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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Independence, MO
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Independence, MO
Miyako R.
Kansas City, MO
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Spunky And Outgoing Caregiver/Nanny With 10 Years' Experience, Seeking Full Time Employment.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello Care, I am excited about Nannying! I have been in childcare over 15 years and a Professional Nanny just over 10 years. I received a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts from the UMKC in the fall of 2011. I am currently enrolled at SNHU in a MPH program. I am also trained as a Doula and studying to become a CPM. I currently looking...
Miyako can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again! "
Care member
Kathryn S.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"
Michele O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of 4 which included a special needs child and a newborn. As you can imagine, I had my hands full. Starting with this family at such a young age established my skills as a caretaker very early! I am still in touch with this family and I now have a niece and nephew that I am with...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up...
Nick S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Brianna! I have been babysitting since I was around 13 years old. I have worked with special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I love spending quality time, and having fun with children. I have years of great experience, and have taken babysitting classes. I am willing to watch many kids at one...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bri has worked for us for the past 2 years! We absolutely love her! My kids adore her and love spending time with her. They all have so much fun together. She is great with implementing our house rules and the kids respect her and listen to her, sometimes even...
Sara H.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to...
Stephanie W.
Ashlee J.
Kansas City, MO
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins
5.0
(6)
Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins.
I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashlee worked with our family formally for 3+ years and continued (and continues!) to be an involved and positive influence for my twin boys. Beginning when my boys were aged 2, she provided incredibly professional, supportive, caring, trustworthy and loving...
Alison R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My son (now grown and with his father) was diagnosed with mood, behavioral, learning, speech, and anxiety issues at an early age. I closed my in-home Marketing business to care for him full-time for 8 years. I worked closely with his doctors, teachers, and therapists.
I am very organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping...
5.0
"Monica has been great! Always does a very thorough job, very friendly and helpful."
Celina F.
I have over 10 yrs of experience taking care of babies and children also preparing meals. I have experience with feeding tubes and special needs children. Im patient, a fun sitter and love engaging in kids activities. I'm absolutely dependable and reliable and love to communicate. I personally have 2 children and 1 teen and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have since worked for many families with kids from 3 months to 12 years. For the past two summers I have nannied full and part time. I have experience working with children who have autism and other special needs.
I am a third grade teacher, I am in my third year of...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Graduate student at Rockhurst University pursuing my master's in occupational therapy. I have three years experience working as a co-teacher at Mitchell Woods Preschool and Daycare in St. Joseph, Missouri and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have the most experience with children ages 0-4 years old. I also have...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I simply just love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am currently a substitute teacher pursuing a Masters Degree in Education. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have worked at daycares, learning and educational centers I have also subbed from grades...
Jeraline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jackline K.
Lees Summit, MO
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Trained and ready to use my experience positively and professionally with compassion to enrich lives and enhance any fast paced medical environment. Special needs available.
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024.
I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have worked in special education for 9 years now. The last few years I have worked as an in home Registered Behavior Technician using applied behavior analysis. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in a special education classroom. I love working with kids and getting to see them learn and grow.
Grace A.
Lees Summit, MO
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Grace, and I enjoy working with children. I am CPR, first aid, and safe sitter certified. I have experience with kids ages 6 months-11 years. I am the oldest of three siblings and one of my younger sisters has special needs. I have spent many hours watching my sisters and have been babysitting other families...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey there! I'm positive, energetic, and reliable with experience in group homes and home healthcare since May 2019. I've worked with individuals of all ages and abilities, providing personalized care tailored to each person's needs. I'm skilled in assisting with daily activities, medication reminders, meal prep, personal...
Ava R.
Kansas City, MO
$14-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I've been babysitting independently for 6+ years and have a couple years of experience working in a childcare facility. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play, and teaching. I am patient, nurturing, fun-loving, and reliable. Open to working with all ages, I have experience in infant care and in caring for children with...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Independence, MO
Miyako R.
5.0
My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again!
- Care member
Kathryn S.
5.0
She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her.
- Care member
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was great, the kids loved her!
- Michele O.
Mckenzie R.
5.0
Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up on chores and succeeding in school....
- Nick S.
Brianna M.
5.0
Bri has worked for us for the past 2 years! We absolutely love her! My kids adore her and love spending time with her. They all have so much fun together. She is great with implementing our house rules and the kids respect her and listen to her, sometimes even better than me! She's always willing to...
- Sara H.
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Ratings for Independence, MO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Independence, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.