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Find special needs caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cottage Grove, MN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN

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Emma R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters! During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs...

Edith J.

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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachael was awesome with our girl ! She even got her to bed no problems. "

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Greta E.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr8 yrs exp

Open To Part-time Or One-time Childcare, Pet Care And Housesitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Greta! I'm a recent Macalester College graduate living in St Paul, available for childcare, pet care, or housesitting. I've described some of my experience below, but feel free to reach out with any questions :) Raised by a preschool teacher, I have been working with kids almost my life. In high school, I...
Greta can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We had her over a couple of times already, and she's always punctual, very understanding and easy to get along with....

Carolina M.

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Ellen W.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a nanny, which has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I've had in my life. I have worked with the same family since 2016, so I have been a part of hugely significant life events for both the 8-year-old and 4-year-old children I work with. From working closely with a child with...
5.0
"Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of...

Victoria L.

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Whitney P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Whitney and I am 24 years old. I have 7 years of experience in the field of caregiving. I am a U. S Army Veteran and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I also worked as a Paraprofessional (Special Education Job Coach) at Lionsgate Academy. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, preteens and those with...
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Whitney started to help us with my 9 month old infant while we were away for work as a part time for more than 6 months . And I absolutely trust her .. she is very reliable and extremely punctual nanny/sitter. Her professionalism is commendable. I feel she...

Avantika G.

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Kimberly B.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi there! My name is Kim. I am a mom of 4 adult children as well as 'Nama 'and Bonus mom/grandma to many others with over 35 years in Childcare/Caregiver experiences. I have worked with many ages from Infant to Seniors. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development. I am also certified in First Aid, CPR and SIDS as well as a...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Kim for over 15 years. She is a very caring and upbeat person. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for care. She will go beyond what you are looking for and with over 20 years experience you can't ask for a better caregiver! If I still...

L S.

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Anthony P.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...
5.0
"Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

Julie S.

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Ashley R.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-10 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have helped some of the children with their Spanish, writing, and reading skills. I know basic ASL terms and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley cared for my 2.5 year old and he adored her! She was on-time, very friendly and I felt like my child was in excellent hands. I would hire Ashley again!"

Hayley S.

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Katie W.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

MEd Teacher Providing Part-time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She...

Courtney T.

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Courtney R.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Courtney and I am 27 years young. I have a laid-back personality with an immense amount of love and patience for all kiddos. I have been a nanny since 2016 and I've had the blessing of meeting and working with 3 different families from care. com! My experience includes ages newborn to teenager and special...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our family and son since he was 1 year old. Courtney has a natural ability to understanding my sons needs and abilities of children in...

Meg U.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$15-45/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We appreciate Maddy very much. She is a sweet girl and a hard worker. She has been such a help for our family. Thank you! "

Loren B.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I am a dependable and reliable PCA. My name is Maddy, I am a certified 22-year-old. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I have taken care of kids with down syndrome and other disabilities. I am open to doing whatever is needed in caring for them. I have my own transportation and can be there when needed. I also have an...
5.0
"I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she...

Ramsey L.

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Alicia B.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny Willing To Work Around Your Schedule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting on my own since I was about 13, but have always been around children of all ages. I am the oldest of three and my mom did day care out of our home for several years. I have looked after children of all ages from newborn to teens. I also worked as a PCA for a few summers for a 15-year-old girl with special...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Alicia to nanny for our son right after he was born and she continued to babysit for him and our older son for several years after. She became a part of our family and we were so sad to see her move away from Fargo! She is easy to work and communicate...

Caitlin F.

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Bertena J.


Minneapolis, MN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bert was phenomenal in her interview. She was punctual, respectful, and sweet to our kids. Immediately she got to know our children and they had such a fun time with her that they wanted her to stay the night lol. She was friendly and just a great presence. Will...

Kyle G.

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Angela S.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Angela In A Nut Shell

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the nanny you have been looking for! I spent the last year as an elementary special needs aid. I've lived in Denver for a year and before moving was a full-time nanny for a wonderful toddler in San Francisco, CA. We spent our days painting, reading, playing, exploring, and practicing how to be kind to ourselves and others....
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Angi joined our family last summer when my son was 17 months & she has forever changed our lives. No words can do justice to this experienced, professional, thoughtful, kind, creative & generous individual. As our full-time nanny, she was responsible for running my...

Femi O.

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Taityana A.


Minneapolis, MN

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Ready To Work

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Taityana! I am looking to nanny. I'm very bubbly and fun to be around. I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist with special needs. I've been a caregiver for about 3 years and a nanny/ sitter since 2018 now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/ ADD,...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Fantastic communication, prompt with time, kids loved her! Never had a better experience with a nanny before her, and she will definitely be called again when we need a night out!"

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Ali H.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Ali. I have a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a minor in Spanish Studies from the U of M. I got my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education in 2022 and have worked as an early intervention teacher in special Ed with students between birth and 3 years old since then. I have experience with a variety of...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Loves kids and loves to keep them busy. She always has activities or adventures planned! My kids love Ms. Ali! Any family would be lucky to have Ali watch their kiddos."

Courtney A.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
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Justine D.


Burnsville, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Justine. I am 29 years old. I live in Burnsville, MN. I have over 15 years of experience babysitting. In the past, I have volunteered at a summer camp (9 to 10-year-olds,) and I have babysat (ages newborn - 11 years.) I also have experience with special needs children and adults. Thank you!
Justine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Justine came to work for us one night very last minute after I had a cancellation. She was very polite in our communication. She showed up on time. My house was very clean when I returned. And my kids liked her. Would recommend!"

Ami H.

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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

Sitter For People With Special Needs

I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.
5.0
"Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."

Rebecca H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cottage Grove, MN

Emma R.

5.0

Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters! During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs but Emma's CNA (nursing assistant)...

- Edith J.

Rachael R.

5.0

Rachael is an absolute gem. I had never left my 4 year old son alone before so I was a total train wreck. I was nervous to hire anyone but she really stood out to me . I'm so thankful she is who we went with. She is the sweetest lady ever and was so great with my son. She is qualified and has so...

- Megan C.

Greta E.

5.0

Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We had her over a couple of times already, and she's always punctual, very understanding and easy to get along with. We really like having her over!

- Carolina M.

Ellen W.

5.0

Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of our family!

- Victoria L.

Whitney P.

5.0

Whitney started to help us with my 9 month old infant while we were away for work as a part time for more than 6 months . And I absolutely trust her .. she is very reliable and extremely punctual nanny/sitter. Her professionalism is commendable. I feel she understands babies/ kids and knows how to...

- Avantika G.

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