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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waxhaw, NC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Waxhaw, NC

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Natalie W.


Waxhaw, NC

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, And Attentive Mama Bear Offering Love And Support For Special Needs Children

5.0

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I'm a fun dependable and loving caregiver. I started my own babysitting biz when I was 14. In HS I lifeguarded, coached a swim team of children (ages 5-18), worked at a daycare, taught private swim lessons, worked at a children's fun center where I hosted children's birthday parties, and had a book of families I babysat for. My...
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Natalie W.


Waxhaw, NC

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Influence The Lives Of Children

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I think of myself as a dedicated and reliable caregiver with extensive experience in all age groups. I have cared for children in many facets. Such as, coaching a swim team, working the infant and toddler rooms at daycares, private tutoring, volunteer at church, working in a residential facility for special needs...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ms Nat is naturally great with children. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge with how to handle multiple children at once, how to handle different behaviors. We’ve only used once as we were referred. But we already have another evening booked with her!"

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Allison H.


Waxhaw, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sophomore Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear parent, thank you for considering me for your nanny position. I adore kids and I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am especially familiar with special needs after working with a disability ministry. I am a first aid/aed certified 4th year lifeguard, and I have served in my church children's program for over 8...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Allison is a very sweet gal that has a loving and caring heart. She is eager to help, reliable and dependable. Allison is a joy to be around and will bring fun and extra love to your kiddos!"

Rebecca L.

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Christine T.


Waxhaw, NC

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I love working with children with special needs. I have a passion for it. They need extra knowledge and patience and I have it. I worked with kids with Autism extensively as a Speech/Language Therapist. I understand their needs and address it. I like improving their communication and seeing progress.
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Whitney G.


Waxhaw, NC

$20-31/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Tech - ABA Therapy And Child Care

I am a behavioral technician, working with a company in Charlotte to provide ABA therapy for children with Autism. My current work schedule does not provide me with full-time hours, so I am looking for opportunities to provide child care for individuals ages 3 and up, 15 to 25 hours per week. I am also a huge animal lover, so I...
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Rebecca A.


Waxhaw, NC

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

I am a patient, quick learner, that has experience personally and professionally with children with Special Needs. I maintain a positive and calm energy while providing care tailored to your child's (or children's) specific needs. I have a passion for child care and enjoy multi tasking. I currently work with elementary age...
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Kimber C.


Waxhaw, NC

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate caring who loves the world of exceptional children. They are such a blessing! 10 years in the self enclosed classroom. Created activities to meet IEP goals love to read books and walk. Certified Red Cross Swim Instructor taught exceptional children. Love to walk and engage. I keep records of activities meeting IEP...
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Shannon M.


Waxhaw, NC

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/ Babysitter !

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

hello!! My name is Shannon. I am a responsible, patient, compassionate college student studying to have a degree in applied sciences, who loves working with kids and babies. I have taken CPR training and early childhood development classes. I have been a nanny for about 6 years and I absolutely love it ( age range of children...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

My name is Annabelle and I am a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice. My past experiences include 3 years as a summer camp counselor, 2 years working with special needs children in a school setting, volunteer positions in the children's department at church, as well as many years of babysitting. I am CPR Certified and...
Annabelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natana G.


Waxhaw, NC

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Natana, I used to have a license home daycare when I lived in TX. I been in NC about a 1year now. I also worked in licensed day cares for about 3years. I am a mom of 4 kids, have a 6yr, 8yr, 14yr with special needs and a 20yr. I love being around kids! I'm very reliable, also flexible. Willing to helping out to meet...
Natana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Rylee R.


Waxhaw, NC

$15/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Rylee , I'm a 21-year-old college student . As of right now I have 4 years of experience in working with children ranging from infants to young adults. I have worked with UCPS as a afterschool teacher , and also an instructional assistant for children with special needs . I also am certified as a RBT( registered...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Human Development and Family Science and a passion for reading, gardening, and developmental psychology! I have been working with children for the past nine years through babysitting, center based child care, and as a church ministry volunteer. I started working with children at...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Carrie. I would definitely hire her again without thinking twice! If it wasn't for my job change I would still had her taking care of my son. She was very caring and patient with my son. And my son enjoyed her company...

Las B.

Misty B.


