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Special needs caregivers in Chestnut Hill, MA

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Stephanie K.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."

Sam R.

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Emonie P.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...

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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Kathleen H.


Norwood, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter

4.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kate. I'm 43 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to work after maternity leave. I was absolutely terrified to be leaving my baby at that young age. Katie eased my...

Chonel P.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...

Renate S.

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Rita D.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...

Anne N.

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Such a loving, kind human and an absolute pleasure to have her watch my kids! "

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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Marjanna B.

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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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Clare O.


Boston, MA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

Cassidy D.

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Alyssa C.


Quincy, MA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children from infancy to young adult for over 20 years receiving my masters degree in clinical psychology. I have specialized in working with children with special needs and am a board certified behavioral therapist. I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and trustworthy. I like working with kids...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Alyssa as a babysitter for events or date nights. After our first meeting, we said it felt like we'd known her for years. With our almost 3 year old, she has been amazing! She doesn't just watch him, but she engages and ensures that all activities are fun...

Cory B.

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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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dorrie was amazing with our newborn! Very intuitive and calm. She helped us tremendously as we transitioned into life as new parents. "

Judith H.

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Antoinette C.


Westwood, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.

I have worked with children for 28 years and specialize in children with behavioral, autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional. I'm also a mom of four. Im a grandmother of 3. I also graduated from Everest Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting. I am a hardworking, goal oriented person who will settle for nothing...
Antoinette can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amzing person to take care of there loved one she is...

Bob D.

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Odette W.


Quincy, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.
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Emma S.


South Boston, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...

Kate F.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Anna is great with children! She is kind, patient and fun. Always prompt and dependable. She is wonderful!"

Jessie L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chestnut Hill, MA

Stephanie K.

5.0

Stephanie watched my two kids, 4 and 2. She fed them dinner and put them to sleep. She was really nice to them and they really liked her. I will definitely hire Stephanie again!

- Elizabeth D.

Emonie P.

5.0

Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school drop off/pick up, just everything....

- Care member

Sarah A.

5.0

Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone! Sarah consistently arrived on time,...

- Amanda C.

Kathleen H.

5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to work after maternity leave. I was absolutely terrified to be leaving my baby at that young age. Katie eased my fears with her knowledge, experience...

- Chonel P.

Lesley F.

5.0

Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...

- Helene J.

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