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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Canton, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Canton, CT
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 2 grown children and a grandmother of two. I was class Mom for both of my children during their 5-12th grade. Children love me. I'm very active yet calm, focused and kind. I've cared for 4 special needs patients this year and am educated in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as other methods of care.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl."
Melissa L.
Suzanne E.
Berlin, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Suzanne has a loving and thoughtful approach to everything she does in life, and especially to the children she works with. It is important to her to build a relationship with each child individually, and she does that while simultaneously holding children...
Anna R.
Genienne G.
Southington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*UPDATE * Hello all. I have a full time Nanny job that I love so I am not looking at this time. Thanks!
I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I...
5.0
"I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again. "
Cornieta W.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher at a program called Creative Me LLC located in New Haven CT. I have been working there with children of all ethnicity for two years! I treat my children as if they're mine and want the absolute best for them and others.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for 12 years. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it is a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany was our nanny for just shy of a full year (we moved out of state this summer). My daughter was about 6 months when she started and our first nanny or sitter ever so we were nervous but she was great with her and our two dogs. Over the year she taught her...
Taylor L.
Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...
Kylie O.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...
Jama C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license.
Date: 2024
To whom it may concern,
I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"
Brooke L.
Ramona H.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a one time sittings!
Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great experience. My child liked them. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am an experienced childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. It includes but doesn't limit the following: babysitting multiple families, caring for twins with special needs, & nannying 3 kids for almost 7 years. I'm also a mom of two boys, 4 and 7, who go to...
5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing caregiver for our daughter and dog. She is extremely dependable and gave plenty of notice when she was no longer able to watch our daughter. Very reliable and respectful and any family would be lucky to have her!"
Kristina B.
Alyssa I.
Terryville, CT
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs!
(I have a 2. 5-year-old sweet boy who goes with me to my current job)
A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does.
Sara...
Luka K.
Amy G.
Southington, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Specialized care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Caring with a difference. Personality to have and to hold"
Carolyn C.
Chelsea R.
Berlin, CT
$17-25/hr
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."
Jennifer S.
Silvana C.
Hartford, CT
$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...
Wilfried T.
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is super friendly and dependable. Our son adores her and my husband and I feel our son is in the best care while with Amy. Highly recommended as a sitter"
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canton, CT
Andrea K.
5.0
Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl.
- Melissa L.
Suzanne E.
5.0
Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...
- Kristy M.
Genienne G.
5.0
I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again.
- Cornieta W.
Tiffany H.
5.0
We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we have grown together over the past 8...
- Kim P.
Holli D.
5.0
Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...
- Kylie O.
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