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Find special needs caregivers in Leawood, KS that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leawood, KS

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Leawood, KS

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Kelsy A.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ashlyn V.


Overland Park, KS

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny Position!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Asia P.


Kansas City, MO

$15-18/hr7 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

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Andrea M.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider (babysitter)

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Meghann A.


Kansas City, MO

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Creative, Caring And Professional.

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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebekah H.


Shawnee, KS

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

COMPASSIONATE, PATIENT SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER

Hello, My name is Rebekah and I look forward to speaking with you! I have a resume/references from families that I have worked for previously. I have experience with caregiving for children/adults of all ages, as well as special needs. I would love to have a phone chat to explain my experience in detail. Please reach out to...
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Maria B.


Shawnee, KS

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For All Ages

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Ann A.


Kansas City, MO

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Calm, Energetic, Responsible And Hardworking

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

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Rolanda B.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Baby Sitter with Special Needs Children

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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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

The Silly Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hello, my name is Karla. I am recent grad of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a bachelors in business and marketing and an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working with...
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Deanna M.


Overland Park, KS

$14-19/hr9 yrs exp

Mother And Loves Children

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Retired from caring for special needs children and adults. Grandmother of 15 grandkids.
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Paula M.


Overland Park, KS

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny. - Autism Strong

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked in a children's psychiatric center for 9 years. I worked with the following Diagnosis.: ADD /ADHD, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, Autism. I was a Case Manager for children for the last 6 months. At The Elizabeth Layton Center.
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Abigail F.


Lenexa, KS

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! have tons of experience with kids. I have 6 years of nanny experience (age range 8 months to 14 years old.) I was a para at an Elementary school for 1 year, and have experience with caring for children doing remote learning (planning activities, tutoring them, etc.) Most recently, I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts and a certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). I have 4 years experience as a Behavioral Tech, 2 years experience working as a preschool teacher, and I am a licensed CPR Instructor through American Red Cross. I have a 9-year-old son who loves to craft and...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Colleen W.


Kansas City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher looking for a change of pace. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of different ages, as well as single child homes. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
My name is Lauren, I am looking for a summer babysitting job. I love to work with kids, I worked as a swim instructor for kids for over a year, and currently volunteer regularly at a kids community center and school. I was also a peer mentor for two years in high school working with special needs students. I got CPR certified...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emma W.


Kansas City, MO

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am graduating with my BSN soon and planning to work as a Labor and Delivery or NICU nurse. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have 3 years of bedside experience. I have also successfully completed my Pediatric nursing course. I am CPR/BLS certified as well as trained in First Aid. I love working with kiddos of all...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Jenna K.


Kansas City, MO

$15-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am in the process of changing my career to working with children with special needs. I have worked with elderly, children, special needs, and animals but specifically children with special needs is where I feel I thrive. I am more than happy to look after children without special needs as well of course! I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jenna D.


Kansas City, MO

$13-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Jenna . I am originally from Iowa but go to Rockhurst University for Occupational Therapy and would love to help out!

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