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406 special needs caregivers are listed in Denver, CO

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Denver, CO

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Peyton F.


Denver, CO

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Experienced, Outgoing Nanny! Looking For Full Or Part Time!

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have worked with children of all ages from three months to 15 years old. I have also recently been a special-needs preschool teacher for the last two years and it is been one of the biggest joys in my life. I now have a newborn so part of hiring me is knowing he will come with me, but don't worry multiple kiddos are no...
Peyton can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Peyton is a great sitter! She has watched my two children (age 3 and 7), she is very attentive to their needs, she is engaging and a great role model of her expectations. My girls LOVE her and we would definitely have her watch the girls again :)"

Sarah A.

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Allison C.


Denver, CO

$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dependable Caregiver Full Of Smiles And Joy!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Alli with over 10 years of nannying experience. I am passionate about building trust with your kiddos by letting them know they are heard through engaging conversation. I will be sure to expand their imagination and creative minds through plenty of book reading, arts and crafts, yoga/breathing exercises, and just...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alli showed up on time and was able immediately connect with our kiddos, putting us all at ease. She was really focused on helping to support our family and our routines and was playful and fun. Our kiddos loved her and have requested her back!"

Chrissy C.

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Aspen R.


Denver, CO

$19-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have been working with children for five years now. This past summer I was a summer camp counselor and I watched a group of 10 children for 40+ hours a week. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience working with all age groups and I have experience with caring for children with special needs. I am a very...
Aspen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aspen is amazing with kids!! She effortlessly combines safety and fun in such an engaging way. She was a camp counselor at our summer camp this past summer and I was so impressed with her attentiveness, flexibility, and ability to think quickly in the moment. She...

Eleanora M.

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Riley C.


Denver, CO

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter And Teacher In 1!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Riley and I have 10 plus years of experience nannying and babysitting for families. I have a background in Childhood Education and have worked as a substitute teacher, one on one aid, and have experience working with children with special needs. I am currently completing my Doctor of Audiology degree at a...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Riley is great! She is responsible and dependable and a clear communicator with clear expectations. My kids love having her. I would highly recommend her."

Ann W.

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Dani P.


Denver, CO

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As the daughter of a preschool teacher, I have grown up with a passion for children. I have been a babysitter and caretaker for children for approximately 15 years from infants on up, including additional experience with children with special needs. I am employed full time as a pediatric Occupational Therapist with availability...
Dani can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Maria R.


Denver, CO

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with kids for 5 years. Between 2018 and 2021 I worked as a nanny, taking care of multiple kids, from 4 months old to 5 years old. At my last job, I watched 1-year-old twins and 3 years old girl. I'm currently taking care of a baby boy, who was 2 months old when I started as a nanny manager. Over the last few...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria is an incredibly warm and engaging caregiver. She's very sweet with my son and intentionally provides both structure and play for him each day while I'm at work."

Brynn W.

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Allison P.


Denver, CO

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with a degree in Deaf Education. I am an Oklahoma, Missouri, and Washington Certified Teacher and I have about 10 years in teaching and tutoring experience in both classroom and personal tutoring. My specialization areas include Middle Level Mathematics...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allison was a joy to interview. She showed up on time as well as left a great impression with my wife and I. She was super nice to both of our kids and loves animals. She had a great background in teaching and in childcare. We are keeping her information at hand to...

Guy B.

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Haley S.


Denver, CO

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child care provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Haley. I am 31 years old. I have over seven professional years of experience working with children in a number of different settings (school, home, clinic etc.). My primarily focus is early childhood mental health. I hold a masters in professional counseling. I am working towards my licensure as a mental...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Haley has watched my 2.5yo son a few times and we absolutely love her. Her communication is always quick when messaging and she even sends us text and picture updates while she is watching our son."

Ashley W.

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Savanna M.


Denver, CO

$21-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Savanna! I am 23 and I have 4 years of experience with babysitting family to multiple children through Care the past 4 years. I am very dedicated and patient. I am CPR certified and also have experience with kids who are autistic or have special needs. I love being outside, being around pets, and doing many...
Savanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was fabulous! Will be booking her again soon. Great with the kids, very nice."

Kate C.

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Hayley N.


Denver, CO

$28-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Teachers Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a educational support professional for children with special needs for three years. The children who I work with range from 5 to 14 years old, but I also have experience working with younger children outside of the school system. I was a babysitter for one family for four years, and have worked with other families as...
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hayley was fantastic with our children. We have three children all under 10 and with special needs. She played with our children, prepared meals and so helpful. We would absolutely hire her again."

Lindsay L.

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Orphea W.


Denver, CO

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Dependable And Engaging Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving, dependable, and patient caregiver with over 12 years of childcare experience including newborns and working with children with special needs. I have an extensive knowledge of childhood development and I am committed to working with families to ensure a safe, fun, and compassionate environment. I am a 3rd year PhD...
Orphea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Orphea has babysat our 5 year old and 2 year old for almost their entire lives. She is always the first babysitter we text when we need someone to watch the kids. We love that she is engaging with our kids in their interests and hobbies. She is kind, patient,...

Care member

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Tori B.


