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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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Chloe F.


New York, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Chloe and I'm 20 years old. I attend Pace University and study psychology! I'm a fun, caring, and attentive sitter with flexible hours. I am available to help with homework, cooking, you name it! I love animals so pets are never a problem. I have experience tutoring and working with special needs kids as well. References...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah S.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Hannah. I am 24 years old and currently live in Chicago. I have looked after children all my life, whether helping my parents out with my younger sister or babysitting for neighbors. I have experience with children ranging in age from infants to teens. I have a younger cousin with autism and my sister is hard of hearing,...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a 27-year-old living in Miami from NYC. I studied design at Parsons. I love kids and have babysat for many years. I have worked as a counselor at day camps and as a babysitter at a children's day and night program. I have experience with planning fun outings and activities for kids such as museum trips, scavenger hunts,...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Anya M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Anya M. Educator And Native New York

Hi, I'm Anya! Growing up in a family of teachers, I always had an affinity to work with children. I'm a reliable, flexible, and caring sitter. I have been a babysitter for over 6 years and a teacher for 4 years for children ages 3 - 17 years old. I have experience working with children who have special needs and I am currently...
Anya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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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:

Early Education

First Aid

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Anna K.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

College Sitter

Throughout my high school experience, I babysat a toddler and a middle-school aged child occasionally. I also worked at a salad restaurant, a pool, instructing young children, and a salon. Also, I volunteered as a "buddy" for a special needs girl in my last two years of high school.
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kimberlin K.


New York, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Part-Time Job.

HI there! My name is Kimberin :) I have been living in the city for about 5 years until my husband and I recently relocated to Williamsburg. I recently graduated from Columbia with my masters and am beginning private practice work as a therapist. Throughout my masters program, I interned in a pediatric ICU as well as a K-9...
Kimberlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren C.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Lauren Chalker

My name is Lauren and I am looking for a full time position in New York City. I have a bubbly personality and can establish a connecting interest with any child, regardless of age. My dad was ill for 7+ years, so I have a unique experience as a caretaker. I live life to help in any way I can, and am willing to do whatever...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha T.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Samantha :)

Hello! My name is Sami. I am college student studying Economics at Pace University. I have over 7 years of experience working at a daycare in my hometown and I have been babysitting children with special needs since I was 13. I love to bake and do crafts (but I promise that I am an organized person that will always clean up our...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha R.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Sitter With Years Of Experience

Hello! My name is Sam, I'm 26 and would love to be your sitter or nanny! I'm currently a full-time nanny for a 2-year-old autistic girl. I'm originally from Boston but moved to NYC in June 2021. I currently live in Rego Park, Queens and work in Union Square, Manhattan. I have my BA in Psychology with minors in Public Health &...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Colleen T.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny With Child Care Facility Experience

My name is Colleen and I would love for you to consider me as your future Nanny. I have recent childcare work experience in Pre-K care, kindergarten care, and nannying. I greatly enjoyed aiding however, I would like to return to nannying this year. My most recent nannying job was for 3 years with family of two awesome boys aged...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$16-33/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello! My dedication and passion for working with children is a huge part of my life! My journey with childcare began at a young age where I spent a lot of time volunteering at an adoption agency and special needs center. There, I had the privilege of serving as a counselor for special needs children, offering them emotional...
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Roni R.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, Fun, Loving Babysitter

Hi! Im an Israeli who's lived in NYC for 13 years, musician, yoga teacher and babysitter. I love children with my whole heart, and love being creative with them, and finding the special key to every child's heart, as well as being a very grounded, caring person. I have years of experience with kids of all ages, including special...
Roni can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hannah G.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student

Hi! My name is Hannah G. and I am excited about the opportunity to work with you! I have experience working with children of various needs in different age groups. I am an occupational therapist at a K-9 school looking for further opportunities to work with your loved ones after school or on school breaks! Most currently, I also...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I am a college student with 4 years of experience, and I have experience with special needs children after growing up with my sister who is on the autism spectrum. I have volunteered in special needs schools, where I facilitated activities with children, and I am now doing research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabella S.


New York, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Bubbly, Fun, And Ready To Work!

I get along with children well. I've taught kids singing, dancing, and acting lessons for the last 5 years of my life! I have no problem with special needs kids, as I have worked with some as young as 2 years old. I'm a great listener and love being creative. I love to bake and cook, and am more than happy to help around the...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Eileen V.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Eileen. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I volunteered for two years at a day care for children of all needs ages 3 months-4 years. I also interned for a month in a first grade classroom at Highlands Elementary School. I was the director of the 3-6 age group for a summer camp just outside of Boston,...
Eileen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julia A.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! Thank you for viewing my profile :) My name is Julia. I am 19 years old and currently a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. I have plenty of experience working and caring for children and enjoy getting to know them and watching them grow. My experience includes caring for my younger brother...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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.