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Find special needs caregivers in North Arlington, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in North Arlington, NJ

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in North Arlington, NJ

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"

Naomi S.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."

Sophia K.

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Julia G.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia A little bit about me: I'm a recent Pace University graduate with a BA in Communications with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. Although I know all the ins and outs of this city, I'm actually from Miami. I've been babysitting since I was 19! With prior experience as a camp counselor. I love...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She looked after my two boys (8-9) and was very patient. My boys love her like she’s our own. Very friendly, on time, and warm. If you’re looking for someone to feel like they actually care and don’t just view it as a “job”, look no further. I could not recommend...

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Kelliann D.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Behavior, special needs caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 20 years. It began with babysitting at age 10 & grew into a successful network of families that kept me busy all through high school. In college, I volunteered at an elementary school running math intervention programs. I also spent a summer in Africa teaching preschoolers, teens, and...
5.0
"Kelliann has watched my two boys for over 8 years. She had been punctual, loving, patient and kind. She is very creative and resourceful and has helped my children not just grow but thrive. My older son is on the spectrum and she really knows how to bring out his...

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Diane T.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"When I was calling references for Diane, one mother stated it perfectly: "Diane is simply the best." Diane has a huge personality, a warm heart and a general joy for life that she brings with her every time she walks through the door. I have hired Diane to take...

Ellen C.

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

3.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Tamara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Annamarie K.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
Annamarie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Annamarie was a delight! She stayed with our two children recently and changed my tween's language from "I don't need / want a babysitter" to "Can Annamarie come back again this week?". She was kind and fun and exceeded our expectations in terms of care -- kids...

Ginger B.

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Reyna C.


Jersey City, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...

Wanda P.

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Aileen B.


Newark, NJ

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aileen is an excellent caregiver! We have a 3 and 1 year old boy and she immediately connected with both. She follows our instructions diligently and is great with engaging toddlers. We highly recommend her and would hire her again!"

Sarah H.

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Danielle B.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought out activities. She taught while she played. Her...

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Christine W.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

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Gabriella P.


Union City, NJ

$27-28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I'm a 20-year-old caregiver with five years of nanny experience and one year working in a daycare/preschool setting. I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, and I pride myself on being energetic, patient, and creative. Over the years, I've built strong connections with children and...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to...

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Rafaella V.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Also For Short Term/temp/temporary/holiday Jobs)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Bilingual and flexible nanny/sitter available! Note: I'm currently looking for temp/temporary/short-term nanny position for the summer. Hi! (: My name is Rafaella, I'm 26 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children at different ages and also working with...
Rafaella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rafaella is a literal angel. My son is obsessed with her! She kept my son active and engaged with activities. She's very caring and affectionate and I would 100% hire again."

Julia F.

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
Scott can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the...

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Alivia A.


Bloomfield, NJ

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Super Helper

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates. What I...

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...

Irene B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Arlington, NJ

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny.

- Staci S.

Tais A.

5.0

Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.

- Yaping W.

Julia G.

5.0

She looked after my two boys (8-9) and was very patient. My boys love her like she’s our own. Very friendly, on time, and warm. If you’re looking for someone to feel like they actually care and don’t just view it as a “job”, look no further. I could not recommend her more. (We had to let her go...

- Care member

Kelliann D.

5.0

Kelliann has watched my two boys for over 8 years. She had been punctual, loving, patient and kind. She is very creative and resourceful and has helped my children not just grow but thrive. My older son is on the spectrum and she really knows how to bring out his strengths. She has facilitated...

- Care member

Diane T.

5.0

Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They had a really special bond and just had a blast together! If you're looking to hire Diane, you shouldn't hesitate, she is a great caregiver who puts...

- Care member

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