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396 special needs caregivers are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Houston, TX
Nia T.
Houston, TX
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nia and I am currently a college student with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist. I have been working with kids for about 6 years now but have recently found a passion in working with special needs kids which inspired me to become an occupational therapist. I currently work with 2 autistic kids one...
5.0
"Nia has been working with my son for 9 months. He is 14 and nonverbal autistic. She is an amazing caregiver! She plays with my son as well as teaches him basic communication. She goes above and beyond! We simply adore her."
Keesha B.
Brenda W.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brenda, and I am a highly experienced caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages with a wide range of diagnoses that are described in my profile. I am committed to providing compassionate care and support for individuals and families, and I am experienced in a range of tasks...
5.0
"I hired Brenda to watch my 10 year old daughter who has autism. She took good care of her while I had a procedure done at the hospital. It's a good feeling to know that my daughter was in good hands. She can be trusted and she's also dependable. She will be my go...
Tandy L.
Laura D.
Houston, TX
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny/Special Needs Helper (mornings/early Afternoons)
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last six years, I have been honored to work with families and their precious children, including individuals who are in need of special attention and care, ranging in age from 2 years to 68 years, with varying levels of abilities and challenges (high functioning to non-verbal).
As a 58-year-old woman, and grandmother,...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Laura for years and I have watched her grow in love for God and for all people. She has always been amazing with small children and she even connects with Jr. High and High School kids. All of my own children love her because she genuinely cares...
Cris S.
Taylor Y.
Houston, TX
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
22-year-old high school graduate with a reliable car and a clean driving record! Full-time job, but available in the mornings and early afternoons for any and all help needed.
Current experience is from family and non-family, including children from less than a year old to 12 years old. Very comfortable with caring for more...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Taylor is absolutely great! She's very dependable and took amazing care of my 3 year old. She spent the time to do whatever my son wanted and made him happy as can be. Whenever my son was napping, Taylor also took great care of my 3 dogs, and kept up with house...
Ana J.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have grown children, have special needs training, can care for large family or small, have been homeschool mom, have been nanny 8 years, very caring, trustworthy, safe, clean, love learning activities, arts and crafts, cooking, parks, museums, etc., multi tasker, love what I do!
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am a Adolescent Behavioral Health RN and Nancy cared for my now 11 month old from 4 months old until we relocated 2 months ago. Nancy was prompt, dependable and very helpful. Nancy created age appropriate activities for my baby and kept aware of important...
Danielle T.
5.0
(3)
My name is Melisa, I am 35years old, and I have multiple years of childcare experience, ranging from newborn care to teenage supervision, and including multiples and special needs children. I am CPR/First Aid certified, hold a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Human Performance with concentration in Exercise Science. I like...
Melisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I would 100% recommend Melisa. She is punctual, reliable, trustworthy, great personality and my son adores her. I can count on her to watch my son and enjoy my night out or go to the gym and even run my errands. It puts me at ease knowing that my son is in...
Natalie E.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am out of the country until February 2025! Always have loved working with families and their children. I love being a co-parent. :) I have an AA in Liberal Arts, an AAS in Child Development, and have one internship to complete my BAS with a minor in Special Needs. I focus on a variety of developmentally and age appropriate...
Cindy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Cindy. We were in Bozeman for my brother's wedding and my 2 1/2 year old daughter was the flower girl. Cindy came to the venue and cared for her while we were at the reception. A ADORED Cindy and I wish we could have brought...
Amy O.
Rachel G.
Houston, TX
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sitter Who Loves Teaching, Development, And Of Course Having Fun!
5.0
(2)
I have been nannying and babysitting for more than a decade with children of all ages. I have traveled with families on their vacations to help with childcare - California (4 children) and France (1 child). Some of the children I have nannied have special needs (behavioral, physical, and mental).
My job in between undergrad and...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has great, positive energy, enthusiasm, and a wonderful way with children. She has taken care of our three young ones, and they are always so excited to see her. I would recommend her without hesitation."
Sara B.
Vickie B.
Houston, TX
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Caregiver Jobs
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*Babysitting/Nanny! I enjoy taking care of kids. I will watch all ages from babies to toddlers to school age children to adolescents. I like getting on the floor and playing games, coloring and drawing, reading stories; from changing, feeding, to planning different activities with them. My old school motherhood comes into play...
Vickie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Vickie has helped us with our baby when we were in a bind and needed help. She is very dependable and caring!"
Anita J.
Montrecia B.
Houston, TX
$16-24/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I am dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. My nine years in childcare have allowed me to support families and provide reliable care for their children. My passion lies in making a positive impact on children's lives, and my patient and creative nature allows me to...
Montrecia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Montrecia is a wonderful nanny/ childcare provider. She has formal education in child and family development and is extremely patient. Montrecia has the perfect tone and delivery when speaking with children. She is currently caring for my 2 year old and new...
Care member
Paula M.
Houston, TX
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mother of Three and a Grandmother of Three. Still Have a Lot of Love to Give to Your Child(dren)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Paula, Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a wife of 16 years a mother of 3 married grown sons and 14 grandchildren . I enjoy working with the very young to the very older individuals. I have experience working with persons with special needs and Alzheimer's, I currently work a full-time job and have worked...
