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Emily B.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Prior Preschool Teacher Looking To Provide Child Care

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a caring, fun, and patient child care professional with over 10 years experience in babysitting, nannying, and teaching young children. I am a former preschool teacher, with my Bachelors in Early Childhood. I have been an EMT here in the Phoenix area for the past 4 years. I am looking for part...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is extremely trustworthy, responsible and kids absolutely love her! She has watched my children many times and they just adore her! Her natural gifting with kids on top of her experience and education makes her someone you'll want to hire!"

Grace V.

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Suzanne M.


Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Petsitting

4.2

(10)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Children are so fun to be with and play with. I've worked in a lot of different preschools with different aged children. My specialty are newborn and infants. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have experience with different aged children as well as special needs children. I have been a nanny for a few different...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzanne is incredible with our children and a joy to work with. She was punctual and reliable which is important as a busy working mom. I wish that I could hire her again! Thank you for all your help Suzanne."

Allegra F.

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Emily M.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emily. I am a pre-med student currently taking courses for a Bachelors of Science in Biology. I have several years of experience in babysitting (9+), caring for children with special needs (6+), tutoring and more. I have been CPR and First Aid certified. In addition, I have a clean driving record and driver's license....
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Emily is wonderful with kids. She is sweet and patient. One of the hardest working young ladies I have come across. She is a pleasure to be around and always has a smile on her face. Emily has volunteered faithfully for me for years. I recommend her for any...

Sylvia B.

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Alondra M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Efficient

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Alondra! A little about me: I'm a 26-year-old athlete I have my master's degree in psychology and I'm currently pursuing my PhD. I have 10 years of one on one care for infants and children with special needs/ feeding tubes, diagnoses ranging from autism, down syndrome, eating/mood disorders, etc. I have had the...
Alondra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Alondra was truly a gem! She was very thorough and made sure she followed my baby's routine to the T. She was on time, respectful and super friendly ! I could tell my baby was having so much fun with her. I would definitely hire her again whenever I need it!"

Fanny V.

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Christine M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am truly confident working with children, as I believe they are gifts to be treasured. I believe in helping them to develop self-confidence, self-reliance, self-respect and respect for others, trust in their strengths and courage in their attempts to strive forward. I have worked with children for over 40 years. I have taught...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom. "

Shannon J.

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Jessica C.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

*PATIENT, EXPERIENCED, SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDER*

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your in need of a special needs provider, caregiver, babysitter, nanny, pet sitter and any home care needs, STOP HERE, you have found me! I am an employee with integrity, intelligence, flexibility, ability to tend to house work and do it all with a lot of energy. I have been a babysitter since I was 11 years old; that's...
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Emily M.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-30/hr

Part-time Special Needs Care Provider

My name is Emily and I am a biology major with an emphasis in pre-medicine. Due to my love of science and medicine, I have been first aid and CPR certified. I am finishing my first year in a University on April 25. I will be returning to Colorado on this day and would like to begin summer work as soon as I return. I have...
5.0
"This young lady is wise and experienced beyond her years. She is punctual, dedicated and believes in doing her job correctly. She assisted us at our church on Wednesday afternoons & nights from Sep 2015 to April 2016 performing a multitude of kitchen tasks and...

Rick W.

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Evan B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$26-27/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care For The Elderly.

Hello! My name is Evan! I am a dedicated caregiver with a passion for making a difference. As the older brother of a 12-year-old sister, I've honed my caregiving skills both at home and professionally for over 4 years, specializing in special needs kids and the elderly. With my trusty 2018 Audi A4, I ensure reliable...
Evan can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Evan took care of my grandfather, until he unfortunately passed. My grandfather suffered from dementia and mobility issues in his final years. With this, he became very irritable and dependent on someone for basic functioning. It was difficult for any of our family...

Hailey S.

