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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Norwalk, CT

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of September 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Norwalk, CT

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Priscilla L.


Norwalk, CT

$10-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available During The Week

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I adore working with children of all ages. I have worked with all different age groups. I also have experience working with special needs and autism. I love the experiences that they give me. I enjoy making children happy and teaching them new things. To see a child smile brings happiness to my heart. I have a 13 yr old daughter...
Priscilla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Alejandra R.


Norwalk, CT

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello ! I'm Alejandra , I am currently a college student in the process of becoming an elementary school teacher. In my past experience I have worked with just about every age group, from new born to teenagers. I have worked with children with special needs I am friendly, I try to keep the children busy by doing activities. I...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
I volunteered to be in a gym class with special needs kids. I also been taking care of my nieces and nephew since they were infants with my mother I personally enjoy taking care of them It brings out my inner child. I'm a friendly, outgoing person. I take my time with kids because they're learning, specially when they make a...
Belinda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Maureen E.


Norwalk, CT

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Expert

Hello, My name is Maureen, and I am a fun and energetic babysitter with over 40 years of experience taking care of children, the elderly and have experience working with children with special needs. I like to think up fun and educational activities for the kids I take care of. I am very patient with the kids I take care of and...
Maureen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ilona K.


Norwalk, CT

$21-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Ilona. I Am Looking To Be A Full Time Babysitter.

Hi! I am an 18-year-old college student taking a gap semester and looking for work in the meantime. I have over 1 year of experience with child care. I interned with special needs children ages 3-5 for 3 months. I'd describe my personality as fun, positive, caring. I started working with kids when I was 15-16. I used to...
My wife and I raised four wonderful children (a boy and three girls) in Fairfield County. They are all grown and I miss the days of caring for and playing with young kids. I have worked with special needs children for many years, and enjoy all aspects of that work. I am playful and relaxed by nature, but can be firm when...
Douglas can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Amy B.


Norwalk, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Music Teacher And Nanny

I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny back when I was living in Massachusetts and I am now a licensed music teacher. I have taught children of all ages as well as special needs children. I have spent pretty much my entire professional life working with children and they are wonderful!
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Claire B.


Norwalk, CT

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm a 22-year-old registered behavior technician at a social skills clinic. I have over 5 years of experience babysitting and I have experience working with children with special needs. My background in ABA therapy has equipped me with the patience, creativity, and understanding needed to be the best...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
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Emma S.


Norwalk, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for multiple families over the years with children ranging from ages 1-10. I have also worked as a camp counselor for five years with elementary school children. My 19-year-old brother is on the autism spectrum and I have also worked as a paraprofessional at a preschool in Norwalk so I have great experience with...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Frances C.


Norwalk, CT

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom & Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an energetic mom of two amazing kids who are now teenagers. I have also experience caring for nieces and nephews for the past 20 years. My background in the veterinary field makes me comfortable with most pets. Having been the program director of our family's martial arts & fitness academy has given me the pleasure of...
Frances can also help with: Craft assistance
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Donna D.


Norwalk, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I LOVE CHILDREN and have 20 plus years of Nanny/childcare experience with newborns to teens. I also have experience with special needs children. I am a patient, kind and fun individual. I enjoy engaging children in age appropriate in home and outdoor activities. I will do light housework, simple meal preparation and children' s...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher, Child & Animal Lover :)

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
Carol can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter. She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable. I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled. My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important. I would highly recommend...

Marylou R.

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Katie K.


Fairfield, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 28 years old, from Fairfield, CT, and have been babysitting frequently for 12 years, for children as young as 6 months and as old as 13 years of age. I majored in Early Childhood Education in college, and have worked several past summers as a camp counselor to special needs children (1 on 1 care) I am completely comfortable...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Katie was wonderful with my two kids!"

Kelly S.

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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kathy has raised our son since her was 6 months old and she is incredible. She is kind and genuine and not only babysits our son but educates him as well. She is extremely creative and always coming up with fun activities for our son and his friend. She also...

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Alexandra A.


Stamford, CT

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Alexandra, I'm a responsible, energetic, & nurturing 26-year-old. I've been working with children as a nanny / babysitter for over 5 years now. I started working occasionally after school for families in my building until I found one family who I've stuck with long term. I have experience with multiple children,...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is warm, nurturing and responsive to our daughter. We...

Nilou K.

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"

Andres G.

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Kianza R.


Stamford, CT

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kianza, and I currently work for a hospital doing administrative work. I was a preschool teacher for seven years and worked part-time during the seven years at Stamford YMCA after-school program. I am finishing my bachelor's degree to become a speech pathologist. I also babysit on the side, and I have...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have been using Kiamza for over two years now and our kids love her! I have two boys and she's really great with them. She's flexible, punctual, and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend her for kids/babies of any age."

Isis E.

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Gina M.


Pound Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Mom Of 2

I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very patient, understanding and caring. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norwalk, CT

Carol B.

5.0

Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter. She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable. I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled. My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important. I would highly recommend Carol for Childcare, especially with...

- Marylou R.

Katie K.

5.0

Katie was wonderful with my two kids!

- Kelly S.

Kathy P.

5.0

Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we won’t be working with her as we move...

- Dan K.

Alexandra A.

5.0

Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is warm, nurturing and responsive to our daughter. We cannot imagine the journey of the past...

- Nilou K.

Lila K.

5.0

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars.

- Joan R.

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Ratings for Norwalk, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Norwalk, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.