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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lansing, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Lansing, MI
A recent State of MI retiree with over 40 years of service. I walked a away from my job with many friendships and great reputation for being hard worker and honest as well as dependable. I have raised a special needs child on my own and I am fluent in Spanish and ASL. I am very patient person and I help out a young mom take care...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the...
Heather H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"
Shannon B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...
Shay-lynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids.
We have decided to hire her on for some day time...
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jasmine. I am a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have many years of experience providing childcare in various settings, including home, school, and volunteer programs, with a special focus on...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further."
Bre B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"To whom it may concern,
It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe...
Brianna S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Theano a caring 22-year-old full-time nanny with nearly four years of experience caring for children, including a 4-year-old and an 8-month-old baby. I am about to earn my degree in marketing, and I pride myself on my strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills. I'm patient, responsible, and adaptable,...
Theano can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Theano nannied my 3 year old daughter for several months and was wonderful. She was fun and patient, I felt very comfortable leaving her in Theano's care."
Courtney C.
I have always had a deep passion for working with children. Over the past 12 years, I've taken on a significant role in raising my little sister, which has fueled my love for childcare. Currently majoring in elementary education, I bring knowledge of early childhood development and over three years of hands-on experience in the...
Diella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
Hi, I'm Hannah! I am a senior at Michigan State University studying psychology with a deep commitment to providing quality care, love, and respect to those in need. I have assisted individuals diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder. My role involved supporting daily living activities and...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, specialized care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Caitlyn S.
East Lansing, MI
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hiii :)) My name is Caitlyn and i'm currently looking for a summer nanny position before I go back to college. I am majoring in psychology and have a passion for helping with children with special needs. Throughout high school I took part in a class that worked with peers that possessed special needs. When I return to school I...
Sarah D.
East Lansing, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a current senior at MSU studying social work with a focus in child welfare. As a creative and friendly childcare provider with over 6 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care. I have worked with kids in many different spaces like teaching taekwondo and swimming, and had...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marina L.
Okemos, MI
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time!
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring.
I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
Marina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Matthew J.
East Lansing, MI
$10-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Matthew and I am currently a sophomore attending Michigan State. I am super passionate about helping others and spreading kindness. I have a lot of experience working with kids from all backgrounds in a variety of settings. Over this past summer, I worked for 9 weeks as a counselor for a Special Needs Playground...
Hannah Y.
East Lansing, MI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
The past year of my life has been devoted to helping mentally ill adults with Brain traumatic injuries in a long term care facility. In that facility I worked as a behavioral health aide and had the pleasure of getting to know many different kinds of people. I have worked with dementia patients, patients with severe autism,...
Marina L.
Okemos, MI
$20-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring.
I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care.
I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule.
I started caring for people with special...
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting.
I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them!
I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me.
I started working with kids when I was 14...
Brianna C.
East Lansing, MI
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello Families! My name is Brianna. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I started babysitting at 10 years old. I have experience working with a vast range of ages and abilities. I worked in an infant room of a daycare center, served as a lunch lead at an elementary school. I then went on to nannying for a wonderful...
Sofia L.
East Lansing, MI
$11/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Sofi, in 20 years old, and I'm a college student at Michigan State University. I have 12 years of paid childcare experience and have worked for two and a half years as a Behavioral Technician for young children on the ASD and special needs spectrum. I love working with children and am a reliable babysitter with...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lansing, MI
Ana V.
5.0
Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English, Spanish, and ASL. She has done a...
- Care member
Zoe S.
5.0
Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the utmost confidence that my four kids...
- Heather H.
Morgan L.
5.0
Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!
- Shannon B.
Shay-lynn W.
5.0
Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids.
We have decided to hire her on for some day time care we need on days there is no...
- Jennifer S.
Jasmine T.
5.0
Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further.
- Bre B.
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