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150 special needs caregivers are listed in Nashville, TN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 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.
Vanessa L.
Nashville, TN
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years professional experience as a special needs caregiver and educator. I've worked as paraprofessional in a high school as well as an elementary school. I was also a nanny to boy with autism for 3 years. My nonprofessional experience includes growing up with a sister with autism and Asperger, another sister with a...
5.0
"We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable."
Jonathan P.
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have never truly cared or looked after someone with special needs but I do have a passion for volunteering and being around children with special needs. I have been involved with clubs through out high school and college that included hanging out and raising money for people with special needs. I absolutely loved it and...
5.0
"Molly is amazing. Once you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She is so engaged with the kids and caring and dependable. I have an 8, 6 and 3 year old and Molly handled all of them NO problem. She even drove my little one to school and swim class and I...
Jenn E.
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...
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.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(14)
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
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Betsy is reliable, smart and loving caregiver for your children. She nannied for us for a whole summer, 2 kids. She took them on fun adventures, was playful and planned. She's a great cook, was always on time and a strong communicator. She'd be an asset to any...
Nifer B.
3.6
(8)
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:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This caregiver routinely provides care to her siblings, transportation, and takes them on outings for yogurt, movies, etc. Very mature young lady who enjoys having a fun time with kids."
Chandra M.
Andrea S.
Nashville, TN
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! About 4 years ago I moved to Nashville and left my jobs I held back home, both working with kids. I was an aide in a special needs classroom in the mornings and a toddler teacher at a daycare in the afternoons. Since moving to nashville I have nannied for some amazing families and created friendships that will last...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot recommend Andrea enough. She is warm and kind and super responsible and just a true joy to work with. She can be trusted with literally any task and not only completes them, she does so with excellence — always going above and beyond what was required. She...
Care member
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Madison M.
Nashville, TN
$26-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"
Nina F.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anna is by far the best babysitter we’ve ever had. Our son adores her. She is patient, kind, oh and did I mention she’s a nurse in the NICU. She has loads of experience. "
Care member
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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.
Vanessa L.
5.0
We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable.
- Jonathan P.
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.
Molly S.
5.0
Molly is amazing. Once you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She is so engaged with the kids and caring and dependable. I have an 8, 6 and 3 year old and Molly handled all of them NO problem. She even drove my little one to school and swim class and I had no worries leaving her with...
- Jenn E.
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.
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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 76 reviews of the 150 listed special needs caregivers.