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Find special needs caregivers in Capitol Heights, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Capitol Heights, MD

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Capitol Heights, MD

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Tawanda S.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Grace A.


Lanham, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Special Educator

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional teacher with 17 years of experience teaching children with and without special needs. You can expect me to be honest, respectful, reliable, and loving what I do. I am willing to do babysitting, nannying, and tutoring, job during the weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Grace was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. She kept them engaged the whole time with learning activities. She had her hands full with a 4yo, 3yo and an 11 month old, but was able to handle them all. She even handled some house work for me. We enjoyed her...

Joy O.

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Rhonda J.


Takoma Park, MD

$25/hr • 20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. I'm looking for a job that will compensate me for my knowledge and experience. I started caring for people with special needs...
5.0
"Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much."

Adriana C.

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Trinity T.


Washington, DC

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child care

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Trinity is AMAZING! I don’t know if it’s because she’s still young but she has the energy to keep up with my rugrats all day long. Sometimes when I work from home but need to someone to keep an eye on the little ones so I can focus, I hear them laughing and playing...

Sandra E.

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a primary school graduate teacher for 10 years. I studied and worked in my home country of Cuba. I have also 15 years of experience working with special needs children. I love children and working with them gives me great pleasure. I am mother of 3 grown children and 2 from them are twins, which both are autistic and with...
Yeny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very patient, dedicated to learn and she has a fantastic personality. She is very good with elderly and children as well. I would highly recommend her."

Mahamat K.

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Tamia C.


Fort Washington, MD

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mobile Nanny/sitter At Your Service!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...
Tamia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun...

Mitali V.

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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

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.

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Kaitlyn O.


Arlington, VA

$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by meeting her needs, being interactive and a great teacher....

Katia D.

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Dyonna O.


Hyattsville, MD

$27-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...
Dyonna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is wise beyond her years. She managed to cajole my mom (who could be quite stubborn) into doing things, and...

Ann A.

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Jasmine B.


Arlington, VA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am the mom of three rambunctious boys - ages 2, 11, and 12. Jasmine has served as a sitter for all three. Jasmine is the only sitter that my husband and I trust to have in our home to watch our boys. She is reliable, loving and very attentive. She loves...

Saad A.

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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...
5.0
"I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what...

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Fatima A.


Hyattsville, MD

$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

- I am a US citizen with a US passport. Global Entry/TSA precheck approved. Travel ready. - I have been a professional full-time nanny for almost five years however I have been in the childcare industry since 2017. I have also worked in a daycare, did substitute teaching, and plenty of babysitting/travel gigs not included in my...
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fatima enjoys working with kids of all ages. My kids are now too old to need a babysitter but she came to my daughter's birthday party because she has become a friend of the family."

Shelagh B.

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Bervely E.


Arlington, VA

$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Highly recommend and will definitely use her again!"

Jessa B.

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Mary K.


Hyattsville, MD

$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I love to take care of people in need. Very caring and loving and take care of family members with special needs. In the past I have worked with special need kids. I also worked with children of all ages in a school/daycare setting. I also took care of family members that were elderly with mobile limitations.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, personal care
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Taiwo O.


Riverdale, MD

$20-25/hr

Full Time Care Giver

As an educator in the public schools I have worked with a multitude of youth with special needs and learning differences. I have worked closely with para educators and learned how to differentiate instruction for students with special needs. As a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools, I worked hands on with children...
Taiwo can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care
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Georgina A.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Gina A Fort Washington, MD. From $25 Per Hour

My name is Georgina (Gina) and I have 5 years of experiences as a home health aid and 2 1/2 years as a CNA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care. I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable. I think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very...
Georgina can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
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Alexandra R.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Full-time Caring Nanny

Hi there! My name is Alex and I am a positive and energetic person with a love for children. I graduated from Charleston Southern University and am newly married! I have over 10 years of nannying experiences, including special needs and children of all ages. I am also CPR certified. I would love to meet up and see if I would be...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Morgen K.


Temple Hills, MD

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person . I have approximately 7 years of experience caring for children the elderly, and people with special needs. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I provide total care, cleaning cooking, transportation and...
Morgen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sarah O.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

After School Sitter, Weekends, & Tutor

I have babysat for special needs kids, for babies, for middle schoolers and kids of all needs! I have brought them to their practices and obligations and to school. I also train dogs to be guiding eye dogs, so I am super comfortable with pets. I am currently a data scientist. I have an MSA in Analytics. I have experience...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dodji S.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver's

We had Dodji with us for 4 weeks while I recovered from surgery and she gave our 18-month-old daughter excellent, responsible care. I never worried about my kiddo when she was out with Dodji and I really appreciated the kindness and warmth she demonstrated, even when my daughter was being difficult because she missed her mom....
Dodji can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Capitol Heights, MD

Grace A.

5.0

Grace was absolutely amazing! She engaged the children with her bag of activities and they loved her. I would definitely hire Grace again. She is truly a Godsend!

- Tristina M.

Rhonda J.

5.0

Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much.

- Adriana C.

Trinity T.

5.0

She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it

- Juliette F.

Yeny P.

5.0

She is very patient, dedicated to learn and she has a fantastic personality. She is very good with elderly and children as well. I would highly recommend her.

- Mahamat K.

Tamia C.

5.0

Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun activities. Tamia not just brought some...

- Mitali V.

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