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544 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Jala E.


New York, NY

$28-38/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Babysitter & Childcare Specialist | Spelman Alumna & Columbia Grad Student

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Hello! I'm Jala, a dedicated and responsible babysitter who has been caring for children since I was 13. My extensive experience includes working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs, so I understand that every child has their own unique strengths and talents. I have a passion for reading and enjoy...
Jala can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

I was a camp counselor for 7 summers. I have worked with both girls and boys and varying ages from 3-14. I worked with special needs children for 4 years. From these experiences I gained babysitting jobs for children off all different ages. I also have 4 younger family members whom I care for frequently. I am currently studying...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Nicole R.


New York, NY

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced with caring for young kids and special needs kids and creating activities for them to do
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I've always had a passion for making a difference in children lives of children which led to my journey of childcare. I'm very calm and patient with children especially with special needs I believe in strong communication. I was taught that communication is key to a healthy relationship. when it comes to enforcing...
Samora can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Anna P.


New York, NY

$27/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because they are the most fun, creative, and interesting!!! I started working with kids when I worked at Seattle Children Playgarden which was a special needs camp for children. After this I went on to baby sitting and most recently I spent two years working as a teachers assistant at a Preschool in...
Anna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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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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Isabella C.


New York, NY

$24-50/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate Caretaker Looking To Nurture All Children

As a caretaker for your child, I will provide a nourishing and loving environment. I want to reaffirm and strengthen your child's knowledge and enable them to enjoy education. In my care they have the ability to learn responsibility, discipline and empathy. I would also work to build their Social and Emotional learning, which...
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Sydney M.


New York, NY

$40/hr13 yrs exp

Caring For Kiddos Is My Passion!

Hi there! My name is Sydney and I have been caring for babies practically my entire life! I am one of 5 and raised my three youngest siblings. I started a babysitting business at 15 where I cared for up to 4 children at a time. I have experiencing nannying a family of 3 for a few years (ages 3, 5 and 11) and then nannied a...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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Sophie F.


New York, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Companion

My callings in life boil down to my love for the arts and my ability to connect with children in a way that invites enthusiasm surrounding their creativity, emotional comprehension and expression, and their ability to connect and understand themselves holistically. In school I studied music, with a minor in psychology. These...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Clementine J.


New York, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Weekend Jobs

I'm looking for any babysitting/nannying jobs. I am currently a preschool teacher, working in special education. I have been babysitting as long as I can remember, growing up with small brothers and cousins, and I used to teach dance to kids ages 3-10. . I currently work with students with special needs, so I have experience in...
Clementine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Ella V.


New York, NY

$8-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi there! I'm 18 years old and I'm from Wisconsin but I moved to the city for school. I'm a freshman at Marymount Manhattan College where I'm getting my bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre. I've been working with kids and babysitting since I was around 12 and have worked with kids ages 1-12 and with kids who have...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chloe K.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I've been babysitting for about 7 years now. I have experience with children ranging from ages 4-12. I have been a camp counselor as well for 3 years for ages 4-5, 5-6, and 12-14. I was a teacher's assistant at Temple Beth Israel for about 2-3 months and Bernice. M. Wright Developmental center for about 9 months during the...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Francesca F.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Professional And Experienced Sitter

Hi there - My name is Francesca, I am a 23-year-old college graduate and have enjoyed caring for children of all ages for 10+ years. I began when I was just 13 as a "mother's helper" and have had the pleasure of enduring countless babysitting, nannying, and camp instructor jobs over the years. I have even worked with some...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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 173 reviews of the 544 listed special needs caregivers.