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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Florissant, MO

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Florissant, MO

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Bonnie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took...

Niki R.

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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

This is my 25th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 11 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education. I have 2 adult children and 1 puppies. I enjoy crafts, sewing, traveling,...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept. "

Adam O.

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Mary D.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experience With Several Special Needs

I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.
5.0
"I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the time to let me know she was not available for the times I needed. the first impression does matter. even if it...

Darsey K.

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Ramanda B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently available for occasional nanny hours in the Saint Louis, MO area. 12+ years of experience, including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-medical special needs. I have experience with little one's activities such as...
Ramanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ramanda worked for my family for about 6 months while I was student teaching. She was a delight to have in our home and took care of my son like family. I could leave the house with piece of mind knowing my son was going to be safe and sound. I would recommend...

Sarah J.

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Theresa R.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professioal Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a Nanny for over 25yrs, and still love being a Nanny. I have been a Nanny for seven different family's in St. Louis, and continue to have a relationship with all of them to this day. I have taken care of Special need children, Twins, Sick and well child care. I am a Energetic Mature , team playing Nanny who loves,...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"We would have hired Theresa if her needs fit our schedule needs, but unfortunately they did not match up. I enjoyed talking to her and think that whoever does hire her will be a lucky family!"

Lauren G.

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Alexis L.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-23/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I worked professionally with special needs children for 2. 5 years. I am calm in chaotic situations and very flexible.
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kyah M.


Saint Ann, MO

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Baby-sitter Available On Week Nights And Full Time On Weekends

I am experienced in watching all ages, I am 27 with a child of my own, she is 4 years old. I also have experience watching over kids with special needs and kids that are sick, I am available on short notice. I also have my own car and willing to run errands as well.
Kyah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kathryn L.


Saint Charles, MO

$25-36/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello, I have worked in the healthcare field for years. I am now looking for part-time or one-off jobs with families that need a little extra help :)
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Mesgana S.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I enjoy working with kids of all ages. I have experience in working with infants to 18-year-olds throughout the years. I still keep up with most of the kids and their families. I also have a one year experience working for a nanny company in 2004. Caring for 4 children aged 2 mon. to 8 yrs old. I assisted with daily care,...
Mesgana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily M.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

Hello! My name is Emily, I am a 2019 graduate of Arizona State with a degree in psychology focusing on childhood and adolescent development. Since then I've worked as an educator and behavioral therapist for kids with autism and their neurotypical peers in their classroom. Once COVID protocols shut down the classroom I was...
I have experience with special needs children in my daycare currently woke in. There are two kids in my room who have special needs, one with autism and the other with behavioral issues, I take care of them along with 8 other children so I'm very calm and patient. The kids in my room are 2. 5-3-5 years old.
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Dodi S.


Saint Louis, MO

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring And Patient Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dodi, and I just completed my Masters degree in Nutritional Wellness, and I currently work as a program coordinator for individuals with special needs. My Bachelors degree in Psychology is from the Pierre Laclede Honors College at UMSL and I have always had a passion for childcare! I am patient, loving and kind...
Dodi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

18 Yrs As An Early Childhood Teacher With 14 Years Experience In SPED

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been teaching for the past 21 years for a public school district. 14 years in special education, 5 years Prek, 1 kindergarten, and this year 2nd, ... I have my bachelors and masters in Early Childhood Special Education. I have a various experiences working with children that have special needs including autism,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a holistic living mama with a passion for caring for others, I aim to provide a reliable and supportive environment for families. I thoroughly enjoy connecting with children through play and learning, focusing on their individual gifts and interests. With 10 years of parenting experience, I am comfortable caring for 1-3...
Andria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brittney T.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver Available

I am a very dependable, personable, organized, and kind person. I have years of experience caring for children and persons with various disabilities, handicaps, and disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Tourette's, the elderly, ADD/ADHD, mental disorders, Alzheimer's/dementia, and much...
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Tanuja C.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I work as a behavioral technician in mercy I am looking for part time 20 -30 hours. I have 5 years experience with behavioral patients and kids.
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Lainey L.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

All About Me:

I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, creative I like working with kids because children have been my whole life. I have raised 5 children, I have 6 grandchildren. I have worked as a pediatric occupational therapist, and an elementary teacher. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be part of your village! It takes...
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Samantha D.


Maryland Heights, MO

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Sam - The Fun Big Sis

Hey there! I am currently looking for a fun family to hang out with afterschool or for date nights. I am a middle school teacher and absolutely love it. I have previously worked for an after-school and summer camp for students with special needs for five years. I worked as a paraprofessional (1:1 with students with special...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma S.


Saint Louis, MO

$23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Kid At Heart Who's Also Hardworking

Hello! My name is Emma. I'm a fun, energetic sitter who loves to watch and interact with kids of all ages. It's so neat to watch them learn new things while realizing that you made a positive impact in the child's learning development. I've volunteered at an early childhood center which was super enriching. I also am experienced...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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Emma M.


Saint Louis, MO

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Emma Mom Of 4

I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florissant, MO

Bonnie C.

5.0

I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took meds, was bathed, and the house was...

- Niki R.

Amanda K.

5.0

Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept.

- Adam O.

Mary D.

5.0

I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the time to let me know she was not available for the times I needed. the first impression does matter. even if it is just by messaging. Thank you...

- Darsey K.

Ramanda B.

5.0

Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have trusted her since day one. She gives constant updates and makes sure your child is happy and learning. I had a hard time transitioning from nursing to...

- Care member

Theresa R.

5.0

TT was our full time nanny for our first baby. My husband and I are so grateful to her for being such a trusted and knowledgeable caregiver. We were able to focus at work, knowing that our baby was in wonderful hands at home. TT knows how to engage children at all stages of development. We had to...

- Care member

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Ratings for Florissant, MO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Florissant, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.