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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Freehold, NJ

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 Freehold, NJ

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Gail M.


Freehold, NJ

$17-22/hr

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Please reach out if your loved one needs transportation to appts, errands etc. House cleaning, meal prep etc.
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Danielle D.


Freehold, NJ

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Responsible Sitter

As a dedicated and nurturing childcare provider, I am passionate about a safe and enriching environment for children. With over 3 years of experience, my journey in caregiving began when I realized the positive impact I could have on young lives. I am comfortable caring for up to three children of various ages. My strengths lie...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Alexandria and I am a 19-year-old college student at the University of Miami. I am going into my sophomore year and I have experience in the field of child care. I have occasionally babysat for some families in my high school years. I have also been seasonally coaching volleyball for the past 2 years to boys and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mary J.


Englishtown, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night And Summer 2025

4.8

(5)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and daughters, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Mary is a blessing to my family. It's our first time hiring through care.com and Mary definitely made this very easy us. My son loves Mary, every time she comes is a joy. Very helpful and trustworthy. I have a lot of peace of mind doing my work knowing that...

Nike A.

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Mackenzie H.


Colts Neck, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "

Melissa L.

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Charlene P.


Jackson, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been Called The Child Whisperer

Hello my name is Charlene I live in Jackson. I have been a nanny for a number of years. I have established wonderful relationships with the children as well as the parents. I have also worked in my family owned day care business which entailed caring for a number of children on a daily basis providing them with a safe loving as...
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlene is a pleasure to know. She is a sincere, honest, hard worker who always goes the extra mile. Her heart-warming personality makes you feel like you have known her forever. My children and pets consider her one of the family."

Stacy A.

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Liz R.


Marlboro, NJ

$45-50/hr7 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...

Sarah C.

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Karen G.


Howell, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have over two years experience with special needs and over 10 years experience with senior care. I currently care for a 27-year-old young lady with Rett Syndrome part time. She is non verbal and requires help eating, bathing, dressing and toileting. She attends an adult program, music and art class. I am responsible, caring...
5.0
"Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to...

Wendy P.

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Maidie D.


Morganville, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...
Maidie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

Tina S.

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Julia D.


Jackson, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Here To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Julia, a 25-year-old graduate student at TCNJ and Jersey native. I currently work as an ABA therapist for children with autism. I've nannied, babysat, and worked as a daycare teacher. I've had the honor to care for children on the spectrum as well as with special needs. I am looking to help families in my spare time...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia was amazing. Such a kind sweet person my son loved her! Very punctual kind and respectful!"

Teri S.

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Emma W.


Jackson, NJ

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have spent many of my teenage years taking care of children by means of babysitting for friends and family. I have four younger siblings and was a nanny for a short amount of time before unfortunately needing to relocate. I was a teaching assistant in a classroom for kids with Special Needs prior to becoming an EMT. I also...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma is a kind spirit. My two kids always enjoy her company; she is patient, willing to pretend and get creative with my kids. She gives an honest re-cap of how things go while I am out. I trust her and look forward to working with her again."

Sara K.

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Diana C.


Jackson, NJ

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

I have taken care of dogs and children since I was little since my mom had a children's school, I love them because I can play laughing and singing, I can teach them Spanish, and also deal with special needs since my little sister has a condition in which she could never do things for herself and I was there to help her
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Gena R.


Jackson, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I am looking for a summer job (July-August) to help a family of a child with special needs. I'm passionate about nurturing children with disabilities. I work as a paraprofessional in a local school district. I have experience with aggressive behaviors, toileting and any and all specialized needs your child may have. As a...
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Karen G.


Howell, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience with elder care and dementia care. I also have two years special needs experience. I'm proud to say I've raised beautiful twin girls. I actively help with my 4-year-old grandson and understand the need for quality childcare. Please take a moment to read my reviews listed under senior and special...
Karen can also help with: Travel, carpooling
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Vicky S.


Jackson, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a caregiver for a decade, and I love supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I've cared for children of all ages, from newborns to preteens, and I have experience with special needs children. I have a passion for early childhood education and development, and I believe that play is essential for...
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Julian J.


Jackson, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm 19 years old, oldest of 5 siblings, I have a special needs brother I been doing childcare for 3 years I started off with the same summer camp I went to as a child then from there I moved on to the after school where I assisted kids with homework and other activities that where offered by the program with kids ranging from...
Julian can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Roxanne Z.


Morganville, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pre-School Special Needs Teacher, Looking For A Family To Be Your Trusted Childcare!

As a former pre-school special needs teacher, home daycare provider, and a mother of two grown children, I have over 30 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to incorporate crafts, music (especially guitar playing and singing), and imaginative play in my day-to-day work.
Roxanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Anjali S.


Howell, NJ

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Tutor

Hello my name is Anjali but Anj or Anjie may be easier for you to call me. I come from a large family of 5 siblings! So yes I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I love always had a love for playing with children and doing activities to always keep them busy, creative, and active. I have also worked with children...
Anjali can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kim V.


Jackson, NJ

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available For Short Or Long Term Needs.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with 20 years of experience. My passion for nurturing children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. I've successfully cared for children of various ages, providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters their physical, emotional, and intellectual...
Kim can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! My name is Gabby and I'm 21 years old from Monmouth County. Im a student studying Early Childhood Education at Montclair State University in hopes to become a special education teacher I have experience working as a preschool and a substitute teacher. I also have babysat for 10+ families with children of all ages including...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Freehold, NJ

Mary J.

5.0

Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again.

- Molly C.

Mackenzie H.

5.0

Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again.

- Melissa L.

Charlene P.

5.0

Charlene is a wonderful child care provider! She has a warmth and enthusiasm that is infectious. I have a son with mild autism and she is very comfortable with him. She goes out of her way to find ways to communicate and relate to him. She can prepare meals, handle homework and transportation to...

- Kelly F.

Liz R.

5.0

Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children her priority. Whether it was doing a...

- Sarah C.

Karen G.

5.0

Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to interact with. I would not hesitate...

- Wendy P.

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Ratings for Freehold, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Freehold, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.