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357 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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Shannon L.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi Everyone! I am a college graduate ( Graduated from Boston College in May 2021) who loves children and is looking for a position in addition to my full time job. I have experience caring for children of all ages and even spent a summer working as a sitter with special needs children at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia....
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Im an African American Graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with my Bachelors Degree in Child Development. I am licensed driver however I am w/o a vehicle at the moment. I have plenty of professional experience and training in a daycare setting (ages 0-5) for the past 5 years. I have 9+ years of experience with in home...
Yahzmen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hi! I have been babysitting for families of all sizes since I was 13 years old. I am currently working as a flight attendant and looking to add some additional income by doing what I love most, working with families! I have worked with families with up to 4 kids, newborns to teenagers, twins, and children with special needs! I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Bridget H.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

I have over 8 years of babysitting experience! I have experience with 1-10-year-olds. I have 1 year of experience as a preschool teaching aide, where I worked with 2-6-year-olds and children with special needs. Most recently I worked for 3 years as a companion care service provider for a family with a teenager with special...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karly H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time/Part-Time Care Giver

I have worked in child care for over five years. For 4 years I worked as a Child Care Specialist at a day care center in Bridgewater. I also have experience babysitting and nannying. I love working with children and getting to know how to best help them grow. I have experience working with children infant level and above. I also...
Karly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Victoria F.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Victoria F From Philadelphia, PA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a positive and energetic older sister of 5. I have 4 younger siblings (and they are both 2 sets of twins), and my youngest brother is special needs. I love working with kids, and it is something that I am professionally interested in. I am able to provide a safe and supervised environment for your child/children! I am...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Reina B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr

Experienced Babysitter And Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Charlie, I'm a 22-year-old living in north Philadelphia. I have been working with children for about 5 years. I recently worked as a behavioral technician with kids with autism so I have experience with children with special needs. I am compassionate, caring, supportive and creative. I love to cook and I am good...
Reina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rhonda F.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-45/hr16 yrs exp

Professional Career Newborn Care Specialist And Nanny

Partnering with parents to provide full-charge care for their children has been an honor and delight. With an emphasis on milestones and childhood development in private homes, I am passionate, mature, loving, patient, maternal, engaging, and educationally minded. My 40 years of caring for children, with the latter 16 years in...
Rhonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brittany P.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting regularly since I was 13- which is now almost 25 years! I have cared for families of all sizes. In college, I worked as a teacher's assistant with special needs kids. Typically I am a "date-night" babysitter, as I work full time during the week. I am an expert in the dinnertime, homework, bathtime,...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

I'm an experienced, creative, and friendly caregiver who's passionate about nurturing the development of children. With three years of childcare experience, I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I love playing games, both physical and technology-based, and I enjoy being outdoors. I'm more...
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Ciara C.


Philadelphia, PA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter And Adventurous

As a caring and patient individual, I'm drawn to childcare because I want to make a positive impact on young lives. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi, my name is Abigail and I'm 27 years old. I was born and raised in NY, and have lived in Philadelphia for the past 5 years. For the past 7 years I have worked as a Registered Nurse, and am passionate about what I do, but miss my days working with kids. Nursing has truly cultivated the most empathetic and nurturing parts of me...
I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a masters in special education. I have been working in the daycare business since 2012. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners. I have experience with children who have special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Isabela I.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr7 yrs exp

About Isabela

Hello! I have been working at childcare facilities for 7 years now. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love crafts, music, and board games. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a...
Isabela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I love kids. I'm very good with children of all ages. I can help with homework as well as change diapers. I take caring for children seriously, but I'm a lot of fun too. I have never been paid to care children, but I love doing it. I grew up helping other people watch their kids in my old neighborhood. Out of all the jobs I have...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chloe S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

School Counselor Looking For Date Night And Summer Babysitting

Hello! I am a school counselor that recently moved to Philadelphia this fall after graduating with my M. Ed. in school counseling. I currently work at a high school but in the past I have worked with all ages, including preschool. I am also a certified yoga teacher and have previously taught kids' yoga. I love working with...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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T'krista I.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Pediatric Nursing Assistant/Caretaker

Hi, my name is T'Krista, but you can call me Krissy. I am a nursing student, but currently taking a break to focus on myself and working. I have been working in pediatrics for 7 years. I am a full-time nanny and a part time pediatric nursing assistant. I absolutely love what I do. I chose to work with children not only because...
T'krista can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Grace R.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Transitioning Teacher

I have 10 years of experience as an educator and am seeking a career transition. I have my Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with an extension to teach Biology through 12th grade. I have also been a day camp counselor for children ages 5 years old - 11 years old. I have experience with...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Meghan D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Creative, And Reliable Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and compassionate babysitter with over 6 years of experience in caring for special needs children. My background as a camp counselor and birthday party host during high school has equipped me with a diverse skill set to create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for children of all abilities. I am passionate about...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! I'm a musician and have been working with children for the last 5 years, three of which have been at a special needs school. I'm attentive, energetic, and positive and have no problem helping out in any way possible. I love incorporating art & music into every aspect of my life and I feel like through a child's eyes the...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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 161 reviews of the 357 listed special needs caregivers.