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Find special needs caregivers in Nashville, TN that you’ll love
145 special needs caregivers are listed in Nashville, TN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Nashville, TN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My journey with music led me to Nashville, my love for children, and my obsession with music and how it affects the brain landed me a position working with a child who suffered from a brain injury. What I learned from that experience was life-changing. I have six years of experience working with families doing private childcare,...
5.0
"Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an understatement. We are a challenging family (4 kids - 1 with severe special needs, 1 with a strong will : ) and twins) and she showed up...
Elizabeth D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with children with disabilities for almost 6 years with kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have many behavioral trainings. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
Mackenzie C.
Nashville, TN
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the summer, I volunteer at a camp for young adults with Down Syndrome. Beginning in high school and continuing throughout college, I have been involved with kids. Currently, I work at a school with students that are blind or deaf. I love advocating and working with people with disabilities! I look forward to hearing from...
5.0
"Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son."
Tom N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 12 years of experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities like down syndrome and autism. I have helped friends and families over the past 10 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
Paulette P.
Nashville, TN
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting little cousins and family friends since I was 13. As well, I care took for a guy with special needs for a little over a year and worked at a summer camp for people with special needs for 6 years. (So I've repeated safety trainings multiple times to the point of teaching others to get them safety certified...
Paulette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I’m a single mother and when I was working over 40 hours a week, Polly was there to watch my 3 year old and care for him. She was dependable, patient and kind. My kid still asks about her every now and then"
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4.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello: My name is Princess. I am mature, professional nanny with over 20 years experience. I am experience in keeping multiple children, twins and triplets. I have cared for children from newborn to adults. I specialize in infant and toddler care. I have had a tdap, flu, pneumonia and Covid vaccinations. I am CPR, AED, and First...
Princess can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Princess has been a joy to work with from day 1! She is caring and thoughtful with our baby girl and has helped her develop new skills (longer naps, responding to her name, independent play, etc). Princess would absolutely be an asset in anyone's home and a sweet...
Teresa B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for ages 2 months to 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs children. I can cook, clean, tutor, or anything you pretty much need me to do. I have worked as a substitute teacher, teaching assistant, a pre-school as an assistant teacher and also worked with the after school program. When I care for a...
Alena can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!"
Devan B.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Caroline. I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and have worked as a nanny for multiple families, and also worked as a day camp counselor for almost 10 years. I am the oldest of 4 sisters and have a large extended family, so I have helped take care of children my whole life! I also have extensive experience working...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our babies the attention you hope a babysitter would!! "
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Alli S.
Nashville, TN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alli and I am 29 years old. I just recently relocated to Nashville from Rhode Island. I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper in some capacity over the past 14 years. The children that I have worked with have ranged in age between infant to 16 years old. Experience that I have with infants has been with...
Alli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for looking at my page! I'm Melody and I hope you are well! I'm a 28-year-old Social Worker. I have been a nanny for babies a few weeks old up into their teens, and I have also cared for multiples, twins, and children with special needs. I do not smoke and I have my own car. I have also been a house...
Melody can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children and I have been communicating with Ms. Melody some time now, and I truly feel she is a wonderful young lady. She is pursuing her educational goals and dreams at a stead fast pace, and stays busy. But still holds true to her love of kids and puts in just...
Kira H.
Madison M.
Nashville, TN
$26-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been nannying for over 10 years and am fully CPR/First Aid certified. I live in Los Angeles and currently hold a B. A from University of Arizona. I have nannied for over 12 high profile families over the years. I have experience working with children from ages preemie/newborn to 12 years of age. My most recent families...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have never left our child with anyone except family so we were hesitant to have him cared for by someone else. Madison was everything we had hoped for and more. Our little boy loved her, she read to him, put him to bed and made him feel secure and safe. Plus she...
Harlee M.
Ryan W.
Nashville, TN
$22-37/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 15 years and have been nannying full-time for 8 years! In my years working in childcare I have worked with newborns, twins, kids of varying ages, and families with many different schedules and dynamics. I have also worked with children with special needs and care plans including premature...
Ryan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"
Nina F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2008. I have cared for children in various settings and worked in my church nursery for a few years. I have experience with children from 1-week-old to elementary age and have cared for children with special needs. I have worked with oxygen, feeding tubes, Down Syndrome, ADD/ ADHD, and Autism. I...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We were staying in Nashville with two other families and needed babysitting for 5 kids: 2 preschoolers and 3 toddlers. We hired Gabriella and her friend to babysit as a pair and it worked out perfectly. In particular, two of the kids are really hard to get to bed...
