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296 special needs caregivers are listed in Minneapolis, MN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN

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Racheal S.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Racheal, and I am passionate about working with kids. I have 14 years total experience in babysitting and 5 years of experience in a professional childcare setting. I enjoy working with kids and taking on all the responsibilities that come with them, such as cooking, cleaning, making crafts, planning...
Racheal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Loura C.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

I successfully raised my special needs child. At age 4 my child was diagnosed with cognitive impairment and physical development delays. At age 6 developed diabetes the body stopped making insulin. At age 13 diagnosed with Bipolar 2.
Loura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Gretchen B.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I have many years experience working with children in many different settings. As a high school student, I frequently babysat children in my community. In college, while studying Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Intervention, I worked as a PCA for many different individuals with special needs. After graduation from college,...
Gretchen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Katelyn A.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And A Love For Working With Kids!

Hi there! My name is Kate and I'm currently pursuing my Masters degree at the University of Minnesota. My field of study involves improving accessibility to women and girl's education worldwide. Working with kids has been a huge passion of mine throughout my entire life, and I've worked with kids in a variety of settings such as...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
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Brekken S.


Minneapolis, MN

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Guaranteed To Keep A Smile On Your Kids Face

I have 4 years of childcare experience, I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping, can bring to and from clubs, sports, and school! I am able to help with homework or crafts as well! I personally love painting with kiddos! I have experience with special needs children, I look forward to meeting your family :)
Brekken can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Erin T.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter - Former Teacher, Current Music Therapy Grad Student.

I started working with kids when I was about 13 years old - babysitting. I taught middle school choir for 9 years. I currently watch kiddos out of my house as I am completing my masters in music therapy! In my spare time, I like to play music: piano, guitar, percussion and singing! One thing you should know about me is I have...
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Maria G.


Minneapolis, MN

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

Maria G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maria! I am 24 years old! I work as a PCA for my older brother who has autism. He also lives with my part time! I also PCA for two other clients who are siblings, who are also my brothers friends. I so enjoy my time learning and growing with my clients and taking care of them, while learning more about myself too....
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Naomi P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a Montessori teacher currently working on my masters full time - I have a lot of flexibility. I've nannied for 3 years (including a child with special needs), taught preschool for 2 years, and regularly help out with my friends children. Love spending time with children watching them learn and grow.
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I have been working in the childcare field for 10 years in a variety of settings such as daycares, schools, mentorship programs, tutoring and nannying! I have experience and enjoy working with children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome. Happy to provide light...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

With four years of experience working with children ages 6 months and up, I have been able to see the joys of childhood growth. My goals as a childcare provider are to communicate openly with parents and guardians to ensure they are updated about the wellbeing of their children, as well as to receive helpful information about...
Jocelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shaylynn I like to go by Shay. I'm a very loving, caring, and outgoing person! :) I'm 24 years old, I've been working in childcare for about 5 years now and recently switched my career to medical until I obtain my license for nursing assistance in late August 2024! I currently nanny for a family for only 1 day out...
Shaylynn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a child caregiver ,and a mother of 4 kids. I have taken care of my step son with special needs. I love kids and working with them is easy for me.
Josephine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Laura A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-32/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Overnight Care And Postpartum Support

Hello! I am a mom of two with a passion for helping parents in their postpartum journey! I know how crucial sleep is for everyone in those early months, and I want to help! I am looking for families who are seeking overnight care and support with nursing, pumping, bottle feeding and then getting you back to sleep as soon as...
Laura can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Sarah K.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Playmate

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'd love to come hang out with your kids! I have nannied during the summer since I was 14 and I love it! My favorite thing is taking kids on adventures and watching them learn! I have watched special needs children as well as worked with educational needs such as tutoring and homework. I love the outdoors and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Katharine A.


Minneapolis, MN

$18/hr4 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me!

Hi! My name is Kate! I'm about to enter my senior year of studies in K-12 Music Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. I have about 4 years of experience working in Christian childcare centers as a teacher and teacher aide along with babysitting. I've worked with children from as little as 1 month all the way to 7 years...
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Makya W.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I work with kids everyday, kids with special needs and behavioral problems as well. I've been care for kids for over 10 years. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I work for Minneapolis Public Schools currently and will love to have work for spring, summer and winter break as well. I look forward to providing my services/help when...
Makya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Paige H.


Minneapolis, MN

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Paige and I have been working with children in some capacity for my entire adult life. I have been a swimming coach, lifeguard, dance instructor, and elementary teacher. I have experience working with children with special needs and teaching 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. I also have been trained in the Montessori...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Makayla S.


Minneapolis, MN

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Fluent Child Speak

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced nanny with a background in special needs care, studying nursing to specialize in pediatrics/NICU. Passionate about creating engaging, screen-free experiences through activities like baking, arts and crafts, sensory play, and outdoor fun. CPR Certified. Willing to travel. Have my own transportation. Non-Smoker. Dog...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brooke H.


Minneapolis, MN

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Find A Family To House Manage/nanny For!

Hello! My name is Brooke and I am in search for a family to house mange/nanny for. I have lot of experience with children of all ages. I have had 2 nanny jobs, one for a 1year old girl and a 5-year-old boy. I have also had multiple babysitting jobs. I come from a large family and now have many nieces and nephews so I have...
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Rebekah P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

I first started babysitting back in 2007. The past two years I have been the nanny of 4 lovely children who will unfortunately be moving to California. I have 4+ years of experience working with children who have special needs and behavior disorders. I am patient, loving, kind and caring. I love working with kids from newborns...
Rebekah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ratings for Minneapolis, MN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 135 reviews of the 296 listed special needs caregivers.