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547 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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Myrhiam R.


New York, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Bilingual Sitter

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Hi Parents, My name is Myrhiam, and I'm a fun, energetic, and caring 29-year-old with over 10 years of experience providing attentive and engaging childcare. I specialize in working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I also have a strong background in tutoring. I pride myself on being patient...
Myrhiam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stevie H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Stevie, I am 23 years old and have been babysitting for years. I have worked with special needs kids as well as toddlers and teens. I am patient, energetic, responsible, and love playing with kids! I have previously worked with children and teenagers at BOCES Brookhaven Learning Center as well as kindergarten...
Stevie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Simran V.


New York, NY

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter Available At A Moments Notice!

Hi! I am a young professional and I have previously worked with kids ranging in age from 12 months to 11 years old. I am capable of conducting age appropriate activities with all ages, such as arts and crafts, homework supervision, etc. In addition, I have worked with special needs children before. My previous work experience...
Simran can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Samantha K.


New York, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Sitter, House Sitter, Mother's Helper!

Hi! My name is Sammi! I graduated in 2019 from Florida State University with a degree in early childhood. After graduating, I was a preschool teacher until I was unfortunately laid off due to coronavirus. My most recent job was a medical assistant. My goal is to encourage children to be the best they can be while helping them...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with a passion for providing loving, attentive care to children. I have over five years of childcare experience, with a strong focus on infants and toddlers over the past two years. My background includes helping children reach developmental milestones, engaging in educational play,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with 5 years of experience. With a college degree in early childhood education, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I have a knack for communicating effectively with kids...
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Rian M.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For A Part-time Care Role

To tell you a little bit about myself, I am 22 years old and am from Philadelphia. I recently graduated from Indiana University , Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology. I am currently enrolled in the New School for Social Research to obtain my Master of Arts in Psychology, and possibly...
Rian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Marcy B.


New York, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

My skills include working with special needs kids, tutoring, and addressing big feelings. I have years of professional training in early childhood and elementary education and deescalation.
Marcy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sophie R.


New York, NY

$18-26/hr8 yrs exp

My love for children is something I was born with! I have always maintained long-term babysitting jobs through high school and summers in college. I have looked after boys and girls from newborn to preteens and still don't have a favorite age! I am the older sister to a younger brother with special needs, so I have developed...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maryelin G.


New York, NY

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

I am a Home Health Aid for about 8 years, and I have a son with special needs. I went through a path that's not easy but I learn a lot in how to treat and care a child, and a child that see the world in a different way. I am a mother 24hrs, and that's my expertise.
Maryelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chloe P.


New York, NY

$23-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 6+ Years Of Care And Housekeeping Experience

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny with 6+ years of childcare and housekeeping experience. I'm patient, nurturing, and truly passionate about working with kids of all ages. I've cared for children in various settings, including overnight stays, and always strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for them to thrive. I...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Hello, I'm Yasmin (my preferred name)! I'm 23 years old and recently graduated with a BA in Psychology! I'm Latina from CA, and I grew up in a tight knit family where I was always around my cousins who I would take care of and look after. I've also cared for the children of the friend's of my parents, as well as sporadically...
Joshua can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Hi all, Elizabeth here! I am 29 years old and live in NYC full time. I'm on this site to provide support for families, children, adolescents and the elderly in various ways including general care, babysitting, tutoring, household work, etc. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and General Education including extensive...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Shania D.


New York, NY

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Bdnd

Hi, My name is Shania. I am 23 years old, and I love working with children! I have lived in NYC for almost half of my life. A recent from Baruch College, have five years of experience working with children, specifically children with special needs. So, I am skilled in patience and experience when it comes to handling...
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Nia P.


New York, NY

$19-28/hr2 yrs exp

Adventrous Graduate Student

I love to be creative, travel and to try new things. I have two years of job experience leading a classroom and working with special needs children. I have also served in the United States Army reserve for the last 6 years, helping me perfect my organization and time management skills. I am full of energy and laughs & I cannot...
Nia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Noa G.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr12 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with 12 years of experience, and it's my passion to help children grow and develop. I have a college degree and am trained in First Aid and CPR. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages and have experience with children with special needs. My creative and friendly nature allows me to...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Pallavi P.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a dedicated and creative caregiver with over 7 years of experience working with kids of all ages and abilities. As the eldest daughter, I've been unofficially certified in childcare my whole life, naturally stepping into the role with my younger siblings. In addition, I've spent 4 years working at a special needs summer...
Pallavi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! I'm Joceline and I'm passionate about creating safe, fun, and nurturing environments for children. With years of babysitting experience and my current role at a preschool, I've developed a dependable, patient, and creative approach families can trust. At the preschool, I've supported children at different stages of...
Joceline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Taylor C.


New York, NY

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun NYC Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Taylor, a Pre-K teacher and Early Childhood Special Education graduate school student, who wants to help look after your little ones! I have worked in preschools for 3 years, been a reliable child care provider for over 7 years, and finished my undergraduate degree in Education last year. I have a passion for working...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Emma S.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello Families and Parents! My name is Emma and I am a Marketing and Advertising student at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I have worked as a babysitter and part time nanny since I was 13. My resposibilities have included picking up kids from school, bringing them to after school activities, making sure they got off the...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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 173 reviews of the 547 listed special needs caregivers.