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Find special needs child care in Gaithersburg, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Gaithersburg, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years

Special needs child care in Gaithersburg, MD

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Renee W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...
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Rachel T.


Rockville, MD

$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

4.0

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My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Kristin B.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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Paige C.


Kensington, MD

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a people person! I love making someone smile but, also being able to help them through anything. I am very outgoing and responsible. After high school, I became a member of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and am currently training to become an EMT. In college, I am working towards my Bachelors in Child Life. Looking forward...
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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.
5.0
"I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I...

Nyaboke B.

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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.
5.0
"Diane was absolutely wonderful, and I'm so glad to have hired her. She is kind, sweet and caring. She is punctual, highly responsive to communications, and dependable. I highly recommend her!"

Shradha G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
4.0
"Susan is very kind. She helps my mother who can be very stubborn and not very nice at times due to dementia. Susan is patient with her."

Gene F.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Susan is absolutely wonderful. She's loving, patient, and completely dedicated. She's creative and a problem solver, always thinking about ways to help our daughter grow, blossom, and work through tough days. She is bright, compassionate and caring, and understands...

Nora F.

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Nadya A.


Olney, MD

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.
5.0
"Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."

Cindy G.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Christela S.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, assist with medication, light housekeeping, laundry , cooking, serving food, or feeding, doctor's appointment companionship. Little entertainment. Going out to the park, mall, incontinent care, such as bladder disorder, clean catheter.
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Shadonna T.


Rockville, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have many years of experience as a caregiver working with people of all ages. I currently work with a 19 years old young man with autism for a few hours each weekend allowing his family a chance to take some time for themselves. Our day consist of taking nature walks, trips to the store to buy a special treat and watching...
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Jayce J.


Rockville, MD

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Jack Of All Trades, And Master Of Fun

I'd describe my personality as vibrant, inclusive and understanding I like caring for people with special needs because I want everyone to have their highest quality of life I'm looking for a job that makes a meaningful difference in people's life and encourages acceptance and inclusivity In my spare time, I like to...
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M Ade We S.


Potomac, MD

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I've had years of experiencing coaching people with neurodivergence. I have worked with adults with autism as well. Please see my profile to learn more about me and how I can make the transition into your family!
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Nina I.


Germantown, MD

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience In Special Needs Special Education Social Skills Personal Care And G-tubes

Feeding g-tube 22years in MCPS with the special education department. I was a foster care supervisor in a group home. I have worked with autism children for 17yrs.
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Lidwige N.


Germantown, MD

$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special needs caregivers provide care to adults and seniors who have special needs that make them partially or totally unable to perform regular daily tasks such as feeding. bathing, cleaning themselves.
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Pearl T.


Germantown, MD

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

My name is Pearl, and I am a CNA/GNA who can care for you or your loved one. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years, with experience caring for young adults with autism. I am very caring, patient, and can cook great meals.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Gaithersburg, MD

Jim P.

5.0

Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset.

- Jennifer G.

Deborah O.

5.0

I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I even came into D.C. Her overall...

- Nyaboke B.

Diane N.

4.0

We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a lot. A lot of times we'd have babysitters just kind of "watch" our kids, but Diane actually gave them that playful attention pretty much the entire...

- Ellen O.

Susan A.

5.0

Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.

- Alin C.

Susan A.

5.0

A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been seamless. She is flexible and adapts to...

- Kelli G.

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Ratings for Gaithersburg, MD special needs child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care.