Your Child Deserves a Caregiver Who Speaks Their Language.

Dream Nannies places specially vetted caregivers who don’t just care for your child — they become an extension of your therapeutic team. Serving Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Miami, Dallas, and beyond.

Find a Special Needs Nanny

You Already Know How Hard This Is.

Parents of children with unique developmental needs carry a weight that most people simply don’t understand. Finding childcare isn’t just a scheduling challenge — it’s a search for someone who truly gets your child. Someone who won’t panic at a meltdown, who understands why routine matters, and who knows the difference between a behavior and a communication.

Today, 1 in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder — a rate that has risen every year for two decades (CDC, April 2025). Add ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and other diagnoses, and the reality is clear: millions of families need specialized in-home support that most agencies simply cannot provide. Dream Nannies can.

What Makes a Dream Nannies Special Needs Caregiver Different

Our 23-year proprietary vetting process goes far beyond a background check. We screen specifically for the temperament, training, and lived experience required to support children with complex needs.

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Wrap-Around Support

Our nannies attend OT, PT, and Speech sessions alongside your child, then mirror those therapeutic techniques at home — reinforcing progress 24/7.

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ABA-Informed Care

Familiar with Applied Behavior Analysis, First/Then structures, and visual schedules. They speak the same language as your child’s therapists and school team.

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Sensory-Aware Environments

Trained to identify and manage sensory triggers, create calm transitions, and prevent escalation — before it becomes a crisis.

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23 Years of Vetting

Our proprietary screening process evaluates every candidate specifically for special needs temperament, patience, and hands-on experience — not just a clean background check.

Conditions We Support

Every child is unique. Our caregivers have hands-on experience supporting children across a wide range of diagnoses and developmental profiles.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

From Level 1 to Level 3 ASD. Our caregivers understand social communication differences, repetitive behaviors, and the importance of predictable routines.

ADHD & Attention Disorders

Structured, patient caregivers who use visual schedules, movement breaks, and consistent redirection to help children with ADHD thrive at home.

Down Syndrome

Compassionate caregivers experienced in communication support, adaptive play, and building independence in children with Down syndrome at every developmental stage.

Sensory Processing Disorder

Skilled at creating sensory-friendly home environments, managing overstimulation, and implementing the calming strategies recommended by your child’s OT.

Cerebral Palsy

Experienced in mobility assistance, adaptive equipment, and supporting the physical and emotional development of children with cerebral palsy in the home environment.

Speech, Anxiety & Complex Diagnoses

Speech & language delays, childhood anxiety, rare genetic conditions, and medically complex profiles. If your child has unique needs, we have the right caregiver.

Our Vetting Process

Finding the right caregiver for a child with unique needs is not just a staffing decision — it is a life-changing partnership. Our process reflects that.

Diagnosis-Specific Screening

We ask every candidate directly about their experience with specific diagnoses, therapeutic frameworks, and behavioral strategies. Vague answers don’t pass our bar.

Therapeutic Technique Assessment

We evaluate each candidate’s knowledge of ABA, sensory integration, de-escalation, and communication support techniques used by licensed therapists.

Family Chemistry Match

We only present candidates we would trust with our own children. Interviews become chemistry-only — because by the time you meet them, the vetting is already done.

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I’ve been in and around childcare for over 14 years. I’ve seen quite a lot and thought that this agency was going to be just like the rest. HOWEVER, this agency is nothing but professional. They are quick and determined to match the caregiver to the right family. They truly do want both parties happy. These are people YOU can trust.

— Misty, Dream Nannies Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience do your special needs nannies have?

Our special needs caregivers have hands-on experience working with children across a range of diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and more. Many have worked alongside licensed therapists, in therapeutic schools, or as ABA technicians. We verify all experience through direct reference checks and scenario-based interviews.

Can your nannies work alongside our child’s therapists?

Yes — this is one of our most important differentiators. Our “Wrap-Around” caregivers are specifically placed to collaborate with your child’s OT, PT, Speech, and ABA therapists. They attend sessions when appropriate, learn the specific techniques being used, and reinforce those strategies in the home environment so therapeutic progress is never lost between appointments.

Do you place nannies specifically for children with autism?

Yes. Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most common reasons families come to us for specialized placement. We screen candidates specifically for ASD experience, including familiarity with communication differences, sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and the emotional resilience required for this work. With 1 in 31 children now diagnosed with ASD (CDC, 2025), this is one of our most in-demand specialties.

What areas do you serve for special needs nanny placement?

We serve families across Georgia (Atlanta, Buckhead, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Savannah), North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville), South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia, Hilton Head), Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Naples), and Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin). We also work with families in other markets — contact us to discuss your location.

How quickly can Dream Nannies find us a special needs caregiver?

Most families start receiving qualified candidate introductions within a few days, depending on the role, schedule, and specific experience required. We keep you updated throughout the entire process. Because special needs placements require a higher level of precision, we never rush the match — but we move with urgency because we understand what is at stake for your family.

Ready to Find the Right Fit?

Tell us about your child and your family’s needs. We’ll handle the rest — with the discretion, care, and expertise your family deserves.