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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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Jackie K.


New York, NY

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

A Fun (and Reliable) Time!

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I am currently at NYU in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study - so I am located in New York City :) I have been babysitting since eighth grade and have also cared for special needs children. I absolutely love kids and hope to be an early childhood special education teacher! I am very reliable, always on time, and love to...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

A Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katie! Child care is such a passion of mine. From shy to outgoing, neurotypical to special needs; I've had extensive experience caring for many different children.
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Annabel I.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

I've babysat regularly since 2014 and I've served as the primary caretaker for my special needs brother while my parents worked for the past 2 years. I love sports, arts and crafts, and the outdoors and I can provide transportation as well as housekeeping.
Annabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Linda V.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Linda

Hello! My name is Linda. I currently live in Grammercy and I work in operations for an finance company! On my spare time I like to cook be outside and work out. I have experience babysitting children as I have done this from my early teens. my mother often babysat when I was younger and I always helped and watched the kids grow...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Paullette E.


New York, NY

$13-28/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Sitter

I've been caring for kids since I was a kid myself (coming from a big family and being the oldest). I want to say it also comes naturally to me, I love children and they love me (most of the time lol) I've worked in churches, summer camps, for friends and family, caring for kids from as little as infants to as big as teenagers,...
Paullette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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Kylie M.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring, And Creative Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kylie M., and I am a speech-language pathologist at a private special education school in the city. I work with school-aged children with autism and related developmental disorders. I have experience with kids of all ages. Prior to becoming a speech pathologist, I was a full-time nanny for an 18month old. I...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Natalie K.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi families! I just moved back to the states from abroad and am looking to babysit and/or tutor in my spare time :) I've worked with a wide variety of children in different capacities - from teaching English language learners in Madrid, to students preparing for the SAT/ACT in the states, coaching middle school cheerleading,...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Sophie W.


New York, NY

$18-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Nanny

Hello! My name is Sophie and I am looking to partner with a loving family to offer my caregiving and education services. I have 6 years of experience teaching in the classroom, with ages ranging from 3-7 years old. I am comfortable working with children that are younger as well. I speak three languages and would be thrilled to...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kisa and I'm a very reliable, joyful, and energetic person. I have 9 years of babysitting experience and I'm very comfortable babysitting multiple kids. I also have experience babysitting kids with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry as well as meal prepping and groceries. I just...
Barkisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and approachable nature allows me to build strong relationships with children and their families. I believe in open communication and follow the...
Maricela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Dominic R.


New York, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Dominic R. Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Dom and I am a recent graduate of Webster University with a Communications degree in Film. I have been a camp director for children ages 5-12 for the past two summers and absolutely love it. I also have experience with one on one special needs support. I am exceptionally passionate about the importance of...
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Stirling D.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Outdoorsy College Graduate Looking For Part Time Position

Hi! My name is Stirling. I am a NYU graduate, working as a freelance writer. I am looking for a part time position as a weekend nanny. I have a flexible schedule and can offer some mornings or afternoons/evenings as needed. I have worked with a variety of age ranges, in many capacities including as nanny, babysitter, camp...
Stirling can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christina H.


New York, NY

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience

I have been baby-sitting children of all ages since I was 11 years old. I began babysitting my neighbors with 5 children in sixth grade and continued to babysit throughout middle school, high school and college. I worked in my church nursery for three years for children ages 2 to 5 years old. I also have experience with special...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda A.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amanda and I graduated from Dickinson College in 2022 with a neuroscience and education (with a specialty in child development) double major. I currently attend Columbia university for my doctorate in physical therapy, specializing in pediatrics. I was a camp counselor for ages 7-12 during the summers and I also have...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Riley A.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Riley. I am originally from Madison, WI and I moved to the city a little over a year ago to start my career in fashion. I grew up in a family of 4 and love my role as a big sister. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including children with special needs. Previously, I have worked as a summer...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Pamela R.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a licensed practical nurse license who has retired. For many years I worked in a pediatric clinic with children of all ages. I also worked with children and adults with special needs. In addition I worked with the geriatric population with many kinds of physical and mental health needs. Further I am reliable, responsible...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! I am 20 years old, and I will start my junior year at the University of Maryland in the fall. My major is special education. Throughout high school and college I have always babysat and nannied a lot; I have sat for children of almost all ages and for children with special needs, specifically autism. Additionally, I have...
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Claire W.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Reliable NYU Grad Seeking A Nanny Position!

I am energetic, caring, patient and would love to take care of your kids! I began babysitting/nannying around 10+ years ago at 12 years old and have worked for families in my area, at nurseries and in special needs classrooms for pre-k students over the years. I am organized, reliable and prepared to help with household tasks,...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
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.