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Find special needs nannies in Portland, CT that you’ll love

26 special needs nannies are listed in Portland, CT

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 3 years

Special needs nannies in Portland, CT

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Ruth K.


Portland, CT

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Nanny/Sitter

5.0

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I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Heidi S.


Wethersfield, CT

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Summer Nanny

I am a mom of 2 grown children who works in an elementary school and majored in Education in college. I have about 40 years experience in child care and education. I have helped raise 11 nieces, nephews and great nephews. I currently work in an elementary school with special needs children aiding with their classroom work and...
Heidi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I worked at a school working with adolescents and adults with autism. Prier to that I worked for a day care in Berlin where I taught a class of 1-year-olds. I love to cook and do not have any...
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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Julia is incredibly compassionate, creative, responsible and hard working! She has been a huge asset to me and my family. Her dedication to children is incredible, and they love her! If you're lucky enough to get the pleasure of working with her, I would highly...

Virginia F.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...

Abhishek P.

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Jenna D.


Unionville, CT

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

French Nanny

I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mariajocelyn C.


Colchester, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

I'm a reliable nanny with over 10+ years of childcare experience, ranging from newborn, newborn twins, infants, preschool age, and children with special needs. I am attentive, patient and calm. I have worked for wonderful families and enjoy caring for children. I am looking forward to the next opportunity with the right family.
Mariajocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Elise G.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher With Masters Degree Seeks Tutoring Or Nannying Job

Hello! My name is Elise and I have been working in education for 10+ years. I am a certified middle school teacher who is looking for a fun family to work with this summer! I have been an eighth grade teacher in Connecticut Public Schools for the past 7 years. I hold a masters degree in secondary education with a focus in...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna S.


Coventry, CT

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny looking For Part-Time Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Millie B.


West Hartford, CT

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Millie! I am 23 years old and just finished my junior year at UConn. Before transferring to UConn, I worked at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School for half a year. There, I worked the before and aftercare programs as well as working as a one-on-one para wonderful special needs child. I love working with kids! I am...
Millie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alison S.


Manchester, CT

$15-25/hr • 15 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available (Special Needs/Autism Experience)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 14 to supplement my part-time job as an after-school caregiver/tutor at my K-12 school. When my niece was born, I became her part-time nanny and have had the privilege of caring for her on a regular basis until she was nine--she's 17 now, and we're still extremely close. I lived in NYC for the...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Liliana E.


Farmington, CT

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny For Your Family.

I work as an assistant for birth to 3 and English/Spanish translator to therapists, OT, teachers, for autistic children, giving me valuable experience working with children who have special needs. I also worked part time as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school, where I guided children in performing essential activities...
Liliana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

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Rosan C.


Guilford, CT

$25/hr • 11 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs And Infant Qualified Nanny Available

Hi there! I'm looking for a new nanny position. For the last 1. 5 years I've been looking after two amazing little boys and I loved creating daily routines and going on our so called adventures together. With both boys starting school full time this fall, I'm looking for a new position. Their parents would be more than happy to...
Rosan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lena E.


Farmington, CT

$27-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking To Nanny Part-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lena and I am a preschool teacher who is looking to nanny. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 15 years and just completed my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I absolutely love children - I have raised two that are now in college and have worked as a teacher since I was 22 years old. I...
Lena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
Chelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

One of a Kind Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My work experience is quite diverse. I worked with a family with 4 children from 5-12 yrs old, inner city children, teenage runaways and currently work with individuals with disabilities such as autism, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, etc. The care provided to individuals and their families may include daily...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Portland, CT

Suzanne E.

5.0

We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is obviously a very caring person.

- Jama C.

Nicole M.

5.0

Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!

- Brooke L.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

Holli D.

5.0

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...

- Kylie O.

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

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