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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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Eren C.


New York, NY

$19-30/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a licensed occupational therapist who works at a special needs preschool. I have been working with children with autism for about 5 years and love it! Over the years I've seen how hard it is for parents to get babysitters for their children with higher needs so I want to lend whatever help I can. Open to helping in any way...
Eren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, with a knack for engaging children in educational and imaginative activities. I believe in open communication with parents and am comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a...
Iliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Sierra S.


New York, NY

$27/hr3 yrs exp

Just A Big Kid Adult That Loves Spongebob, Disney Movies And Barbie Lol <3

I am 27 yrs old. I absolutely adore kiddos, being that I am the oldest sibling of two others. I was basically the second mom to my little brother and sister who is 10-14 yrs apart in age, so I matured pretty fast because I had to help my mom. Not complaining though! ;) they were and are the best being that I am very protective...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Noelle B.


New York, NY

$35-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have eight years of experience working for families . I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. Aside from babysitting, I have experience in tutoring, cooking, event planning & personal asstance/concierge services. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I have an energetic, outgoing...
Noelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Julienne G.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Bilingual English And French

Hi I have impressive background with over 10 years of experience in providing outstanding care to babies, young children and special needs kids, from infancy through middle school, coupled with my resourcefulness, kindness, and caring demeanor. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare and overall household support...
Julienne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Beatrrice G.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Beatrice The Nanny

Hello! My name is Beatrice, I am a 25-year-old artist and folk musician. I've lived in Brooklyn for about 3 years now and love it. I am originally from Portland, Oregon and have previously lived in France where I was an au pair in my later teen years. I work part time in a hotel bar and am looking for more work during this slow...
Beatrrice can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ella M.


New York, NY

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a caring babysitter with 6 years of experience. I've grown up speaking conversational Spanish in my home which I have practiced with many of the children I've worked with. I've had experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teens), I've tutored children with learning disabilities and have spent a lot of time...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Saily F.


New York, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Saily

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Isabella P.


New York, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

child care

I'm a warm, dependable babysitter with a passion for kids. I do have experience with children who have special needs. I have experience with babies and I'm comfortable with pets! I am willing to do light housekeeping, meal preparation and, taking children to activities!
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have over 4 years of experience working at a small preschool with children aged 1-7, where I was responsible for providing a safe and enriching environment. At one time, I usually was looking after 6 children. Throughout the past 5 years, I have been an informal on-call sitter for around 20 families. I have an amazing brother...
Melale can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. After past positive experiences babysitting, especially for children with special needs, I decided to start babysitting again to work through college. I'm a friendly, approachable, and artsy individual with a unique ability to connect with children. For...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ciara A.


New York, NY

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have always adored children and take pride in being a part of so many family, friends and associates' villages. The past 3 years I've been expanding my knowledge as well as my experience. Whether it be my current full time nanny or part time babysitters agency job I will always go above and beyond to grow. I have cared for...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Taryn T.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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"Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

Edwin F.

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Ambika G.


New York, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Engaged Sitter And Experienced Tutor

I am a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds and love spending time and interacting with kids! I have been babysitting for 12 years now, working with children with ages ranging from 2 years old to 15 years old. Additionally, I worked as...
Ambika can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Evelina A.


New York, NY

$15-50/hr

Fun, Educational, Compassionate, Loving, Patient, Fast Learner And Problem Solving Sitter.

Hello! My name is Evelina. I believe that I can be a great child and pet caregiver because of the experiences and credentials I gained over the years. First and foremost, I have experience working with children, youths and adolescent in a variety of settings such as schools, museums, libraries etc especially those with...
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Tara T.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

FABULOUS, EXPERIENCED, EXPERT SITTER AND TUTOR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I look forward to hearing from you about childcare and/or tutoring. ***HOURLY RATE for CHILD CARE $25-35*** TUTORING RATES are higher **I Will Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** Rate May Differ if Tutoring is Involved * Over 15 Years of Experience * College Graduate * Native English Speaker * Special Needs * Gifted and...
Tara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Anna G.


New York, NY

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver (taught Children For Over Six Years) Available For Babysitting

I worked as a summer nanny from ages 15-22 for children of all ages. I also volunteered internationally with children in orphanages as a caregiver and teacher. Experience with working with children with special needs. Worked as an Au pair in Spain and then became a certified English teacher where I taught with children of all...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Liz K.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Liz!

My name is Liz and I live in Center City Philadelphia. I graduated from Penn State University in 2018 and have 2 years of work experience in recruiting and advertising sales. I love working with students and children and have been babysitting all my life along with working as a camp counselor in the summer. My goal is to pursue...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rosa C.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rosa and I'm currently a graduate student pursing my Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology. I have previous experience working with children and adults with special needs including horse assisted therapy and home care. In these settings I enjoyed working with children and adults with a range of physical and...
Rosa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nikila C.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! I am offering child care, senior care, and household services.. I have worked with children for 9+ years and absolutely love it. I have experience watching children of all ages but have primarily worked with 5 to 13-year-olds. I also have experience working with children with special needs and have undertaken extensive...
Nikila can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

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 159 reviews of the 560 listed special needs caregivers.