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Find special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA that you’ll love

355 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA

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Gary S V.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny And Music Teacher

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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:

First Aid

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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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

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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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lailah I.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for multiple families for about 10 years. I was also a camp counselor for a couple of years. In addition, I have a 13-year-old brother who I have helped care for since he was born. I absolutely love children and love playing, taking care of and spending time with them. I am big on arts and crafts but...
Lailah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have several years of experience working in pediatrics, where I've had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. Through this experience, I've developed a deep understanding of how to provide compassionate, patient-centered care...
Timisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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

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:

Special Needs Care

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:

First Aid

CPR

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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 227 reviews of the 355 listed special needs caregivers.