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Find special needs caregivers in Montclair, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Montclair, NJ

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Montclair, NJ

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family

Review for Kim G. by Nicole M.

Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great

Review for Joanna F. by Diane M.

She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with

Review for Emily C. by Manasi C.

Special needs caregivers in Montclair, NJ

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

5.0

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Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

3.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanna took care of my daughter on regularly scheduled days while my husband was sick & dying. She cared for my daughter regularly for over 1 year. Joanna dealt with my daughter's ADHD, constant need for redirection, her tween attitude, as well as the emotional...

Alexs G.

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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider

Hi there! Thanks for visiting my bio. I have been working in the special needs childcare field for over 6 years and I find it to be a rewarding part of my childcare experience. I bring lots of nurturing, gentleness, imagination and encouragement! Arts and crafts activities and imaginative play are my go to tools to encourage...
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Tyler A.


Montclair, NJ

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Specialized Caregiver

Experience babysitting/nannying, working at a schools (nursery through 8th grade) for 11 years, and working as a Behavioral Assistant that helps youth and families of all ages that struggle with an array of differences, disabilities, and mental illness. Graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University mid-2022, with a Master's in...
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Emily S.


Montclair, NJ

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a very reliable, passionate and collected person who has approximately three years caring for children with special needs.
I have worked with patients with intellectual disabilities to become more independent and active. I have had wonderful experiences with my patients, I've met so many lovely people and want to continue helping individuals with special needs to thrive and increase their confidence. It brings me great joy to see progress and...
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Jasmine N.


Montclair, NJ

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I am fully vaccinated (4 Covid shots). My interest in Childcare developed in High School during which I was working in the Children's floor of the local public library. Since then I have invested education and time into learning more about early childhood literacy and Sped Education( completing my Undergraduate degree in...
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Deanna M.


Montclair, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 10+ Years Experience With Various Populations

I began babysitting over 15 years ago. I was a one-on-one paraprofessional at a local school for children with special needs. Now, I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience with children with behavioral issues, including aggression and self-injurious behavior. I have held various crisis management and...
I have experience working as a nanny, I feel comfortable caring for children all ages, including special needs.
Hadassa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hailey P.


Montclair, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, I'm Hailey! I am a 25-year-old Montclair State University graduate with a bachelors in Child Advocacy and a minor in Social Work. I am currently working at a special needs high school during the day, and have 10 years of experience working with children in a daycare setting. I am extremely passionate about working with...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ana Lucia G.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Warmhearted Brazilian Nanny

Hello parents! My name is Ana I'm 27 and I'm from Brazil. and I was an (Au Pair) for two years and a half taking care of three kids (4, 8 and 12). I had an amazing time with them. When I was in Brazil I was working in a private school taking care of a child with special need (Autism) as class assistant, nanny and babysitter as...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jeiny M.


Montclair, NJ

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow. With over three years of childcare experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, calm, and friendly caregiver who believes in open communication with parents. I follow...
Jeiny can also help with: Light cleaning
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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is My Child

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany. I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 14years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is so nice & very kind to my child. I wish she could stay longer with our family if we don't have to move out of town. "

Joy P.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...
Farisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I were thrilled to have Farisa take care of our newborn infant while we worked. As first-time parents, we were understandably nervous about leaving our child in someone else's care, but Farisa's warm and nurturing personality put us at ease right...

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...

Care member

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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 10seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
5.0
"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise. Very thankful we have her."

Anne H.

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Ratings for Montclair, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Montclair, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.