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207 special needs caregivers are listed in Tampa, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Tampa, FL
Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always…
Review for Maryann A. by Megan H.
Hannah worked for me providing direct care for children with developmental disabilities. Hannah was able to de-escalate extreme behaviors…
Review for Hannah T. by Care member
Dependable and very punctual, good with the kids!
Review for Quinn B. by Gillian W.
Special needs caregivers in Tampa, FL
5.0
(2)
New Parent/Baby Doula
Newborn Sleep Doula
CNA/HHA Student Grad 2025 (Alzheimer's, Dementia/Diabetes/Hospice)
* Aging and Disabled VA Provider
* APD Florida Train (Special Needs)
* Medicare/Medicaid Med Waiver Provider
* APD Disability Canine Training Provider
* Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Education...
5.0
"Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects with him, like baking and decorating cookies."
Megan H.
Hannah T.
Tampa, FL
$13-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I worked at a group home for children/adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. Mainly had to do with behavioral issues and helping them get adjusted to their everyday lives. My tasks as a care giver included helping them bathe, get ready for school, cook 3 meals a day, laundry, house keeping, and giving...
5.0
"Hannah worked for me providing direct care for children with developmental disabilities. Hannah was able to de-escalate extreme behaviors through her training as a behavior assist. Hannah was a great team player, extremely reliable and most importantly- provided a...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I helped care for my cousin with a terminal illness, she had a seizure disorder, and a g-tube. I took care of a child with autism during the summer of 2017. Ive grown up around children with special needs, and I plan to pursue pediatrics when I graduate Nursing school.
5.0
"Dependable and very punctual, good with the kids!"
Gillian W.
Melody P.
Tampa, FL
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melody! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for the past 10 years with the elderly and recently with children. I love to be helpful and my goal as a companion/caregiver is to assist others in being as independent as possible in order for them to stay as active in their daily lives as...
5.0
"Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk...
Thomas C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I worked with Heather for 3 years. We worked with developmentally disabled children in a classroom setting. She was always professional, dependable and worked well with the kids. She has a great personality and gets along well with others. She would make a great...
Jill W.
Michaela H.
Tampa, FL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am A Freshman College Athlete Looking To Help Out Families In Need Of Child Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a collegiate lacrosse player that would love to keep your kids happy and safe. I have 7 years of experience with care taking ranging from babies to teenagers, and have some experience with special needs as well. I have been a nanny all of my college years for primarily 5-month-old babies and so on. I can help with...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee is very polite and timely. She is excellent with my son and keeps my house clean as well. My son loves her because she takes the time to get to know him and play fun learning games with him. She follows all my instructions and makes sure he sticks to his night...
Jasmine M.
Rosa R.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 23 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I grew up with four younger siblings and assisting my mother in her in-home daycare with children 3mo-16 years old. I am a very creative and imaginative individual, being proficient in music, art, writing, cooking/baking, acting, etc! I am an...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable. "
Care member
5.0
(27)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
Please see my vast qualifications below!
-15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers
-Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed
-15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher)
-Travel Nanny
-Overnight Nanny
-Multiples...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Kelly for over 10 years. She is extremely dependable, responsible and kind. I have seen her first hand working with children of all ages and her attentive and patient character truly shines through. Couldn't express more how lucky any family would be to...
Verna M.
5.0
(1)
Hi all! I am 25 years old and I have 9 years of experience caring for children ages 1-12, including children with special needs. I am also CPR certified and have a clean driving history. I am looking for a family to join either full time or part time, long term! In my free time you can find me reading a book, watching a movie,...
Ragen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ragen is awesome with my children. She's always on time, very dependable and the children love her."
Amber C.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kirsten and I'm 24 years old. I'm currently a full time Labor and Delivery nurse for Duke. I'm looking to find some work for my off days, which is typically four days a week, and I normally work nights so generally normal day time hours are free, however I'm on days for a little while so we would just have to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kirsten was great with both of my boys, one 2 years old and one 2 months old. She was managing school work and nannying and was still flexible with hours. She helped out with other tasks if needed as well."
