Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find special needs caregivers in Valley Stream, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valley Stream, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Valley Stream, NY

Rosaria C.'s Photo

Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past few months. She is extremely reliable and responsible. She does a great job caring for the kids, getting them ready for school on time, helping me with housework and taking care of the children when...

Tara B.

Esther S.'s Photo

Esther S.


Westbury, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and can thrive. With my skills and experience, I am well-equipped to provide a...
Esther can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Having Esther as our nanny was really great! Her professionalism, cordiality and dedication in caring for my daughter are truly commendable. She quickly formed a strong bond with our daughter. Esther is not just a caretaker; she is a friend/big sister who finds...

Care member

Patricia O.'s Photo

Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$17/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
Julia S.'s Photo

Julia S.


Manhasset, NY

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025** Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."

Caitlin N.

Suzanne S.'s Photo

Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Suzanne, but you can call me Suzie! I work FT as a MICA Recovery Program Supervisor, supporting adults w/ Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I'm trained in crisis prevention, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, & more-so safety & well-being are always my top priorities. I spent 4 years as a Level II Child...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzie was great with our toddler and helped us feel at ease with this being the first time we've hired a non-family / family friend to watch our son. The two had lots of fun together and we will definitely hire her again. "

Care member

Destiny M.'s Photo

Destiny M.


South Ozone Park, NY

$27/hr6 yrs exp

About Me/ Care Experience

4.0

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey ! My name is destiny. I'm NY native located in the Queens/Brooklyn area . I love caring for children and developing a bond with them ! I am very reliable , caring , attentive , energetic and I enjoy playtime just as much as the child. I also understand that every child is different and has different needs so I'm always...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Destiny was very good with our needy infant. Our 6mo took to her very quickly. High spirited and good with active play, our son was always happy and laughing with her. She was a great full time nanny with us."

Qinkai Z.

Nigeria W.'s Photo

Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
Kayla M.'s Photo

Kayla M.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Long-Term Nanny & Date-Night Sitter!!!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello:) My name is Kayla and I recently moved to NYC from Florida for some modeling opportunities. I have 6 years of experience with both Baby & PetSitting. I am currently looking for a long term nannying position for a family with 1-5 children. I am available M-W between 8am-8 p.m. I am looking for 18-40 hours a week. I am...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla has been nannying for my 1 year old son. He loves her and she is so great with him. She plays with him, feeds him, and if very active with him. She's always on time and has been available last minute whenever we needed her. She does excellent light...

Stephanie S.

Renee L.'s Photo

Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Susheila is a punctual and a responsible person. "

Ruchi K.

Natalia R.'s Photo

Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made sure my kids had snacks and water, took them to the pool...

Meghan L.

Helena H.'s Photo

Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

Adriana O.'s Photo

Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

Samantha A.'s Photo

Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha. She was kind, qualified, and smart."

Julia F.

Beltha H.'s Photo

Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and private schools as a SETT...
Beltha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Beltha(we call her Ms. Bel) a year ago. We enthusiastically recommend her, as a babysitter. She started with us in the middle of the pandemic. She became our greatest asset in helping with our daughters hybrid learning, Monday thru Friday. Once our...

Enjulee I.

Jennifer F.'s Photo

Jennifer F.


Middle Village, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Visiting physician, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...

Jodi D.

Chloe W.'s Photo

Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Sarah P.

Deserie T.'s Photo

Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...

Matthew P.

Marjorie H.'s Photo

Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Nadia G.'s Photo

Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia has taken great care of our baby girl since September 2019. We are sad to lose her but we are moving out of state."

Bilal H.

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Stream, NY

Rosaria C.

5.0

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

- Katelyn K.

Esther S.

5.0

Esther has been a great addition to our family she has always been caring and kind with our children they love spending time with her it is great to have someone who is punctual and reliable who I can trust with my kids when I need a night out worry free knowing they would be well taken care of....

- Kelyn P.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful.

- Caitlin N.

Suzanne S.

5.0

Suszi was great my kids loved her she was on time very responsible and trustworthy. We would definitely hire her again. Thank u Suezi!

- Daniel S.

Destiny M.

5.0

Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work!

- Kim J.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Malverne, NYSpecial Needs in Elmont, NYSpecial Needs in Lynbrook, NYSpecial Needs in Rosedale, NYSpecial Needs in Cambria Heights, NYSpecial Needs in Franklin Square, NYSpecial Needs in Springfield Gardens, NYSpecial Needs in Woodmere, NYSpecial Needs in West Hempstead, NYSpecial Needs in East Rockaway, NY
Special Needs in Milltown, NJSpecial Needs in Thornwood, NYSpecial Needs in Hillside, NJSpecial Needs in South Orange, NJSpecial Needs in Smithtown, NYSpecial Needs in Central Valley, NYSpecial Needs in South Salem, NYSpecial Needs in Hazlet, NJSpecial Needs in Congers, NYSpecial Needs in Trumbull, CT
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Nanny background checks: What every family should consider before hiring

February 28th, 2025

In this article

... Read more
6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

September 28th, 2024 You’ve looked over your child care options, and you’re pretty sure getting a nanny is the best choice for your family. The thing is: It’s not cheap.

... Read more
Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

September 15th, 2023 Have you tried hiring a babysitter lately? If so, you might have been surprised to find... Read more
5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

June 24th, 2024 It’s no secret that grandparents and their grandkids can share a very special relationship. Research has shown grandkids who enjoy close relationships with ... Read more