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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Dora, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Dora, FL

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Lisa F.


Mount Dora, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I also have experience with...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Excellent with my children. She is knowledgeable with baby care along with being kind and compassionate. Is flexible to my scheduling needs. She goes above and beyond with my 5 year old and 1 year old. I highly recommend her. "

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Kailyn G.


Mount Dora, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailyn. I have been babysitting children for over 12 years, and previously ran my own childcare business through college. I am now 25 years old, graduated from college, and working in the professional world! I am looking to return to my love for children to help with first time homeowner expenses! I am...
Kailyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Communication was great and Kailyn was easy to work with and reliable. We anticipate we will hire her frequently. "

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Erica D.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Knowledgeable Special Needs Care Giver

I provide compassionate and quality services for your special needs family member in your home. I have experience with a wide array of exceptionalities and have worked with many children and individuals on the Autism Spectrum, those who are nonverbal, who have cognitive impairments, and who have emotional regulation...
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Alexa V.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello

My name is Alexa, My passion for working with children and my dedication to special education motivate me to always seek the best for each child in my care. I am certified as a **RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)** and am currently a **special education** student in college. My academic background is complemented by training...
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Sharon S.


Mount Dora, FL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Helper

I have personal hands on experience. My oldest is High functioning autism and have had to learn the hard way. I have seen lower functioning and know that no two kids are alike. Patience is key. I had to step back and let others do what I couldn't figure out even though I am a preschool teacher. I learned to pick my battles...
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Lisa F.


Mount Dora, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I have recently made the...
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Alexa V.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello

A pleasure that you arrived here, first of all you should know that I had the preparation for the year 2023 in the Florida department of family and children, managing to obtain certificates for hours completed for 08/13/2023. I worked for a while as a teacher and assistant in a private school dedicated to the education and care...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Sara G.


Mount Dora, FL

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Sara. I Have 4 Siblings At Home.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sara and I am 18 years old. I currently attend school at Lake Summter state college. I have 4 siblings, the youngest being 5. I have a ton of experience babysitting them. My youngest brother is special needs and I have learned/gained a lot from watching him grow. I would love to help you out!! Feel free to reach...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Marilyn F.


Apopka, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Available Part-Time And Occasional Care-Giving

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had two babies myself. And I've been employed by three different families to take care of their newborns. I am a sweet , kind, energetic, positive, flexible, can do, punctual Nanny. Available part time, seeking a loving , stable family to become a major part of a team.. Most recently, I have been the primary caregiver for...
Marilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marilyn is super fun and energetic. She’s attentive to kids’ needs and is able to diffuse stressful situations easily. She’s like a “kid magnetic”. All the kids around her flock to her. She’s gentle and loving, but able to handle disputes between siblings well....

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Melody L.


Apopka, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Melody and I'm a natural born care provider. I am outgoing, friendly, dependable, honest, super patient and come with over 20 years of hands on experience. I am a trained home health aid and my goal is to provide a safe place where your loved one can thrive and be cared for. I can prepare food, provide...
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Trinity C.


Zellwood, FL

$15-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Trinity and I am 22 years old. I have been working with children for the past 9 years but professionally babysitting for 7 years. I also have childcare experience working as a Site Director at a before and after school program at an elementary school as well as a daycare teacher! I have experience working...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When it comes to caring for kids, Trinity is amazing at it. She’s very loving, responsible, trustworthy, patient, etc.. Not only that but the kids love her! I don’t have any kids of my own but I’ve witnessed it first hand how she handles kids and it’s honestly...

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Mary Jo M.


Tavares, FL

$13-22/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Close To My Heart

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature adult with a many years as a professional nutritionist. I am AED, CPR and first aid certified. I hold background/fingerprint clearance from Lake County. I am caring, loving and a Conscientious worker with old school work ethic. I look forward to caring for your loved one.
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Tate R.


Grand Island, FL

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Experienced Sitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with kids for the past 10 years and really enjoy getting to know the whole family! I am very flexible and respectful of parent's rules and expectations. I have plenty of experience cooking and household tasks. Huge pet lover. I enjoy coming up with new activities, as well as learning from the children. I grew...
Tate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tate provided amazing care for our daughter and exceeded all our expectations. She is a dependable, friendly, patient and nurturing caregiver. Very tentative and always anticipated our daughters needs with feedings, playtime, health and diaper changes. Our daughter...

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Bethany F.


Apopka, FL

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mother of three children, 23, 20 and 15. I have had the honor of having 28 years of experience with children, some on and off with our working in ministry throughout the older years. I have worked as a nanny , traveled with families and worked in the nursery at Church. I have also helped with vacation Bible schools,...
Bethany can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bethany was communicative and very caring with my kids. She worked well with our family and was very flexible in meeting our needs."

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My experience is limited. I have adhd and found out my first year of college. My teachers and family helped me manage it growing up that I never noticed my disadvantages until college. My older sister has Asperger and I have been trained to work with that.
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Ashley G.


Tavares, FL

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Nanny

With over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, I am a compassionate and reliable nanny dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. My expertise includes newborn care, school-age supervision, and special needs support. I create engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Megan C.


Tavares, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Education Teacher

I am a retired special education teacher. I have experience with children from preschool through high school. I love being able to address and meet children's needs. I worked with many elementary children in an ASD classroom. I have alot of energy and babysit for my 5 and 7-year-old granddaughters frequently. I welcome the...
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Amy D.


Sorrento, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Amy and I have a passion for Special Needs children. It is my desire to obtain a position where I can be in an environment where I can learn more about how to care for children with Special Needs. I completed a class in volunteer tutoring and helped afternoons with Special Needs adults with computer skills,...
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Kendra S.


Eustis, FL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I started working with kids 5 years ago, I started off by working at a swim school teaching kids how to swim from ages 1-12. I also have got a lot of experience with kids with special needs through this job. I have experience bringing kids to and from school, making meals, and house cleaning. In my spare time, I like to spend...
Skills:

CPR

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Ashley D.


Tavares, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool/date Night/weekend Caregiver

I love working with children. I have had a lot of experience when it comes to caring for children. I have babysat for numerous families. The most recent family I babysat for was for 6 years. I have also worked at a camp for children with special needs and I have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Dora, FL

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone!

- Care member

Kailyn G.

5.0

Communication was great and Kailyn was easy to work with and reliable. We anticipate we will hire her frequently.

- Care member

Marilyn F.

5.0

Micky was fantastic with our newborn. We had her come over once a week while I was on maternity leave so I could have a break and boy was it worth it. Micky took great care of our son, put up with our energetic dog who always wanted to be near her and the baby, and even got laundry done whenever the...

- Care member

Trinity C.

5.0

Trinity is phenomenal! I wish we had met her after we had our first child because we would’ve hired her to be our full time nanny. She has extreme patience with our children, shows that she cares and is very responsible. Our boys absolutely love her!!

- Care member

Tate R.

5.0

Tate came and watched my 3-year-old daughter. She did an amazing job! My daughter warmed up to her instantly. Tate was attentive, worked with her in cleaning up right before it was time to go, and my daughter had a great time. I highly recommend Tate for child care!

- Roger B.

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Ratings for Mount Dora, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Dora, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.