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Find special needs nannies in Ruskin, FL that you’ll love
38 special needs nannies are listed in Ruskin, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 6 years
Special needs nannies in Ruskin, FL
I have 3 to 4 years working with special needs kids from newborns until 10 years old... I'm patient, honest and very discreet.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm 28 years old. I graduated with a degree in marketing from GCU. I have worked in the nanny field for 12 years and have also worked at a daycare for 3 years. I have experience working with special needs children and also infants. I love kids of all ages! I am a certified nursing assistant and have...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was just wonderful! She easily blended in with our family vacation - entertaining both our 2 year old and 9 year old in all sorts of activities. She asked right away about allergies, medications, etc to be sure she had all the critical information. It made...
Julia A.
I am an 19 high school graduate who works with special needs adults. I am looking for a second job nannying. I have 3 years of experience caring for my 3 God siblings ages 7, 4, and 1. I also have taken early childhood development classes in high school and have half a year of experience learning in my school's daycare as part...
Adriana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother. I was blessed with a son that is now a young adult. I enjoy being a mother, a caregiver and an Activity Director. Over the last 25 years I have been caring for children, adults, seniors, special needs and pets. I am hard working, compassionate, loving, organized and CPR certified. As an Activity Director for the...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Destiny S.
Wimauma, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private, In-home Infant- Young Toddler Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm a career childcare provider who values fostering children's growth and supporting families.
With 10 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging from infants to 5 years old. I value implementing Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles, light-hearted energy and plenty of...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have been working with children since I was 13. Children just naturally draw to me, perhaps because of my innocent nature. I have been an educator for 13 years, teaching Montessori with 3-6-year-olds, teaching ESL in K-12, as well as being a regular elementary school teacher. I am seeking full-time work outside of the...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am known to the children as Nanny Tracy! I will love your children as my own : ) . Your Little One will be nurtured , taught age related Curriculum and have FUN! I am a Newborn Twins Specialist / Youth Care Provider. I have a Nursing Medical Background (STNA) and Special Needs Training. I am Flexible to have Childcare...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to...
Sarah G.
5.0
(4)
Hi there! My name is Katie and I am 35 years of age. I have extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, (with a great driving record as well) starting from my high school days as a part-time babysitter to working with those with Autism. In addition, my child caring skills have been honed through years of caring for both...
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie is fantastic! She has watched my daughter on a regular basis for over a year, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Having used a number of sitters, Katie is always my top choice. She's incredibly trustworthy, grounded and great with my two-year-old. "
Charly N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather is an amazing and trustworthy individual. She, initially, worked at the daycare center my youngest went to and later became my babysitter, as needed, and a friend. She is dependable and reliable and is AMAZING with children! She is the only person,...
Kim J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Devoted to nurturing the next generation, my journey has been enriched by the time I've spent caring for children. With a warm and patient demeanor, I've embraced the role of a caregiver, creating a safe and loving environment where kids can thrive. From engaging in playtime activities to doing homework, I understand the...
Margie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Margie is very high energy and is a great worker. She is good with children teaching, playing and having fun. She has great values and morals and has taken care of my children when they were younger."
Tina M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups!
After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she will check in or send pics to let us know how it's going. She has even created a few special activities to do...
Rebekah G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful nanny for my 3 young children. She was an "on the floor, in the sand, in the pool, getting her hands dirty" type of caregiver. She is energetic, infinitely patient and loving. "
Erin L.
I am 54 years old, mother of two college graduates. I have years of experience caring for families of various age groups and pets in household. Currently I care of a special needs child. The child is totally dependent on caregiver, diaper changing, meds, baths and feeding. I pretty much do everything for her including lifting...
First, I want to encourage that I am loving, genuine, cheerful, hardworking and reliable! I have a some experience with special needs. I am CPR trained and I have been a nanny for two families, a caregiver companion and babysitter for others. So I have a lot of confident experience. I have over 10 years experience as a...
Hi there! My name is Kiara and I am a 31-year-old in the Saint Petersburg/Tampa looking for families needing child care. I have experience with all ages, special needs, twins, etc. I was a family nanny/ family manager for 6 years, on top of more then 20 years experience. I love children of all ages and their eagerness and...
Kiara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone!
My name is Hannah, and I am a nanny looking for a wonderful new family to work for! Here is a bit about me:
-Creative, reliable, and active
-Firm, but fun
-Experience with children ages 0-15
-Special needs care experience
-Well-versed in good hygiene practices, respecting other's homes, wrangling stir-crazy...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Brittany F.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny & Counseling Student | Expert In Child Development
Hi there! I'm Brittany, but I go by Alyx. I'm a 25-year-old Master's student, juggling roles as a case manager for children in foster care and a psychology intern by day. With over a decade of experience nurturing little ones, my journey has taken me from caring for special needs children to soothing infants and managing groups...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Rebecca H.
Riverview, FL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Preschool Teacher Looking For Nanny Position
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a preschool teacher for 20+ years. I have substitute taught in the school systems and have experience working with special needs children. Teaching is my calling and I am passionate about children. I love doing hands on learning activities, reading, and interacting with children. In addition to teaching, I have been...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as funny, responsible, caring
I'm looking for a job that is flexible but I am willing to work whenever. I want to work for a fun and caring family.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school through Challenger Baseball. We would teach and play baseball with kids with special needs on...
Wyatt can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Ruskin, FL
Emily E.
5.0
Emily was just wonderful! She easily blended in with our family vacation - entertaining both our 2 year old and 9 year old in all sorts of activities. She asked right away about allergies, medications, etc to be sure she had all the critical information. It made for a relaxing day and we will...
- Julia A.
Tracy H.
5.0
Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to manage complete care for them...
- Sarah G.
Katie D.
5.0
Katie has been our nanny for over a year for our two boys (age 4 and 7). She provided after school pick up, transportation to their various activities, meal prep and help with their night time routines. She has always been dependable, responsible, sweet, patient and flexible. My boys absolutely...
- Christina M.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather is a very caring responsible person.
She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones.
She keeps children occupied and most importantly safe. Ultimately, she is an excellent Nanny because she is very trustworthy and always on time.
- Susan H.
Margie T.
5.0
She is smart, and thinks for herself when there is a change in plans. She is funny, cute, very creative, and one of the best people I have hired from care.com. would not hesitate to offer her a job again!
- Emily F.
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Ratings for Ruskin, FL special needs nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Nannies in Ruskin, FL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 38 listed special needs nannies.