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548 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New York, NY
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday.
I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."
Olivia J.
5.0
(3)
Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Leticia was great with my son who has adhd. She is patient, kind and sweet. Leticia also did light housekeeping which was a lifesaver for me each day as well as walking our dog. I never write reviews but she was really wonderful!"
Care member
Bhavani P.
New York, NY
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
Bhavani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
"
Jay M.
Kiera M.
New York, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...
Kiera can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very attached to me, but with Kiera he could care less about...
Irina Z.
Haley K.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Haley and I am a 26-year-old business professional and Florida Southern College graduate with a dual major in Business Administration and Health Sciences. I am located in Manhattan looking for part-time babysitting and or Nannying jobs. I am a sitter with over 13 years of caregiving experience of children...
Haley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Haley cared for our special needs 13 year old on very short notice. She was amiable, competent, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Our teen is severely disabled and requires constant one-to-one attention. Haley was more than up to the task. Highly recommended!"
Kathleen V.
Rachel S.
New York, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"
Lauren H.
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...
Katerina S.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! My name is Cameron, and I have over 11 years of experience in babysitting. I am based in the UES and looking for a part time gig.
I have worked as a teacher for 3+ years, having earned my Masters in Teaching for Social Studies Education Grades 7-12. Prior to my work in the high school setting, I was an assistant...
Cameron can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hilda was in good hands. Cameron knew just how to manage her temperament- Hilda and Cameron were buds! They spent most afternoons during the week together, getting homework done & going to the park. Cameron is a trustworthy support."
Care member
Maria P.
New York, NY
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"María A is very disciplined, responsible and at the same time loving with children, she is a perfect nanny, and will give you a lot of confidence and security for the care of your children."
Beatriz C.
4.0
(1)
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 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
4.0
"We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again."
Michelle V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to her immediately. She continued to babysit for us off and...
Katie L.
Gabriela J.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, guys!
I'm Gabriela, Brazilian, and I'm 35 years old. I am graduated in Languages and I have also graduated in psychology in 2021. I have an extended experience with kids from 2 months old to 11 years old, as a teacher and also as a nanny. Since I have several years of experience in the education area, including experience...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Gabriela is dependable, responsible, trustworthy, discreet and /caring towards our kids and family members. She is intelligent and educated, and she added value beyond babysitting to our kids. I do not hesitate to recommend Gabriela as well as to hire her again."
Regina T.
Taryn T.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and full time nanny! I have extensive experience working with NYC, mainly UWS, families. Because of my OT and nanny experience, I am able to facilitate a rich learning environment that is fun. After all, the best kind of learning comes from play!
*At the moment I am...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"
Edwin F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...
Loren W.
Christine W.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the privilege of working with Christine at a Camp during the summer of 2018. Christine and I worked closely for eight weeks, and even shared workstations.
Christine was incredible in her role as a camp counselor. Our camp served hundreds of children,...
Caroline K.
3.7
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"
Amy B.
3.3
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Lehman College and majoring in nursing. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have been...
Saily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"
Carly D.
Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did...
Catherine B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Edra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly...
Fabiola B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY
Sarah H.
5.0
Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children.
- Olivia J.
Leticia S.
5.0
Leticia was great with my son who has adhd. She is patient, kind and sweet. Leticia also did light housekeeping which was a lifesaver for me each day as well as walking our dog. I never write reviews but she was really wonderful!
- Care member
Kelsey N.
5.0
Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
- Jay M.
Kiera M.
5.0
Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very attached to me, but with Kiera he could care less about me.
Kiera is exceptionally reliable...
- Irina Z.
Haley K.
5.0
Haley cared for our special needs 13 year old on very short notice. She was amiable, competent, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Our teen is severely disabled and requires constant one-to-one attention. Haley was more than up to the task. Highly recommended!
- Kathleen V.
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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 191 reviews of the 548 listed special needs caregivers.