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93 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 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...
Kwiona M.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kwiona (pronounced Kiana) I am 25 years old and I love working with children of all ages!
5.0
"Kwiona has watched our kids and they really enjoyed being with her.
She was on time, very easy to communicate with over text. We will definitely be using her again."
Kerrie L.
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
"Our son has autism. We also have a daughter who is neurotypical. Tracey was their principal caregiver (other than her parents, who had to work) when they were young. She was very conscientious and professional but also very intuitive and creative. She became...
Mary I.
Quinn D.
Fort Collins, CO
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Quinn, I am a 25-year-old college student from Florida. I moved to Colorado in 2018. I enjoy working with children and the elderly. I'm very patient and love to customize my care to fit each individual's wants/needs.
I work as a private caregiver for mentally/physically disabled individuals. Working with people who...
Quinn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Quinn has such a great motherly personality! I have a 2 month old and she cuddled him and kept record of his feedings, diaper changes, etc. Also, she took him on a stroll around the neighborhood which was fantastic. She is willing to do tasks around the home. She...
Kim J.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sue treats all kids as if they were her own. She spends quality time getting to know their individual personalities and then finds ways to encourage and love them. She is kind and patient yet firm. I would highly recommend her. "
Jennifer K.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sara is absolutely the best! Sara completely put my mind at ease when my child was with her. I knew that he was being provided with the highest quality of care. Sara has an outstanding understanding of child development, creates a fun learning environment, and...
Lindsay P.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I absolutely love working with children and I have been doing so for 5 years. In the past, I have worked as a ski instructor for 4-5-year-olds, a swim teacher, a nanny, a gymnastics coach, and a babysitter/nanny. I am extremely passionate about working with kids with special needs and volunteer my time with Special...
Ally can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was a great nanny for my family. She had no problem caring for my three children (all three years old and under). She's a very calm individual who does not seem to get stressed easily. Helped my 3yo with activity books, and my toddlers with reading and fine...
Justin N.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Iza was nice and friendly, my son liked her right away and had lots of fun."
Brittany R.
Alexis R.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Engaging, And Empathetic Caregiver Open To Opportunities
4.8
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
***I am currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado****
As the daughter of a special needs teacher, I have been around children my entire life. I first started babysitting when I was 12 and our neighbors asked me to watch their kids for a few hours. Since then, I have spent years nannying for families, including live-in and...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Best caregiver ever. She was kind, patient and loving with my kids. "
Care member
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & 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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Collins, CO
Kwiona M.
5.0
Kwiona has watched our kids and they really enjoyed being with her.
She was on time, very easy to communicate with over text. We will definitely be using her again.
- Kerrie L.
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.
Quinn D.
5.0
Quinn has such a great motherly personality! I have a 2 month old and she cuddled him and kept record of his feedings, diaper changes, etc. Also, she took him on a stroll around the neighborhood which was fantastic. She is willing to do tasks around the home. She was punctual and has always been...
- Kim J.
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 Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Collins, CO are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 93 listed special needs caregivers.