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Find special needs caregivers in Merritt Island, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Merritt Island, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Merritt Island, FL

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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and pets. I am great with both younger and older children. I have babysat since I was 13 years old and have continued to through the years. I have experience in babysitting children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I feel that I am fully capable to handle any situation that is thrown my way...
Cierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen R.


Rockledge, FL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Passion For Care

I will be there for your family. I will teach your children and foster growth and independence. I have been taking care of children since I was a teenager. I have been deep in the world of special needs care for the last few years. I am so patient and hard working. I can promise your kids will have fun and be asking when I will...
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Julia D.


Melbourne, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a student at Florida State University. I've been caring for children since 14. I have specific experience with infants, premature twins, special needs children, and tutoring. I graduated Valedictorian from my high school. I have my own reliable transportation, am very quick on my feet, and love kids!
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amy H.


Rockledge, FL

$14/hr12 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy. I have a degree in Social Work and I have taught Infant Child CPR. I have extensive experience with children and babies of all ages and numbers including children with special needs. I worked with a baby from newborn until 2 years old . The position ended when I left the state. Recently , I picked up 2...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My passion stems from my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Recently married, I'm excited about the prospect of having my own children in the future. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and...
Simone can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Julie G.


Melbourne, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Certified Special Education Teacher

I am a married mother of 4 grown children. I have been teaching special education for 22 years in public, private and charter schools. Prior to teaching I was a nanny while in college. I am looking to get out of teaching but still work with children. At home we have 3 dogs, a green winged macaw, 2 ball pythons and a saltwater...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Julie G.


Melbourne, FL

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a certified special education teacher willing to help care for your special needs child. I have experience with medically fragile premature twins as well.
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Madison B.


Titusville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hello! My name is Madison and I recently graduated from UCF with a degree in Health Sciences! During my time in college I did course work in childhood education, adolescent psychology and got CPR certified! For as long as I can remember, I have lover caring for children and watching them grow and succeed. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was a great babysitter! The kids always had fun while being safe. Would recommend to anyone!!"

Jackie W.

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. As a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Helped with extra work around the house "

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."

Bethany F.

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Taylor O.


Cocoa, FL

$13-115/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor was amazing with my nephews! Always kept them busy with fun activities and some nice downtown with electronics such as Xbox or TV as long as they were good and played outside or did a fun learning activity. She did fun science experiments, park visits, and...

Teddy J.

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Zuzanna P.


Palm Bay, FL

$20-24/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've been a childcare provider for 20 years, motivated by my love of children and the desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. Parents appreciate my regular updates about their child's day, and I follow their preferred communication method. Whether we're playing outdoor games,...
Zuzanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Zuza is the best! Keeps us updated, stays on nap schedule and is great with our infant. An asset to our family. "

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Anais V.


Palm Bay, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Big Kid At Heart

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 younger sisters so in regards to life experience I have a good amount of years lol. I'm a very outgoing, patient and yet energetic person. I grew up raising kids younger than I was by the age of 10. I've also babysat children with special needs such as autism and down syndrome. I've spent over 6 months volunteering at...
Anais can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"What a great experience for my 8-year old. Anais is not only punctual but she is a sweetheart and communicated with me throughout the evening about my daughter and made sure to get her to bed on time. My daughter had such a wonderful experience that she wrote me a...

Sasha A.

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Marsha S.


Cocoa, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with seniors that have various disabilities, I have worked in Assisted living facilities but prefer the one on one relationship. My experience includes but is not limited to Dementia/Alzheimers, total bed care, medication reminders, light housework, transportation to appointments, meal preparation,...
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Celia V.


Cocoa, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy and compassionate Concierge CNA, looking to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. American Red Cross Honor graduate April 2018, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. 10+ years of professional experience with private clients. Knowledgeable and experienced with patients with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS,...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Often went beyond what we asked caring for my mom overnight. Always cheerful. Able to calm when others around weren't. Competent AND truly caring. A joy to have her help our family. "

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Whitney S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience babysitting, mentoring, and group teaching children of all ages! I also have babysat, and assisted several individuals who have special needs. I am willing to provide a background check and references! I am located in Melbourne near EFSC.
Whitney can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loves Whitney. She is punctual. And she is really nice"

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Margaret S.


Palm Bay, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Full-time Or Part-time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Margaret, and I was a nanny for 5 years. I have experience with everything from; managing the household, light and heavy duty housekeeping, grocery shopping, running errands, pet care, pick up/drop off to and from school, and after school activities. I have worked with children since my senior year of high school,...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Danielle W.


Palm Bay, FL

$13-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Danielle. I am 21 years old, graduated high school in 2022, and I currently am taking real estate classes and have a full time Etsy business. I love working with kids, as I have always been a babysitter or nanny. During high school I did lots of baby sitting and took all childhood development classes where I...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was an excellent babysitter. She was very active and attentive with my child that had autism. Always had a positive attitude and willing to do whatever to make my kid happy! She was very patient and gentle. Will definitely be keeping contact. "

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Megan B.


Titusville, FL

$12-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Megan. I am Navy wife and full time online college student working hard to earn my Masters Degree in Legal Studies and Psychology. In high school I worked my summers at a local YMCA and during the school year before/after school care. I also spent 3 years as a peer counselor for a local non profit for over 50...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I chose Megan to begin with because she is caring, compassionate and responsible. My daughter loves her to death and she's always been happy to go see her. Any time I've ever hired Megan, she goes above and beyond to not only care for my daughter, but she actually...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Merritt Island, FL

Madison B.

5.0

She was a great babysitter! The kids always had fun while being safe. Would recommend to anyone!!

- Jackie W.

Jessica M.

5.0

Helped with extra work around the house

- Care member

Jessica M.

5.0

She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best.

- Bethany F.

Taylor O.

5.0

I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has always been hands on and engaging. I highly recommend her!

- Kiara L.

Zuzanna P.

5.0

Zuza is the best! Keeps us updated, stays on nap schedule and is great with our infant. An asset to our family.

- Care member

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Ratings for Merritt Island, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.