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172 special needs caregivers are listed in Indianapolis, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Indianapolis, IN
Monica H.
Indianapolis, IN
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care And Special Needs Experience With BS In Elementary Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children who range from infancy to high school age and from struggling to gifted (twice exceptional) learners. I have done in-home and clients' home overnight care of children and household management. I love being with children! I have accommodated families' wishes and behavior plans. Former elementary school...
5.0
"Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son and she did a great job. She worked with him on home work and ensuring he made it to school and from school....
Michael S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am experienced in working with elementary and middle school-aged children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with kids. I spent many summers working as a special needs-focused camp counselor and worked at an after school care center for 4 years with children of varying abilities.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with children and adults with special needs. I am very passionate about what I do.
5.0
"I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was fantastic, did all the items I was unable to do. Helped me move, grocery shopped with me, took care of my place, cooked my meals....
Jeff N.
Nina H.
Indianapolis, IN
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
FT/PT Caregiver With Nursing Training, Early Childhood Degree And 23 Years Experience Available
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
During my 26 years as a professional childcare provider I have acquired experience with the following types of special care children. Spinal abnormalities, Congenital heart defects, open heart surgery post care, Asthma, ADHD, severe food allergies, Autism, sensory integration disorder, Erb's Palsy, deafness, combination...
5.0
"Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of learning materials to best suit his unique needs. She adjusts her methods and goals as needed to get the most out of him."
Katie F.
5.0
(1)
I am interesting in speaking to you. Please contact me. I have worked with hundreds of family to achieve short and long term goals in my professional career as a CMH, Home Health Care and Hospice Agency in home social worker. I was a par pro in the TMI and severely emotionally impaired classrooms. Later I earned the Teaching...
Amanda S.
Indianapolis, IN
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been interested in care giving for children since I was a teenager. My experience includes roles as a camp counselor for children with various diagnoses and disabilities, part-time respite caregiver for several children on the autism spectrum, a preschool one on one aide, and ABA therapist. I've also completed an...
Monica H.
Indianapolis, IN
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time/ Full-time/ Overnight Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny/Educator Available
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages (infancy through high school), and of various abilities (struggling to gifted). I am creative and energetic, and I really enjoy being with children. I am a former elementary school teacher with 15 + years teaching, homeschooling and tutoring in multi-grade settings with special needs...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Monica watched my 18-month-old son and was engaged and helpful the whole time. She was trustworthy and knowledgeable. She let him explore and followed his lead, though set boundaries when needed. I look forward to hiring her again."
Angela S.
Scout M.
Indianapolis, IN
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Scout! I am a Registered Nurse with 3 years of Pediatric ER experience and many years prior of child care and nannying. With my nursing background, I am comfortable caring for multiples and special needs children as well as managing an injuries or emergencies that may occur. I'm currently looking for part time summer...
Scout can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Scout for our summer nanny position coming this year! She was punctual, professional and attentive to my girls right off the bat! She has excellent communication skills and great eye contact. I felt terrible that I was not well prepared with my notes....
Amanda S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 15 years! I am currently a teacher and have experience teaching second, third, and fourth graders. Currently, I am teaching children with special needs. I have babysat children of all ages including infants to teens.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ms Ashley was fantastic with our two boys (7, 5). In addition, there was a drop by from our daughter/grandson that was unexpected. She rolled with the flow of our family and seemed to be smiling the whole time. Our 5 year old specifically asked for her to come back...
Joe K.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Kennedy and I am 22 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have experience caring for children as young as 2 months old. I have taken classes that have taught me how to work with and care for children with special needs. I graduated from Ivy Tech Bloomington with an Honors degree in...
Kennedy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kennedy is excellent with kids and pets. I have used her for both. She is punctual, dependable and always leaves the house as clean or cleaner than when she got here. I would highly recommend Kennedy."
Robin M.
Elba A.
Indianapolis, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Elba I'm always with kids , I have 10 brothers and sisters , I took care of my 3 kids and take care of my neighbors kids. I also worked for 2 years in a daycare where we had 18 kids including babies and toddlers (Have a reference letter.) Also I have had the pleasure of taking care of kids with special needs, and...
Elba can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Elba has been babysitting our 1 year old baby for a few months now and we are very happy with her. She also helps with our 8 year old son and some items around the home. She is trustworthy , patient and positive. She is a great help, especially to a full time...
Maritza M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla. I have cared for children of many ages (newborn to 11 years) for the past 15 years. I graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education. In 2017 I returned from Australia where I was an Au Pair. The last 4. 5 years I have been doing a nanny share. During the days, I have also helped to keep the...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that!
