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95 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Collins, CO
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Lucy, I am a junior at CSU. I have 7 years of experience babysitting and I learned a tremendous amount from my brother who has Down syndrome and autism. Additionally, I have babysat for various kids with special needs. I have learned that patience is vital as well as safety, but the end goal is also to have fun. I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I had a full-time 10 week rotation in an Outpatient Pediatric setting treating pediatric patients with Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and more. I have always loved working with kids and it warms my heart to help kids with neurological or...
Tracey G.
Fort Collins, CO
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
MY SCHEDULE IS FULL AND I AM NOT TAKING ANY NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.
am an independence caregiver with over 20 years experience available to help other families in need of assistance with a variety of different things from child care to elder care, housekeeping, cooking, errands, and organizing. I have years of experience and...
5.0
"Tracey has just started helping me organize and purge my home of three generations worth of stuff. And all I can say is that she's AMAZING! I cared for my mother and grandmother at home consecutively for a decade and clearing out after all of it is difficult on so...
Nicole L.
Madelyn K.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced childcare provider, with 9 years of experience caring for children from toddlers to preteens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 3 children at a time! I also have experience with pet sitting, light house cleaning, meal prep, errand running, and carpooling!
I like finding creative and imaginative...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madelyn is always reliable and on time. She is responsible and courteous and the kids enjoy her company plus she has a lot of experience and training in childcare. We trust her and have called her back many, many times.
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Jessica F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began my professional childcare journey by babysitting as a teenager and have since had extensive experience in various educational and caregiving roles. Starting as an assistant teacher in 2008 and transitioning to nannying in 2011, I have cared for children ages three weeks to nine years in nanny positions, childcare...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sara worked for us caring for our son from the time he was eighteen months until he was three years old. The best "reviewer" of Sara would be our son who absolutely adored her. We were nervous to leave him with someone outside the family, but were quickly...
Sara S.
Sofia B.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sofia, I'm 22years old. I love the outdoors, skateboarding, and most of all kids!! I'm hoping to be going into a behavioral technician position, working with special needs children. In the meantime I would love to have fun with some kiddos, helping out parents, while being able to provide for myself!
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was with us for a little under a year. She was great with our first son, and when we had our second she was just as great with two. We have nothing but good things to say about her and our son still loves to see her when he gets the chance!"
Josh G.
Susan T.
Fort Collins, CO
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
To Whom it May Concern,
Greetings! I believe my 35+ years of experience caring for children in various settings is an excellent match to the qualifications you are seeking for this position. In the years I was working as a professional Social Worker helping children and families with special needs, I continued to nanny...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Sue for 4-5 years. She is most detail-oriented, organized, responsible, kind and caring person I know. She has 2 children and has been a stay-at-home mom since they were born. She is also very active in the kids' school being on various committees....
Lisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently, I'm a stay at home mom with my 17-month-old daughter.
I have various babysitting/nanny experience, teaching experience, coaching experience, training with children who have mild to moderate special needs, and I have a degree in Family Science. Aside from being a nanny, my other various work experiences includes all...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby watched our kids for a date night and she was wonderful! She was prompt and had my one year old smiling right away. We will definitely hire her again."
Sandy R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Izabella, and I'm currently in Fort Collins near the Colorado State University campus. I graduated with a degree in Human Development & Family Studies and a minor in Early Childhood and Pre-Health. I'm planning to become a pre-K to 3rd-grade teacher for kids with special needs or who are hard of...
Izabella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Iza was nice and friendly, my son liked her right away and had lots of fun."
Brittany R.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jacqueline. A little back ground information on me, I'm happily married for 7 year, we have a daughter that's 15 years old. I'm a very loving, caring, compassionate, friendly, reliable, happy person that has a lot of energy with a tremendous amount of patience. I have been in the care taking field sense a...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
4.0
"Jacqueline is very caring and takes the time to get to know the people she is providing for. I worked with Jacqueline for over 8 years and I have always admired her work ethic. She is honest, dependable, kind, and social. She is also very diligent in her work and...
