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

21 special needs caregivers are listed in State College, PA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in State College, PA

Anna R.


State College, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Great With Pets!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along...

Sarah H.

Morgan S.


State College, PA

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Music Education and Theater. I have experience as a primary preschool/infant teacher and have babysat children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have all of my clearances up to date, and would love to share my love of music with your...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Morgan took excellent care of our 2 year-old son and 7 mo. old daughter. The kids were always happy and calm after a day with her, and my husband and I really appreciated coming home to a house where all the toys were already put away! Morgan was also easy to...

Rebekah G.

Chase S.


State College, PA

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter !! :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

If you are still looking for a sitter I would love to come help out! I have already helped many care. com families and would love to meet yours !! :) So, I am currently getting my Juris Doctorate in law at Penn State. I received my degree in psychology in undergrad from Westmont College. I absolutely love working with children...
Chase can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There are so many great things to say about Chase! The first day that we met for the interview she arrived early. Then from there, she just continued to impress me! She has a great personality, SO easy to work with. Very accommodating!! I would contact her the...

Emily K.

Kaylie W.


State College, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...
5.0
"Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog...

Alicia T.

Rylie M.


State College, PA

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hello! I'm currently a graduate student studying speech pathology. Ive worked in several different settings with children and adults with disabilities. I've taught as a para educator for children with autism, and also have experience with many other types of needs including medically fragile conditions. I have 4 years of...
I have been working with children and adults with special needs for years. It is something that I am passionate about and am now studying in Graduate School. I would love to take this passion and work with your family.

Samantha C.


State College, PA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Sitter, Behavioral Technician

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Stimming Attendance and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. I'm certified in Applied Suicide Intervention, and work as an emotional support hotline counselor at Centre Helps. I have student taught in a variety of settings. I've worked as an ABA behavioral technician. I'm working...

Brittany V.


State College, PA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Brittany …

Hello, my name is Brittany and I am a 25-year-old Behavioral therapist. I have a BA in psychology & sociology with a minor in social work and begin my online Masters of Special Education this fall! My day job consists of being a pediatric behavioral therapist at an intensive behavioral health therapy center in State College, PA....
a warm and nurturing nanny/babysitter with a passion for a safe and joyful environment for children. With 10+ years of experience with my siblings and other children, I bring a blend of creativity, patience, and organizational skills to make sure your little ones thrive. I like caring for people with special...
Hi! I'm Lily a junior high school. Growing up, my mom is and has always been a special ed teacher. Since a young age I have gone to work with my mom to help. We also have 2 very close friends and a neighbor that are of special needs. Interacting through helping, babysitting and learning I have developed a love for their unique...
Hi! I am currently getting my masters in special education at Penn State. While I was in high school I babysat for a family with a child with severe autism. This valuable experience made me realize my desire to work in this field. I have also substitute taught in both general education and special needs classrooms.

Maya V.


State College, PA

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Maya And I Am A Freshman At Penn State On Cheerleading Team!

Hi! My name is Maya and I'm currently a freshman (going to be sophomore) at Penn State majoring in Biology on a Pre-Dental track! I am on the cheerleading team there- I've done all-star cheerleading the past 10 years, and coached for 3 years! I have a younger brother (9) with Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Talia F.


State College, PA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I'm Talia! I am a senior at Penn State, where I am finishing up my degree in communication science and disorders with a minor in special education. I am from Kansas, but now live in Colorado. I have spent the past 3 summers working for a Mountain adventure day camp, i've been babysitting for 7 years, and I taught swim...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Chelsey W.


State College, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have 12 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 months - 9 years old. I have specific experience with children with special needs including autism and down syndrome.
Chelsey can also help with: Travel
Previous experience in child development center setting - primarily worked with ages 1-2 years but spent a lot of time in a preschool classroom working with typically developing children and children with special needs. Additionally, spent time working in infant room with 0-1 population and also 2-4-year-old classrooms as well.
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have a year's worth of experience working with kids with special needs. I'm dependable and have very flexible hours, as I'm finishing my degree in psychology online. I can do various chores around the house, including meal prep and cleaning. I've loved creating bonds with the kids I've worked with in the past and loved to...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Danielle L.


Huntingdon, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Friendly, Reliable, Kid Friendly!

I'm 27 with 2 children of my own, an 8-year-old and 4-month-old. I've been a stay at home mom for 2 years, attended HCCTC for practical nursing and plan on finishing next year. I have 10+ years of paid experience with kids, some with special needs, such as oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, and autism. I am CPR and first...

Amanda K.


Lewistown, PA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Experience with elder and handicapped care. Light personal chores. Medication Administration. Light personal body care.

Michele B.


Howard, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

I started my career as a C. N. A in 2003 and worked in long term skilled nursing. I loved my job and I loved my people. I find great joy in being able to spend time and talk to the people I care for. I was a C. N. A for 5 years. I later moved to Psych and just fell in love with it. I loved helping people to get better and to...

Danielle L.


Huntingdon, PA

$19-22/hr1 yrs exp

Bubbly, Outgoing And Caring

I'm a 27-year-old female on medical leave from school until I can start my final semester in May 2020. I studied practical nursing, gaining experience with caring for elderly, physically and mentally disabled individuals, children, inmates, etc. During clinical care, I have successfully repositioned, ambulated, gave emotional...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in State College, PA

Anna R.

5.0

Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along with babies (cleanups, bottle...

- Sarah H.

Morgan S.

5.0

Morgan is amazing! She's been with us for about six months so far, as our son has aged from 4 to 10 months old. She is punctual, communicative, friendly, smart, dependable, and responsible. Our son loves playing with her and always lights up when she arrives. She has done everything we've asked for...

- Michelle H.

Chase S.

5.0

There are so many great things to say about Chase! The first day that we met for the interview she arrived early. Then from there, she just continued to impress me! She has a great personality, SO easy to work with. Very accommodating!! I would contact her the day before with a time change or...

- Emily K.

Kaylie W.

5.0

Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog made her their new best friend. I...

- Alicia T.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in State College, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 21 listed special needs caregivers.