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Find special needs caregivers in Charlottesville, VA that you’ll love

55 special needs caregivers are listed in Charlottesville, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Charlottesville, VA

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Emily S.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

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Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently getting my Master's in Education at Baylor University. I have cared for children 0-12 years of age in various child care settings. I have extensive experience with special needs. I have also had extensive experience being a full-time nanny for several families. Aside from regular care, I also...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Emily and I am in my third year of nursing school at UVA. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, and last semester completed 85 hours of hands on care at UVA's Pediatric Hospital. With five years of experience, I've learned that patience and kindness are key to building strong relationships with children....
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Skye D.


Charlottesville, VA

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

Rise & Shine W/ Skye

~ Hi! My name is Skye. And I have over seven years of child care experience. Working with children since 2016. All ages, ranging from 4 months to 14 years old. I've worked with several children at a time, as well as individually. I live here in Charlottesville and have worked with many different families across the area. ~ I...
Skye can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Annalise B.


Charlottesville, VA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! My name is Annalise. I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Virginia. I recently was accepted to VCU for their DoctoraI Occupational Therapy program. I am looking for short-term work between March and the beginning of May. I worked as a full-time nanny for the past year and a half, and have been babysitting since I was 12...
Annalise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carrie K.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Immediate Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to Charlottesville. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. For the past 4 years I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs....
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. With two years of experience and a background in graduate studies, I'm equipped to support your family's needs. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Caroline, I'm a rising junior at Christopher Newport University, where I play field hockey and major in accounting! I am from Charlottesville Virginia and have a love for kids and hanging out with them. I have a lot of experiencing babysitting for all ages and have also worked at Charlottesville Day School Preschool...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Care Provider

I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
Teresa can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
I have been working with children and adults diagnosed with various disabilities for the last nine years. Over this time I have fallen in love with working with others with special needs, and I feel it is a true calling. I have a Bachelor's degree from Radford University, and I am licensed in the state of Virginia to teach...

Mya G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Previous Teacher

I have been a teacher for the last 7 years. I am looking to fill summer idle time. I'm available Tuesday and Thursday. I have taught at private and public schools in Virginia since 2016. I am a hard working, dedicated, caring individual. I love to have fun and be creative. I am knowledgeable in child psychology, development,...
Mya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Carol S.


Keswick, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Special Needs Helper.

My teaching certification is in Special Education. For over 12 years, I have worked with physically impaired, developmentally and cognitive delayed students. I have worked with autistic students. I am patient, yet firm. I have great references and I am working on my graduate degree in Social Work. I graduate from Rollins...
I am a mother of 2 grown children - one with special needs. I have 8 years of experience working in early intervention and 5 years working in early childhood education as an early learning specialist. CPR/ First aid certified in infant/children. Fully vaccinated and boosted. Also, a notary. I offer infant care in the evening...
Suzanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Michaela E.


Earlysville, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Community Support Professional

I have been working with individuals with special needs for two years. I am very compassionate and believe in creating equal opportunities for all by simplifying tasks and having an empathetic approach.
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Lindsay G.


Palmyra, VA

$12-18/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I have previous experience in ABA therapy as a behavior technician as well as experience within the school system as an instructional assistant in a functional skills class serving those with autism or other intellectual disabilities, delays, etc. I have experience working with children in general in camps, preschool, and a...
5.0
"I have known Lindsay for 2 years and she is a wonderful co-worker. She has a special skill working with special needs children and helping me out when needed with my kiddos. She is very loving and you will be lucky with her as a caregiver!"

Lindsey W.

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Teresa M.


Stanardsville, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher and Care Provider Available Part-Time to Fit Your Needs

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now. I have also raised my 27-year-old as a single parent. I love playing and taking care of children. I have taken care of children as young as 2 years old up to 12 years old. I was also a teacher for more than 10 years and worked with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am CPR and...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is an extremely kind, helpful, reliable caregiver that I trust explicitly with my children. She was the best caregiver I could hope for! Highly recommend."

Beth W.

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Michelle B.


Palmyra, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging, Nurturing, Fun And Creative

Hello! Caring for children is a passion of mine and I have spent my career educating, loving, nurturing, and supporting children as they grow and reach their full potential. With over 25 years of experience working with children and families, I believe I am a natural choice in selecting a candidate to care for those you love...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Jordan R.


Crozet, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Super Fun And Nerdy Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am very fun, patient, and creative with 20 years of experience watching and caring for infants to teenagers, along with special needs children (as I grew up with a brother with sever Autism). With me, your children will receive proper care and fun times, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

I am a mother of seven precious children, and 12 grandchildren. I absolutely adore infants, babies, toddlers, and all children! While I have worked professionally outside of the home and received my BA from a top university, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children. Instead of returning to the office with...
Hi, my name is Rachel. I am an elementary and special education teacher. When I am not teaching, I am a caregiver for young adults with special needs. I would love the opportunity to meet you and work with you!
Rachel can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation
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Aryanna C.


Gordonsville, VA

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Excited To Work With You!

Hi! I am Aryanna, B. S & QIDP I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and hardworking! I love caring for children, especially children with special needs! I love being around kids because I have been working with this population since I was very young and I LOVE it! I started caring for people with special needs...

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Ratings for Charlottesville, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 55 listed special needs caregivers.