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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Branford, CT

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Branford, CT

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Rachael T.


Branford, CT

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachael was instrumental in helping my son boost his reading skills. Her ability to make the work “fun” and her encouraging feedback was pivotal to him not only reading at grade level but surpassing that to now reading a full grade above standards. I’d highly...

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Kristin M.


Branford, CT

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a certified Special Education Teacher in the state of CT with experience working with childcare with a variety of disabilities. PMT safety trained.
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Rachael T.


Branford, CT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am moving to Nashville to attend graduate school at Vanderbilt University. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. Throughout my various positions within a school and babysitting, I have worked with children of varying disabilities (e. g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual...
Hi my names Alexa M. & I've been working with senior citizens & intellectually disabled for three years I'm CPR certified I know how to personal care, companionship, and more I'm 23 from Branford Connecticut. Hope to hear soon.
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Rachel A.


Branford, CT

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver as well as an early childhood educator for 5+ years. I have experience working with young children with special needs and developmental delays in the classroom, as well as 10+ years of nannying experience. I am first aid and CPR certified. I earned my bachelors degree in Human Development and...
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Sofia D.


Branford, CT

$20-21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sofia and I'm 22 years old. I have been working with children since I was about 13 years old. My 9 years of child care experience includes babysitting ages 0-12, daycare teacher ages infant-3 , and preschool/pre-k teacher ages 3-5. In highschool I volunteered at my local library to help run the children's music...
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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Pct

3.5

(4)

As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"

Carol T.

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Rocio G.


West Haven, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
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Cassidy C.


West Haven, CT

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...
5.0
"Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments."

Nancy P.

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"

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Barbara P.


East Haven, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Disabilities Worker

I am a retired 2021 DDS Developmental Ct Disabilities Worker 2 of over 35 years. I have extensive experience with the Developmentally Challenged . I enjoy working with individuals with special needs. I find it rewarding and love making a positive difference in their lives. Guaranteed Care With A Loving Heart.
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Tessa W.


North Haven, CT

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Fellow Parent

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I, too, am a parent so I understand how precious your babies, your pets, and your household are to you. I am a mature candidate with years of experience working with children of all ages, and in many settings, from nannying; tutoring in public school and privately; teaching horseback riding lessons; directing a...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had Tessa come in for one night when our 5 month old was asleep, and Tessa took care of our oldest (7 yrs old). She played with him and did the bed time routine with him. Our guy loved her. She ended up doing the dishes that we left without us asking her to do...

Svitlana O.

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Jill B.


New Haven, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Shoreline Special Needs Care Available

My background includes infants, multiples and classroom up to teen age. I specialize in autism and diabetes. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
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Sherlike F.


New Haven, CT

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 23- years of experience as a nanny and teacher. I have two adopted boys ages 7 and 8- years old. My biological son is 15 years old. I have my Bachelor's degree is in Psychology and my Master's degree in Special Education. I have experience caring for newborns, to age 12 and have worked for multiple families in New York...
Sherlike can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sherlike has become like family over the two years that she has watched our children. Patient, measured in her responses and full of kindness; Sherlike is certainly one of our top choices for childcare."

Elizabeth D.

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Calm, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family...

Tessa G.

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Jennice D.


West Haven, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...
Jennice can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our daughter and us. She is always reliable, naturally kind, and has given C. more love and nurturing than we could...

Katie S.

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Nicollette S.


Hamden, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details. I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it! My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Tessa W.


North Haven, CT

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...
5.0
"Tessa is a kind, reliable, patient caregiver. She cares for our 3 year old daughter with development delays and she does a wonderful job. Our energetic 5 year old also loves to spend time with her. I highly recommend Tessa! "

Karen L.

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Vanessa H.


New Haven, CT

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

I am a loving and very helpful person who has my Cna license and know how to care for people who have special needs
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Branford, CT

Rachael T.

5.0

Rachael was fantastic! She provided great care to our twin toddlers and newborn. I would definitely hire her again! Thank you Rachael!

- Dylan K.

Ikami B.

3.0

She was not available for the hours I need it

- Carol T.

Cassidy C.

5.0

Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments.

- Nancy P.

Rachel R.

5.0

Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!

- Care member

Tessa W.

5.0

Tessa has provided exceptional care to our infant daughter and made my transition back to work manageable with the amazing help to our household and baby. It is so comforting to know our child is in such capable and caring hands. Tessa is a "baby whisperer" and has taught us a lot about caring for...

- Julia D.

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