Paula can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mother of two boys, 3 and 7. My oldest is Autistic, so I do have an understanding of special needs care. I have 10 years of experience. I am CPR certified. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. With me, your children will receive excellent care. I provide a safe and creative environment where children can...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlin is wonderful! She treated my girls as if they were her own. She was honest and communicated very professionally. My girls were well taken care of and even though we no longer need her weekly she is missed. We had just moved here and she provided reliable...
Samantha D.
Lady L.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Johanna, I'm 27 years old, I'm from Colombia, my mother lenguaje is Spanish but I'm also fluent in English.
I have more than 8 years of experience, I have worked with all group ages from babies to teens, most of my experience have been with volunteering jobs since I was in high school, and also by working as a...
Lady can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can’t say enough great things about Lady! She has taken care of our 18 month old since he was about 6 months and he loves her! The first time she took care of our son, she listened carefully and did everything that I asked her perfectly. She asked me all the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a part-time college student and a full-time Client Support Specialist. I have decided to get back on care. com to possibly make some extra cash this summer, as I am not taking any summer courses, and to get involved with child care again. I am hoping to become more of a full-time Care Taker once I get accepted into the OTA...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Julie has been our nanny for 2 years. She has been very reliable, dependable and loving to our 3 children. She is sweet and kind and shows compassion to each child. She has been teaching the children letters, numbers, colors and a variety of preschool education. My...
Sandra W.
Shelby M.
Houston, TX
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at Arizona State attending online classes. I currently work in the behavior department at Silbernagel Elementary in Dickinson Texas. I have a 3-year-old daughter who is the most outgoing and sweet little girl you will ever meet. I also have two step-sons that keep me on my toes. I would love to fulfill...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby did very good care of my kids. My kids were happy with her- I am recommending her as a good babysitter.Best wishes Shelby"
Jeena P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I raised two wonderful daughters, now ages 30 and 31. For 10 years, I worked as a teacher's aide for pre-k and kindergarten and performed after school care/tutoring for children of all elementary ages until their parents came home. I have worked at a pediatric neuro-psychology clinic with special needs children to provide...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eli helped us with our newborn from birth to 3.5 months. She was exceptionally caring with our son and tended to his every need. She walked him, read to him, sang to him, fed him, bathed him, changed him, and did whatever was required to get him to sleep -...
Hillary T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for newborn babies to adolescents. I have worked with Special needs, Down Syndrome, Autism, mentally and physically challenged. I will care for your little angel as if he/she is my child. I know what it is like when you must work and you also want the best for your children. A peace of mind...
Regina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Regina is very reliable and dependable!! We use her for childcare for our kids dropping them off to school every morning and I must say she has made this school year so much better for us. My kids love her and they look forward to seeing her every morning. I would...
Dominique S.
Erin L.
Houston, TX
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!! My name is Erin and I am a current Senior at the University of Houston pursuing an education degree with a focus in special needs. I live in the Bellaire/Braeswood area. I am currently in my student teaching and leave the school around 3:15-3:30 on weekdays. I have been working with kids in multiple capacities for around...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families!
My mane is Latasha I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have worked with families on Care. com and worked in two schools districts. I am also specialized with working with children with special needs.
I am a very honest, and loving person. If you are not able to drop off in the...
Latasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Am super energetic nanny/caregiver with more than 25 years of experience working with infant, toddlers and teenagers and elderly care. Am certified CPR, First Aid, and Nursing Assistant. l have experience with children with behavior issues and special needs. My work experience, worked with families in the home, day care,...
Joyce can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Joyce took care of our baby boy for about 1 1/2 years while I worked part-time from home. She is very dependable, trustworthy and extremely patient. He had open heart surgery when he was about 1 week old and she always listened to us and was very careful...
Lara H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Houston, TX
Nia T.
5.0
Nia has been working with my son for 9 months. He is 14 and nonverbal autistic. She is an amazing caregiver! She plays with my son as well as teaches him basic communication. She goes above and beyond! We simply adore her.
- Keesha B.
Brenda W.
5.0
Brenda is very kind, gentle, thoughtful, and attentive. She was great with our daughter who is struggling with some post covid mental health issues. REALLY appreciated her help and knowledge!
- Shanaya A.
Laura D.
4.0
Very friendly and open person. Good communicator.
- Raven E.
Taylor Y.
5.0
Taylor is absolutely great! She's very dependable and took amazing care of my 3 year old. She spent the time to do whatever my son wanted and made him happy as can be. Whenever my son was napping, Taylor also took great care of my 3 dogs, and kept up with house duties as well. I recommend her to any...
- Ana J.
Nancy W.
5.0
I am a Adolescent Behavioral Health RN and Nancy cared for my now 11 month old from 4 months old until we relocated 2 months ago. Nancy was prompt, dependable and very helpful. Nancy created age appropriate activities for my baby and kept aware of important milestones in development during play....
- Danielle T.
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Ratings for Houston, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Houston, TX are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 264 reviews of the 396 listed special needs caregivers.