Stephen E.
Anna B.
Nashville, TN
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Responsible, And Caring Babysitter In Millbrook And Prattville Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old NICU nurse at Ascension St Thomas Hospital. I hold a BSN from the University of Alabama. I am experienced in nannying, daycare, and pediatric and neonatal nursing. I was previously a full time nanny to an infant boy from 3-10 months in East Nashville. I also overnight and travel nanny for a 20-month-old. I...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"anna has been sitting for us close to a year now. she is simply amazing. she blows all nanny standards out the window. she is totally in a league of her own. she has traveled with us and proficiently done every detail of life with us. my only regret is not having...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 9 years now and have experience with all ages. I love activity, going outdoors, and when I'm around children I honestly become a child myself--to an extent of course. I can adapt to any environment and any personality and guarantee your children will have so much fun, the kind of fun they can't...
Lyndsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lyndsey was great with my two girls! We hired her to watch our girls at a Hotel (where we were staying) while I attended an event in Nashville. She was very welcoming with a warm personality, made my children feel comfortable right away. She took my girls around...
Rose C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been in childcare for over 4 years! I am reliable, responsible, and patient. I have experience with newborns, elementary, and special needs! Let me know if you would like to chat, I can send you my references. I am currently leaving a job for a family with 3 kids and would be happy to give you their number as a...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If I would say anything about Christina it is that she is totally reliable. She shows up on time and, in six months, she hardly missed a day. She was so good with our newborn, M, who was a preemie when Christina first started keeping her. She went through all the...
Care member
Trinity T.
Nashville, TN
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an 23-year-old nursing student and Aesthetician, who has always loved caring for little ones. I've been babysitting in the Nashville area for about 7 years now through Care. com. I have worked with kids from the ages of 4 months to 13 years old. I have twin experience, as well as experience administering medication and...
Trinity can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Trinity babysit for our 11 month old twin boys and she did a fabulous job with them. A natural with kids and a huge help around the house, very proactive! Thanks for being awesome, and would definitely recommend her!"
Keriann B.
Carolyn G.
Nashville, TN
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Belmont University and have nine years of child care experience. I currently work as an accountant in the healthcare industry but enjoy babysitting on evenings and weekends. I have babysat children ages 2 months to 12+. I have experience with special needs children and am also a Red Cross...
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.7
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children professionally for 25 years and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Child Development and Statistics. I am also qualified as a Newborn Specialist. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I am comfortable caring for many children at the same time. I...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin has been an exceptional caregiver for our baby this past year starting when she was only 3 months old. Kristin is patient, nurturing, and playful. She is particularly adept with newborn care and we trust her completely to take excellent care of our baby. We...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I AM FULLY COVID VAXED/BOOSTERED. I am a friendly, honest, hardworking, and caring individual, who has worked in several different industries. Additionally, I just started working PRN with a nonprofit org that specialize in senior and special needs clients. I also enjoy animals, and am very comfortable with them as well. I look...
Venice can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Venice. Throughout the application process she was very responsive and engaged. She showed up promptly and performed all agreed services for my father. 10/10 I would recommend Venice to anyone seeking assistance for their senior care...
Samuel E.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nashville, TN
Angela H.
5.0
Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an understatement. We are a challenging family (4 kids - 1 with severe special needs, 1 with a strong will : ) and twins) and she showed up with a smile on her face every day...
- Elizabeth D.
Mackenzie C.
5.0
Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son.
- Tom N.
Paulette P.
5.0
Polly was amazing! She took care of my 3.5 month old baby boy and was absolutely wonderful with him. I work long hours as a nurse and Polly would send me pictures and messages to keep me updated throughout the days. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
- Stephanie W.
Princess M.
5.0
Princess has been a joy to work with from day 1! She is caring and thoughtful with our baby girl and has helped her develop new skills (longer naps, responding to her name, independent play, etc). Princess would absolutely be an asset in anyone's home and a sweet but firm caregiver to any child. We...
- Teresa B.
Alena C.
5.0
Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!
- Devan B.
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Ratings for Nashville, TN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Nashville, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 75 reviews of the 145 listed special needs caregivers.