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557 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Jennifer M.


New York, NY

$32/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help With Anything That's Needed

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As a caring and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to gain valuable experience in caring for children of various ages. I consider myself patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which helps me connect...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Briana C.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With More Than 4 Years Of Expeirence

I have been babysitting children for 8 years. The children ranged from 7 months to 12 years old. I'm CPR certified, and have experience giving care for special needs individuals, and speak Spanish!
Briana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mercedes G.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced PCA/HHA

I have worked with special needs children as a PCA, and elderly as a PCA/HHA. I've also worked as a babysitter for children for many years. I have a total of 7.5 years experience.
Mercedes can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily F.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/tutor From NYU

I have been both a babysitter and tutor for the past five years, working with children of all ages. I was a tutor for children with special needs for three years, and continue working with children to promote literacy in New York Public Schools through the organization Read>Lead>Achieve.
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Morgan P.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! I am a creative, dependable, and patient sitter with 10+ years of experience. Coming from an extremely large family I am constantly surrounded by and taking care of younger family members! I began babysitting locally and have continued babysitting in Manhattan ranging from infants, special needs teenagers, and elementary...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Destiny G.


New York, NY

$22-50/hr2 yrs exp

The Best Baby Sitter Ever!!

I have dealt with special needs kids in the past, my nephew is autistic so I do have extra experience. I love kids they are the brightest and biggest blessing ever and they should be encouraged and supported
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Meghan R.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

I Am A Part-time Caregiver

Hello - I am Meghan and I'm looking for a part time nannying job before or after work. I'm 24 and live in Manhattan. I graduated with my MBA last year and I currently work in the financial district. During grad school, I nannied for two elementary aged kids (ages 9 and 7). During my time in undergrad, over the summers I nannied...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Katryna M.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Katryna and I'm a recent graduate of The Institute Of American Musical Theatre here in NYC. It is my dream to open a performing arts center for children and performers with special needs. I have 6 years of childcare experience including CPR/First Aid training, babysitting, and teaching (martial arts, music, and...
Katryna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emma E.


New York, NY

$20/hr8 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello! My name is Emma, and I am l a rising junior at Fordham University! With over eight years of experience, I bring a patient and energetic approach to child care. I am a dependable, responsible, and compassionate individual who loves working with children! My experience ranges from twins under 2, children under the age of...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I recently just graduated Syracuse University with a masters in Health and Exercise Science. I am attending graduate school to get my masters in Occupational Therapy and work in the pediatrics field. I have had many years of experience babysitting toddlers and up along with children with special...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julieth G.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Good Helper :)

I have 10 years of experience taking care of children. My young brother is 10 years old and he taught me almost everything about caring for children. The most important thing is love. I have also been working as an au pair for two boys, age 10, for the last year, one of whom has special needs. I cook, oversee homework, pick...
Julieth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Hallie A.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Nanny!

I have 1 year of professional experience working with a 7-year-old with special needs, as well as babysitting experience with multiple siblings of different ages. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, and other activities!
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julia C.


New York, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hi there! My name is Julia and I am a grad student living in the Upper West Side looking for a full-time nanny position for this upcoming summer. I have 10 years of experience working with kids, including kids with special needs. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I love baking, crafting, and finding creative activities to do...
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cass C.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun and upbeat young professional in her mid-twenties, based on the upper west side and available for babysitting opportunities on an as needed basis in New York City. I am the oldest of three kids and recently lived with family with two children under the age of 5 for an extended period of time. I have 10 years of...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tilicia B.


New York, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Assistant Teacher

Hello, my name is Tilicia, and I am an assistant teacher and a student in college. I have three years of experience working with children, one of which was spent dealing with children who have special needs. With a track record of accomplishment in child care. I can assist with errands, cooking, and meal preparation. I'm...
Tilicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Brittany. I've worked with children of all different age groups and abilities for the past 6 years. I was a nanny for three years, working for two wonderful families, and was a home health aid for three years prior. As a home health aide, I had the pleasure of taking care of a young girl who was disabled. I...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabella S.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a reliable babysitter with three years of professional childcare experience, as well as over four years of personal experience caring for my special needs sibling. My experience has granted me incredible patience, while also teaching me to multitask and remain organized while caring for a child. I have also taken...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Abby D.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr6 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Energetic Babysitter

Hello, my name is Abby and I am 25 years old. I currently work at an accounting firm in West Village. I have been working with kids since I was in high school and I really enjoy it. I have two younger siblings, ages 4 and 6, and I have been caring for them/babysitting them every since they were born. My one sibling has autism so...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Malinda W.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

(Your Child Will Be In Hand's Of Care )

I'm a mother of three children, I've worked in the NYC DOE as a Paraprofessional special education children with special needs. I have compassion and understanding for children. The key to the development of children is to love and nurture and that is where I excel.
Malinda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Emily B.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a college student with 4 years of experience babysitting. I have worked as a teachers aide for children with special needs and an assistant in a daycare center. I am also CPR certified!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning

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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 158 reviews of the 557 listed special needs caregivers.