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356 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA

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Kabira A.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr

Experienced Babysitter!

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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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Hope S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hi there! My name is Hope. I am 21 years old. I am a mother of 1 to my baby girl. Currently, I am enrolled in a Radiography program at Bucks County Community College. Throughout my teenage years, I was always the family member people went to to babysit their children. As I got older, my family members began recommending me to...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Lindsey P.


Philadelphia, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Caring, Very Creative, Extremely Fun, Well Experienced Nanny.

I have over 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-12 years old, typically developing as well as special needs. In addition I have been educated in some of the finest institutions in the country like The School of Visual Arts and The University of Vermont. For the last 10 years I've been nannying and working in...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Eva S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Nanny In Philadelphia!

Hello! My name is Eva and I am a 24-year-old college graduate with a passion for all things creative and helping others. I have many years of experience in childcare, babysitting, and teaching including working with children with special needs. Open to working with all ages and backgrounds. I am very warm and enjoy singing,...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Juliana H.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing And Dependable Nanny

I have 4+ years of experience working in child-care and would describe myself as a genuine, caring person who is relaxed yet fun when it comes to working with children! I have previous experience working with children with special needs as well, and can accommodate accordingly. My favorite thing to do when not working is...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

In my three years of childcare experience, I have worked with both special needs children and groups of siblings. I have worked in public schools in the area and with a variety of ages. I am in my third year of college for Early Education and Special Education. My education reinforces my values and techniques when working with...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am the oldest of 6 siblings. being the oldest sister makes me very nurturing and caring to kids. I have one brother with down syndrome which helps a lot. I am very experienced with helping children with special needs.
Malak can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Shellice B.


Philadelphia, PA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Im Shelliice

Hi I'm shellice I'm a mother of 4 and I've been caring for kids since I can remember I've worked in a day care and I have worked in a school setting I have experience in working with special special needs from kids to adults I'm a loving caring person and I just love to working with kids and helping where needed to be
Shellice can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alexa M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Dedicated Career Nanny

I'd describe my personality as easy-going, energetic, and silly! I like working with kids because they bring so much fulfillment. Raising strong and independent children is more rewarding to me than anything. I'm looking for a job that has a healthy co-parenting relationship with the parents, and one we can all see ourselves...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I'm a creative and patient childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and providing a safe and stimulating environment for them to grow and learn. My experience includes babysitting, nannying, and working in after-school programs. I've also worked...
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Jaclyn N.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-36/hr5 yrs exp

The Fun Babysitter Guru

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Jaclyn. I am able to work with different children such as golden angels, stubborn & bossy, quiet and shy, or loud and crabby. Let's talk about your child's needs! - Experienced with agenda + event planning - Experienced in arts & crafts workshops and wellness related activities (building healthy lifestyle habits +...
Jaclyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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"Jaclyn was professional and friendly. She treated my children with kindness and respect. I would definitely hire her again."

Daniel G.

Hey there! I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience in nurturing and educating children. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have a college degree in Psychology obtained in my home country (Brazil) I have worked with speech and communication therapy for young children with special needs...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi, My name is Cameron I have been working in child care for 11 years both professional and personal. I am currently a nanny for a 1-year-old boy and previously worked at a daycare. I am currently going to school for Psychology to become child psychologist. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experienced and am comfortable...
Cameron can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anastasia R.


Philadelphia, PA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Educated Sitter With A Passion For Early Childhood Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passionate about child care with 8 years of experience caring for newborns to pre-teens, including children with special needs. First Aid and Infant CPR certified. Extensive infant care experience, having cared for a child from 5 months to nearly 2 years old. Proud godmother to a 3-month-old! Skilled in creating engaging...
Anastasia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ayanna C.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

As the oldest child of 9 brothers and sisters I have plenty of childcare experience from newborn all the way up to a teenager. I also have experience with children with special needs/disabilities. I babysat for my neighbors during my 4 years in high school. I love music, watching children's movies (especially Disney), bike...
Ayanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Erin W.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have been professionally working with children for over 6 years. 3 years of my experience comes from working in a school environment with special needs and regular ed students as a teacher's assistant for the Philadelphia school district. My other experience comes from working inside of an in home environment as a nanny. I...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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 157 reviews of the 356 listed special needs caregivers.