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Find special needs caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lehigh Acres, FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL

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Emma S.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Weekly Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Emma, a 26-year-old babysitter with 15+ years of experience caring for both special needs and typically developing children. I'm passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments where kids can thrive. With patience and adaptability, I provide individualized care and support children's growth. From imaginative play...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Emma is wonderful! She is currently taking care of my 4-month-old infant. She is fantastic with him and such a joy to work with. Emma is on-time and reliable. She cares deeply about my son and it is clear that she enjoys the care-taking of children. And, as a...

Lauren F.

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Laura C.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an elementary school school teacher for 12 years and am currently enrolled in a full time graduate program for occupational therapy. Both of these experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with children with all types of abilities, and I would love the chance to work together with your family!
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Marie-claire S.


Cape Coral, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver / Travel Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a loving, patient, highly responsible 51 year 'young' Aussie woman, and a born nurturer. I've taken care of babies, toddlers and young children throughout my life - I've spent the last five years working as a nanny and a full time caregiver with a darling baby/toddler with special needs as well as typical infants,...
Marie-claire can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marie-claire is absolutely amazing!! I initially messaged her a few months ago based on the reviews I saw, and they were spot-on. Marie-clare goes above and beyond for our little 4-month old and he completely adores her. She is super helpful around the house and...

Ana M.

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Maria F.


Estero, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria Camila and I am a Psychology and child education Student at FGCU! I always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps create wonderful adults. I recently worked at a daycare for over a year,...
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Ella R.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Ella And This Is My Passion !

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids! I want a big family of my own in the future. I have worked with all ages , also including special needs children. I have 4 years of experience with caregiving. I have a super bubbly personality and can adapt to every family . I'm very organized, attentive, caring and responsible . kids are such a...
5.0
"I have 3 kids under 6yo, and Ella was attentive and caring with each one. After the first babysitting night, my kids are asking to see her again."

Pamela A.

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Bonita R.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Big Kid At Heart With Over 15 Years In Child Care

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of child care experience, including special needs children. I enjoy teaching, connecting with children, and building self-esteem and confidence. I'm ready for the next adventure and teaching while having fun. I am looking for full-time or part-time child care. I also do on-call babysitting for a date night out.
Bonita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Bonita has watched our 2 year old son multiple times now. She is reliable, flexible with our schedule, and our son looks forward to her coming over! We are happy to have her help!"

Jenny S.

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Mia S.


Naples, FL

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

Observant And Patient But Love Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mia and I have been a babysitter for 9 years. I have experience with ages 0-13 as well as special needs kids. I am a student at Florida Atlantic University who is home for the summer, I am CPR and First Aid certified, and have flexible hours. I am very experienced in taking care of multiple kids at once of varying...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mia help me out on an as needed basis With my grandchildren, three boys. She was engaging with the kids , sat down on the floor getting involved. And always had activity ideas to keep them off electronics."

Laura D.

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Aliyah H.


Bonita Springs, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of childcare experience; four of those years are professional caring for infants, toddlers, special needs children and even older kids. I do primarily focus on infants and toddlers, as most my experience stems from there. I have Early Childhood education, speak some Hebrew, and I am getting to be fluent in...
Aliyah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Aliyah was absolutely wonderful! Always made sure my daughter had what she needed. Very willing and eager to play and do new things with her! Helped clean up and tidy around our apartment! Very knowledgeable in childhood development and toddler emotions! Highly...

Lindsey W.

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Maria F.


Estero, FL

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maria and I am a Psych and child ed. student at FGCU! I am 23 years old. I've been in the child care industry since I was 15. I have always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps create wonderful...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria did great with our 2.5 year old. She kept our little busy bee occupied and happy. We would absolutely hire her again. Thanks Maria!! :)"

Jojo D.

Hello. My name is Jessica (41) I been a nanny and caregiver for over 20 years. Responsable and reliable. I can cook, organize, drive you places, ligth cleaning, I solve problems fast. just tell what you need. I took care of my mother when she was sick until she passed away. I also assisted a patient at a hospice facility. Now...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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Laura R.


