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371 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA

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Greta G.


Philadelphia, PA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Energizing Sitter And Music Enthusiast

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been involved in child care on and off for the past 10 years. I've had experience taking care of a variety of ages ranging from infancy to 12 years of age, as well as children with special needs. I have taken care to up to four children at once and also have my first aid and am in the process of renewing my CPR...
Greta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm an experienced certified Para-educator, my specialty is caring for children with multiple needs, such as Vision disorders, and other Special Needs. The school that I work at have children that have autism , Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome etc., some on the autism spectrum, we're all trained to work with these children....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a genuine love for helping children learn and grow. My passion for fostering children's development and positive past babysitting experiences led me to pursue a career in childcare. With patience and creativity, I provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can...
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Megan G.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

My name is Megan and I am a nurse at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia! I have experience caring for children (newborns to teens) with a range of complex needs (feeding tubes, ostomies, medications). I also have experience with children without special needs ages 0-7. I was a nanny for 3 different families for the past 6...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tsyfra L.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Your Childcare Assistant

Professional Nanny with 8 Years of Experience Seeking Job My name is Lesia, and I am an elementary school teacher and practical psychologist with 8 years of experience. I have worked in kindergartens, including with children with special needs. About Me: Experience with children of various ages Skilled in psychological...
Tsyfra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Gary S V.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny And Music Teacher

Hola! I'm Gary - a musician, a skateboarder, a dog dad, and most importantly, a person deeply passionate about kids! Growing up in a first generation American family, I spent much of my childhood caring for my special needs brother while my parents' were at work. This taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and...
Gary S can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jess K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Caregiver Available

I have babysat for families with children of all ages, from infancy to 12-year-olds. I have also worked summer camp for children with special needs; specifically autism and deafness/hearing loss. I worked previously as a nanny/babysitter, camp counselor, and middle school teacher.
Jess can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon W.


Philadelphia, PA

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available

hi! my name is shannon, i'm 19 and live in center city! I have previously worked at an after school program with elementary school kids all 4 years of high school and the last two summers I was a camp counselor at a camp working specifically with children with special needs (Autism, Downs Syndrome, non-verbal disabilities to...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kabira A.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr

Experienced Babysitter!

I am extremely experienced with child care, being that I am the eldest of three, one of which has special needs. I nannied a young 11-month-old baby before the pandemic started, and am now looking for odd jobs while I take my classes. I am patient, creative, and have an art background which also comes in handy with looking after...
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Sarah L.


Philadelphia, PA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Memory Creater

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed school counselor who currently works for an agency and am placed as a special education counselor in Pottsgrove Elementary school. I have experience working with children 6 months to 14 years old, multiple children, and children with special needs. I am super pet friendly!
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Abi, and I am a 22-year-old Art Education student at Temple University seeking childcare work in Philly this year and into the future. I adore children and am currently in my third year of working to become an elementary school art teacher. I live in the Fairmount/Spring Garden area but can travel via SEPTA...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jacquilin B.


Philadelphia, PA

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Throughly Caring Caregiver

With 10+ years of childcare, I will care for your child(ren) with utmost care and respect. I have cared for children with special needs. I know how to administer medications and keep a daily schedule. Can provide additional house care like laundry and meal prepping if needed!
Jacquilin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alana W.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Creative Teacher Seeking Care Position

Hi! My name is Alana and I'm an energetic, creative professional who spent the past nine years teaching English Language Arts in middle school and high school classrooms. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2010 with a BA in English and St. John's University in 2014 with a MS in Education. I have classroom...
Alana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Bridget M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-28/hr6 yrs exp

Bubbly Full-Time Nanny Available!

Hello! I'm a dedicated and experienced caregiver with a passion for education and child development. With four years of teaching experience in 4th grade, I have honed my skills in creating engaging and nurturing environments for children. Additionally, I have a year of experience working as a TSS, where I provided one-on-one...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Joy W.


Philadelphia, PA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Playtime Supervisor, Kid Companion

Hi! My name is Joy, my first experience with children was in a daycare for special needs kids and I loved it to death, it was absolutely the most love I've given and received in my life. I've been wanting to get back into it ever since. I can help with errands, housekeeping, and doing everything I need related to childcare. I...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Medina I.


Philadelphia, PA

$24-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Nanny & Babysitter Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
Medina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kiva K.


Philadelphia, PA

$24-28/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Professional Child Experience

Hi there! My name is Kiva, and I am looking to help one or a few families out in my spare time with fun childcare! I work full time as a Sr. Behavior Therapist for toddlers with autism, but I love hanging with kiddos so much that I'm interested in babysitting after hours as well! I have been in the field of early childhood/early...
Kiva can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sara M.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sara. I have experience working with and taking care of children in multiple different settings. I have worked for two summers as an overnight camp counselor, as a tutor for 1:1 youth mentoring, as a teaching aid in a classroom, and have volunteered with a therapy group in a pediatric clinic working with children...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Zuzana N.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

I have more than 8 years of experience taking care of kids as a live-in nanny in England and US. I'm responsible for taking care of little one (from 3 months) as well as having lots of fun with 10 years old. Experienced with special needs kids, G-tube and I am always willing to learn new things. I am responsible to create...
Zuzana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

I am a former school teacher. I have worked in Philadelphia for six years. I changed careers because I felt that I could do more good helping a family. I would love an opportunity to help you and your child. I have been a nanny for the last six years and have worked with all ages of children. I've been working in the Special...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Ratings for Philadelphia, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 180 reviews of the 371 listed special needs caregivers.