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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Wantagh, NY
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
Adriana O.
Mineola, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."
Sebastian C.
Nyaira S.
Lynbrook, NY
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nyaira was our nanny full-time for a little over year starting when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 6 months. Both of my children are now in school but still ask for Nyaira to come babysit! She is punctual, reliable, and caring. She is kind when dealing...
Care member
Julieta C.
Franklin Square, NY
$23-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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 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.
Chloe W.
Freeport, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great, responsible and reasonable."
Michele S.
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives.
I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...
Shalyce can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my baby. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! Thank you for a job well...
Care member
Jenny C.
Lynbrook, NY
$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care. Testament/Special Needs
Nutrition Parent Support Activities
Jenny can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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
Danielle M.
Lindenhurst, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
Francita W.
Westbury, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 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
Lisa F.
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 to be with my baby. I'll hire her...
- Kylie L.
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.
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