Denver, CO

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

10+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Hi! My name is Tori. I'm a 30-year-old sitter and work in tech. I started off in childcare quite early on as my younger brother (now an adult) has special needs and requires frequent supervision. I've cared for families with children pre-K through 10th grade of up to 5 at a time (part-time & full-time). CPR/First Aid/Epi...
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tori is so great with my kids! I have a 3 and 2 yr old, and they always ask for her to babysit over our other sitters. It's never easy to leave your kids with someone, but with Tori I know she cares and loves my kids so much I never have to worry about them. "

Care member

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Julianna C.


Denver, CO

$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Energetic & Caring Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with cooking, laundry, walks, animal care, garden care, and honestly anything else! I have had my CPR certification and a valid diver license for 2 years now. I am patient, loving, energetic, kind, and funny. I have 5 brothers of my own, one of which does have autism and I used to...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julie is fantastic! I have two special needs toddlers, one with Autism (4yo) and one with Cerebral Palsy (2yo). My two year old hates interacting with others most of the time, but Julie had her laughing and playing faster than I've ever seen! My kids adore her and...

Olivia H.

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Emma B.


Denver, CO

$23-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Why I Want To Nanny Again...

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because... They always brighten up my day. The lack of filter is always guaranteed to make you laugh. I started working with kids when... I was about 12 years old! I have a lot of younger cousins so I started helping my nana with them at a young age. I started actually nannying when I was 18, and have...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella L.


Denver, CO

$30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey I'm Bella! I'm 23 years old, a high school grad , and I'm currently in school full time to become a nurse! I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a 3. 5-year-old son and experience with ages up to 12 years old as well as kids with special needs. I am a very organized, creative and well planned out babysitter and always...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Bella was great for our family during home-school. She was very attentive to our special needs 5 yo and my 7 yo loved doing make up and dress up with Bella. I recommend Bella to any family!"

Marie S.

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Angelica T.


Denver, CO

$19-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Flexible Schedule Who Loves And Adores Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angel, I am 24 years old, and I have a passion for caregiving. I have two children of my own. I also babysat on and off for my whole adolescence. When I was in high school, I worked with the special-needs program & a company called Gold Star for about a year. I also worked as a CNA for almost 2 years. I am fun,...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

4.0
"She did a great job taking care of our fur babies. Also watered our plants and cleaned up the house would definitely hire her again. "

Care member

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Vlasis V.


Denver, CO

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Creative & Consistent Helper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the privilege of working as a "nanny" for three years. I highly value the role of positive male figures in the healthy development of youth and take great pride in my work. My approach is a balance of "fun, firm and fair." I've also served as an ABA therapist for children living with Autism, a 1-on-1 aid in special...
Vlasis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
""V" was a wonderful addition to our family and we now consider him part of our extended care network. He is a skilled communicator, patient, empathetic and creative. He really invested in getting to know our son's unique personality and kept a regular, open line of...

Angela G.

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Jessica D.


Denver, CO

$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For A Full-time Nannying Job Over The Summer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have spent the last 15 years babysitting & nannying while running my own photography business. I tend to work most with children under 6, including extensive newborn experience, and have worked with special needs children, from autism to ADHD to sensory disorders. Although I've worked with groups of children, I prefer to focus...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jess has sat for my 5 year old and infant daughter a number of times, and she's wonderful every time. My 5 year old insists on a night full of arts and crafts, games, puzzles, dress ups, and everything else under the sun, and she's up for it all. She helped us last...

Brett W.

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Amanda G.


Denver, CO

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have about five years of professional experience and 11 years total of hands on experience caring for children. I have worked as a pediatric aide in a hospital setting, assisting occupational therapists and speech therapists during their sessions. I also have multiple years of experience as a summer camp counselor, working...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was great with our 11 year old that is on the spectrum. She fully understood how to relate to her and help made her day super fun and special while the rest of the family skied. She was a great communicator, punctual, knowledgeable of local fun stuff to do...

Lisa H.

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Darla S.


Denver, CO

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Great With Children

I current work at a school with autistic children as a paraprofessional. I have worked in schools for two years working directly with children aging from 5-14. I also worked at a daycare and was the lead teacher in the infant room for a year. I have taken classes in school for childhood development. I have CPR training. I can...
Darla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I can say a lot about Darla. She brings a great work ethic while encouraging others to work hard. Her sense of humor is uplifting and enjoyable to be around. Overall she would be a great addition to any work place. "

Ryan B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Denver, CO

Peyton F.

5.0

Peyton has a gift with children and they are truly drawn to her and her bubbly personality. I would recommend her for sure!

- Natasha F.

Allison C.

5.0

Allison arrived on time and is super friendly. My kids absolutely adored her and didn't want her to leave. Highly recommend and looking forward to having her watch my kids again!

- Angelika S.

Aspen R.

5.0

Aspen is a treasure! She took excellent care of my autistic daughter with patience and loving kindness and never talked down to her. Always encouraged and explained so the teaching she offered worked. We miss her so much!! Super mature, responsible, reliable and honest. You REALLY won’t find...

- Care member

Riley C.

5.0

Riley is great! She is responsible and dependable and a clear communicator with clear expectations. My kids love having her. I would highly recommend her.

- Ann W.

Maria R.

5.0

Maria is an incredibly warm and engaging caregiver. She's very sweet with my son and intentionally provides both structure and play for him each day while I'm at work.

- Brynn W.

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Ratings for Denver, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Denver, CO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 200 reviews of the 406 listed special needs caregivers.