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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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Habibatou S.


Bayonne, NJ

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny

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My name is Habi and I'm 27 years old, a Biology major student. I have been officially working as a babysitter since I was 18 years old. I know all ways of how to take care of children. I have worked for several families in New York & New Jersey for years now. All of them appreciated me. The task I am capable of is quite varied,...
Habibatou can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nicole L.


Fairfield, NJ

$17-22/hr

Nanny/ Home School Assistant For 12 Year Old Boy Who Has Phelan-Mcdermid Syndrom

Since May of 2020, I have been homeschooling and caring for a 12-year-old boy who has a form of autism called Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Along with helping him with his schoolwork, I help him exercise, cook for him and bath him.
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Sikirat M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Nanny For Your Childs Development

Loving and dedicated nanny with over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, including those with special needs like autism. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. I prioritize open communication...
Sikirat can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ana Lucia G.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Warmhearted Brazilian Nanny

Hello parents! My name is Ana I'm 27 and I'm from Brazil. and I was an (Au Pair) for two years and a half taking care of three kids (4, 8 and 12). I had an amazing time with them. When I was in Brazil I was working in a private school taking care of a child with special need (Autism) as class assistant, nanny and babysitter as...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria Isabel C.


Harrison, NJ

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Loving, Respectful And Caring Nanny Available

Hello, I've been a nanny for about 5 years now, I have experience in all ages including special needs, I'm CPR certified, I have experience with multiples, I have water and land rescue certification, I'm a very good swimmer, I have my own transportation and I also speak English and Spanish! I'm a very caring, organized, easy...
Maria Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Hannah W.


Brooklyn, NY

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Current Student And Part-time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Over the years, I have worked in several childcare positions, and I always ensure I lead with kindness and patience. Most recently, I was an assistant preschool teacher at a Montessori school, where I became certified in positive discipline. I've developed close relationships with the families I've worked for, and they...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum. "

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Mary Michael Q.


Brooklyn, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Natalie B.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny

4.0

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Hello! My name is Natalie, I'm a dedicated nanny with 15 years of childcare experience. I'm originally from San Diego, and I recently moved back from Ireland, where I provided childcare for families with children of various age groups. I received my bachelors degree from Enniscorthy college, in early childhood education. In...
5.0
"We were fortunate to have Natalie care for our son from the time he was 8 months old until he turned 12 months, and she has been an incredible addition to our family. Natalie is extremely thoughtful, attentive, and caring. She quickly established a bond with our...

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"

Lauren H.

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Leticia S.


New York, NY

$51/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny/Teacher - English, Spanish, Portuguese

Hello there! I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you. - Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil. - Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references. - Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a...

Debra R.

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Hayley W.


New York, NY

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Jennifer P.


Lodi, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Personal Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was born and raised in NYC and have been with my wonderful husband for 28 years. We have five children (26, 21, 20, 19 & 11), and I spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as a certified teaching assistant. I have 14+ years of experience working with children with special needs in the Englewood Public...
5.0
"Jennifer was my personal assistant on a part time basis, and I was extremely happy with her performance. She was able to tackle many different types of errands and was able to use initiative when I wasn't available. She is very capable and trustworthy and on top of...

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Nicole C.


Paterson, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...

Nicole L.

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Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$17-22/hr13 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Nicole S.


Woodbridge, NJ

$24-53/hr12 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

Ashley W.

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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...

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Elizabeth T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am so thankful that I found Liz here on care.com. Friends recommended agencies and I never found anyone that I liked or trusted but immediately after meeting Liz, I could see that she genuinely loves children (& it shows in her interactions with my baby boy). She...

Jackie K.

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Carolyn L.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced/Qualified Baby-Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents, I'm ready and available to render my childcare services to you and your wonderful family. I have worked for the past 10 years as a baby-sitter/nanny with kids ranging from infant/newborn through toddler age and older. I also have experience with twins, special needs kids, and I also worked as a preschool teacher....
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carolyn will truly be missed in my household. She was like an addition to our family. I'm an RN and very particular on how my children are cared for. I must say I had no complaints about the level of care Carolyn rendered to my children. She cooks well, taught my...

Aprilee G.

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in South Orange, NJ

Kayme M.

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 also helped to keep my apartment...

- Ashley M.

Hannah W.

5.0

Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum.

- Care member

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.

Natalie B.

5.0

We were fortunate to have Natalie care for our son from the time he was 8 months old until he turned 12 months, and she has been an incredible addition to our family. Natalie is extremely thoughtful, attentive, and caring. She quickly established a bond with our son, and it’s clear he absolutely...

- Care member

Rachel S.

5.0

When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!

- Lauren H.

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