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162 special needs caregivers are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Washington, DC
Cloe M.
Washington, DC
$18-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
Queeny B.
Washington, DC
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as an ABA therapist and as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs in Rhinebeck, NY.
Tykisha T.
Washington, DC
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC
5.0
(2)
Hello Parents.
I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...
5.0
"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her.
Thank you Ms.TT"
Terry J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services.
In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing! My kids loved her! I'll definitely call her again when I need"
Louise C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
Sarah Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...
Marlo can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Queenie watched my three children with relatively short notice, even making herself quickly available for a phone interview. What's been written by others holds true to my experience with Queenie ... she's prompt, flexible, warm, and accepting. My family includes...
Kelly F.
Sarah M.
Washington, DC
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!"
Sarita M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She took care of my kids to the T. She did everything I asked her to do without any complaints. 10/10 would use her again."
Maan E.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sahara babysat our young toddler for an evening out, including a successful bedtime (no small feat!). We found her punctual, polite, and eager to get to know our daughter."
Esther A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."
Chloe G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During my spring break I participated in University's Alternative Spring Break community service program with the initiative child development. There, I worked with kindergarteners and middle schoolers with special needs. I love the joy kids bring me because seeing them happy makes me happy, especially if I contributed to their...
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it"
Juliette F.
Marielena O.
Washington, DC
$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...
Marielena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We live in New York, but I had two days of meetings in DC while my life was traveling abroad for business. Marielena took care of our twin 10-year old boys for several hours on back-to-back days. She was very punctual, and my boys had a great time with her. The...
Larry C.
5.0
(2)
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone.
I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...
Andria A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
*Available only evenings and weekends*
I have 10+ years of experience and have been babysitting in the dmv area for 6+ months. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, crafts, & more. I'm comfortable with any outdoor activities, but I'm also able to entertain and watch children inside! I have two little...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stacy is a great sitter! We have three kids and she does a fantastic job hanging out with them and handling the routines along the way. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katia is a very responsible, kind, dependable childcare professional who became a critical member of our family during COVID. She not only allowed us to keep our jobs and sanity through this unprecedented time, she also brought a needed element of calm, balance and...
Sara C.
Sarie B.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...
Sarie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have 5 children including one with significant special needs and Sarie has done an amazing job with them all! We're...
Shannon A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was...
Molly E.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington, DC
Tykisha T.
5.0
She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her.
Thank you Ms.TT
- Terry J.
Luiza R.
5.0
Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again
- Cory P.
Marlo B.
5.0
Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!
- Elizabeth H.
Queeny B.
5.0
Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home.
- Joanna G.
Sarah M.
5.0
It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!
- Sarita M.
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Ratings for Washington, DC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews of the 162 listed special needs caregivers.