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452 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...
Matthew P.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie was wonderful with our girls. My eldest adores her. Laurie has a wonderful, patient demeanor and we felt very confident leaving our children with her. We came home to two happy babies. We definitely hope to hire her again."
Audrey E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years of experience. At the moment, I am studying early childhood education at Brooklyn College. Since I was a high school student, I have worked with children. I used to look after my relatives and nieces even while I was in primary school. I've always known I wanted to work with children, and I'm glad I still have...
Disha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I'm writing to recommend Disha Prangon as an excellent babysitter. She has been caring for my child for 8 months and has consistently amazed me with her outstanding care and attention. My son is now two years old, and he enjoyed being under Disha's care. Disha is a...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela was helpful and great with our kids. I would hire her again. "
Care member
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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!!"
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline babysat for my son and she has since become an all time favorite! Caroline is full of positive energy and was up for anything my son wanted to do (there was a lot of imaginary play involved in their days together and she was always up for it:). She was...
Susan O.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Ciara B.
Brooklyn, NY
$27-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated nanny with three years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young kids. My patient and friendly nature creates a safe and welcoming environment where each child feels valued and supported. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...
Ciara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my kids. They love her! Would definitely hire again. Very sweet. "
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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael was great with our daughter. She asked great questions, and I could tell my daughter really enjoyed the time she spent with her. Rachael seems like a very smart and responsible person, and most importantly enjoys caring for children. I'd hire again...
Kristy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior in college. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I am a student-athlete so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...
Dion B.
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
CPR
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Petra is warm, fun, and responsible. Our child loves spending time with her and we know he is in good hands."
Eyal N.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Carolyn L.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-20/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, meal prep, light cleaning
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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, NY
Deserie T.
5.0
Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby whisperer” is the truth when it comes to...
- Matthew P.
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.
Laurie A.
5.0
Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids.
- Eleni M.
Disha P.
5.0
I'm writing to recommend Disha Prangon as an excellent babysitter. She has been caring for my child for 8 months and has consistently amazed me with her outstanding care and attention. My son is now two years old, and he enjoyed being under Disha's care. Disha is a responsible and dependable person...
- Care member
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.
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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 175 reviews of the 452 listed special needs caregivers.