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439 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
Brocha M.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Brocha.
As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember.
For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "
Sarah M.
Gabriela F.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When searching for last minute care for our 2 year old, Gabriela reached out with her availability, was prompt, flexible and caring. She showed up on time with a lot of good questions and focused attention on our child. She is great with children, compassionate and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring after my own nieces and nephews is where I began childcare in my teens. I have experience with children from birth-teens. Prior tasks have included completing educational activities, naps, and light meals. I have also provided one on one homework help and tutoring. I currently teach English to 7th grade students. I have...
Mattie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable and really pleasant to work with! She would be a great fit to help support your childcare needs! "
Kelly M.
Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...
Ondine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ondine is the kind of babysitter that has the kids asking for me to go out, so she can come babysit. There's always lots of smiles when for Ondine! She like a younger, hipper, new generation Mary Poppins- bringing magic and delight to everyday tasks. I always...
Jenna M.
Stefany R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm looking for a great family with a full time position to work for. About me I'm 30 years old from Colombia. I'm speak Spanish and English. I have been living here in America for over 4 years working as a nanny living in, out and part time in a different families. I have a lot of experience, more than 8 years since I...
Stefany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was communicative and flexible about needs and...
Josephine H.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am finishing medical school in November(2023), and I will hopefully...
Rachael can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible. "
Christina K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has helped me being a first time mom. Deserie is always...
Adiasha T.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our...
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Sabina D.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old, I am very clean-cut, bubbly, very responsible, and positive. I grew up with children all around me, of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and have years of experience with caring for infants, groups of children, and special needs toddlers. I am a recent graduate from The New School where I graduated top of my...
Sabina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"As other moms can relate, it is not easy to find a caregiver who you like and your child connects with. Sabina is the very first babysitter that I worked with via Care.com. She met and exceeded my expectations. Sabina came early meet us and put in effort to make my...
Remya T.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...
Alissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't have been happier. She was always on time, caring, conscientious, and genuinely enjoyed spending time with our...
Ehren S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time.
I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our neighborhood and beyond. We would hire her again this...
Danylle K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun.
Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way.
I have years of experience babysitting children different ages.
My most recent...
Petra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Over all Petra is reliable and dependable."
Lauren R.
5.0
(2)
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
"Natalie has been an incredible addition to our family. Initially, I was so nervous to trust a stranger with my first child, but Natalie has been nothing short of a blessing. She has provided such wonderful care for my daughter over the last several years, and my...
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Carolyn L.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced/Qualified Baby-Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider based near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I grew up in a large family, and would attribute my passion for childcare to my close relationship with my younger siblings. I started babysitting for special-needs families at the age of 15, and have continued my career in childcare ever since. I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly shined when working with the younger students (ages...
Jose J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!"
Rose F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Myrah I am currently a student at university at Buffalo, and I'll be home for winter break. Im available to baby sit for the whole month of January. I have experience from this summer baby sitting a 3-year-old, and I grew up taking care of my special needs brother. I love children and will be happy to help any way I can!
Myrah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day."
Vania P.
Alexis V.
Brooklyn, NY
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help."
Alison M.
4.5
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business.
I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jessica was amazing,
Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children.
She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her!
"
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
Brocha M.
5.0
Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time.
- Sarah M.
Gabriela F.
5.0
Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew comfortable with Gabriela and there were no tears when we left. They had a wonderful evening and we felt great knowing our kiddo was in such good...
- Whitney M.
Mattie N.
5.0
Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable and really pleasant to work with! She would be a great fit to help support your childcare needs!
- Kelly M.
Ondine A.
5.0
We hired Ondine as a part-time nanny after I returned to work after having our daughter. She came to us when our daughter was 2 months old and worked for us for several months. She was very attentive and nurturing and our daughter absolutely loved her. Ondine would take her on walks, read her...
- Morgan S.
Medgine J.
5.0
Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We highly recommend her.
- Ethan L.
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Ratings for Brooklyn, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 154 reviews of the 439 listed special needs caregivers.