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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sanford, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Sanford, FL
Gail has watched my two special needs sons. She was dependable, trustworthy, and very professional. She took very good care of the children…
Review for Gail W. by Lindsay R.
Gail has been such a wonderful and reliable babysitter for my three young kids! My kids look forward to her visits and my youngest…
Review for Gail W. by Care member
Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because…
Review for Rebekkah Nicole R. by Care member
Special needs caregivers in Sanford, FL
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
From childhood to adulthood I have cared for those with special needs including but not limited to, major heart defects, asthma, diabetes, MD & MS. I have worked in an assisted living facility, and provided in-home care to children and adults with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. My children grew up playing...
5.0
"Gail is a great caregiver. Her personality makes her pleasant to be around and she is a hard worker. She is dependable and truly cares about her the needs of her client."
Andrea A.
Gail W.
Sanford, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Here To Help. Please Tell Me How Can I Assist You?
5.0
(19)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gail!
I am a mature adult who has raised four children into respectable adults. I've cared for other people's children and aging parents throughout the years. I've cared for infants, twins, a child with a brain tumor. Also, adults with Alzheimer, strokes and other special needs adults & children. I've worked at...
Gail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gail has been such a wonderful and reliable babysitter for my three young kids! My kids look forward to her visits and my youngest immediately climbs into her lap (he’s usually super shy). She’s supportive and respectful of our parenting style and our schedules....
Care member
Rebekkah Nicole R.
Sanford, FL
$24-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Bekkah! I have 10+ years of experience working with neurotypical kiddos and kids with autism and other special needs diagnoses. I have a nack for helping all types of kids feel comfortable enough to have tons of fun! I promise to make any time with me, a good experience!
Rebekkah Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting....
Care member
Nina R.
Sanford, FL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mother and graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education and Visual Arts. As a parent, I have a great passion for working with children and dedicated to helping them develop and learn. I have experience as a para in private schools for children with special needs. My responsibilities included developing IEP goals,...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina has been our nanny for the past year and we would highly recommend her. She has provided excellent care for our 15 month old son. Nina is easygoing and very accommodating when it comes to scheduling and helping out with meal prep, laundry and transportation....
Annie D.
Ciara S.
Sanford, FL
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a current student teacher in an elementary functional special education classroom. I plan to teach in a similar classroom once I graduate. I have experience with autism, Down Syndrome, other medically complex disabilities, ADHD, and behavior issues in kids of a variety of ages and I love working with them!
Kadie D.
Sanford, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Childcare Experience Including Newborns, Special Needs And Multiples
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kadie!
I'm a 32-year-old mother who loves children! I've been caring for children since my early teenage years and innately enjoy teaching and nurturing little ones.
Please shoot me a message to learn more about me, or if you have any questions. I look forward to chatting with you!
Notable Experience:
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I love working with children, especially infants. I have over 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. I have two school age children of my own. I have taken my CDA and have my First Aid and CPR training. I have some past medical experience and have also worked with two infants with special needs. I am looking for...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I'm a boy mom of an8-year-old (with special needs) and a 15-year-old. I've been a certified teacher for over 13 years and I've tutored for even longer than that. I managed an after hours daycare in Jacksonville for 3 years. I am caring, reliable, and attentive. I would love to work with you and look forward to hearing from you...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Gentry C.
Sanford, FL
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I am a babysitter with around 6/7 years of experience, and my passion for fostering positivity in children's development led me to this path. I am currently a pre-med student and I take pride in my patience and dedication, while I also have a creative mind and fun-loving spirit, crafting a perfect balance for work and play!...
Gentry can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jazmin G.
Sanford, FL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced caregiver with a passion for helping children with special needs thrive. Known for my reliability, kindness, and friendly demeanor, I bring patience and understanding to every interaction. Committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those I care for.
I am a Christian and a mom of Twins.
I'm a Mom to two girls 12 and 18, I work full time as a Registered Behavior Tech with children with autism. I have a background in special needs including developmental disabilities, allergies and medically needy children. In my spare time I love to cook and enjoy musical theater!
