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Bridgeport, CT • Bristol, CT

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Danbury, CT

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East Haven, CT

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Fairfield, CT

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Greenwich, CT

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Hamden, CT • Hartford, CT

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Manchester, CT • Meriden, CT • Middletown, CT • Milford, CT

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New Britain, CT • New Haven, CT • Norwalk, CT • Norwich, CT

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Stamford, CT • Stratford, CT

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Waterbury, CT • West Haven, CT

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Sarah Botelle - Seeking Work in Fairfield

Nanny Sarah

"She was wonderful with my little girl. Never on her phone always interacting with her, playing outside and many trips to our little neighborhood library"

- Elin

Roosevelt Leon - Seeking Work in Danbury

Nanny Roosevelt

"Roosevelt has been absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old daughter. He is incredibly kind, patient, and always finds fun ways to entertain her especially playing together outdoors. As parents, excellent communication is very important to us, and Roosevelt has been fantastic at keeping us updated and informed. We highly recommend him to any family looking for a trustworthy caregiver!"

- Maria

Brianna Golding - Seeking Work in Groton

Nanny Brianna

"Brianna was fantastic with my child. My little one looked forward to her time with Brianna every day and missed her greatly on days off. They would do activities each day like painting, trips to the playground and other age appropriate activities"

- Steven

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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Connecticut

First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, a hiring agent, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Connecticut

The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.

Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Connecticut

As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
How comfortable are you with following a routine?
Have you taken any special training?
Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?

At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.

Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Connecticut

Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.