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157 special needs caregivers are listed in Colorado Springs, CO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Colorado Springs, CO
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently nanny for a family with two boys, who both have autism. I have some nephews as well who have some behavioral disorders that I have learned to work with patiently. I am extremely kind, understanding, and patient.
Terri S.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
The elderly and children, alike, need gentle compassionate care and I love it giving to them. I've been both a Nanny and Elder companion and Ive excelled at both. Senior companion & caretaker: I've found a demographic that I absolutely LOVE. Seniors often need transport and to be accompanied to the senior center, Dr...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a pediatric nurse who is CPR certified. I have worked with children in various organizations both as a volunteer and in a paid position. I have been a pediatric nurse for five years. Prior to that, I worked as a camp counselor, caregiver, and volunteer with various organizations. I have experience with both...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am ABA interventionist, I work solely with kids with autism at work, but I have experience with many different special needs such as Down Syndrome, Austism Spectrum, Spina Bífida. Many of the kids I work with are nonverbal, I use pecs for them to easily communicate their needs. I know limited sign language for requesting. I am...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience paid and more years for my family. I am bubbly, outgoing, and productive. I have experience with and prefer a contract full time position. I have been an executive assistant, babysitter, home helper, and more since high school! I would love to meet you and the ones you love to help bring ease to the...
5.0
"Zoë was very attentive with our grandkids. They are 6 & 3 right now and very active. She played games with them, made them meals and went for walks. She is our go to person 👍"
Care member
Kelsey K.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Kelsey! I've been providing child-centered services for 20+ years. I started off babysitting for close friends and then began to extend that service to people in the community. As I got older I began to nanny and worked at a preschool, along with babysitting. Eventually this turned into also providing ABA, or Applied...
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Severe disabilities teacher in District 8. I have been a special education teacher for 6 years and have worked with special needs for 10+.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of special needs experience and skills, starting when I was a teenager looking after 7-year-old W who was autistic, then later in my 20's volunteering with Special Olympics, then in the last 3 years caring for 2 sets of brothers with special needs and a young man with a brain injury. Please tell me how I can...
5.0
"Ken has been doing a great job with supporting my family member with a disability. He is a very encouraging companion and can be relied on to go the extra mile."
Daina B.
Elaina R.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Elaina and I am a recent graduate from Marymount University with BSN. I have a focus in pediatrics and Obstetrics. I have worked with infants, kids and teens for over 7 years. Teaching swim lessons as well as tutoring. I have been a full time nanny including cooking house cleaning and feeding. I am CPR as well as BSL...
Ava M.
Colorado Springs, CO
$18-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Professional Musician And Artist Wanting To Make Kids Feel Special!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to finish college, and I'm looking for some part-time work in childcare. I have extensive experience caring for babies and kids of all ages, as well as children with special needs or ASD. I also tutor elementary, middle, and high schoolers in math and English, and give voice, piano, and ukulele lessons. I am...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ava is a caring and thoughtful provider. Any family would be lucky to work with her."
Herson G.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 combined professional years working as a preschool/daycare teacher's aide, a nanny, a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), and a health paraprofessional at a local K-12 charter school, among other side jobs. I am currently a CNA for a home healthcare agency and have been with them for 4 years come this summer. Before my current...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Amazing - Joy is the only sitter I trust outside my Au Pair."
Care member
Hannah D.
Colorado Springs, CO
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I'm excited to get to know you. Currently I'm a college student studying Psychology. However, I love being around kids and going on fun adventures. I have about 10 years experience in childcare. In the past I've watched my newborn twin cousins until they were 6 years old, along with many other children...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is more than an amazing babysitter, she became part of our family super fast. She is always punctual, dependable, kind, and super fun to work with. Her intelligence and background in psychology really shine through her personality, and how she manages my...
Aliz T.
Terese T.
Colorado Springs, CO
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver, my enthusiasm lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience, I am skilled at caring for children between the ages of one and 11. I have completed coursework in early child development and hold certifications in First Aid and CPR training. I have experience working...
