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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Burke, VA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Burke, VA

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Marjorie A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Marjorie was absolutely wonderful with my children! I felt very comfortable with her. She is professional, kind, responsible, and very caring! My kids had a great time with her!"

Annie S.

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Christopher S.


Clifton, VA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Looking For Afterschool Or Occasional Sitting

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a therapist and educator with a background in special education and a real passion for teaching and working with kids. I have been involved in education, and childcare more recently, for over 15 years. During the day I focus on working with toddlers and preschoolers on early language milestones but for the last 8 years I've...
5.0
"Christopher was great with my son who has autism."

Amie K.

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Alicia T.


Fairfax, VA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher with a lot of experience with children, adults and special needs children, I have all the references you need.
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together."

Victoria S.

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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gabrielle M.


Arlington, VA

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!"

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Wendy M.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked for 15+ years with newborns, pre-schoolers, and twins with special needs. I am lucky to have shared beautiful moments with wonderful children that to this day I keep them close to my heart. My genuine love for children is what motivates me to engage myself into their world and provide a loving, fun, and safe...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Wendy is incredible!!!! I feel so lucky that she was part of my boys life. She cared for them like her own children. She is extremely loving and fun and also teaches them to be polite, kind people. Anyone would be so lucky to have Wendy care for their children....

Dawn J.

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Corrin C.


Fairfax, VA

$27-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Energetic And Positive Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a bible camp counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. A good portion of children I worked with had behavioral, processing, executive or cognitive disorders and required a particular, special touch. I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very...
5.0
"Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her."

Kenny B.

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've known Sam for a year and a half and she is a great choice for your childcare needs! She is a loving, joyful, and funny person who is great with kids."

Lauren B.

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Gloria M.


Arlington, VA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gloria. I have 25 years of experience along with many references. I'm available for full time care. Having worked with many patients, I have experience with gt-tube, also ventilator, Parkinson, MS, dementia, and much more. I love my job and will treat your loved ones and care for them the same way I would want my...
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Andrea D.


Annandale, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dynamic Personal Support Attendant Available

With over a decade of experience, I am a dedicated special needs caregiver skilled in providing compassionate, personalized support for individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. I specialize in assisting with daily living activities, behavior management, mobility support, and skill development, ensuring a safe,...
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Zurie R.


Woodbridge, VA

$13-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom to two amazing little boys, ages 4y and 15 months. I have seven years experience in the educational field. I was a substitute teacher for 4 years. Then I taught Special Education for 3 years. Lastly, I was an instructional assistant in a Preschool Autism classroom for 4 years. I also babysat...
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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

4.3

(5)

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...

Rose G.

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...

Soha R.

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Michelle D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had Sophia as a full time nanny from when my daughter was around 7 months - 11 months old. She was great with her - very responsible, communicative, and trustworthy. My daughter has some medical complexities that required Sophia to learn some special things for...

Rachel T.

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Hannah L.


Alexandria, VA

$22-36/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...

Amy G.

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Delayna D.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Baby Magnet And Contagious Smile Maker!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Delayna. I'm 24 almost 25, I'm married and my husband is in the military. We're stationed in Virginia for about another year. I love children and always have. I also have no problem with pets. I have a brother with Autism and my Mother always brags how I was so good to him and with him growing up, so I do have...
Delayna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delayna is very good at responding and taking care of my son. She met us the evening before and showed up the next day ready to assist. She helped my son get through virtual learning for the day and was very kind and polite. I would definitely recommend her...

Kimberly S.

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Gabriella C.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities with them and they had so much fun! My husband and I found her very sweet and funny. 100% recommend her for...

Melissa A.

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Gabriella C.


Falls Church, VA

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Imaginative Babysitter Who Can Help With Pet Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am not available for full time nanny work* I have 3 years of experience with kids under the age of 11! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and baking. In fact it would be so much fun to help guide or teach your kid how to bake their favorite dessert or help cook dinner. I love to play board games, cards...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabriella has babysat for us on several occasions, and we intend to use her again. She is extremely prompt and reliable, and is very proactive about communicating. The kids enjoy spending time with her and are excited when she comes! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Burke, VA

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.

Christopher S.

5.0

Christopher was great with my son who has autism.

- Amie K.

Alicia T.

5.0

We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together.

- Victoria S.

Gabrielle M.

5.0

Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!

- Care member

Wendy M.

5.0

I cannot say enough positive things about Wendy! Wendy was our son’s nanny beginning from when he was three months old, until he started preschool. Wendy is caring, patient, professional, and a great teacher. Our son was always excited to start his day with Wendy. She introduced him to many engaging...

- Care member

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Ratings for Burke, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Burke, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.