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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pelham, NY

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Pelham, NY

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Jennifer G.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her. "

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Amanda D.


Pelham, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking Full Time Or Part Time Job

Hi parents!! :) Here's a little about me - I've cared for children ages 2-13 for almost a decade now. I've worked with large families (4+ kids), small families, families that have children with special needs, strict households, tight schedules, odd schedules (I had a 4 a.m. job once!), etc.... Basically, I've seen it all. I...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ana X.


Pelham, NY

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

I studied in college for two years, my degree was about teaching languages and I'm very passionate about children and their learning. My first experience was taking care of my neighbor. He was 4 years old at the time and I'd spent the day with him until his parents come back home. (2 years) My second experience was in a school...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nichelle C.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr • 15 yrs exp

I have experience as a daycare teacher for 10+ years. I have taken care of children, ages 6 wks - 12 yrs old for 20+years. I've prepared and served meals, assisted with potty training, implemented daily activities, and maintained a safe environment for all the children I've cared for. I've worked as a paraprofessional/Teacher's...
Nichelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Danielle R.


Pelham, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Holistic Chef, Home Aide/ Care Manager

Extensive experience with Parkinson's Disease, Type 1 diabetes, insulin pump management, and dementia. I create nutrient-dense recipes in accordance to clients special needs. Coordinate fun and engaging activities for cognitive recall and motor skills. Accompany client to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, meal prep, and...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Noelle S.


Englewood, NJ

$18-24/hr • 3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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Sarah W.


New York, NY

$35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is a hard working, caring and loving person. She is someone I can always rely on and I never worry about leaving kids with her. I would recommend her to any and everyone. She is fun and creative but also sets rules that make the environment safe and fun as...

Erin M.

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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

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Edra M.


New York, NY

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Edra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly...

Fabiola B.

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Cheryl W.


Bronx, NY

$26/hr • 10 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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Diane T.


New York, NY

$30/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

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Suzette T.


Mount Vernon, NY

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at the age of 2 1/2 Suzette is the person who made my son start eating solids. I owe her much just for that one....

Gokce S.

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Melissa M.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable."

Adam B.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Sarah H.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."

Olivia J.

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Farima A.


New York, NY

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Farima

4.2

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Farima, a dedicated and passionate individual with a love for working with children. I've had the joy of being a camp counselor at Bonjour New York, where I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have also experienced working with children with special needs, as well as families who speak French...
Farima can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We were a bit nervous since it had been so long since we had used a nanny because of the pandemic. But the kids are still talking about her. We will definitely use you again!"

Kevin D.

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Christine W.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr • 7 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, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Shanna B.


Bronx, NY

$27-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Assistant Teacher certification Special needs certification Autism awareness certification CPR/ first aid certification Newborn Care Specialist Certification Sleep Training Vaccinated
Shanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She takes care of them every day after school, does pick-up, cooks for them, occasionally helps with homework and gets them ready...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pelham, NY

Jennifer G.

5.0

Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her.

- Care member

Noelle S.

5.0

she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease

- Care member

Sarah W.

5.0

Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did not even bat an eye and took him...

- Catherine B.

Midori K.

5.0

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.

- Care member

Edra M.

5.0

She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly recommended.

- Fabiola B.

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