Gabriela D.
Jacqueline L.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care Giver Looking For Someone To Care For And Love
4.0
(1)
Hello my name is Jacqueline. A little back ground information on me, I'm happily married for 7 year, we have a daughter that's 15 years old. I'm a very loving, caring, compassionate, friendly, reliable, happy person that has a lot of energy with a tremendous amount of patience. I have been in the care taking field sense a...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello,
my name is Amanda, In January I decided to uproot and further my passion helping individuals with disabilities. I moved to Arizona where I obtained prevention and support class, CPR, first aid, and aed training, article 9, and training venue classes. I spent 5 months 24 hrs/ 7 days a week caregiving at group homes and...
I am a Registered Behavioral Technician who works with kiddos with autism and other developmental disabilities on a daily basis. I am very compassionate, empathetic, understanding, and willing to learn.
I have experience with children with autism, behavioral disorders, and ADHD. I am an elementary school teacher with experience as a Registered Behavior Therapist. I have worked with elementary aged children and preteens. I am CPR certified and am also certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Hello my name is Sarahbella and I am passionate about working with the special needs community. My older brother is severely disabled with a chromosomal abnormality. He can't walk or talk, and has only developed as old as a 6-month-old. Because of this, I have been involved in the special needs community since I was born and an...
Hi there! My name is Hunter and I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) with a masters in counseling and career development. Before that, I spent spent 4 years as a tutor and eventually moved abroad for a year to teach English.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 17 years old and it's been my passion ever since to...
Lindsey G.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a registered behavioral technician working with children ages 2-9. I have experience working with PECS, maladaptive behaviors, and basic ASL. I use positive reinforcement to help children develop their social, emotional, and communication skills.
Rylan G.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Rylan I'm a sophomore at CSU. I love working with people with special needs! I have a brother with Down Syndrome who I am really close with, and have worked with people with disabilities throughout my life. Throughout high school I volunteered in Circle of Friends, where I spent my free periods in the special needs...
I am an Elementary Teacher/Sub K-12th grade. I have experience working with children of all ages. I am compassionate, kind and patient. I love helping and teaching children.
My name is Izabella and I am currently home from Colorado state university for the summer. I am studying Human Development & Family Studies with a minor in Sign Language. (To be a pre-K to 3rd grade teacher for kids with special needs or that are HOH) This past year I worked at a preschool with the 3/4/5 y/o but have been...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Collins, CO
Tracey G.
5.0
Tracey has just started helping me organize and purge my home of three generations worth of stuff. And all I can say is that she's AMAZING! I cared for my mother and grandmother at home consecutively for a decade and clearing out after all of it is difficult on so my levels. Tracey has been fabulous...
- Nicole L.
Madelyn K.
5.0
Madelyn is always reliable and on time. She is responsible and courteous and the kids enjoy her company plus she has a lot of experience and training in childcare. We trust her and have called her back many, many times.
- Jessica F.
Sara S.
5.0
Sara S. became part of our family 5 years ago. My family and I could not ask for a better nanny than Sara. I had two tiny babies that could not go to day care. Sara is well qualified and able to take on more than expected. My youngest had special needs and Sara was able and willing to learn how to...
- Kristin K.
Sofia B.
5.0
Sophia was with us for a little under a year. She was great with our first son, and when we had our second she was just as great with two. We have nothing but good things to say about her and our son still loves to see her when he gets the chance!
- Josh G.
Susan T.
5.0
I have known Sue for 4-5 years. She is most detail-oriented, organized, responsible, kind and caring person I know. She has 2 children and has been a stay-at-home mom since they were born. She is also very active in the kids' school being on various committees. Now that her kids are a little...
- Lisa C.
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Ratings for Fort Collins, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Collins, CO are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 95 listed special needs caregivers.