Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Lafayette, CO

Rachel S.'s Photo

Rachel S.


Lafayette, CO

$26-35/hr

I Love Caring For People

See profile
I am great with people with special needs and learning differences. I love to learn the way people's brains work and then learn the best way to interact and communicate with them based on how their brain regularly functions. I am hyper vigilant to emotions and cues from people, so I can tell when people need a break, need help,...
Mia N.'s Photo

Mia N.


Lafayette, CO

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

Mia

I've always found myself in roles that involve caretaking, especially around children, and it's something that feels like a natural part of my life. Growing up in a small community with lots of kids gave me the opportunity to be involved in various caregiving roles, whether that was assisting in community programs, or just being...
Fanny D.'s Photo

Fanny D.


Lafayette, CO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from newborn to teenagers. I was born and raised in Switzerland and studied early childhood education in Germany with a focus on Waldorf pedagogy. I moved to Hawaii in 2019 and to Colorado in summer 2023. I...
Fanny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Ellen J.'s Photo

Ellen J.


Lafayette, CO

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher

Hello, I am a certified early childhood teacher. I have a degree in speech and language development and I have two early childhood courses. I have been in childcare for 2 years and before that I was an in home provider for children with special needs. I have recently had to take time off of my career as a teacher because my...
Ellen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kierra G.'s Photo

Kierra G.


Lafayette, CO

$27-43/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Or Date Night Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 10 years and I am deeply passionate about it! I have experience with infants, toddlers, 5+ children, and special needs children. I graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Communication and Early Childhood Development. I believe in building relationships with the children and parents...
Kierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am retired from a 27 year teaching position at the University of Colorado Boulder. I love children, but do not have grandchildren of my own to spoil. I have two grown children, one I home schooled for 7 years due to special needs. I have learned that every minute of everyday is full of teaching opportunities for children of...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Ashley S.'s Photo

Ashley S.


Westminster, CO

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior/special Needs W/CNA And Other Certifications

5.0

(2)

I have extensive experience with the elderly as well as Alzheimer's/Dementia training. I am a certified nursing assistant with many other trainings and certifications under my belt that put me above the rest. My care and compassion is what makes me one-of-a-kind. I also have two children, which gives me infant experience as...
5.0
"Ashley is a very caring person. She is strong, knowledgeable and fun to be around. She has an extensive medical background and works well in any type of setting. "

Kirin C.

Madison E.'s Photo

Madison E.


Broomfield, CO

$27/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Madison and I'm so excited to meet your family! I have many years of child care experience, including working in a daycare. I have experience with special needs children and immune compromised children. I have had CPR and First Aid/choking training and references. I'm very high energy and positive. I have multiple...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madison has been the full-time nanny for our baby from 3 months - 1 year. Madison loves kids and is extremely punctual, a great communicator, and very dependable. We would highly recommend Madison!"

Jenna H.

Jamie T.'s Photo

Jamie T.


Westminster, CO

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs children in a classroom and home setting, as well as elderly clients. As the mother of 6, I have a lot of experience and I have developed a very easy going nature! I have great references and would love to help out either one time or on an occasional as needed basis, or as a long term care...
Tabata G.'s Photo

Tabata G.


Broomfield, CO

$18-50/hr20 yrs exp

Tabata G Brazilian-American

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tabata or, as the kids call me, Tabby. I live in Marietta. I'm originally from Brazil, but America has been my home for since 2003. I have dual citizenship. I have more than 18 years of experience as a professional nanny. I speak English and Brazilian Portuguese fluently. I have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy...
5.0
"Tabby has watched my twin boys for the past 5 months but it feels like much longer. She's part of our family and takes care of our boys like they're her own. She has played an important role in their development and makes sure that they are always working towards...

Jennifer B.

Elizabeth P.'s Photo

Elizabeth P.


Louisville, CO

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have also babysat kids as young as 4 months and as old as 11 and children with special needs.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Liz was great! She was super nice, on time and my 9 year old had a blast at his 'movie night'. "

Care member

Maxime F.'s Photo

Maxime F.


Boulder, CO

$20-40/hr

Positive And Patient With A Passion For Those With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Maxime, I was born in Switzerland and spent a lot of my youth between there and Seattle WA. I have 0 years of professional experience but many years of "life" experience with special needs and child care. I have four younger siblings, one of whom has down syndrome. I am a decent cook (with professional experience) and...
Magdalena C.'s Photo

Magdalena C.


Broomfield, CO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/babysitter/nanny/dog-walker Available

Hi! My name is Magda, and I'm a 26-year-old living in Broomfield, CO. I have 14 years of caregiving/nannying experience--it's my passion. I'm energetic, creative, and have never met a family I didn't love. I have teaching experience as well, including children with special needs (however I don't have any special certification)....
Magdalena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Magda was an absolute lifesaver for our family. She did an excellent job taking care of our 9-month-old when our nanny unexpectedly had to move and our son was not doing well with the sudden change. She is kind, friendly, transparent, punctual, and patient- all the...

Chelsea S.

