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Leah H.


Benson, NC

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Leah I have been in childcare business for about 7 years, 4 of which nannying. I have many references to provide that will describe me as reliable, communicative, and kind. I have enough experience caring for others to be flexible, to know how to handle everyday situations, and cater to the needs of the...
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Amy S.


Dunn, NC

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy S. I have 2 years of athletic training education behind me, as well 7+ years experience with childcare, nannying, and special needs caregiver. I am currently looking to work full time, while exploring the idea of going back to school for special needs education and/or nutrition
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Amy S. I am 21 years old and just recently moved to North Carolina. I have previously worked as a childcare assistant, nannying, and special needs caregiver.
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Cori B.


Coats, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. When I first started I obtained my "Babysitting Certificate" through the Lionville YMCA. I have 2 god-daughters, one 10 and the other 5 years of age. I have watched them since the 10-year-old was 9 months old. I am a Certified EMT in the state of Pennsylvania, and am...
Cori can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary N.


Dunn, NC

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

You All Special

Hello! My name is Mary. I love peoples! They are a gift from God. I had 2 of my children delay. I enjoy every bit of it! Love they smiles. And yes I need a break so I no how it feels. Let me. a help to you. And show you my idea. I would love to be part of your family.
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Kaila S.


Raleigh, NC

$14-30/hr7 yrs exp

Lively Sitter, Great With Babies

5.0

(1)

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Laundry. I was previously the main Infant/Toddler teacher at a daycare, I also have plenty of experience with VPK. I also have experience with special needs kids. I have experience tutoring kindergarten to 7th grade. I was in Girl Scouts for 13 years and an...
Kaila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Neteh S.


Clayton, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I love taking care of children and have worked with a wide range of age groups. Coming from a large family, dividing my attention between three or more children is not a problem. I have experience working with children who have special needs and look to getting to know each child's unique personality, as well as helping them...
Neteh can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She is self-sufficient, but also listens to your desires and interests. She is super respectful of the kids, and is gentle and encouraging, but also consistent in her expectations that she sets for them. She also is invested in the families she has, and I totally...

Reagan S.

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Wendy M.


Willow Spring, NC

$21-23/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi, I am naturally a caregiver, passionate and driven to help others with empathy and dignity. Strive to create a fun and cheerful environment with positivity to make each day great. Ive always had a interest in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. I have 6 years of past experience as a CNA with an in home health service working with...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Wendy is an amazing human! Truly caring with a passion and a natural talent for connecting with people. She has worked with my son with autism for many years now. He adores her. She is patient, kind and goes with the flow. She sees him beyond his autism and is able...

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Frances F.


Clayton, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Yrs Experience

I have 25 years working with children and young adults that have multiple disabilities I have assisted with OT/PT, vision and speech. I also help assist with daily living skills which would be potty training, learning to get dressed, learn to feed themselves. In addition I also have been trained in behavior management. I trained...
5.0
"Extremely sweet and caring on top of professional. I am so relieved and at peace knowing in Frances I found someone to take care of my loved one when I am not around. She is dependable and always on time. Goes above and beyond her duties and always is pleasant. I...

Fallon P.

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Brittany M.


Raleigh, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a special needs mama myself who often struggles to find babysitters as my daughters autism scares away most sitters. I love making families feel at ease. I have hands on experience with all things neuro divergent. I enjoy helping others who struggle to get the tasks done on their own. I worked for corporate America the past...
5.0
"I’ve known Brittany for over 15 years and she has always been reliable, friendly, compassionate and loving to every member of my family she’s cared for, She was a tremendous help with my mother when she was going through cancer treatments, for my young daughter who...

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Destiny H.


Clayton, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Destiny and I'm a very easygoing, dependable girl who loves children of all ages. I have been nannying professionally for about 2 years. I have worked with nanny-share as well which allows two families to combine services for a reasonable but affordable rate for each party. I have also worked with differently families to...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Destiny was very dependable. She played with my girls, entertained them, and took care of them. She fed the breakfast, lunch, and snack. She had no problems accommodating schedule changes as needed. My girls really enjoyed her and I would highly recommend her! We...

Ashley M.

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Ana G.


Willow Spring, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Sitter

My name is Ana. I am married with three grown children of my own. I have been a sitter for the past 20+years. I had a daycare in my home for 10 years. I have been sitting for the last 10+ years at different homes. I have stayed with three different families for 5 years or more. When I watch your children at your home I also...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ana is hands down the best nanny we have had. She quickly became family. She is warm, matronly, accommodating and overall just a positive energy to have in the house. She was amazing with my 4-Mo old. Helped me get him on a schedule, helped me introduce foods...

Ally A.