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Ever since my very first job at 15 as an After School Tutor I have spent my life caring for, teaching, and helping others. My career includes time spent as an Assistant Ballet Instructor, an Exhibit Educator at The Florida Aquarium, a Lead Teacher in PreK-4 and PreK-3 classrooms, and a Nanny for children ages 6 months to 5...
Holly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt comfortable knowing she has taught school for 5 years and has experience dealing with children with both medical and...
Katie S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I am a 31-year-old single mama of one little princess who is 8. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15. I have experience with twins, special needs children, newborns, and up to 6 kids at once. I'm an avid animal lover so don't mind caring for them as well! After returning to the work force I realized that...
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing service highly recommend"
Tristen G.
3.6
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, welcome to my profile I'm so glad you found me! I am a former early childhood educator. Well vested in extensive early preschool and school age care my duties included feeding, supervising, teaching, and entertaining youth from infants to 12 years of age. I began working with children at the age of 16 and quickly found...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We are so glad that we found Mikayla! My daughter looks forward to seeing her each week! Mikayla is very professional, personable, punctual and attentive. Mikayla does a variety of activities with my daughter while I run errands and complete housework. She does...
Temica H.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm Alivia! I am an experienced nanny/babysitter/ mother's helper. I have a 6-year-old boy and I have a 10-year-old daughter. I'm also a dog, chickens, cat and goat mom! So I'm pet friendly! I have experience watching multiple kids at a time and twins! I have special needs experience, and newborn experience as well. I am willing...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"It was my first time leaving my infant son with a non family baby sitter and he was happy, safe and well cared for! Even though he can be a handful, Alivia was thoughtful and kept him entertained, and most importantly safe!!! We can’t wait for her to baby sit...
Care member
Juanita L.
Tampa, FL
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Former Bilingual Educator/Healthcare Professional Ready To Change Roles For A Caring Job Opportunity
5.0
(2)
I am choosing to be a childcare provider because I am ready to help young families provide a loving and safe option for in home childcare. I am a college graduate who speaks both English and Spanish equally, and willing to teach Spanish to your babies if interested. I have worked in the healthcare sector most of my adults years...
5.0
"I highly recommend Juanita for caregiver as she always takes very good care of my three children. She is great with all ages been looking after my kids since they were born! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring from pregnancy and beyond including APD (Special Needs) Florida Provider for Med Waiver, VA, and Aging & Disabled of all 3 bay area county Providers.
Non Smoker, Vaccinated and Pet Friendly. Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Library.
Retired CNA/HHA
Caregiver Non Medical
Maryann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maryann is the best caregiver I have ever used. She understands what a child’s needs are and works well with parents so that everyone is on the same page. Will definitely be using her services again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, creative and open minded!
I started working with kids when I was in high school, right after my little sister was born. I helped out with her most days and after gaining that experience with her for a few years I started to babysit for friends and family after school and on...
Dayanara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Dani! She is wonderful with all 3 kids, all at the same time (4-13 years old) and one on one. She is organized and cleans the house well. She is a calming presence in our home, and she goes above and beyond. We are devastated the scheduling isn’t working...
Care member
Ashliegh E.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
As a creative, calm, and experienced child care provider, I bring four years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities to the table. From my days as a summer camp counselor to my current role as a Registered Behavior Technician, I've consistently fostered fun, engaging environments where children feel safe...
Ashliegh can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashliegh is one of the sweetest caregivers l've ever had! She is great with my kids and they absolutely love her. She's very patient and gentle with them. She even helps with homework I have no clue how to do!"
Leanna L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Francesca. I am an alumni of Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Health Science. I have babysat children ranging from ages 1 to 12, including children with special needs such as autism. I love caring for children- I can tutor, play outside with them, prepare meals, read bed time stories, sing...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Francesca is an amazing young lady. She is punctual, responsible, and a great role model for my daughter. We are glad to have her!"
Marie D.
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Ratings for Tampa, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 207 listed special needs caregivers.