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Cortney J.


Allyn, WA

$16-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Nanny!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a love for kids. In kindergarten when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up my answer was a foster mom. I have nannied off and on since I was 12 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have taken college level childhood development classes, I have over 30 stars hours in child development, I have...
Cortney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Macey W.


Tahuya, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Speech-Language Pathologist for Kennewick School District (KSD) and I am also a graduate student! I work in 3 different locations with KSD including Keewaydin Discovery Center (PK special needs program), Sunset View Elementary (Grades K-5), and Canyon View Elementary (Grades K-5 Life Skills and Tier 3). I have ample...
Macey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Karlie S.


Belfair, WA

$16-21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! I have cared for special needs individuals for many years. In home, and in facility. I have nothing but respect and love for others, caring is my passion. I was an emergency care technician before I became a stay at home mom, and cared for many different people comfortably.
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Ellie H.


Belfair, WA

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have watched newborns, and kids of all ages. I have changed many diapers as well as have assisted with special needs kids. I love working with all kids helping them to continue to grow into whom they were created to be and to provide a safe atomosphere.
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Pre-Nursing student who is also a CNA. I love the opportunity to help care and provide for residents. I am currently have experience in an adult senior home with resident that need help with memory care and motility. I have also worked with clients with spinal cord injuries, both within the thoracic and cervical vertebrae...
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Kiely N.


Gig Harbor, WA

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! (:

Hello! My name is Kiely, and I am currently looking for a part time nannying position. I am a full time employee for Columbia Distributing Co.. so I'm really just looking to fill my Tuesday and Wednesday with a fun family to help out! I have babysat since the age of 12, and before that I was found every summer helping in my...
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Morgan Y.


Belfair, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loud, Energetic, And Loves To Have Fun!

Hello! My name is Morgan, I'm 25, and I graduated from WOU in 2020 with my Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education/Childrens Education, and American Sign Language! I have been working with kids since I was 9 years old, including working with special needs kids, kids with behavioral plans, and kids of all ages! I am...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our...

Emily W.

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Alexandra D.


Olympia, WA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I am a locally located state employee with bachelors and graduate degrees, and I nannied all through college! I continue to take on small care assignments since I miss being around kiddos so often! I take a child-led approach and regularly encourage them to expand their confidence and skills. I'm not afraid to get messy with...
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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is a diamond. Our family has been blessed to have James help with our kids for about a year. We have 3 kids. Our twins were 4 and our oldest 6 when James joined our family. All of our kids are extremely energetic and have some emotional regulation issues....

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Holley H.


Port Orchard, WA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate Off-Duty Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-Happy Halloween- -I am a preschool teacher, and in college studying Early Childhood Education. -I am fully vaccinated, have a recent negative TB test, CPR and first aid certified, and have passed a federal background check for work. -I have experience working with children who have special needs or may need extra support. -In...
Holley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Holley has always been our #1 sitter for years. She has always been there when we needed her and always gave my daughters the best care. She's very genuine and has a lot of knowledge in children behavior since going to college. My duaghters love it when she comes...

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Kursta J.


Shelton, WA

$28-30/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for considering me as a provider for your child(ren). First, I am a mom and grandma myself. I have 4 grown adult children, an 11-year-old daughter whom I homeschool and 6 grandchildren (Ages 0 to 9). I started nannying in college while taking classes in early childhood education. I taught preschool and coached...
Kursta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kursta and her daughter were wonderful with our almost 2 year old! He has so much fun playing with them and they did a perfect job getting him to bed. We can't wait to have them again!"

Keedra G.

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Rebecca H.


Gig Harbor, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Watching The Kiddos

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca. I WORK FULL TIME as an Occupational Therapist in Tacoma. Currently I am available on an as needed basis only. I am looking for intermittent work outside of my regular work hours of 8-5 M-F. I have experience in pediatrics and child development and am very good with infants, small children, and watching...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rebecca took care of our two children. One of them is a 5-year-old boy who can be quite challenging. She brought her own bag of toys and has skills in working with challenging children. Both kids loved her and the night was a success. We would definitely hire her...

