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Find special needs caregivers in Maynard, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maynard, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Maynard, MA

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Aletha D.


Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...

Branwen C.

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Hilary B.


Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have worked for the last 9 years in public school as an ABA therapist. I have worked with all ages of children form pre school through middle school. I work mainly with children on the autism spectrum. Currently I work 1 on 1 with a 6th grade student. I run behavior plans, teach academics and assist in every day activities. I...
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Camila A.


Maynard, MA

$45/hr • 3 yrs exp

My Care

Hi, I would like to take care of your child and your home. I am attentive, loving and helpful. I do my job with care and affection and I can also take care of cleaning your home. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Victoria D.


Maynard, MA

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Tori!! I'm 22 years old & a recent Simmons University grad with a degree in Social Work! I'm looking for something with set hours as I do work another job! I have 4 years of experience including experience with children that have special needs and 2 years of paid experience. I love kids of all ages & love to...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Joelle S.


Maynard, MA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I am very passionate about children, and I am very excited about the prospect of caring for your children! I have been babysitting for literally as long as I can remember, and have had the privilege of nannying for multiple families throughout the years, ranging from children aged 3 months-teenagers. I also have...
Joelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Blair S.


Concord, MA

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Blair has been a dependable sitter for our family for years. My 2 year old daughter and 4 year old son love when she comes over to watch them. Whether it be a full day or a date night, we always ask Blair if she's available before anyone else. She's super patient...

Elizabeth C.

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Kyleigh S.


Marlborough, MA

$37/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Will Care For Your Kiddos As If They Were My Family!

Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...
Kyleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well! "

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Lysa Y.


Framingham, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature Woman , With Over30 Years Experience With Children And Household Management.Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mother , Teacher , nanny , and work with Kids in my community. Over 30 years experience. Fun ! Cool! And progressive! And a great cook!!! I have 10 years working with Teenagers with cognitive disabilities ex: ADHD, Depression, defiance and trauma , Cerebral , etc. I have work with kids my whole life. Infants Preschool...
Lysa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lysa is the BEST. If we could, we would keep her forever. She came in day 1 and handled the schedules of my 15 month old and 2.5 year old with love and major competency. She was on time and happy at the end every day, regardless of how many tantrums I know my kids...

Kathleen L.

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

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Rachel G.


Sudbury, MA

$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love Making A Difference In Children's Lives

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an active 24-year-old. I am a senior at Curry College. I have 11 years of experience working with children. I will have a BA in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. I was a counselor too children as a (one to one) with special needs specially (Autism). I have been around children my whole life and feel better around...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was my baby's first sitter when I went back to work (when she was 2.5 months old). Rachel immediately felt like the right choice at our first meeting and our interview, reference checks, and then having her meet my daughter and our dog only solidified that...

Maureen K.

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Kayla F.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Claudia has been with our family as a part nanny since early November. She is reliable and my girls adore her. She helps with cleaning around the house, laundry, meal prep in addition to playing fun and creative games with my 2 & 4 year old girls."

Gina C.

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Jean V.


Concord, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse Available Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I presently work in a home for developmentally delayed individuals. I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages of medically fragile and special needs individuals. I really love my work and the people I care for and I am highly skilled, reliable and confident.
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Sarah R.


Sudbury, MA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"

Brigid D.

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Cassandra R.


Marlborough, MA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...

Carrie P.

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Lauren C.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Preschool Teacher With Special Needs Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 31 years old and a preschool teacher in Harvard, MA. I have been working with children of all ages for 15 years now, in both home childcare and educational settings. I graduated from Fitchburg State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and have just completed my masters in...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Rina R.


Framingham, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Monitor

Provided supervision for adults and children with special needs in transporting them to rehabilitation and school,
Rina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Sharon L.


Stow, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sharon. I live in Stow. I have worked with children for more than 20 years. I have worked with children ages 2 months thru 12 years. I've worked with special needs children through the years. In the past 5 years I have worked with infants. I am CPR and first aide certified. I am also comfortable with pets. Thank...
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Breana Z.


Marlborough, MA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Levi, I have 3 years professional experience working with kids of all ages with a variety of special needs as well as with mental health/behavioral issues. I currently work with elementary aged kids with special needs and am looking for a part time job after school and on weekends. I do know some sighn language and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maynard, MA

Aletha D.

5.0

Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes above and beyond what I would expect -...

- Branwen C.

Blair S.

5.0

My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take an instant liking to Blair which...

- Ciara B.

Kyleigh S.

5.0

Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well!

- Care member

Lysa Y.

5.0

Lysa has been an incredible help to us. She has a positive attitude and is always looking for ways to help us run our household ,or manage our family. She is kind, great with kids and an absolutely amazing cook. Our children have gotten older and one now has a license, so they no longer need after...

- Lorianne P.

Claudia P.

5.0

Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring.

- Karen D.

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