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Lily M.


Smithtown, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, & Reliable Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For over the past 19 years, I have worked with children in daycare, as a nanny, and now a third grade special education teacher! :) In my experience, I have worked with children of all ages. I have my bachelors degree in Early Child Study and a masters in education. I am a fun, friendly, crafty, reliable and nurturing sitter...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My 2 Daughters love when Lily comes to watch them. They have fun playing games, doing arts and crafts or taking a trip to the park. The house is always cleaner after she leaves! Highly recommend her to anyone. If anyone needs to hear it in person Give me a call."

Scott P.

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Crystal L.


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...

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Melissa S.


Bay Shore, NY

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 28-year-old former CNA with plenty of experience with children including special needs children as well. Iv worked in two different elementary schools over three years so working with large groups of children is something I'm well at as well. I'm CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I'm very friendly, outgoing...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Melissa watched my son partial days for several months. She was always on time, and was fun and engaging for my almost 2 year old at the time. He loved her! "

Danielle M.

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a Spanish teacher at a High School but I have experience with all the ages. I...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I absolutely loved having Sharon babysit my 2 year old and 4 year old, and will definitely be using her again. She is so great with them, even got them to go to bed which is not an easy task for anyone! My 4 year old asks for her to come back. I highly reccomend...

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Chelsea B.


Northport, NY

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Chelsea and I've been working with and babysitting kids since I was 13. I've always loved working with kids whether it was assistant teaching Sunday school classes, volunteering at my church, or teaching people ages 4-60+ how to care for horses at a local equestrian center. I have experience with children from...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I’ve used Chelsea as my go-to pet sitter since 2017. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her and seeing her go from an enthusiastic high school senior, to an enthusiastic pre med college student. She’s always gone above and beyond for me, taking care of my...

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Jaime S.


Smithtown, NY

$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also

My qualifications: -I've been a part-time babysitter since 2009 from ages 3-12. -I did full time babysitting last summer, ages 4-12. -I have experienced in babysitting special needs children. -I have been a certified lifeguard since 2010, also I am certified in CPR for all ages, certified in AED and First Aid. I student teach...
Jaime can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to confirm, showed up on time and bonded with our kids very quickly (despite the fact that my 10 year old son was angry...

Shawna A.

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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise, including caring for our children when they are sick. Christine always takes it upon herself to entertain the children...

Amber Kay P.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"If I could add more stars, I certainly would. I had mentioned to David that it's sometimes difficult to find my apartment. I learned that he actually made a trial run the day before we met! That's dedication, and exemplifies how much he puts his heart and soul...

Barbara P.

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Jennifer C.


Deer Park, NY

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Lisha S.


Northport, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Professional, fun, nurturing, creative, patient and resourceful care taker with impeccable references and experience caring for infants, toddlers, multiples, kids, teens and special needs and LGBTQ populations. Bachelors degree. Please contact me for more information.
Lisha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisha was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter. She immediately got down on the floor to talk to her and play with her. My daughter loved playing with Lisha so much! When I came home, they had done crafts together and my daughter loved showing it all to me and...

Ashley F.

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wendy was with our family for 5 years. She started watching my children from the ages of 3 & 5 and now they are 8 & 10. She is extremely punctual, dependable and responsible. She was great with my children in and out of the house as she brought them to various...

Meredith F.

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Karen D.


Holbrook, NY

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I have worked at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Karen is a lovely woman. Never did we have to worry about someone not tending to our children. She was great with homework and keeping the kids occupied. My kids like to be outside playing and she was always up for anything. I never had to worry about texting and...

Kerri O.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jocelynne C.


Saint James, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...
Jocelynne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"She babysat for my new born and still does here and there for date nights and little breaks I need. Very punctual, careful, understanding and sweet. I would recommend."

Veronica B.

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
5.0
"Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...
5.0
"She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

Jamie S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
5.0
"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

I work full-time M-F, but I have been a camp counselor for 3-6-year-olds for 3 years and I have experience with special needs children. I have a graduate degree and I love children. Trying to start my life and need extra cash.
Kristine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Evelyna B.


Northport, NY

$22-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a freshman in college studying biomedical sciences on a pre-med track, and I'm looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny position during my winter break December 18 through January 20. Having grown up in my mother's daycare, I have extensive experience working with children, which inspired my passion for...
Evelyna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brentwood, NY

Lily M.

5.0

My 2 Daughters love when Lily comes to watch them. They have fun playing games, doing arts and crafts or taking a trip to the park. The house is always cleaner after she leaves! Highly recommend her to anyone. If anyone needs to hear it in person Give me a call.

- Scott P.

Crystal L.

5.0

As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also serve as an educator, tutor, and role...

- Care member

Melissa S.

5.0

For the time Melissa watched our baby girl, she's always been punctual and dependable. She even helped adjust our baby to taking naps in her crib!

- Josseline M.

Sharon M.

5.0

I absolutely loved having Sharon babysit my 2 year old and 4 year old, and will definitely be using her again. She is so great with them, even got them to go to bed which is not an easy task for anyone! My 4 year old asks for her to come back. I highly reccomend her!

- Care member

Chelsea B.

5.0

She is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with her quality of care

- Care member

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