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Diana B.
Sanford, FL
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Reliable, Experienced, Caring & Passionate Childcare Provider
Hello. I am an educated, responsible, &full of energy mother who LOVES children! I have +30 yrs. of experience working w/children & work well w/all personality types. I also have a lot of experience w-special needs children.
Qualifications:
*Victim's Advocate for Robbery & Homicide, SVU & Investigations (Clay Co. Sheriff's...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate tutor/ educator who loves being able to help children reach their full potential. I truthfully believe that with love, patience, and perseverance anything can be possible.
In my profession as a teacher, I get to find creative ways to spark curiosity and enhance emotional, social, and academic learning by...
5.0
"Every time Claudia babysits, the kids are so excited to see her. She is experienced, kind, and very dependable. She is also a great communicator, and she has been very flexible with my schedule. I will definitely continue to work with Claudia for my childcare...
Kelly R.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jessica, I am 21 years old, I am currently in college to become a speech language pathologist. But I am taking classes online so my schedule is flexible. I love animals of all kinds, I love working with kids, and I have a lot of experience working with kids as well. I volunteer at my church with kindergarten to 5th...
Katherine T.
Longwood, FL
$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I live in Longwood area with my family for 19 years. I have past work experience in Daycare settings and experienced with children of all ages/ children on spectrum levels. My background work experience is a Certified Nurses Assistant/Home Health Aide for Private Care. For the last few years I provided Home Health Care...
5.0
"I work from home, but my work takes me out of town often. I've used Katherine many times over the years for various reasons. (Pet care, Housekeeping, shopping, etc.) Awhile ago I blew out my back and was laid up for a short period. The burden of daily chores was...
John K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Dajeé (Dah-zhay), a college graduate and former full-time engineer. I currently own a residential & commercial cleaning and organizing business.
Over the past eight-plus years, I've cared for various age ranges, personalities, and special needs (Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more). I've had varying...
Dajee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We hired Dajee as our housekeeper and nanny on certain days and we were pleasantly surprised. Our children love her, and that is not easy with a teenager. She is very flexible and able to switch her schedule to accommodate our hours on many occasions. She has gone...
Erin W.
Kandi Y.
Deltona, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistant / Loving, Mature And Experienced. PART TIME
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
LPN for 24 years and mother of 6: NSG home and private duty experience . Looking for baby sitting, pet sitting, assisting people with ADLS and shopping and preparing meals with light housekeeping.
5.0
"Kandi is terrific! Besides being dependable and punctual, she is so caring. Kandi was willing to learn new things and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. My son loved spending time with her and we always felt confident that he was well taken care...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Navy veteran whom has spent career in helping others, Started in a Institution for Special Needs, Worked in Detention Center for children, Group homes and assisted living settings for Special Needs, Became a Coordinator For Special Needs, Worked in a County Seniors Facility on Dementia floor. Came to Fla. working in a Seniors...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Christina is a true blessing our family. She went way above and beyond while caring for my Dad. She was always prompt, polite, and very friendly with a sweet spirit, both to
Dad and all the family. She would interact with Dad at what ever level Dad's dementia...
Robert T.
Monica P.
Winter Springs, FL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Empty-nester Available To Provide Reliable Childcare
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Loving "empty-nester" available to provide nurturing care part-time for your child or children. I have raised two beautiful daughters (22 & 24) and desire to help a family with reliable, dependable child care. Flexible schedule, love pets, will gladly help with light housekeeping and running errands. I am trustworthy and love...
Hansbleidy L.
Deltona, FL
$25-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Caring Baby Sitting, With Fun Activities And Trained For Emergencies
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids because they are funny, spontaneous, and joyful.
I'm looking for a family to serve, that values loving and caring for their children, with order, love, grace and discipline.
I started working with kids since 10 years ago, including children with special needs.
In my spare time, I like to listen to the...
Hansbleidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Hans is a fantastic nanny for both my girls for approximately 2 years. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how we would like our children to be cared for, yet still offering...
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Ratings for Sanford, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Sanford, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.