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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wantagh, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wantagh, NY

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

5.0

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Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

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 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.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, 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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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.

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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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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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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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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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...
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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...

Carrie L.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Kelyn P.

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Ryan M.


Massapequa, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great, responsible and reasonable."

Michele S.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Jenny C.


Lynbrook, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care. Testament/Special Needs Nutrition Parent Support Activities
Jenny can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Julia B.


Farmingdale, NY

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with crafts, errands, laundry, cooking/meal prep, light housekeeping. Currently employed at an Integrated special needs School as a teaching assistant.
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Gabrielle T.


Babylon, NY

$50/hr15 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

I'm a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (master's degree in Special Education) and former teacher with 15 years of professional experience! I love children and am passionate about inclusion and care for children with special needs. I am an autism specialist and comfortable with providing a wide range of specialized...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda L.


Lindenhurst, NY

$17-24/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi, my name is Amanda. I'm currently in school at Stony Brook University, specializing in working with individuals with disabilities. I am a New York State EMT and volunteer at my fire department. Additionally, I am CPR certified. I started working with individuals with special needs at 18 and now have 7 years paid experience....
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Damaris R.


Hempstead, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2, with experience of over 20 years. I have worked with infants in Daycare and school- age children in a classroom and privately. I have worked with special needs children in a classroom setting in addition to residential. My attitude is a positive one, I am flexible and dependable. I love singing and dancing and...
Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Damaris for a nanny/caretaker position. Damaris worked with our family for two and a half years, providing exceptional care for our two children, a 5-month-old baby boy and a 3-year-old girl, at the start of her...

Jennifer H.

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Stephanie A.


Rockville Centre, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator

My name is Stephanie and I have been a child care provider for more than 10 years. My background is in Psychology and Education. I earned a doctoral degree and also have a certification in Behavior Analysis. While my primary experience has been related to Autism and special needs, I have a variety of working with a variety of...
Skills:

First Aid

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Francita W.


Westbury, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! Welcome to my profile, my name is Fran. I have several years of experience providing care for children that are special needs. In addition to that I have countless experience in child care. I also have a background in healthcare as a CNA. I find joy in providing care to anyone in need and would love the opportunity to share...
Francita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wantagh, NY

Patricia O.

5.0

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...

- Casey S.

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.

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.

Adriana O.

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 reliably remained available until...

- Kristina F.

Nyaira S.

5.0

NYAIRA is lovely. She’s sweet, thoughtful, timely, considerate and careful. She babysat for my family for about a month and I my needs changed…my work was just not as busy as I expected. I have three kids 6,11 and 13. She really understood each age and with my little guy she read books, did...

- Care member

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