Hi, My experience started in 2018 when I worked for a women with a brain injury. I was her personal assistant and companion. I created detailed trip itineraries every few months, which included scheduling activities for each trip, driving directions, alarms on her watch for naps, coordinating dinner reservations. Some of the...
5.0
"Kathryn is a fantastic asset! I have so valued her organizational skills and attention to detail. She has been wonderful and helping me clear out spaces organize things create order to what was chaos. She is great at simple and complex tasks. I had recommend her...

Sandy L.

April D.'s Photo

April D.


Broomfield, CO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Date Nights - Experience With Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently am a part time sitter for a young child with special needs. I have assisted his therapists with all aspects of his daily living issues. I am also a Certified Nurse Technician with past experience working with special needs children in a long term care setting.
Hi there My name is Marianne and I'm from Denmark. I worked in internal medicine for 15 years in Illinois. The last 4 years I worked for a handicapped woman in Denmark. I would love to help with your loved one . I look forward to hearing from you.
Jenna P.'s Photo

Jenna P.


Thornton, CO

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello friends! I am an energetic lady looking to help provide some summertime entertainment for children and some relief for guardians/parents. A little bit about me is that I am currently a high school Special Education Resource teacher. I recently graduated from UNC with my teaching license certified in Special Education K-12...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

April D.'s Photo

April D.


Broomfield, CO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available - Last Minute Calls OK

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is April. I have several references available at your request. I am a Certified Nurse Technician, CPR Certified and background checked through Care. com. I have raised two sons and assisted raising my niece and nephews. My experience ranges from newborn, special needs, medically fragile and elderly persons also....
April can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Was able to provide great childcare coverage in a pinch."

Jeff L.

Kyndri H.'s Photo

Kyndri H.


Broomfield, CO

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Qualified And Enthusiastic Caregiver Available

I have been working with kids since I turned 12 and could begin babysitting, for the last 18 years I have worked to develop a vast toolbelt of skills and knowledge to become the very best I can be. I have worked mostly in the school district and have quite a lot of experience with special needs. I'm very flexible and I so deeply...
Kyndri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Sarah S.'s Photo

Sarah S.


Broomfield, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable, And Caring Provider.

3.0

(1)

I have many years of experience providing childcare to an array of ages in different capacities. I'm a mother of 3 grown children and a grandmother. I was a gymnastics coach for close to 30 years and provided lessons to children of all ages and children with special needs. Through coaching I began working as a nanny privately...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

3.0
"Friendly, pleasant at the interview and punctual. Does not always follow instructions, constantly changing the schedule, rather than just occasionally. Fails to consult with the legal guardian even though we disclosed the client has short-term memory issues and...

David G.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lafayette, CO

Ashley S.

5.0

I've known Ashley for over 6 months and have found that she is a strong and capable individual. Her passion for helping others is evidenced in her work ethic. She is able to provide care to even the most challenging individuals and finds a special way to bond with them. She is competent in her...

- Rachel L.

Madison E.

5.0

Madison has been the full-time nanny for our baby from 3 months - 1 year. Madison loves kids and is extremely punctual, a great communicator, and very dependable. We would highly recommend Madison!

- Jenna H.

Tabata G.

5.0

Tabby has watched my twin boys for the past 5 months but it feels like much longer. She's part of our family and takes care of our boys like they're her own. She has played an important role in their development and makes sure that they are always working towards the next milestone. She is super...

- Jennifer B.

Elizabeth P.

5.0

Liz was great! She was super nice, on time and my 9 year old had a blast at his 'movie night'.

- Care member

Magdalena C.

5.0

Magda was an absolute lifesaver for our family. She did an excellent job taking care of our 9-month-old when our nanny unexpectedly had to move and our son was not doing well with the sudden change. She is kind, friendly, transparent, punctual, and patient- all the things you could ask for in a...

- Chelsea S.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Boulder, COSpecial Needs in Erie, COSpecial Needs in Louisville, COSpecial Needs in Broomfield, COSpecial Needs in Thornton, COSpecial Needs in Dacono, COSpecial Needs in Eldorado Springs, COSpecial Needs in Longmont, COSpecial Needs in Fort Lupton, COSpecial Needs in Westminster, CO
Special Needs in Granite Canon, WYSpecial Needs in Avon, COSpecial Needs in Sedalia, COSpecial Needs in Conifer, COSpecial Needs in Pine, COSpecial Needs in Kiowa, COSpecial Needs in Edwards, COSpecial Needs in Oak Creek, COSpecial Needs in Woodland Park, COSpecial Needs in Palmer Lake, CO
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Verify a child care center’s licensing: Search by state

March 19th, 2025 Before deciding on a daycare or child care center or other care facility, you should ensure it is up to date on necessary licensing. To verify the accreditat... Read more
What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

March 19th, 2025 My oldest child, who is now 12 years old, was still in utero when my ex-partner and I began our search for a day care for her. We knew from friends who were ... Read more
10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

March 18th, 2025 Between school, work, practices and playdates, carving out time for self-care can be challenging for busy parents. Add tending to relationships and extended ... Read more
Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

March 17th, 2025 As the U.S. continues to grapple with a nationwide call for change around its various social shortcomings, including troubling racial disparities, more atten... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

March 17th, 2025 During spring in the U.S., stores fill with colorful Easter eggs and pastel pink and yellow packages of Easter candy. But Easter is not the only important ce... Read more