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Find special needs caregivers in Forest Hills, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Forest Hills, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Forest Hills, NY

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Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and private schools as a SETT...
Beltha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Beltha(we call her Ms. Bel) a year ago. We enthusiastically recommend her, as a babysitter. She started with us in the middle of the pandemic. She became our greatest asset in helping with our daughters hybrid learning, Monday thru Friday. Once our...

Enjulee I.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perla is caring, responsible, clever and punctual. She is fabulous with my kids. She is patient, enthusiastic and deeply interested in their development. She has worked with us for over a year and we are super grateful!"

Tirza S.

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Bhavani P.


New York, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
Bhavani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julia C.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Professional Childcare Provider

Hi there! I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our...

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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

Sarah M.

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Gabriela J.


New York, NY

$32/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, guys! I'm Gabriela, Brazilian, and I'm 32 years old. I am graduated in Languages and I have been studying psychology since 2019. I have an extended experience with kids from 3 to 11 years old, as a teacher and also as a nanny. Since I have several years of experience in the education area, including experience with...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gabriela was excellent with our baby, very reliable and eager to help. Strongly recommend."

Shaun M.

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Yanique W.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...
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Shea R.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Responsible Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...
Shea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons native and knows a lot about the area and what to do...

Vera N.

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Hannah F.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!"

Rose F.

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

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Christine W.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt comfortable with her. She handled pick ups, driving to activities, dinner, laundry and baths for the kids without any...

Caroline H.

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$50-55/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is Exceptional!

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
Suprina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

Catherine W.

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Jennifer E.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, specialized care, respite care, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...

Caroll K.

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Alexis G.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caring, kind, intelligent and professional. Really connects and stimulates the kids and brings them great joy. Worked with our 2 yo girl and 5 yo boy to help through milestones such as potty training and new schools. Highly recommend"

Caroline F.

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"

Lauren H.

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

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Celia G.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Sitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...

Jessica S.

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Hayley W.


New York, NY

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hayley worked for us years ago for a very early before-care situation. Prior to meeting Hayley, we'd been hard-pressed to keep a sitter in this position...the before-dawn start time just proved too difficult for most and they either quit after a few weeks or had to...

Theresa C.

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Lucero R.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...
Lucero can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lucero is one of the only people I would trust with my kids. She is very dependable and will always put the kids first. I know she does it because she enjoys it, and she loves to put a smile on their faces. She has been watching my girls for a few years now, and...

Jada D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Hills, NY

Beltha H.

5.0

Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel is organized, punctual, respectful, kind, and highly engaged. She also communicates well about her schedule and any expectations around future...

- Andrea F.

Perla E.

5.0

Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches, helped with homework etc etc. She is...

- Crystal S.

Julia C.

5.0

Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our baby for the first time was very...

- Care member

Brocha M.

5.0

Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time.

- Sarah M.

Gabriela J.

5.0

Gabriela is dependable, responsible, trustworthy, discreet and /caring towards our kids and family members. She is intelligent and educated, and she added value beyond babysitting to our kids. I do not hesitate to recommend Gabriela as well as to hire her again.

- Regina T.

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