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144 special needs caregivers are listed in Nashville, TN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 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.
Keandria W.
Nashville, TN
$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
I love giving out attention and love. I have four years of experience working with autistic kids. What I have learned about caring for them is Your child may need a five minute, two minute or one minute warning before there is a change of activity or behavior. For example saying you have five minutes but not waiting the whole...
5.0
"Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire when services are needed in the future."
Tawny W.
5.0
(1)
A caring individual who travels back and forth from Tennessee to Florida. Absolutely love what I do. From helping around the house with my (2) special needs siblings, to making it a career and extending an hand to the community.
5.0
"Amber is get for all services house domestic, cooking, and transportation. I hired her for secretarial work and provide management with day-to-day administrative care. Her duties include but weren't limited to answering phone calls and managing correspondence...
Mersadies K.
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...
Rachel H.
Nashville, TN
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Pre-school Special Ed Aide & Experienced Nanny; Looking For Next Transition.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently employed with Metro Nashville Schools as a full-time Paraprofessional (classroom aide). I work in Pre-K, mostly with students with a wide range of special needs, including autism.
Immediately before this role, I was a nanny for two subsequent families here in Nashville - ages: infant, 1, and 6.
I began...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely wonderful! Our 9 month old and 5 year old love her, and always have a good time when she’s here. She’s attentive, caring, responsible, patient, and makes sure to keep our girls entertained with different activities. I highly recommend her! "
Anais S.
Stephanie A.
Nashville, TN
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am dependable and an attentive babysitter/pet sitter. I have worked with children for nearly 10+years, all varying in ages. I have worked for Murfreesboro City Schools system as a Lead Special Needs Instructor and worked/ still continue to work for 4+ families.
I currently live in Nashville, TN (Gulch) but I do not...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie is amazing. She took such great care of our kids. They hated to see her go and immediately asked when she was coming back. If that's not a seal of approval I don't know what is."
Daryl B.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family has worked with Kristin for many years and she has always been like a part of the family. She's so caring and detailed that when we've called her we can trust that she has everything handled. Truthfully, we don't know how we would have made it without...
Mike J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been nannying for 7 years next to my writing career. It's taught me patience, true communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 24 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am caring, organized, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you...
Skylar can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual and is also available for additional hours which is great. She has a fun personality and comes up with interesting...
Yewebdar T.
Betsy B.
Nashville, TN
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny For All Ages! I'd Love To Hear From You! :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
My name is Betsy. I am a fun loving 30-year-old who loves working with children from all ages and abilities. I love creating a fun loving and creative environment for kids to explore! I am an experienced nanny, house cleaner, and home organizer. I LOVE to teach children's yoga, music and theater classes and have...
Betsy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Betsy is hard working, responsible and trustworthy. She brought creativity to working with the children. She always had a calm demeanor when working with the children. Always left things tidy and put away. Would hire her back in s minute"
Dru V.
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 cared for our daughter like she was her own. She worked on manners, and learning her ABCs and 123s, we love having princess in our home."
Meg T.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family has loved using Caroline as a sitter. She is reliable, fun, and truly has a passion for working with children. I highly recommend her, she is great with children of all ages. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just graduated with a degree in education. I have taught toddlers at my church and have worked in church with all ages. In this capacity, I have also worked with special needs children as well as with disabled young adults as a volunteer. I have provided babysitting services since I was 13 years old, and have siblings ages 7,...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Hannah since a 3K class. She is the most caring, loving, and loyal friend I have. She works with children at her church and the children love her so much. I would highly recommend her, she would be a blessing to any family."
Mckenzie C.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"
Nina F.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison is a truly remarkable nanny who approached our 6 month twins with love, proficiency, and ease. She maintained a good schedule and singlehandedly was able to feed, change, teach, and play with the kids full time. Madison prepared homemade delicious,...
Zach S.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, 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"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna nannied for us for 6 months before our son started daycare and we continue to have Anna babysit on weeknights or weekends. She is so good with babies and her nursing experience always makes us feel so at ease that our son is in good hands."
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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.
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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.
Keandria W.
5.0
Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire when services are needed in the future.
- Tawny W.
Amber O.
5.0
Amber is get for all services house domestic, cooking, and transportation. I hired her for secretarial work and provide management with day-to-day administrative care. Her duties include but weren't limited to answering phone calls and managing correspondence meetings, scheduling appointments, and...
- Mersadies K.
Rachel H.
5.0
Rachel is absolutely wonderful! Our 9 month old and 5 year old love her, and always have a good time when she’s here. She’s attentive, caring, responsible, patient, and makes sure to keep our girls entertained with different activities. I highly recommend her!
- Anais S.
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Ratings for Nashville, TN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Nashville, TN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 144 listed special needs caregivers.