Mary T.

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Jill V.


Port Orchard, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Committed Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up loving on my cousin, learning how amazing individuals with special needs are. He was my first taste of what I later learned was my passion- caring for others who needed a little something extra. After years of volunteer work with children of all ages and abilities, I graduated valedictorian and launched into a career...
5.0
"Jill is extremely competent, kind and caring. She manages the care of my special needs adult sons for long shifts and is always professional and patient. She quickly learned complex care tasks and focuses on their well-being and safety. She frequently goes above...

Mary F.

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Danielle L.


Port Orchard, WA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have close family friends with Huntington's disease and have helped with them for over 10 years. For two years I worked for family with two girls, 2 and 3. The older girl has autism. For two and a half years I worked at Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me. I worked with a broad amount of needs there. I have always enjoyed working...
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Hilary H.


Port Orchard, WA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a BA in Psychology from Pacific University. I also had a a minor in dance, and was part of the dance ensemble and the cheer and dance team. Aside from school, during my senior year of college, I worked as a registered behavior technician. I worked for several years at Camp, which is an overnight summer camp for children...
Hilary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We love Hilary! She is simply amazing with our little boy. She is fun, interactive, and also willing to help with anything. She was always on time and gave notice when she needed to be out. I would have her back in a heartbeat. We will be keeping in touch with her...

Erik B.

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Nikki P.


Olalla, WA

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny Seeking Next Loving Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, I'm reliable, responsible and respectful. I've got a lot of love to give and am a great playmate for kiddos! I get kids outside even on the rainiest of days. I am a high-energy person and like to come up with fun curriculum and outings and I incorporate age-appropriate education into play. I'm experienced in...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Nikki has been our caregiver for date nights and our child always looks forward to it. She is kind, fun, flexible, reliable, and an excellent communicator. Would highly recommend her for your caregiving needs. She's the greatest!"

Tess G.

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Kirsten P.


Bremerton, WA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to Bremerton a little over a year ago from Florida to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending quality time...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kirsten is AMAZING with my two elementary aged boys. Patient, sweet, and fun. They look forward to her arrival and big smiles appear when she walks in the door. They feel safe with her and only ever have rave reviews when we get home. She makes the whole family...

Josi T.

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Ashlee N.


Hoodsport, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Educated Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 29 years old and a licensed mental health therapist. I am currently in the process of transitioning between therapy jobs and am looking for a temporary nanny job for the next 3-4 months. I have ample education in child development and psychology along with diverse experience in child care throughout my adolescent and...
Ashlee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashlee is amazing. She cared for our daughter over the summer, and we were so lucky to have her. She is sweet and caring and extremely responsible. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for care for their family. Our little girl adores her, and...

Amanda W.

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Ceresa E.


Tacoma, WA

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Seattle Nanny Looking For Families

I am a nanny/babysitter with more than 7 years of childcare experience. I am currently a substitute teacher in Tacoma. Before that, I was a lead teacher in a preschool class. Prior to that, I was a secondary school English teacher in a Rwandan public school with the US Peace Corps. I have experience working at a local preschool....
Ceresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allyn, WA

Amy B.

5.0

Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our son again soon.

- Emily W.

James R.

5.0

James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a friend I can depend on for my child...

- Nandita K.

Holley H.

5.0

Holley has always been our #1 sitter for years. She has always been there when we needed her and always gave my daughters the best care. She's very genuine and has a lot of knowledge in children behavior since going to college. My duaghters love it when she comes to watch them and I totally...

- Care member

Kursta J.

5.0

Kursta is an amazing sitter! She is energetic, caring, and actively provides updates while she is watching your little one.

- Care member

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca is a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her. She took care of my mother for a few months, before my mom transitioned into an assisted living apartment. Even after my mom moved, Rebecca came to visit and cared for her. I trust Rebecca, she is very knowledgeable with a flexible work...

- Cindy L.

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