We will be using her again soon!"
Krista T.
Courtney P.
Indianapolis, IN
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for pay at 10 years old. I have experience in babysitting infants, children with behavioral issues, children with physical disabilities, and children with dietary restrictions. I have babysat and nannied twins along with their siblings. I was approved to babysit foster children in Idaho and I have a current...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney has been the BEST! The only reason we are letting her go is because we are moving out of state. We would keep Courtney for the next 5 years. I have a 3 year old who is mild-moderate special needs, and she has been AMAZING with her. She is consistent,...
Kelly P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher on the south side of Indy looking for more work doing what I love! I've been babysitting for 10 years now so I have experience with children of all ages, as well as sets of multiples and children who have special needs. I am available most evenings and any time on most weekends. I am kind and patient, and I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Excellent! She was friendly, on time, and connected well with my child and pets. Highly recommend."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a nanny (23+ years) as well as experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. In addition I have worked as a Family Advocate for an Early Head Start program in which I regularly completed developmental screenings and provided lesson plans and goals to assist parents with providing an emergent curriculum...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was exceptional. For the first time meeting our boys, she made them feel incredibly comfortable and really tended to their needs. She put my youngest son to bed and really gave extra care and attention to a longer bedtime routine than usual. It really made me...
Care member
Ashley G.
Indianapolis, IN
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Longtime childcare professional with a passion for facilitating education and growth in young children. 10 years experience as full-time nanny, pre-kindergarten teacher, infant teacher, babysitter. Knowledgeable on child development and age appropriate expectations. Experienced with special needs including ADHD and type 1...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley worked in our infant room and later moved to our pre-k room.
She was a wonderful, attentive caregiver to our infants. She was not rattled at all in a room of 8 babies. She worked well with her Asst teacher. She was well liked by the parents of her class...
Adventure A.
Penny K.
Indianapolis, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been given in-home care to clients ranging from newborn to seniors. A service that I've enjoyed for over 25 years. I have traveled with families, worked in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Alzheimer's Unit, Private Duty Nursing, Hospice. Special Needs of all ages, Geriatrics, showering and light duty housekeeping I also have a...
Penny can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Penny was there when my wife was at the end her life and I cannot tell you how much it meant to have her there. A marriage of thirty-nine years and the pain of losing her was unbearable but Penny K walked me through the process until the end and I am forever...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 10 plus years of Nanny/Elderly Care experience ranging from infants to our beloved parents. I am very passionate about my work/career as well as being reliable. I also have experience with Special Needs, medical equipment, and I'm in the medical field. Some of my qualifications are: Homecare, Daycare, Facility...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"We recently had the pleasure of having Sherry care for our daughter over a three-day period, and we couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful care she provided. Despite our daughter feeling a bit under the weather, Sherry was remarkably attentive, ensuring she...
Stephen J.
Hi there- I work as a behavior analyst at an ABA clinic and am looking for ways to connect with and help families with special needs in my spare time. I have a full time job so my availability is evenings and weekends at this time.
Extensive medical training. Former ER RN. Have worked with clients with an array of physical, mental &
Psychological challenges. Please contact for interview request. Thanks!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Indianapolis, IN
Monica H.
5.0
Organized, structured, caring, and dependable are just a few words that can be used to describe Monica. She cared for my high functioning autistic son and she did a great job. She worked with him on home work and ensuring he made it to school and from school. Monica worked full-time for us. You...
- Michael S.
Sandra M.
5.0
I broke my foot 2 months ago and was not moving well 2 weeks later, and I lived up 2 flights of steps. I hired Sandra and she was fantastic, did all the items I was unable to do. Helped me move, grocery shopped with me, took care of my place, cooked my meals. Just about anything I needed she...
- Jeff N.
Nina H.
5.0
Nina has put in so much time and effort to be a great tutor for our son! She made sure to meet with his teachers and acquire a variety of learning materials to best suit his unique needs. She adjusts her methods and goals as needed to get the most out of him.
- Katie F.
Monica H.
5.0
Monica watched my 18-month-old son and was engaged and helpful the whole time. She was trustworthy and knowledgeable. She let him explore and followed his lead, though set boundaries when needed. I look forward to hiring her again.
- Angela S.
Scout M.
5.0
Scout is amazing! She is our weekend sitter. My kids love her and I feel so confident leaving her with our 20month old and 8month old. Best sitter we have found on care.com by far!
- Breanna M.
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Ratings for Indianapolis, IN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 172 listed special needs caregivers.