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438 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children for over 20 years. I worked with great families all over NY area and still help them from time to time. I am professional with what I do, responsible, reliable and honest. I am a college graduate and a great homework help. I am a huge fan of arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor activities and much...
Ruthi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Trustline Certified
5.0
"She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!"
Care member
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Morgan S.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & 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
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, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Ethan L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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.
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Casey was wonderful with our three and seven-year-old children. They had so much fun with her she was calm and responsible. A great summer nanny for us!"
Mary F.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
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 is wonderful! My children took to her right away. She was knowledgeable about everything they were into and they had a great experience spending time with her. She was able to get them to bed on time without a problem, which was greatly appreciated. We will...
Donna B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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!
"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Over the years, I have worked in several childcare positions, and I always ensure I lead with kindness and patience. Most recently, I was an assistant preschool teacher at a Montessori school, where I became certified in positive discipline. I've developed close relationships with the families I've worked for, and they...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
Ruthi C.
5.0
She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!
- Care member
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
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 149 reviews of the 438 listed special needs caregivers.