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Find special needs nannies in Ruskin, FL that you’ll love

35 special needs nannies are listed in Ruskin, FL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 6 years

Special needs nannies in Ruskin, FL

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Bettsy Q.


Ruskin, FL

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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I have 3 to 4 years working with special needs kids from newborns until 10 years old... I'm patient, honest and very discreet.
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Adriana R.


Ruskin, FL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Emily E.


Ruskin, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

4.9

(9)

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Emily while on a family vacation in AMI to watch 4 children while we (the parents) could have an afternoon/evening away (ages 7,8,9 and 11). Emily was with the kids all day and responsible for getting them dinner, overseeing them in the pool, and taking...

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Stacey B.


Ruskin, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have know Stacey B. for approx 4 years now & I have to say when she sees a child her eyes light up. She is so kind and compassionate. She loves to read to them & help them learn age appropriate things. Of course she loves to have fun with them also. She has such...

Kim P.

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Maria M.


Sun City Center, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom Available To Nanny

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...
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Emily G.


Sun City Center, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny, Tutoring, Or Senior 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...
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Tracy H.


Riverview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

NANNY!!

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

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.

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Willa L.


Brandon, FL

$18/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver

4.4

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've spent the past 15 years working as a childcare provider because I wanted to turn my passion for working with children into a career. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. As a patient and creative individual, I love finding new ways to engage with children and help them learn...
Willa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Willa was very friendly and personable and sent updates during the first night with my kids. It was a relief to have such a kind and dependable caregiver for my boys."

Allonda M.

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Teresa B.


Ellenton, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have a lifetime of experience working with children in a wide variety of positions from a Preschool gymnastics program director, Special Needs paraeducator in both preschool and middle school classes, in home daycare owner and a personal nanny/house manager.
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable. "

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Katie D.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Special Needs Experience

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Camille L.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$25-50/hr12 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny, Babysitter, Or Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have about a decade of experience nannying several families with multiple children between the ages of infancy to 15 years old. I have experience with special needs children and premature infants. I also had the privilege of teaching for a Waldorf preschool in California. I love organizing, cleaning as I go, and try my best to...
Camille can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Camille provides amazing childcare for our two children, one of whom has significant special needs. She facilitated fun activities and engagement for our kiddos, who adored her. She is extremely kind, patient, and an excellent communicator. "

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Halei B.


Brandon, FL

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she...

Brandon K.

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Heather H.


Tampa, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked with Heather for 3 years. We worked with developmentally disabled children in a classroom setting. She was always professional, dependable and worked well with the kids. She has a great personality and gets along well with others. She would make a great...

Jill W.

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Laura R.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Former Teacher / Special Needs Teacher / Tutor / Nanny / Infant Care / Elementary / Middle / Mother's Helper / Summer Fun One-time job requests welcome / Overnights
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is so attentive & personable with our kids. Our son took to her right away and he’s very picky. She keeps them entertained & actively engages. "

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Margie T.


Tampa, FL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Megan P.


Bradenton, FL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Nanny

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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren has been such a wonderful caregiver to my 2-year-old son. With his severe dietary restrictions, I was nervous entrusting him to someone outside the family. Lauren took the utmost care to provide for his needs and communicate with me. She is extremely...

Dominique C.

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Kelly R.


Tampa, FL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Educator Available For Full Time Nanny Role!

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

Please see my vast qualifications below! -15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers -Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed -15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher) -Travel Nanny -Overnight Nanny -Multiples...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Kelly for over 10 years. She is extremely dependable, responsible and kind. I have seen her first hand working with children of all ages and her attentive and patient character truly shines through. Couldn't express more how lucky any family would be to...

Verna M.

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Kiara S.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hannah C.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Nanny!

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Ruskin, FL

Emily E.

5.0

We hired Emily while on a family vacation in AMI to watch 4 children while we (the parents) could have an afternoon/evening away (ages 7,8,9 and 11). Emily was with the kids all day and responsible for getting them dinner, overseeing them in the pool, and taking them out for ice cream. She was...

- Care member

Stacey B.

5.0

Stacey B. is a highly dedicated professional with skills qualifying her to work in a wide variety of settings. She has worked with special needs children and adults, and seniors. She has been a foster parent, raised her own child, and assisted in the care of a special needs child. Stacey is a...

- Robin D.

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.

Willa L.

5.0

We loved her! She didn’t just watch my kids, she actually played with them. She taught lessons, sand songs, played with them outside, fixed their lunch, etc. She was definitely a blessing to have!

- Care member

Teresa B.

5.0

Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable.

- Care member

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Ratings for Ruskin, FL special needs nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Ruskin, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 35 listed special needs nannies.