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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Arlington, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Arlington, MA

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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I highly recommend Chloe! "

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Isabelle S.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Such a loving, kind human and an absolute pleasure to have her watch my kids! "

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...
5.0
"Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset."

Karen B.

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth."

Jason T.

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Angela I.


West Newton, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela has been with out family for almost 4 years. She has taken such good care of our now 6 year old son. Angela has provided both full time and part time childcare for us. She has handled school and camp pick ups and also taken little one to classes like Kung Fu...

Lyndsay H.

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Cherylann S.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."

Jeremiah M.

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Casey V.


Somerville, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly. I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marybeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

Megan K.

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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

Mayank J.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Ana M.


Lynn, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...

Mary V.

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Sophie J.


Wilmington, MA

$35-37/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience as an ABA therapist and have been working with children who have autism as well as ADHD.
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Emma S.


South Boston, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...

Kate F.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arlington, MA

Chloe K.

5.0

Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out while I am at work. She has done so much for my family while being a single mom is hard and finding the right person for my children has been hard,...

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Isabelle S.

5.0

Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!

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Denzil P.

5.0

Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset.

- Karen B.

Bella S.

5.0

Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth.

- Jason T.

Marla M.

5.0

Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest endorsement.

- Sandy W.

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Ratings for Arlington, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.