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Find special needs caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Valeria V.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Student/Caregiver Interested In The Field Of Nursing

Hi everyone! My name is Val & I graduated from Purchase College obtaining a B. A in Psychology specializing in Child Development! I earned my Early Childhood Development certification in 2021 & currently working on my CPR certification. I'm also in the process of applying to NYU nursing for psychiatric mental health to work...
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Cheryl W.


Bronx, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...

Richi G.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaely M is a caring and trust-worthy young lady. Jaely is confident in her skills as a caregiver. Ive witnessed her de-escalate maladaptive behaviors with my autistic son and it was a breath of fresh air. She’s patient with him and re-directs him appropriately....

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."

Khalifa S.

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Jessica S.


Astoria, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She supports their social emotional development with a generosity of spirit through play. She has normalized our days...

Evanice P.

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Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Siku is an excellent caregiver, and my 2 kids wholeheartedly concur. Communication, patience, and reliability are paramount to me, and Siku demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all three aspects. Additionally, Siku surpassed expectations by applying attentive...

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Jessica T.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Mary Poppins

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business. I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her! "

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has helped me being a first time mom. Deserie is always...

Adiasha T.

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Sam T.


Astoria, NY

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sam is very thoughtful and reliable. She is a talented drawer and was great at relating with our kids and keeping them on task for remote learning. We appreciate her taking care of our family and look forward to hiring her again!"

Jennifer H.

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Katelyn D.


Maspeth, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.

I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...

Amelia A.

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Megan D.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
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Sabrina R.


Jamaica, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Reliable Nanny Available

Hi, My name is Sabrina and I'm a Nanny/Light Housekeeper, I have over 15 years professional experience. I have experience with twins, newborns and special needs, I also have knowledge of different cultures like Kosher etc. I'm an honest, reliable and dependable person, I'm also very flexible. I am comfortable with pets. I am...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
" We couldn’t be happier with the care Sabrina provides for our children! From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she has a natural affinity for kids. She’s always punctual, professional, and incredibly reliable. Our kids immediately warmed up to her, and she...

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Renee O.


Rosedale, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Katherine M.


Astoria, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Work Outside Her 9-5

My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine M. took great care of our two children for nearly two years. She was always a good example of kindness and respect for others with her mild-mannered ways. Katherine helped with homework, meals/snacks, shuttled them to parks, aquarium, ice cream parlor...

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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals. I have experience working with families after school and during the summer, helping with school pickups, drop-offs to extracurricular activities, engaging in fun art projects, assisting with homework,...
Toni-ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate their dinner. She was respectful and even offered to do...

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY

Cheryl W.

5.0

Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around the time that Cheryl joined us and...

- Richi G.

Jaely M.

4.0

She was very good with my little one, patient with him as well. Attentive to both my boys.

- Care member

Elisa M.

5.0

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she arrives!

- Victoria G.

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She supports their social emotional development with a generosity of spirit through play. She has normalized our days after months in the hospital and...

- Evanice P.

Siku H.

5.0

Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look after the boys again!

- Tailah Z.

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