Waxhaw, NC

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Early Education Teacher

Hi Families! I am a local special ed teacher for grades K-5. I've been working with families and kids for a long time. My own kids are no longer little and I have time to help with you and your kids now. Special needs do not scare me, so if you are looking for someone who is comfortable with that, I am your person! If you need a...
Misty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Linda B.


Fort Mill, SC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Elderly Care Provider Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Linda. I am a committed, fun,-loving, energetic, dependable person. I have been working with individuals with disabilities for over 30 years. I have experience working closely with the families. I worked for an agency for 11yrs, in Charlotte, providing Developmental Therapy Services, ASD to individuals with...
5.0
"Linda is very compassionate. She does everything she can to make her client feel comfortable and safe. She is willing to go above and beyond to accommodate her client. Linda is punctual and reliable. My family is blessed to have Linda as my son's caregiver."

Sean C.

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Nikol M.


Fort Mill, SC

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently home with my 5mo and 18mo. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children all ages, I used to be a nanny and a kindergarten teacher. I have experience with an ASD and special needs children. My kids and I are very Montessori, we love schedule and thrive in a routine. We go outside every day and...
Nikol can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Nikol regularly cares for my three children (ages 2, 4 and 7) and is our absolute favorite caregiver! She is kind, cheerful, and outgoing. She is extremely responsible and reliable and I don't worry about my kids when they are in her care. It can be difficult to...

Audrey C.

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Joyce C.


Fort Mill, SC

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Joyce

I am looking to care for and help with children of all ages. I have almost 30 years experience with children of all ages .. I worked in preschool, grammar School, middle and high school. I have gotten excellent evaluations from professionals regarding caring for children of all ages . I also love special needs children and...
Joyce can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Luz J.


Fort Mill, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

"Nanny Committed To Children's Well-being, Learning And Happiness"

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

1. Caring 2. Responsible 3. Creative. I like working with kids because I have the opportunity to influence children's education, values, and emotional well-being, helping them develop confidence, and social skills. It helps me develop key skills such as problem-solving, creativity, organization, and communication I am...
Luz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carlotta S.


Fort Mill, SC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Manager, School Nurse, Homecare

Teaching, nursing ( maternal/ child health, pediatrics, ob, special needs, home care for mom's abd newborns
Carlotta can also help with: Meal prep
Hi my name is Jeannine. I am a mother of 3 children who are now grown and off doing their own thing! I had an in home day care for many years when my children were little. Once my kids were all in school I became a sub. I then went on to become a kindergarten assistant for about 8 years! I have worked with all types of children...
Jeannine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Shurouk M.


Fort Mill, SC

$10-15/hr

Passionate Life Coach In Empowering Individuals To Be Their Best Version

I am very passionate about caring for children. I enjoy providing a safe place with care and a positive outlook on life for them. I am a life coach and I feel as though bringing out children's inner potentials and skills at an early age sets the framework for their success in the future. I have been tutoring and nannying for 10...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waxhaw, NC

Natalie W.

5.0

Ms Nat is naturally great with children. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge with how to handle multiple children at once, how to handle different behaviors. We’ve only used once as we were referred. But we already have another evening booked with her!

- Care member

Allison H.

5.0

have known Allison for about 6 months as she has cared for our children each weekday afternoon. Since the first day we met her, she has always been a tremendous communicator and done an outstanding job with anything that was asked of her. Her regular routine is to oversee our five year old with...

- Lindsay S.

Carolyn R.

5.0

I have nothing but good things to say about Carrie. I would definitely hire her again without thinking twice! If it wasn't for my job change I would still had her taking care of my son. She was very caring and patient with my son. And my son enjoyed her company so much and misses her now! She's...

- Las B.

Linda B.

5.0

Linda was my community coach. Linda was my Favorite Community Coach of all time! Linda is always on time, You can depend on her, she's Never late, She's The BEST person you will ever work with! She's Loves what she does. And Linda is a BORN AGAIN Christian. Linda & I are now BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE!

- KRISTEN S.

Nikol M.

5.0

Nikol was our after school nanny and was not only reliable, dependable and punctual but she was instrumental in helping managing the kids busy schedule, picking them up from school, ensuring homework and early childhood learning was done, taking them to their activities and also making sure when...

- Care member

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Ratings for Waxhaw, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Waxhaw, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.