Terese can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Terese is the picture of professionalism. She has excellent rapport with my kiddo and he absolutely loves spending time with her. At the end of the day, he's ready for bed, because she keeps him engaged and active and learning throughout the day. Even within a...
Celestine P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm Anny and I love to work with kids and be around them.
I'm from Brazil originally and I came to EUA as an Au Pair (exchange program that you live with a family working as a nanny and learning English and the American culture).
I've been working with infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I also worked as a volunteer...
Anny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anny is a highly experienced babysitter. We hired Anny to watch our 8 month old baby and she was so amazing with her. She would sing, dance, play games, go for walks and really made us feel like she was part of our family. We moved from CA to FL and miss her...
Erin I.
Neidy B.
Colorado Springs, CO
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
6k+ of verifiable hours of experience working with kids; currently work for a kids program ( D11 and D2 ) I have all the certifications that licensing requires for that including yearly training; CPR certification, Med administration training, social emotional, Early Learning and Development, playground safety trainings and...
Neidy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Milena nannied for our precious baby girl from age 3 months to 6 months until we moved out of state. She was very caring, sweet and attentive with our daughter. I can't say enough great things. If we could have brought Milena with us we would have in a heartbeat....
Sean And Erika C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a Severe Disabilities Teacher in District 8. I have my masters in special education and 10+ years working with special needs and 15+ years working with children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was worried leaving our dog because he is not the easiest with strangers, but Bentley and her husband made it look easy. Highly recommend! "
Care member
Stivenson C.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi Everyone, I'm Stivenson And I'm Currently A Bro Pair, Looking For Extras For Childcare.
3.7
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Stivenson and I'm currently in college studying my physical therapy degree looking for part time or full time position for childcare, senior care , housekeeping, pet sitting , house manager . I have experience with children of all ages, I have a bachelor's degree in education and sports, I have experience with...
5.0
"I highly recommend Stivenson, he helped us with watching my neices and nephews and he was incredible!"
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3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I adore spending time with children and I have 7+ years of experience caring for infant a up to adolescence. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I have...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariana is amazing, super responsive, respectful, trustworthy and overall great with my kids! She has lots of experience with all ages. I have hired her several times to watch my 3 year old and infant. Highly recommend! "
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 12. I babysat for my uncle in the summers, who had 5 kids ranging from 9 months to 10 years old.
I have experience working with special needs. I have worked in a couple of daycares.
My biggest goal doing this job is to meet the specific needs of the children and their families.
In my...
Raee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Connects with kids very well. Communicative and flexible."
Care member
4.4
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Bridget's Bio
Greetings,
I am the mother of three beautiful adult children. I have over 18 years of experience as a Nanny and a Child Care provider. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have experience working with special needs children. I offer overnight care and travel assistance. I love children and feel that they...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget was a great last minute Nanny for our daughter. Very trustworthy and even though the job request was very short notice she communicated with us throughout the entire booking and service. We will definitely be using her again. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colorado Springs, CO
Zoe-marie J.
5.0
Zoë was very attentive with our grandkids. They are 6 & 3 right now and very active. She played games with them, made them meals and went for walks. She is our go to person 👍
- Care member
Ken M.
5.0
Hired is not the right word for Ken. He immediately became a family member-going so beyond our initial request. I reached out to Ken, initially, because my husband was having surgery and I needed additional help with my 47 year old disabled son. Ken was able to rearrange his schedule to help out and...
- Lois L.
Ava M.
5.0
Ava is fantastic. She has helped our family for several months now and does well with all 3 of our kids ages 9,6,3. She meets the children where they are and helps them explore and grow. She has helped in coaching/tutoring my son with reading. Ava helps in whatever situation is presented to her...
- Joanne J.
Joy B.
5.0
Joy is great with all children.
- Care member
Hannah D.
5.0
Hannah is more than an amazing babysitter, she became part of our family super fast. She is always punctual, dependable, kind, and super fun to work with. Her intelligence and background in psychology really shine through her personality, and how she manages my son. I would 100% rehire her again....
- Aliz T.
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Ratings for Colorado Springs, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Colorado Springs, CO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 124 reviews of the 157 listed special needs caregivers.