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Heidi B.


Fuquay Varina, NC

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a little girl with Williams Syndrome. I loved working with her each day in her school. I would work with her therapist in making sure her schooling/therapy was being done at home as well. I really became part of the family, which is one of the things I loved most. A couple of years ago I ran the Indy half...
4.0
"Due to scheduling conflicts, Heidi was only with us a short time - but in that short time, she proved herself to be conscientious, reliable and dedicated. I felt instantly comfortable trusting her with my 5-year-old daughter, who has autism. Heidi's previous...

Kerry B.

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Hillary S.


Willow Spring, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny Position With A Great Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 42-year-old mother of 2 boys and 1 little girl. I am a calm, down to earth, nurturing person who has always had a passion caring for children. I love teaching children through play and crafts and exploring outside. I have a true love for reading and pass that on to all the children I care for. I have worked with kids with...
Hillary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"We can't say enough wonderful things about Hillary. She's been a FT nanny for our daughter from 6-months-old to 2-years. As first-time parents we were apprehensive about finding someone to care for our infant but Hillary immediately put us at ease. our daughter...

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Quinnisha H.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Honestly,respectful And Loyal

I'm a person who definitely love what I do. I'm a reliable, trustworthy and a caring person. I treat everyone with respect no matter what their needs are. I have skills in dealing with mental health, personal care, and ect. I'm here to lighten the load, give you free time and to be able to just breathe knowing that you have...
5.0
"Quinn is fantastic. She has a great personality and makes it safe and loved my sister. It was a great fit. Wonderful wonderful person."

Darlene K.

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Larissa F.


Garner, NC

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, I am getting married and moving to Raleigh soon so I'm looking for a new full time position. I'm an experienced nanny available from June 16th and I have years of experience caring for children from infants to 14 years old. I'm passionate about kids and the impact their first years have on their whole...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Larissa is amazing! She took a very good care of my kids while my husband and I were working. I highly recommend her, she is reliable, loving, organized and my kids absolutely loved her."

Joyce S.

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Heidi B.


Fuquay Varina, NC

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Hickory, NC Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Heidi B. and I have held a variety of positions working with children of all ages as well as working with families who have twins and children with special needs, (Down Syndrome and William Syndrome). Past care experiences include: morning routines, meal preparations, leading and participating in constructive indoor...
Heidi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Extremely mature and respectable young Christian women. I enjoyed talking with her and admired all the great experience she has had. We did not hire her, but would have if our first pick would not have accepted. I think she could be a great caregiver!"

Kim R.

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Daphne F.


Clayton, NC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Provider For Individuals With And Without Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Individuals with special needs are so much more than just their "needs". I have taken the majority of classes offered at ECU for teaching special needs and am capable of working with said children in many capacities (including tutoring) while still acknowledging that they are children with interests of their own. In addition to...
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Sarah L.


Selma, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun But Also Strict Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have 2 special needs children myself. I love to be able to help out children and families whenever I am able. I am currently in school for elementary education.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was great with our 8.5 week old son!"

Heather B.

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Karen F.


Clayton, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience with educational games, arts and crafts, music, and reading stories. I personally prefer to limit tablet time and have direct interaction with children. I enjoy taking children to the park, pool, library, bowling, movies, and to get ice cream. I also have one year experience with toddlers, including a...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denise has been a great asset to our family & helping care for our 2 year old twins. She is dependable, comes up with activities to keep them busy and our girls love her. We trust her and would definitely be lost without her!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Benson, NC

Neteh S.

5.0

Neteh is consistent, knowledgeable, kind, and very engaged/playful with our infant and toddler. She engages them in developmentally appropriate activities, and is very trustworthy. We have loved working with her the past 1.5 years!

- Reagan S.

Wendy M.

5.0

Wendy is an amazing human! Truly caring with a passion and a natural talent for connecting with people. She has worked with my son with autism for many years now. He adores her. She is patient, kind and goes with the flow. She sees him beyond his autism and is able to get on his level whenever they...

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Frances F.

5.0

Extremely sweet and caring on top of professional. I am so relieved and at peace knowing in Frances I found someone to take care of my loved one when I am not around. She is dependable and always on time. Goes above and beyond her duties and always is pleasant. I can't say enough praises about her!...

- Fallon P.

Brittany M.

5.0

I’ve known Brittany for over 15 years and she has always been reliable, friendly, compassionate and loving to every member of my family she’s cared for, She was a tremendous help with my mother when she was going through cancer treatments, for my young daughter who often needed a sitter last minute,...

- Care member

Destiny H.

5.0

Destiny is great!! And dependable and was great with my daughter ❤️ I would recommend her to anyone child

- David W.

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