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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Charlestown, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Charlestown, MA

Meg is incredible! I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked

Review for Meghan S. by Laura H.

Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!

Review for Natasha H. by Care member

I cannot say enough good things about Ivone! The biggest thing is that she truly cares about my daughter. I always feel confident in her

Review for Ivone R. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Charlestown, MA

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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meg is incredible! I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and...

Laura H.

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Colleen C.


Charlestown, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With Children With Special Needs!!!

I have been working with children on the Autism Spectrum for 17 years plus. I began at LCDC in JP and now work in Cambridge in a sub separate class with preschoolers 3-5 years on the Spectrum. I love my job and find it very rewarding. I cannot see myself doing anything else. I also have a daughter with ADHD, Dyslexia and an oral...
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Emma C.


Charlestown, MA

$15-20/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

In my time at Penn State, I have loved working with the program. This program provides peer mentorship for students in the State College area with special needs. In addition, I volunteered in middle and high school with our mentorship program . On top of my years of volunteer experience, I have spent my 3. 5 years at Penn State...
I grew up in Wellesley & Dedham, MA as one of four kids! I attended Newton Country Day School for the Sacred Heart in Newton and worked as a recreational aide at the Charles River Center ARC. I'm a Boston College graduate with a bachelors in History and a minor in women's & gender studies! I recently moved to Charlestown with my...
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Emily C.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring Nursing Student Seeking Part-time Childcare Work

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Registered Nurse working in Boston, MA. I have over 8 years of experience taking care of children of all ages from newborns to pre-teens, including children with special needs. I am available whether you need a date night, an afternoon to yourself, or an extra hand around the house to help with your kids' afterschool...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello my name is Melissa and I am a graduate student studying Speech Language Pathology in Boston seeking a part-time babysitting job in the Boston area! I absolutely love children and have had years of experience as an ABA Therapist aiding children and preteens with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as working as a...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I started babysitting as a pre-teen and have had experience with different families and ages over the past 10+ years. I have also had experience babysitting an autistic child. On top of my babysitting experience, I am a dentist who just graduated from Tufts. Through my education I have become CPR certified and have had to work...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

Care member

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Ivone R.


Everett, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years. Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that...

Katherine O.

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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Livi R.


Dorchester, MA

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hands Down - Best Baby Sitter Ever!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...

Ashley R.

Jovanni S.


Dorchester, MA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Love To Have Fun And Guide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jovanni. I am 26 years old. I have been a nanny to multiple families since I was 18, I have experience with special needs and autism children, and I have watched as many as 3 kids. I've always loved children and am constantly around the younger generations.. I am very active, love sports, and the outdoors. I am...
Jovanni can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jovanni has been a great help to my family and when our schedules match again I hope he can continue to work with my son. Dependable, caring and playful with kids. He's a ton of fun and has been very flexible. I would feel comfortable recommending him to any...

Leemichael M.

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil was wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...

Jane P.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Dorothea M.


Newtonville, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "

Care member

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Alexis P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as...

George S.

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Isabelle S.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!"

Care member

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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...

Kendra P.

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children. I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."

Elizabeth S.

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Ratings for Charlestown, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Charlestown, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.