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Special needs caregivers in Kew Gardens, NY

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India T.


Kew Gardens, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Grad Student Who Loves Working With Kids!

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I have experience working in childcare and home health care with diverse groups of kids, including those who have special needs. I previously taught social emotional learning & substance use prevention classes in elementary & middle schools, and I am currently a grad school student studying psychology. I love working with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle M.


Kew Gardens, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher at Success Academy Ozone Park and have been with the network for 5 years working with scholars from 2nd grade- 6th grade. I have been working work children since the age of 13, where I volunteered as a daycare assistant at a home daycare. From there, I worked as a private nanny, date- night sitter, partial live-in...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind."

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

3.7

(7)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"

Amy B.

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Alyssa M.


New York, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"

linda C.

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Sam T.


Elmhurst, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is very thoughtful and reliable. She is a talented drawer and was great at relating with our kids and keeping them on task for remote learning. We appreciate her taking care of our family and look forward to hiring her again!"

Jennifer H.

I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years she worked for us."

Brittany L.

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Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and private schools as a SETT...
Beltha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Beltha(we call her Ms. Bel) a year ago. We enthusiastically recommend her, as a babysitter. She started with us in the middle of the pandemic. She became our greatest asset in helping with our daughters hybrid learning, Monday thru Friday. Once our...

Enjulee I.

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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anita and I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity! My 11 years as a mother of 4...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anita is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is often quite shy with new people, and Anita immediately...

Julia M.

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Katelyn D.


Maspeth, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.

I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...

Amelia A.

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Rosemary G.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
Rosemary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you Rosemary!"

Sky G.

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"

Lauren H.

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Amanda T.


Astoria, NY

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Amanda! **Currently looking for SUMMER 2024** A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...

Jess E.

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

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Rachael D.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Warm Sitter

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am finishing medical school in November(2023), and I will hopefully...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible. "

Christina K.

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Barbara L.


Astoria, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Updated July 2025 I have cared for children for nearly 40 years. I worked in day care as a preschool teacher as well as toddler head teacher. I also held the title of Developmental Educator for the Early Intervention Program at Child Guidance Clinic, servicing families and children ages 0-3. In 1999, I began working in the...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Barbara watched my kids for 2 + years; she is very punctual, reliable, dependable. She finds ways to keep kids engaged and teaches them. I wish we could keep her longer but my kids started school so our time commitment changed. I would call her my best babysitter...

Ritika B.

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Megan D.


Bronx, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
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Cheyenne W.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

Andre G.

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Gabriela F.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew comfortable with Gabriela and there were no tears when we left. They had a wonderful evening and we felt great...

Whitney M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kew Gardens, NY

Shabnam A.

5.0

Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again

- Care member

Grace A.

5.0

Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!

- Jennifer S.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman

- linda C.

Sam T.

5.0

Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...

- Lynette M.

Leslie C.

5.0

Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years she worked for us.

- Brittany L.

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