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94 special needs caregivers are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Alexandria, VA
Kathy B.
Alexandria, VA
$19-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care many family members over the years,...
Marilis G.
Alexandria, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart.
I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job).
Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature).
I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
Ganna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Marjorie A.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids.
I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development.
A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...
Marjorie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !"
Karol F.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work with. Thanks again :)"
Benjamin S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marilis has watched our boys for almost 3 years, they are 3 and almost 2. She has become a very special part of our family and a friend to me. I don't want to write this review because I want her to always be available for me, selfishly, but anyone would be lucky...
Bridget G.
Michelle D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our...
Katie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for part timesummer job.
Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...
Jorgie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with my Autustic daughter. I would definitely hire again."
Care member
Vian A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Vian's level of experience is a rare find - especially in these uncertain times as most of us worry that virtual learning could set our kids back developmentally. You can tell she is passionate about the work dedicated to providing excellent care and love for...
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...
Caty can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a very sweet personality. We also trust her driving our children. It's been a fantastic experience thus far! "
Neha V.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lethu was on time, worked well with our daughter and followed the evening schedule/bed time routine perfectly. My daughter had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have used Hannah for the past year for our son since he was about 8/9 months old. At first she was a date night sitter and then this past spring she became our part time nanny while schools were shutdown due to COVID. She is punctual, timely in responding to...
Amanda T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 18 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond was.
Doris went out of her way to ensure Laila's...
Care member
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "
Stephany W.
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional.
I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taisa was a wonderful caregiver to my newborn daughter. She came with her own knowledge of caring for this age group but was also open to working together with me and the routines that I was setting on my own. She is hardworking and dependable and an excellent...
Cailin K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I live in PA but go to school here. I ve been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I ve had experience with child with many disabilities. I work at a summer camp during the summer and work with children of all ages. I hope to become an occupational therapist in the coming years!
Hi I am Denise and a special helper I believe in the The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. I and I love helping A lot of people I have 4 years experience being a special helper and I love my job and I have help with a a lot of different special needs .
After earning my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs from Purdue University and my Master's Degree in Special Education from George Mason University, I worked as a special education teacher and now a kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. My favorite thing about working with all...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alexandria, VA
Ganna S.
5.0
Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Marjorie A.
5.0
Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !
- Karol F.
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work with. Thanks again :)
- Benjamin S.
Marilis G.
5.0
We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the night at all. She successfully put our...
- Aaron C.
Michelle D.
5.0
We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our daughter. Michelle took our baby through...
- Katie R.
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Ratings for Alexandria, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 94 listed special needs caregivers.