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150 special needs caregivers are listed in Nashville, TN

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Nashville, TN

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Olena S.


Nashville, TN

$26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Engaging 23 Year Old Female

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Previous experience with twins, special needs children, newborn-middle school aged children as well as degrees in psychology and early childhood development
Olena can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Nell C.


Nashville, TN

$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Silly, Fun-loving, And Patient Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked professionally as a nanny in Huntsville, AL for 2.5 years, and I'm moving to Nashville in Dec. I currently work for three families and have been with all of them long-term. At my last job, I got a behavioral tech license & worked for a year as an RBT, giving 1-on-1 therapy to kiddos with special needs. I...
Nell can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea S.


Nashville, TN

$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathryn G.


Nashville, TN

$21-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kate! I've been in Nashville for a little over two years after living in New Orleans since 2018. Before that, I grew up in Seattle, WA working as a babysitter and a camp counselor! I attended Camp Sealth for a total of 11 years and spent four of those years on their staff working directly with kids ages 6-17 and I have...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooklynn W.


Nashville, TN

$22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brooklynn and I've worked in childcare for about two years now. I have experience working as a nanny, preschool care provider, and with special needs children. I love working with kids because it fills my heart with a lot of joy and purpose.
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Haley W.


Nashville, TN

$13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Easygoing And Compassionate Babysitter Ready To Help!

Hi! I am a Nursing major which takes up most of my time but I would love to babysit or help out in my free time! I have 6 years of experience through national charity league, helping others and caring for special needs kids. I love all pets and especially love helping people.
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Clexci C.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cleyci and I am a senior psychology major at Lipscomb University. I have been babysitting for the past 3 years and I have experience caring for children with special needs. I have also volunteered for the last 3 years with my university's IDEAL program that involves me working with young adults with intellectual...
Clexci can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Kezia A.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving babysitter who has watched many children for years. I also am currently receiving my Master's in Special Education at Lipscomb University! Needless to say, I adore working with this population, and am grateful that I have the privilege to help my students surpass their goals. I am originally from Martha's Vineyard,...
Kezia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Whitney J.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Creative, & Reliable Nanny/Babysitter

I have worked for many families, with children of all ages as a nanny, babysitter, au pair. I also claim my role as favorite aunt: my niece and nephew are 4 and 9 :) For some reason, twins have become a theme in my life and I have been a nanny for newborn twins, toddler twins, and 10-year-old twins. I've also accompanied...
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Angela H.


Nashville, TN

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families 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,...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Kelsea Waide B.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! I am currently the financial coordinator for a 24 hr emergency and specialty vet hospital, and I'm looking to make a career change. A little about me: I'm 25 years old. I love children, and hope to start a family with my (almost!) husband in the future. I grew up the eldest (by 9 & 6yrs) of 3 girls. As the oldest, I...
Kelsea Waide can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lily G.


Nashville, TN

$16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Lily And I Am Looking For Babysitting Or Nannying Opportunities In Nashville.

I'd describe my personality as innovative, honest, compassionate. I like working with kids because they're encouraging! Kids are the most honest and authentic people. They're also so creative! I'm looking for a job that works well for both me and the families that I work with. I am a part time college student, so my schedule...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Justice D.


Nashville, TN

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have grown a love for babysitting since my number job is being a big sister to a 11, 10, and 5-year-old -- all of which I've babysat for as long as they've existed. Outside of my immediate family, I've tended to distant cousins, my neighbor's children, my mother's coworkers' children, and even my high school assistant...
Justice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Marli M.


Nashville, TN

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Childcare Companion

Hello! My name is Marli. I am a full time graduate student at Vanderbilt University in the Human Development Counseling Masters of Education program here in Nashville. I have previously worked an in-home healthcare job as a private duty nurse to special needs children so I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have my own child as...
Marli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Celeste J.


Nashville, TN

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hi there! I'm Les. I go to U of R, I'm from Alabama, and I've been working with kids for 3 years now. I'm proficient in ASL (it's my major) and French. I adore children, I have the most experience with kids between 3 months and 8 years, but I've sat for kids up to 14 years old, and up to a dozen kids at a time. I've worked with...
Celeste can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Claire B.


Nashville, TN

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Babysitter Seeking Summer Employment!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Claire, a dedicated and nurturing babysitter with five years of experience. Currently studying nursing, I'm CPR certified and equipped to handle any situation that may arise. From infants to teens, I've cared for children of all ages, and I'm especially open to providing assistance to those with special needs, including...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Kaitlyn B.


Nashville, TN

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Highly Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kate. I'm 29 and I have almost a decade's worth of experience working with kids, from newborns to toddlers and older kids. I also have experience working with foster kids & special needs (specifically Autism and Down Syndrome). I have worked both as a nanny as well as a family assistant/private chef.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nelly Cecilia C.


Nashville, TN

$25-37/hr • 15 yrs exp

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As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a...
Nelly Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ezgi A.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

About Me

Hello, I'm Ezgi. I have a passion for child care with a particular focus on children with special needs. I have completed my Master's Degree in ABA and Autism. My experience includes working with children of different ages, and I have gained valuable insights from growing up with my younger brother, who has Down syndrome. This...
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Lauren E.


Nashville, TN

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

My whole professional career, I have been working with children. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, and a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Professional Development. I have experience working in a school setting with ages Pre...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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 80 reviews of the 150 listed special needs caregivers.