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153 special needs caregivers are listed in Nashville, TN
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for 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
Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with kiddos with special needs was something I was deeply passionate about. Not only have I provided care in a clinical setting, but I also have extensive experience tutoring and...
5.0
"Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla...
Erin F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse in Brazil with a long experience and specializes with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetics, dementia autism and others mental illness, I am currently a nurse assistant (CNA) and licensed Homecare aide (HCA), I have been working with the elderly and developing a good working dynamic with people with...
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
(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.
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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 9 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 8 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
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 am available to travel with families. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified. I...
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Polly is one of the most delightful young women we have ever had the chance to hire. Always happy to be there, no personal drama, and very skilled in her duties to our profoundly disabled son. When caring for him she knew what to do, and treated him like her equal....
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Amazing caregiver! We loved having Gabriella take care of our grand daughter! "
Roxanne R.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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. "
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Makayla H.
Nashville, TN
$25-70/hr • 8 yrs exp
Highly-Trained, Professional Childcare Provider With Over 6 Years Of Experience
4.5
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makayla, and I am so excited to work with your family!
I graduated in 2018 with a license in Early Childhood Development from CNM while I was still in high school. I graduated high school as Valedictorian and went on to pursue a B. S. at the University in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Makayla was wonderful with our kids, and we would love to hire her again."
Zachary B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Can't recommend Christina enough! My 8 month old smiled every time she came through the door. She's extremely reliable and took the best care of my little one."
Alyssa M.
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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.
Makayla H.
5.0
Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla far exceeded our expectations. The...
- Erin F.
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.
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.
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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 89 reviews of the 153 listed special needs caregivers.