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Special Needs Babysitters Toronto, ON (Contact for Free)

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Kayla De Palma

Kayla De Palma
Aurora, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

You deserve some time off, need a babysitter?

I’m going into my 3rd year of university & have several years experience babysitting infants to school age children. I have completed the babysitters course, counsellor in training & re-certified in cpr & first aid. Reliable, responsible, trustworthy, kind & fun loving are just some of my attributes. Great with pets too. I will happily provide references. Pm me!

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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Aurora 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My name is Kayla and I a going into my 3rd year of university. I have been babysitting for the past 7 years for children from infants all the way to age 12. I am a reliable, responsible, and kind person. I have taken the babysitters course, done councillor in training and re certified for cpt and first aid and have experience supply teaching with the York Catholic District School Board. I also did my co op at an ASD school in Aurora. I can happily provide you references!

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming

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Megan Petrovic

Megan Petrovic
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

EXPERIENCED BABY SITTER!

Hello, my name is Megan. I’m an experienced baby and pet sitter, looking to expand my horizons!

I am CPR and first aid certified for all ages.

Babysitter, Parent helper $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Mississauga 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Serbian
    • Email verified

CPR , FIRST AID TRAINED TO ALL AGES

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Megan For Free

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Childcare

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Yara and Tina

Yara and Tina
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Babysitting and pet sitting services

Hey! We are Yara and Tina, who recently graduated from high-school. We’re looking to save for university as we are taking life sciences and political science courses at McMaster university. We have several years of experience with both pets and children of all ages! Contact us for more details!

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Mississauga 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

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Arabic, French, and Vietnamese
    • Email verified

Going on to pursue life sciences and political sciences at McMaster university.

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Judy Obioma Chikere

Judy Obioma Chikere
Brampton, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Anywhere you need, I can assist in childcare!

Hello! I’m Judy, I’m going to be graduating next year, but that doesn’t diminish my availability when it comes to care for your kids for it’s my top priority to insure the future of our youth. I’ve always had my nose deep in childcare for a long time due to having countless leadership roles and I want to take that knowledge and learning to help others around me.

Babysitter, Parent helper $35/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Brampton 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’ve have training for CPR, first aid, WHIMS, and more with the certifications for it. I’ve also had training for youth related leadership skills in the earlier year/months. I have ample experience with children in a large age range, especially since my youngest brother is on the spectrum and I’ve been caring for him for half of my life. I’m enthusiastic about childcare in general so I’d be incredibly happy for any opportunity.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Judy For Free

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Sumanjeet Kaur
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Passionate caregiver

I have been living in Canada since 2022.i am 25 years old. current enrolled in early childhood education.

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Mississauga 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

I am student who is currently enrolled in early childhood education.i have looking for job to handling my expenses.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Sumanjeet For Free

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Meizha Xi
Brampton, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $19/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Brampton 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
  • Full weekends
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tagalog
    • Email verified

I took 1st Semester of tourism in Philippines

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Meizha For Free

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Childcare

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Sophiana Klasios

Sophiana Klasios
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Loving Nanny/Housekeeper

Hello parents, I am a professional nanny seeking a live in or live out nanny position. I have 5 years of nanny experience and I am a mother as well. I am compassionate, warm,responsible, energetic and trustworthy. My first priority is the safety and well being of the child/children. I will provide a nurturing environment for the children. I enjoy interacting with kids and there will be a lot of engaging in arts and crafts, book reading, outings to the park, learning the alphabet, numbers and colours. Just great fun.

Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
  • 14 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 65 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Greek
    • Email verified

I am a high school graduate. I also attended college and studied fashion merchandising.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Sophiana For Free

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Daniel Moore
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

Babysitter $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Dog sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Dog daycare
  • Dog boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel within Toronto 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 49 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Daniel For Free

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Annamaria Piacente
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $28/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Annamaria For Free

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Debby Kay

Debby Kay
Vaughan, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2023

Welcome message:

I am a loving, nurturing Psychology graduate student, with a passion for child care and early childhood education. Please refer to past experience to view qualifications (past ECA). I also have my CPR- A and C certifications as well as vulnerable sector screening.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Vaughan 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Debby For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Toronto, ON, Canada (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

Toronto babysitters are paid an average of $23.44 per hour as of September 2025, which is 10.8% higher than the Ontario average of $21.15, and 15.1% higher than the Canadian average of $20.37. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Toronto:
$21.31 $23.44 $25.57
Ontario:
$19.23 $21.15 $23.08
Canada:
$18.52 $20.37 $22.22

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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?