’s always so excited when she comes by! It’s evident that her genuine care and efforts make a positive and joyful environment for my daughter. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the very beginning & could tell how amazing she was in her natural ability to really care about getting to know our...
Maureen M.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Updated July 2025
I have cared for children for nearly 40 years. I worked in day care as a preschool teacher as well as toddler head teacher. I also held the title of Developmental Educator for the Early Intervention Program at Child Guidance Clinic, servicing families and children ages 0-3. In 1999, I began working in the...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Met Barbara and spent time talking and getting to know each other. She is absolutely lovely, has a positive attitude, and clearly adores & knows children! I feel comfortable with her caring for my son, when the need arises."
Charlotte K.
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Port Washington, NY
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities. She takes him to Central Park...
- Benjamin W.
Mary Michael Q.
5.0
Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner and bedtime when needed. She quickly...
- Ira W.
Lisa F.
5.0
Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more to be with my baby. I'll hire her...
- Kylie L.
Cassie D.
5.0
Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions, and they all seemed to have a good...
- Lauren E.
Casey E.
5.0
Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our neighborhood and beyond. We would hire her again this summer but we are on the west coast.
- Danylle K.