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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

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"

Adel G.

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Amy W.

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Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(7)

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...
4.0
"Natalia has a lovely personality and good work ethic. She worked for us for a few weeks. We have a 70 lb quadriplegic 11 yr old, who isn't easy to handle. She tried her best, but in the end was really to physically small to lift her regularly. Didn't want her...

Teresa S.

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Julieta C.


Franklin Square, NY

$23-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I have been a childcare provider for many years, I love children dearly, I think they're the best!! I have worked with a special needs child, in a day care center, and in private homes with infants, toddlers, preescholers and elementary school children. I'm an honest, loving, responsable and energetic person. I'm also...
Julieta can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Julieta was wonderful with our 1 year old. She is great with kids and very dependable."

Voki S.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Virginia V.


Far Rockaway, NY

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I love children have been taking care of children since 2004 ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch movies and interact I like taking...
Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Virginia to care for our 3 young children, she was very playful and loving with them"

Cara V.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Nyaira S.


Lynbrook, NY

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school. I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...
Nyaira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nyaira was punctual, respectful, great communication throughout the whole process. She connected instantly with my 2 children (3 and 4yrs old) and I felt safe leaving them home with her. They asked for her the next morning, so i know they liked her as well....

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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB. I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US. I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I love the job Camila has done! She is really responsible, commitment, I can notice she has good experience babysitting and she is really lovely with my kid. I recommend her and for sure I will re hire her for a next time. "

Andrea I.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shabnam has been working with us since Fall 2021 and has been an indispensable part of our lives. In just 8 hours a week (she does two 4-hour morning shifts), Shabnam has become a central character in our 2-year-old's heart and imagination. Shabnam reads to our...

Arin A.

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals. I have experience working with families after school and during the summer, helping with school pickups, drop-offs to extracurricular activities, engaging in fun art projects, assisting with homework,...
Toni-ann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate their dinner. She was respectful and even offered to do...

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more...

Kylie L.

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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is very friendly and nice. And kids loved her too. We will definitely be with her next time."

Jinkyu H.

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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Sarah to watch my son and daughter it was a wonderful experience. She was amazing with them and very trustworthy. I felt comfortable leaving for the day or night and would not have a a single worry being away. On top of babysitting she would take my 2 dogs...

Mark J.

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Katrina D.


Woodhaven, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."

Naomi S.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Stream, NY

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

Caroline K.

5.0

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!

- Amy W.

Rukminie P.

5.0

Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Natalia R.

5.0

Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She is reliable, responsible and caring.

- Victoria G.

Julieta C.

5.0

Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely recommend her. She was very responsible, caring, consistent and trustworthy.

- Su P.

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