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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leawood, KS
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Leawood, KS
5.0
(2)
I have been a nanny for a family with four children. During this time, I cared for a 6-year-old with Down Syndrome and an 8-year-old with ADHD as well as their 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. I am studying nursing and feel comfortable working with children with special needs and providing personalized care to them. I...
Paula P.
Kansas City, KS
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
5.0
"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."
Jerrod P.
Kennedy P.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...
Kennedy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was...
Kristine D.
Amber G.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her again."
Elissa K.
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...
Karyn M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rut (sounds like Root) I have been a full-time nanny for the past 6 years and am looking for a nanny/babysitting position. I am 28 years old and a college student. The families I have worked for have called me outgoing, creative, responsible and caring. I have experience with kids ages 3 months to 12 years. I also...
Rut can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rut is very caring and patient with my special needs daughter. She is great at making her laugh and plans activities for them to do together. It is very difficult for a special needs parent to find that special kind of person who genuinely loves caring for...
christina B.
Kyndal P.
Overland Park, KS
$11-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am in Grad school at KU. I have nannied and babysat since I was in 7th grade. I have experience with multiple kids, special needs kids, and babies. I have cared for children for multiple days overnight, drove kids to activities and school, and can help out around the house. I am a safe and careful driver. I am also very...
Kyndal can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I am an RN, BSN caring for children newborn to teen. Experience with special needs; school nursing experience. I am CPR and first aid certified with over 10 years experience working with children in their home, school, and community settings.
Kelsy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I love taking care of kids of all ages and abilities! I have a perfect driving record and love being able to take children to fun summer activities! I am a certified nurse assistant and CPR certified. I have experienced caring for children from the age of 6 months and up. I was also a peer mentor in the special needs class in...
Ashlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Asia P.
Kansas City, MO
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Asia I am 25 years old from Kansas City, Missouri. My love for working with children started at 11 with my first babysitting job. I've always looked at myself as a natural nurturer and caregiver I love watching little ones grow and see the growth and how far they come. I have experience in working with...
Asia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Andrea. A little about me is, I have over 15 years experience caring for children! After high school, I work at an elementary school as a pre-k teachers aide and I have a 4-year-old son. I am a certified cna/caregiver, know CPR/ life saving manuevers, have worked with children with special needs, non smoker,...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
Thank you for considering me for your childcare needs! I have ample experience working with children in many different environments. I ran a Mother's Day Away summer day care for two years, in which I watched up to six children under the age of six at the same time. I also worked as an after school nanny for two middle aged boys...
Meghann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angela, I'm 46, and have over 30 years experience with infants and children of all ages. I currently work for the Liberty School District as a SPED bus monitor assisting children with multiple physical and or mental/emotional disabilities. I also have experience with infant and toddler multiples and young children...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
I have spent many years working in education and enjoy being with children. Much of my experience has been in special needs classrooms, where my patient and calm temperament has been helpful. I love to play with children and also know the value of kind and consistent discipline.
I think the most important things for children of...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Oldest sister of 5, fun loving nanny for 7 including special needs, teaching in middle and high school classrooms - I have all kinds of experience with children of all ages! I would love to spend time with your little people and give you peace of mind while you are away!
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Friendly patient experienced RBT in search of helping families. Specializing in help with those on the spectrum.
Experience working as a at-risk (reading) aide at a elementary school, an online English teacher, and a nanny has provided me with opportunities to work with a wide-range of children. My passion and ability to be an involved and knowledgeable caregiver would make me an asset to any family. I have served as a coach, mentor,...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have worked as a special education teacher for 5 years, I worked as a social worker with special needs children for 5 years. I adopted a special needs child, he is now 19 years old and on his own.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leawood, KS
Lena C.
5.0
Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son.
- Jerrod P.
Kennedy P.
5.0
Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was great with my kids, never seemed...
- Kristine D.
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal instruction. I was concerned my lack of...
- Nick K.
Araceli G.
5.0
Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...
- Karyn M.
Rut P.
5.0
Rut is very caring and patient with my special needs daughter. She is great at making her laugh and plans activities for them to do together. It is very difficult for a special needs parent to find that special kind of person who genuinely loves caring for others. Rut treats my daughter like an...
- christina B.
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