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Special Needs Babysitters New Bedford, MA (Contact for Free)

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Cae

Cae
New Bedford, MA

Activity summary

Last seen: 21 hours ago Member since: Jul 2026

Patient, Safe, Structured, Fun, Reliable, and Rule-Following Neighborhood Caregiver for your Kids and Pets!

Hi neighbors! I’m Cheyanne (but call me Cae), a patient and energetic 15-year-old high school student, I am a sophomore, offering dedicated babysitting and pet-sitting services right here at my home. I am trying to build a career in being a babysitter to help children, later on in life I want to be a highschool teacher or possibly a elemntary school teacher.

As an IEP student, my absolute biggest superpower is following rules, instructions, and schedules exactly as they are written. I know how important routines are, and I take pride in keeping things organized, calm, and structured.

Our home is completely smoke-free and features a secure, fully fenced backyard, providing the perfect safe zone for outdoor games or pet exercise. Whether you need a trusted supervisor for your child's playtime or a detailed schedule tracker for your pet's feeding and walking routines, I am here to help!

Contact me if you need help on weekends or after school! I can work full-time during summer vacation or holiday vacations. I can only work part-time when school starts but will be free on weekends anytime, I can work during school times from 3pm to 9pm and during the summertime from 9:40am to 9pm. I do allow extra payments like bonuses or extra money, or tips. I do work $25 an hour. Your pet must be a well trained and respectful dog and very friendly and not aggressive for when walking. Thank you and I am looking forward to meeting your pets and children.

Also parents must provide meals, diapers, extra clothes, and bottles if they still use bottles. But I do give snacks to children but parents must provide the dinner and I will provide lunch and breakfast. If your child has allergies let me know.. My school year starts September 1st and my summer vacation starts June 17th. I will let you know any updates 2 weeks early to let you know when I have a week vacation or a holiday vacation or a day off. Thank you.!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • Part-time daycare
    • School holiday daycare
    • Meals provided

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Deaf / hard of hearing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Dog sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog

Dog walking $25 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New Bedford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Portuguese

Hi neighbors! I’m Cheyanne, a responsible 15-year-old. I’m opening up babysitting and pet-sitting services right at my home!As an IEP student, my absolute biggest strengths are following detailed rules, keeping tight schedules, and being extremely patient. Our home is smoke-free and has a great, fully fenced backyard for safe outdoor play and pet exercise.Whether you need a few hours of child care or someone to watch your pets, I will follow your exact routines perfectly.

Contact me if you need help on weekends or after school! I can work full-time during summer vacation or holiday vacations. I can only work part-time when school starts but will be free on weekends anytime, I can work during school times from 3pm to 9pm and during the summertime from 9:40am to 9pm. I do allow extra payments like bonuses or extra money, or tips. I do work $25 an hour.

Your pet must be a well trained and respectful dog and very friendly and not aggressive for when walking. Thank you and I am looking forward to meeting your pets and children. Also parents must provide meals, diapers, extra clothes, and bottles if they still use bottles. But I do give snacks to children, but parents must provide the dinner and I will provide lunch and breakfast. If your child has allergies let me know.. Thank you.!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Olivia Cacchiotti

Olivia Cacchiotti
Norfolk, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Olivia, I’ve been babysitting since 2020. I am CPR and First Aid certified, additionally I have been through cross-culture training and I am willing to babysit any child!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Physical disabilities
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Norfolk for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! My name is Olivia, I’ve been babysitting since 2020. I am CPR and First Aid certified, additionally I have been through cross-culture training and I am willing to babysit any child! I have zero allergies, but I do have celiac disease so I understand the severity of allergies and food safety. Additionally, I used to tutor in a variety of subjects (besides Math) and I am willing to help your child(ren) with any summer work they may have.

I have worked with children on the autism spectrum briefly and have also once worked with a child who had a cleft lip. I am willing to learn about your child’s needs in order to take care of them while you leave them in my care. I am comfortable with giving them medication or any sort of treatment that is needed.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Makenna Dias
Swansea, MA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Looking After Kids with Love, Laughter & Safety 🌟

Hi there! I’m MaKenna, a CPR, AED, and First Aid certified babysitter with hands on experience caring for kids of all ages. I’ve worked with children before and have also learned a lot from my sister, who’s a nanny. I go to a Christian school, so I bring strong values, responsibility, and kindness to everything I do. I would like to have 5 kids in the future. I love keeping kids safe while making sure they have fun, learn new things, and feel cared for. I’d be thrilled to help your family and become someone your children look forward to seeing!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $17/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities
    • Deaf / hard of hearing
    • Visual impairments
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Swansea for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! My name is MaKenna, and I’m CPR and First Aid certified. I aswell took an AED class. Im in a Christan school and very religious. I have experience working with kids of different ages and really enjoy spending time with them whether that’s playing, helping with homework, or keeping them on routine. I’ve also learned a lot from my sister, who is a nanny, so childcare has always been a part of my life. Ive as well been on rover for 5 years now! Parents can count on me to be responsible, reliable, and caring while making sure their kids are safe and having fun.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates New Bedford, MA, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

New Bedford babysitters are paid an average of $20.22 per hour as of July 2026, which is 2.5% lower than the Massachusetts average of $20.74, and 8.5% higher than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in New Bedford.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
New Bedford:
$18.38 $20.22 $22.06
Massachusetts:
$18.85 $20.74 $22.62
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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Special Needs Care Our Babysitters Can Offer

Find a babysitter who has the right skills that match the special needs of your child. Our babysitters can offer care for the following conditions:

  • Food allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Deaf / hard of hearing
  • Visual impairments
  • Sleep disorders

Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.


Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?