North Fort Myers, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caretaker/Companion

Hello my name is Laura and I have a passion for making a difference in peoples lives. I 30 yrs experience with special needs of various abilities, cultures, age. I also have experience with seniors, as I took care of my dad when he had cancer and looked after my mom after his passing. I've always had the desire to work with...
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Kaylei B.


Cape Coral, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 year of experience of teaching at a Montessori preschool that teaches children 3-6. I am the assistant teacher to about 15 kids. I have a 14-year-old special needs brother with cerebral palsy and is non verbal with a tracheostomy. I help out with changing his diaper, giving him medicine, and lifting him. I can help with...
Kaylei can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tori D.


Fort Myers, FL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

My Name is Tori , I am 18 years old. I just recently graduated from high school. I am looking for a steady job for the next four months I will be living in town. I am great with children. I have worked with them my whole life. I have always helped with my younger siblings, babysat in my community, and worked with special needs...
Tori can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexandra B.


Cape Coral, FL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

A Smile-maker And Fun Sitter

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Kind, Compassionate and responsible Social Work student looking for child care work. I have experience with kids with special needs. I have transportation and a clean driving record.
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kathern H.


Estero, FL

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kathern. My family and I moved to Estero fl. in January 2017 . I have 20 years experience in childcare. I am CPR first aid certified. I have experience in teaching pre school , infants, school age , special needs, and elderly. I'm honest, reliable, caring , and On time. I can provide professional references ....
Kathern can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Leah B.


Fort Myers, FL

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Family Fun First!

Let me cherish your littles! Games, creating, building, reading, music, art or trips to the park are a few fun ways to engage the imagination and help entertain your family. My caregiving experience includes ages 0 to 18, special needs and the chronically ill . Looking after children developed organically having come from a...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Isabela A.


Fort Myers, FL

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Isabela, 27y Brazilian

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having a large experience working with children of all ages! CPR and first aid certified, experience with special needs, specially ASD (Autism Spectrum)! I'm a very creative person, organized, kind and reliable, love to work with arts and crafts, play outside, play games! My last job was taking care of two amazing kids, as a...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kathern H.


Estero, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Kathern . I'm very dependable , caring , and honest. I'm CPR and first aid certified . I hope you consider me to take care your loved one. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Tanya J.


Fort Myers, FL

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a dedicated, organized and methodical individual. I have good interpersonal skills and determined to see positive outcomes. I am reliable and dependable and have a deepened passion caring for special needs children and adults. I love helping and I want to make a difference by doing a job that I enjoy doing. My special...
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Wedsendy P.


Fort Myers, FL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have my experience for 15 years and I am working for vitas health care so I can do shower change bed , feeding transfer to the chair to the bed . and also help with special needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lehigh Acres, FL

Emma S.

5.0

Emma cared for our girls and was nothing short of amazing! She helped with the house along with the girls & made my life much easier! I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Marie-claire S.

5.0

The BEST! We’ve had the privilege of having Marie-Claire in our family for almost a year. She started out when our son was just 3 months old and she has been nothing but kind, patient, considerate, and nurturing to him, and to our pets. There is really no one else like her. We trust her with our son...

- Care member

Ella R.

5.0

Ella was amazing! She Helped me out last minute for a sitter and my 4-year-old loved her, the next day kept asking when she could come back. I would recommend her to anyone!

- Kathleen C.

Bonita R.

5.0

Would recommend Bonita. We have had pleasant experiences with her over the last few months, and our young girls seem to as well. She has been very flexible and accommodating to our needs.

- Gabe P.

Mia S.

5.0

Mia help me out on an as needed basis With my grandchildren, three boys. She was engaging with the kids , sat down on the floor getting involved. And always had activity ideas to keep them off electronics.

- Laura D.

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Ratings for Lehigh Acres, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.