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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

5.0

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I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !! "

Karen R.

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Melanie B.


Wallingford, CT

$22-38/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I had the absolute pleasure of having Melanie take care of our 8-month-old for an entire weekend while we attended a wedding, and I cannot sing her praises enough. She truly went above and beyond in every aspect of her care, and our little one was in the best hands...

Carly W.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzanne has a loving and thoughtful approach to everything she does in life, and especially to the children she works with. It is important to her to build a relationship with each child individually, and she does that while simultaneously holding children...

Anna R.

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Lilith C.


Southington, CT

$16-50/hr • 16 yrs exp

Enjoy play time, meal prep, light housekeeping. Warm and friendly personality, experience with children with special needs and children of all ages. Pet friendly. Homework assist, school or activity drop off or pick up. Mother of 3.
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Vanessa P.


Middletown, CT

$28-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

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Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist along with assisting families whom require senior, tender love...
Vanessa can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Julia G.


Middletown, CT

$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My love for working with special needs children began when my younger brother was born. I am now raising my own children with special needs.
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Zada C.


New Britain, CT

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

I have worked with children of all different ages and mental/emotional/social/educational stages for quite some time now. In my eyes, I am an admirable leader and I believe that having someone positive there to lead you can make a big difference in a child's life, especially at a young age.
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Timesha F.


Berlin, CT

$35-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! I have significant experience caring for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disabilities. I currently nanny an amazing 9-year-old boy, who is both on the spectrum (mostly nonverbal) and also diagnosed with ADHD. I am free 8am- 2 p.m. NG Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interests! Thank...
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Andrea K.


New Britain, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Holistic In Home Personal Caregier

I take a holistic approach with an upbeat and positive attitude at all times. I always go above and beyond my responsibilities. As we are all human and all require love and care during different aspects of our lives, I provide a loving approach and do my best to align with the ones I am caring for. I have studied human behavior...
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Kelsie D.


Southington, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

I have going on three years of experience in a public school program focusing on promoting functional lives for primarily students with Autism and other related learning and cognitive disabilities :) I have skills in changing diapers, behavior support/management/PMT, deescalation strategies, and promoting a fun and positive...
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Sera D.


Wallingford, CT

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care Service

I have two children of my own. They are 27 years and 25 years old. I worked in a daycare for 7 years, first working with children ages 14 months to 24 months and then I worked and took care of infants. I now work full-time with special needs middle school age children in a middle school. I have also worked with preschool special...
Sera can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I worked at a school working with adolescents and adults with autism. Prier to that I worked for a day care in Berlin where I taught a class of 1-year-olds. I love to cook and do not have any...
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Devon V.


Cheshire, CT

$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been caring for and raising children for as long as I can remember . for me, childcare is a choice, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help support my family by doing what I Love. I am first aid/CPR certified and have over 30 years experience. I am a mother of 4, including identical twin girls, so I have multiples...
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Taylor C.


Southington, CT

$17-21/hr

ABA Behavioral Therapist

I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist offering in-school and in-home ABA therapy. I work with children and teens diagnosed with Autism to improve social and communication skills through reinforcement, discrete trial training, contingency systems, and modeling. My passion includes working with children and making a positive...
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Sera D.


Wallingford, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children for over 10 years from the ages 3 years old to 14 years old. I am a very caring and patient person and I love helping special needs children. It is a very rewarding working with special needs children, because they get so happy when learn something or you read to them or when they learn...
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Amanda C.


Southington, CT

$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michele G.


Middletown, CT

$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Care Provider For Students With Special Needs

I've spent the last eight years working in the Middletown Public School District as a care provider for students who are handicap and require special needs. My job duties included modifying and implementing appropriate academic programs that will suit the needs of each individual student, repositioning and body transfer using a...
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Claire W.


Middletown, CT

$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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Sarah D.


Middletown, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Reliable Nanny!

Hello! I currently work as a Clinical Associate, doing ABA therapy, working with toddlers and elementary aged children with Autism. I have worked in elementary schools at private facilities as well as well as in home with children with disabilities of all ages. I have a Masters degree in Special Education, ABA therapy. I love...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Meriden, CT

Suzanne E.

5.0

We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is obviously a very caring person.

- Jama C.

Taylor S.

5.0

I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !!

- Karen R.

Melanie B.

5.0

Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of kindness and selflessness, and has helped us navigate parenthood with grace. While we only have the pleasure of seeing Melanie from time to time, we always look...

- Care member

Suzanne E.

5.0

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...

- Kristy M.

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