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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Chester, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in West Chester, PA

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Amara S.


West Chester, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...
Amara can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashlee B.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Tutoring/Nannying Opportunities!

Hello there! I'm Ashlee, a certified special education teacher with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children. My focus is on creating a warm and inclusive learning environment for every child I work with. With certifications for teaching K-12 special education and K-4 early education, along with...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Cheyenne, I am 26 years old and I have been involved as a caretaker since I was 13, more professionally since I was 18. I have experience with ages ranging from 4 months old to 13 years old which comes with prepping meals, getting the kids dressed, bathing, changing diapers, light house keeping,...
Cheyenne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hi, I'm Jess . I am a sophomore early grades education major at West Chester University. I have experience babysitting kids with special needs and typical children and from an age range of 6 months old to 10 years old.
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Mary G.


West Chester, PA

$18-22/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitting In Chester County, PA

HI! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a junior, Elementary Education major with a concentration in Special Education at the University of Delaware. I have babysat children from ages 1-12 and would be comfortable caring for up to 3 children at a time. On my breaks from school, I work as a substitute paraprofessional for special...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love to Care for Kids

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children all of whom are older, and two grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 5 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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Olivia R.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr15 yrs exp

As a passionate childcare provider with over 15 years of experience, I find great joy in nurturing the growth and development of children. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for kids of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time and have experience...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Laura J.


West Chester, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant

I have extensive experience with newborn multiples, children with special needs, managing a home, coordinating 3 children's schedules, managing household employees, and trip planning. I am currently learning German and have passed TELC Level A2. I am comfortable with full childcare, petcare, and household management...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Delia Gabriella S.


West Chester, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Sitter With 10+ Years Of Experience!

My name is Delia. I am in grad school full time and looking for some part time work. I have been babysitting for more than 10 years and have experiences with infants-elementary age children. I am non-smoking, CPR & First Aid certified, and have PA child abuse clearances and criminal background check results. I am a hands-on...
Delia Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Carolyn W.


West Chester, PA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter / Nanny

I am an energetic mom of two precious boys who both have autism and ADHD. I stepped out of the corporate world when we adopted them. With my kids in school all day, I would like a chance to care for younger kids. With kids that have special needs, I've learned so many skills that are applicable everywhere. I am a patient, caring...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Abby! I'm a Secondary Education Biology major at West Chester University. I have babysat on and off since middle school. My brother has special needs and I have other experience helping with special needs kids. I love babysitting, as I believe it's an enriching experience for both the children and myself. If I...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver With Summer Availability

I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Evening/Weekend Care Giver Available

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and 5 grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kara and I am a junior at West Chester University. I babysat for families in my development all throughout highschool and am one of six children myself. I have a lot of experience with caring for children inside and outside of my house. My youngest sister has down syndrome, so I am also educated in caring for...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am interested in childcare. I currently just finished my second year of college at West Chester University. I am a dual major of special education as well as early ed. I have worked at an elementary school over my breaks for the past 2 years and have experience working with children with special needs. My schedule is very...
Tierna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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Liv C.


Downingtown, PA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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Sheri S.


Malvern, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Little's Life Coach

Greetings, my name is Sheri, I love children and I love teaching. I have taught in a variety of classroom and private school settings. In addition to raising my own children, I have cared for children in various settings for over 40 years. I have had the privilege of working with a special needs adult for over 10 years. I have...
Sheri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sheri is professional, yet personable. She is friendly, caring, and kind. I would trust Sheri to take care of my family and I would be filled with peace knowing that they are in excellent hands. Her encouraging ways are uplifting and her patience commendable. Sheri...

Theresa L.

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Caity M.


Downingtown, PA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caity watched our kids for 10 hours. They loved her! She played with them and kept them entertained all day. The ideal babysitter. We can't wait to have her back. "

Scott L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Chester, PA

Ayanna S.

5.0

Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the future!!

- Ariel S.

Liv C.

5.0

Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter.

- William C.

Sheri S.

5.0

That Sheri has been a most valued employee. She has been a wonderful teach for my Daughter. She has a perfect work ethic. Sheri has been with my daughter since early 2013. We are sorry to loose her on our team.

- Linda B.

Caity M.

5.0

Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her.

- Jonathan S.

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