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560 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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Ashley G.


New York, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Kind, Hardworking , Have A Lot Of Patience, Friendly & Compassionate

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I have worked with infants and toddlers I also have spent the past year working with kids with special needs. I truly love working with young kids and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Diana S.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Diana I am 25 years old I have approximately 4-5 years of experience with children, I feel comfortable taking care of children of all ages, cooking for children, also with light cleaning, I like crafts, reading, and in general doing activities that help the development of children. I am a speech therapist in...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nora C.


New York, NY

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Nora, a dedicated caregiver on the Upper East Side. Currently, I am the Communications Manager at a nonprofit in the city, where I've been working for the last 5 years. As the eldest of four, I started babysitting at 12 and have since worked with diverse families. I've handled households with five kids (including...
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
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Pleshette B.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

As a nurturing caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth, I'm delighted to introduce myself as a reliable and experienced childcare provider. My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children of all ages. With over a decade of experience in caring for children, I have developed a...
Pleshette can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ella V.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Bella! I'm a recent Cornell graduate with 8 years of childcare experience. Caring for kids has always been a passion of mine, and I find great joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, providing regular updates about their child's...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley C.


New York, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Ashley, I am new to the city from Boston/Portland Maine. I live in the Turtle Bay Area. I work a mainly remote full-time job but am looking for some sitting jobs to help "fill my cup." I am hoping to go back to school to become a teacher. I am extroverted, patient, and reliable. I have been working with kids for...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Erin A.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 16 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Drew T.


New York, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Loving Sitter And Laughter Creator.

Hey! I'm Drew, and I'm super excited to be your potential babysitter! I have babysat for my friends, and many families in Boston for the past four years, and have camp canceled for the past five years. I go to Marymount Manhattan College and major and musical theater and minor in psychology, so I'm very good with knowing what...
Drew can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi! My name is Hudson and I am a junior in college looking for babysitting jobs from January 1 - January 9 (before I leave NYC). I used to babysit in high school and additionally was part of the Friendship Circle organization in which I would babysit a 4-year-old boy with special needs every week. I love kids of all ages!...
Hudson can also help with: Meal prep
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Yafa E.


New York, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Flexible Nanny/babysitter/tutor!

Hello!! My name is Yafa, I'm 22, from NYC. I'm a senior in college studying International Relations, Anthropology, and Human Rights. I'm a former Girl Scout. My troop was housed by NYFAC, a local organization that worked special needs children, in exchange for our support for NYFAC events. I have experience supervising all ages...
Yafa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Raysa E.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr15 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career as a childcare provider. I believe in creating a safe,...
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Nyjur M.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, understanding , and hardworking. I like working with kids because they teach me more about myself everyday. I also love teaching and helping others succeed in new skills. I'm looking for a job that allows me to grow my communication and social/soft skills. I started working with kids...
Nyjur can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Arkiany S.


New York, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi Family, I am 24 Years old. Im from NYC but currently living in Hawthrone, NJ . I have 8+ years of experience also have experience with children with special needs. I have a driver license and clean driving record I am comfortable with meal preparation, bedtime routines, and helping with homework. I am also willing to do...
Arkiany can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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Hayley F.


New York, NY

$20-45/hr6 yrs exp

Super Fun And Outgoing Babysitter!!

Hi! My name is Hayley! I am a BCBA and special education teacher working with students with autism and other special needs. I have been working with children for many years in various capacities. I am very fun and outgoing and know how to make kids laugh, smile and have fun! I really am passionate about working with children.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kiera Q.


New York, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Sitter/Nanny- 5+ Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Thorough experience caring for roughly 10 families in the past 5 years- children ranging from 1-14! During the pandemic (~1. 5 years) I nannied full time for a lovely family with two children, ages 3 and 1. 5. This position included travel, swim supervision/assistance, Ice skating lessons and early childhood development classes....
Kiera can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have Montessori and Reggio Amelia Experience. I have Early Child Education Degree. I have 4 years of teaching experience. I am fun loving adventurous and have a lot of experience with kids with special needs. I am very relatable, and a hard worker, looking forward to hearing from you!
Tyler can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Sara D.


New York, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help Your Child With A Decade Of Experience!

I would describe myself as caring, outgoing and passionate. I believe I am a natural born caregiver as I've always stepped into the nurturing role in my home and friend groups. Whether it be helping my mom grocery shop or my helping my friend organize her room, when my family and friends need me, I'm there to help. I started...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emma C.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have a Master of Arts from Teachers College in Literacy and a Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University. I am looking for some Part time babysitting work over the summer before I start a full time teaching job in September. I have over 6 years of babysitting experience and have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Ashli D.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I took care of my younger siblings growing up and I babysat for families in my neighborhood. I was a counselor at children's art camp, so I have lots of experience with crafts. I also coached cheerleading and worked as a gymnastics instructor for special needs children. I'm happy to help...
Ashli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Breda M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

French/Math Tutor

Specialized with special needs children. I hold a bachelors in computer science and French and as well experienced in tutoring Math, Computers, Science, English and French. A bilingual English and French speaker and TEST prep experienced. I love teaching and impacting children, teenagers and young adults. BLS certified in...
Breda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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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 159 reviews of the 560 listed special needs caregivers.