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Find special needs caregivers in McFarland, WI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in McFarland, WI

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in McFarland, WI

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Kristin R.


McFarland, WI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kristin is phenomenal! When she watches my son A., she is completely engaged with him. Her teaching background is such a benefit as she's excellent with helping kids learn through play. Not only that, she was able to identify what play activities my child would...

Sara A.

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Breanna S.


McFarland, WI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have my bachelors in psychology and social welfare and justice from Marquette University. I have experience working with children with autism from working as a behavioral treatment technician at Wisconsin Early Autism Project from May 2017 through April 2018. I moved on to working with youth and adult clients (ages 12-20) with...
Hi, I am Gylliane, my work experience includes; Rock A Bye child care center starting July 2022-August 2023. I also have experience with special needs kiddos as I was a behavioral technician for a short period of time. I currently am employed with The Goddard School as a lead teacher in a 18-24 month classroom. I have learned I...
Gylliane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN Caregiver for 39 years Pediatric experience Nanny experience: Infant - school-age Special needs adult, teen, and child experience CPR/BLS Certified
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Phenomenal caregiver- kind, thoughtful and made the afternoon routine fly by for my youngest. I am so glad to have met her and hope to have her back soon."

Sara F.

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Alafia C.


Cottage Grove, WI

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, & Loving Nanny Ready To Help Support Your Child And Their Development!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with young children for over 5 years and recently was a Teacher at Red Caboose Childcare Center teaching & nurturing children in the 3-year-old classroom. I've cared for children with various special needs and have credentials to teach & care for toddlers & infants. I love to read books, make puzzles & treasure...
Alafia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My children love Alafia! She is kind, fun, dependable and very loving. My son talks about her all the time and is thrilled every time Alafia takes care of him."

Megan C.

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Rayvin W.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with people who have all types of disabilities. The thing that made me love my job was that I seen how happy I could make 1 or 20 people feel everyday. Being a CNA that works with special needs people is the best thing that I could've ever asked to be and or do. I've learned that everybody learns different and...
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Catherine A.


Madison, WI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Happy To Help :)

Hello families! My name is Catherine. I'm a reliable, nurturing, and experienced care provider. I have 20 years of experience working with children including as a full-time nanny, at a daycare center, and as a care provider for teenagers & adults with special needs. I'm a college grad with a BA in Philosophy, Environmental...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Catherine is an extremely caring sitter. She always kept the kids engaged and took them to museum and parks. I could tell my kids had a very positive experience with her based on their conversations. She has kept in touch with me even years after I have stopped...

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Amber K.


Madison, WI

$15-40/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with both adults (coaching Special Olympics) and children (teaching) with disabilities. I am patient and enjoy others' differences.
5.0
"I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me outside of billing hours, and was open to any kind of support I needed. I appreciate how she worked with me to...

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Grace R.


Madison, WI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Outgoing Respite Caregiver

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am looking to care for kind and loving children who are open to learning new things and going on fun adventures. Some information about me: -I have my Masters degree in sustainability which means I enjoy teaching kids about plants and nature as well as gardening...
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Betty R.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced senior care provider, who has cared for men and women with numerous diagnoses, such as Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, stroke, brain injury, cancer, mental health, special needs, cerebral palsy, dysphagia and hearing loss. Each senior is unique with their own preferences, interests...
Betty can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Betty is a very sweet person who took good care of my father. She would visit him or take him for a drive. We were very satisfied with her service."

Dora K.

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Lesly G.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lesly, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Peru. I currently live in Madison, WI. I'd describe my personality as responsible, respectful and outgoing. I have experience working with newborns, babies, toddlers and teens for more than 8 years. I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality Management and I worked as a Spanish...
Lesly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lesley was great with our rambunctious 3.5 year old daughter. "

Rebecca M.

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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again."

Vicki H.

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families! I have extensive...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!"

Shannon C.

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Mary B.


Madison, WI

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny!

I absolutely love kids. I grew up in a family of 8 and nannied a lot outside of that as well all thru high school. I've nannied professionally in my adulthood and absolutely love it. I strive to provide the best quality childcare. I value getting to know the kids and families and they're my top priority. I've nannied for a wide...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Isabella D.


Madison, WI

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an 18-year-old high school graduate. I have experience babysitting children of all ages as well as special needs children. I also have experience with overnight babysitting so I am able to help with whatever you need, no matter how many children you have or what needs they may have!
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I began babysitting when I was about 14 years old and babysat regularly throughout my high school years. I have experience in babysitting kids from the age of 1 through kids in early high school. I also worked as a counselor for a camp for three years. There, I worked as the inclusion counselor for children with special needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Philius B.


Madison, WI

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Social Worker/care Giver By Profession.

Special needs care, Elderly/Senior care, Good communication skills (verbal and written) problem solving skills, Driving skills with a clean record, computer skills, report writing. I'm a kind and empathetic Social Worker and Certified Nursing Assistant. I don't either smoke or drink.
Philius can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Zuriel Y.


Madison, WI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Bubbly Sitter!

I am a 24-year-old occupational therapy student with a passion for working with children. I have over 6 years of experience caring for kids ages 3 and up, as well as working respite for kids with special needs for the last 4. I have loved every minute of it! I am currently in my last year of occupational therapy school, where I...
Zuriel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Anna V.


Madison, WI

$30-50/hr9 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hi, families! I've been nannying for the past 9 years and have experience with every age group. I have the most experience with infants through elementary aged children. I love working with children because watching them learn, play, and turn into their unique selves is very rewarding! I pride myself in being a safe person in...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katie F.


Madison, WI

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter. Pet Sitter. House Cleaning. Meal Prep. Laundry.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, welcome and thank you for checking out my Care. com profile! Energetic young professional with childcare experience in both residential and educational environments, looking to learn how to care for children with special needs. Background -Babysitting ages 3 months to 13 years -4 years of experience...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McFarland, WI

Kristin R.

5.0

Kristin is great! My older two girls love her. She always comes with 1 or 2 of her own activities. She is interactive, dependable and we are lucky to have found her. She stresses work/life balance, which I can appreciate being a working mom of 3!

- Adam K.

Cathy M.

5.0

Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

- Alison W.

Alafia C.

5.0

Our family loves Alafia, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny/child care provider. We first met Alafia when she was one of the teacher's in our older child's preschool classroom. He instantly felt a connection with Alafia and was always excited to see her. Even when he was...

- Blake R.

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine is an extremely caring sitter. She always kept the kids engaged and took them to museum and parks. I could tell my kids had a very positive experience with her based on their conversations. She has kept in touch with me even years after I have stopped using her as my kids are older now. I...

- Care member

Amber K.

5.0

I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me outside of billing hours, and was open to any kind of support I needed. I appreciate how she worked with me to develop a plan for how we could work...

- Care member

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