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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Sarah H.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."

Olivia J.

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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...

Matthew P.

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Adrienne D.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear Family, I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of Full-Time Nanny. I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States. Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment. I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah F.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!"

Rose F.

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Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Siku is an excellent caregiver, and my 2 kids wholeheartedly concur. Communication, patience, and reliability are paramount to me, and Siku demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all three aspects. Additionally, Siku surpassed expectations by applying attentive...

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Jessica T.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Mary Poppins

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business. I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her! "

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Annamarie K.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
Annamarie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Annamarie to watch our three-year-old daughter A. for a couple nights while traveling in LA. She was fantastic; super responsive, outgoing, and built up a great rapport with our daughter. I'm particularly thankful she was gracious enough to Face...

Anthony D.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost importance to him and Marcelle executed it with the utmost...

Nadia A.

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Julia S.


Manhasset, NY

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025** Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."

Caitlin N.

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Shannon C.


Bronx, NY

$19-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc. In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows. One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic! My...
5.0
"Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+"

Stacey G.

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Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college educated,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Deb was an amazing find for my family! She was amazing with my 6 month old, and great with keeping him engaged! Very neat, very punctual, and very very dependable. She is definitely a catch! I highly recommend her! "

Naiomi P.

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Katherine R.


Maspeth, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"

Trish M.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let...

Mike W.

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Rubi R.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Rubi R. From Bronx, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....
Rubi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual,...

Christopher D.

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Wynee V.


Bronx, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Wynee (like Winnie the Pooh). I'm a 30-year-old fun, responsible, and loving individual with a passion for working with children. As an older sister, I gained valuable experience caring for my siblings. I've also worked as a counselor for a summer youth program at a daycare, caring for children from newborns to...
Wynee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"She has excellent energy and a natural ability with kids, don't let her small stature fool you. My son who is two listened to her ! She is playful and is willing to help out the household in addition to caring for your children."

Kalena G.

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Laurie A.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Laurie was wonderful with our girls. My eldest adores her. Laurie has a wonderful, patient demeanor and we felt very confident leaving our children with her. We came home to two happy babies. We definitely hope to hire her again."

Audrey E.

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha. She was kind, qualified, and smart."

Julia F.

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Laetitia P.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair. I studied marketing and communication. I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed. I have...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whitestone, NY

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children.

- Olivia J.

Deserie T.

5.0

Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby whisperer” is the truth when it comes to...

- Matthew P.

Hannah F.

5.0

Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!

- Rose F.

Siku H.

5.0

Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look after the boys again!

- Tailah Z.

Jessica T.

4.0

Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her!

- Care member

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