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424 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
Samantha L.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Samantha, I am 25 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I worked on the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoíle (directed by Amy and Dan Palladino) currently working towards becoming a Music...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific behavioral needs), Sam left a great impression on us.
She arrived punctually and has a friendly and warm demeanor...
David G.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Julia is great with my two kids and with other children in our neighborhood that I’ve seen. She is always ready to play, has creative ideas and a lot of patience. My kids love spending time with her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*updates: Hi & Thank you for the inquires. I am currently available for part time care and/or date nights/ special 1 time occasions. A couple weekdays are possible but very limited at this time.
Caring after my own nieces and nephews is where I began childcare in my teens. I have experience with children from birth-teens....
Mattie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
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 for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...
Medgine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Medgine babysits our 2 boys, age 4 & 8. She picks them both up from school (2 different locations) and walks them home. She gets my older son to do his homework every night & always helps him with it- asking him questions to make sure he understands, answering his...
Kim P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers.
A bit of my background...
I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...
Caro can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week for two months until the school year began and it was a great experience for our family. Both my baby and my...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time and part-time nanny for the past year and have been watching kids of a variety of ages (from newborn to 14 years old) since I was 12. I have also worked at a few local summer camps in my hometown! I have some experience caring for special needs children as well. I love kids and am a very creative person!...
Annelise can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Annelise is highly qualified and a breath of fresh air. No hesitation to recommend her and she is welcome with us always."
Monty H.
Marie L.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend
5.0
(1)
I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Petra is a fantastic friend and coworker and one of the kindest people I know. She is dependable, honest, hardworking and intelligent and I'm sure she would be a great helper for any family that works with her."
Stephanie M.
5.0
(1)
I have 10+ years of experience across multiple age groups, including nannying in Philly for the past few years. My experience ranges from working in-house for families, spending many summers as a camp counselor, special needs-based care, and working both in the daycare and preschool settings. I have a B. S. in Health Sciences...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved loved kate! The worst part of leaving philly was leaving kate behind! She is always on time, reliable, excellent with children and just absolutely lovely. Kate worked for us once to twice a week all day (7:45-5) for about a year. Our daughter...
Care member
Al-nisa E.
Brooklyn, NY
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Alnisa E. I am a native New Yorker, hailing from Jamaica, Queens, and well traveled as I have lived briefly in West Africa and also on the US west coast. I currently reside in Brooklyn, NY. As the eldest of four younger siblings, I developed a love for engaging and guiding young children. I have 5 years of...
Al-nisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Al-nissa is amazing. She is really good with my son and he loves her. She interacts with him takes him to the park and does homework with him. He really looks forward to seeing her which speaks volumes to me. Id recommend her to anyone"
Mollyrae B.
4.0
(4)
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...
Care member
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
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.
Samantha L.
5.0
We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific behavioral needs), Sam left a great impression on us.
She arrived punctually and has a friendly and warm demeanor that helped her quickly bond with...
- David G.
Julia C.
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 baby for the first time was very...
- Care member
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.
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 Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 163 reviews of the 424 listed special needs caregivers.