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Find special needs nannies in South Orange, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs nannies are listed in South Orange, NJ

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 4 years

Special needs nannies in South Orange, NJ

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

5.0

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Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...

Irene B.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr • 15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny."

Staci S.

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Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children love her a lot, she took care of them for a long time with love, patience and creativity, helping them to make their daily activities."

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Angie P.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It was such a pleasure to have Angie work for us! She is a very dependable person and also very considerate. Angie cared our son from the moment he was born to 6 years of age. She showed compassion, love and care to our son. He has grown up with exemplary life...

Serena M.

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Zoila G.


Harrison, NJ

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hello. I am a loving mother and grandmother. I have two years of experience as a special needs nanny. I can provide a reference letter. I also take frequent care of my grandson who has severe autism. I am experienced in cooking, cleaning, self care, feeding, running errands and driving to activities. I am very loving, caring and...
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Katie K.


Springfield, NJ

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a special education teacher looking for a part-time position. I work in New Providence and am back in Springfield by 3:30 during the week. I am also available on weekends. I graduated from Marist College in May 2016 with a degree in psychology, elementary education, and special education. I have been a nanny for...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Samantha H.


Nutley, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am a Special Education teacher in a charter school. I have been the resource room/special education teacher at my current school for eight years. I work with scholars who have special needs and/or who are struggling in the classroom. Additionally, I am the Special Education Coordinator- where I...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Renee C.


Kearny, NJ

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny. I Also Plan On Furthering My Education With Being A Special Ed

I currently babysit 3 children with autism. I have been volunteering at Camp Fatima for 10 years which is a nonprofit organization one week sleep away camp for children with special needs. I work at a special needs school, as a 1:1 aide. I also do ABA therapy afterwards.
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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$45-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly V.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kimberly and I have been babysitting for about 8 years and a full time nanny for about 6yrs. I have had experience with children ages 1month to 12 years old. When I was younger I watched 4 children on a daily basis when they came home from school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with thier homework, fed them dinner,...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Jamaris H.


Bayonne, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Background In Mental Health.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Jamaris, experienced nanny & mom to an awesome teenage girl. My background & passion is in Mental Health & the arts. Right after college, I spent a few years working at Person Centered Care Services in Staten Island as a Direct Support Professional, teaching independent living...
Jamaris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Felisa H.


Irvington, NJ

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

CHHA/PCA/Nannie

Good day sir and madam I am 28-year-old Felisa S Hussey I have been PCA in New York for 4 year in. I resent move in to jersey when I still continue my career as a CHHA. AS a CHHA I take care of personal who are in need with ADL , housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, feeding, laundry and etc. I take care of children in babysitting...
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Lauren D.


Kearny, NJ

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren. I was born and raised in Kearny, NJ. I moved away for a short period and lived in Providence, Rhode Island for a few years. I am compassionate, loving, and a go with the flow woman who adores children, yet can be firm at times if required. I am a creative person. Art and more specifically baking, has been a...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny For Special Needs

I'm originally from Brazil. I'm warm and loving but also big on discipline. It's a balance than in my opinion is needed to help children understand boundaries and responsibility but also feeling they are loved no matter what. I have been working with kids since 2008. I had my first experience with special needs in 2011 and never...
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Jennifer T.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Special Needs Caretaker

I took care of a girl who had Holoprosencephaly a rare brain disorder which affected her memory and her motor skills(she was dependent to a walker). It was a hard job which required lots of patience, which I have, but at the same time was the most rewarding job ever!
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Sophia P.


Caldwell, NJ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

My name is Sophia, I have had the unique experience of growing up with a younger brother who is significantly disabled. He was diagnosed with ASD at 3 years old, which gave me a lifetime (so far) of working closely and loving someone on the spectrum. At a young age, I was inspired to pursue a career in this field, leading me to...
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Emma F.


Bayonne, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children as a nanny and babysitter for 10 years. For the past two years, I have been teaching high schoolers in NYC. My experience has been quite varied. I have cared for special needs children, infants, and large families. I also have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching, so I would love to help...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rosemary C.


Bayonne, NJ

$40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny Position Full Time

My experience with special needs children has been very well! Now I'm a woman with patience and love. I'm passionate in what I do because nothing makes me happier than working with children.

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in South Orange, NJ

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Michele S.

5.0

Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family.

- Priscila V.

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny.

- Staci S.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for your little one. Absolutely amazing.

- Care member

Angie P.

5.0

If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our whole family is a bit heartbroken to part ways. Angie is punctual, kind, funny, nurturing and has been such a light in my son's life. He loves...

- Andrew H.

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