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Sharon L.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

CHEF for 10 years + MAID for 2 years + a MOMMY = PERFECT COMBO to care for your little ones. I absolutely love playing games and doing arts/crafts with children. My favorite part is seeing the proud look of accomplishment on their little faces after mastering something new. I would love to help out a family in their home. I know...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sharon watched my two daughters starting when they were about 1 and 3 years old until 6 and 8 while I worked part- time. She was warm and kind, super dependable, just all around wonderful with the kids."

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Angela L.


Fountain Hills, AZ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Nanny At Your Service!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe all children need love and independence to grow. I'm positive, creative, and like to engage children in activities depending on their interests. I have over 20 years of experience working with children ages 6 months through adults in various settings: home, school, recreation/camp, clinic, etc. I have worked with...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela goes above and beyond your expectations. She is responsive, on time, professional, kind, and caring. She brought along a craft for our daughter to do as we were away for a date night one evening. She fed her dinner, bathed her, and put her down for bed...

Tara G.

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Mary T.


Phoenix, AZ

$30-40/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey families! My name is Mary and I have over 8 awesome years of experience working with kiddos. Currently, I'm working as a therapist for kids with autism and other diagnoses and part time at the Phoenix Children's Hospital Psych unit. I love being able to take what I've learned as a RBT and generalize that in even my daily...
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Payton H.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Payton, a graduate from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a focus on Forensic Science. I originally started in Elementary Education but felt drawn to work that addresses deeper needs. I bring experience from various childcare centers, preschools, and multiple nanny roles. My expertise...
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Payton is very kind and responsible. She was able to provide a resume and references. She has good communication and is very kind, gentle, and calming. She'd be good for anyone with young children!"

Brittany P.

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Jessica C.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Aloha! I would love to be that quality care provider you're seeking. I have many years experience as a caregiver, working with people with disabilities and special needs; experience as a house and pet sitter; as well as household management experience! I have had 20+ years experience with childcare (infancy-13 yrs of age). I...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jessica was extremely attentive to and responsible with our daughter of roughly 4-6 months old during the three months she cared for her 4 full days/week. She was not only extremely punctual and thoughtful about scheduling challenges we had but went above and...

Lisa K.

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Management - Special Needs Mentor, Skill Builder, And Parent Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Curtis, and I specialize in working with children who face social, emotional, or learning challenges. I'm the founder of Keen Kids, where I provide one-on-one support and guidance tailored to each child's needs. With over 10 years of experience, I've developed a unique approach, combining behavior...
5.0
"Curtis has been working with our family for the past year. He works with our 12 year old son, who has autism, several times per week. They work on building skills to support independent living, perspective taking, flexibility and emotional regulation, all while...

Tracie S.

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Victoria M.


Phoenix, AZ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Who Loves Children Looking For A Part Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Victoria and I have my degree in early childhood education! I was a lead paraprofessional at a private academy for children with autism. I have a 4 year experience working with children with special needs ages ranging from 3-15. This included mealtimes, arts and crafts, academics, fun filled activities, and...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Victoria Is everything you could ask for in a nanny. She is kind, patient, loving, organized, creative, fun and most importantly- my kids light up at the mention of her name. I never had any doubt that my babies were being put first and they were in great hands. We...

Stephanie B.

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Athena D.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience working with children, infant to 7 years old. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified. I also have my Fingerprint clearance card. My qualifications include teaching a preschool class for three years, home school teaching experience for one year and assisted with teaching special needs elementary students for...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As first-time parents, it was difficult leaving our newborn in the care of someone else when we returned to work, but Athena completely put our minds at ease! She is kindhearted, knowledgeable, trustworthy, flexible, and hardworking. She kept us updated throughout...

Cecily K.

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Louann P.


Phoenix, AZ

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a experienced caregiver with over 15 years of caring for young kids, including newborn babies, toddlers and older. I am a mother of 3 grownup boys and a grandmother. I am moving to the Phoenix metro area to be closer to my youngest son. My goal is to seek a loving family who are willing to employ me as a full-time nanny...
Louann can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lou Ann is eager and willing to help with my dog Mia!"

Doug B.

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Nancy C.


Phoenix, AZ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver, Companionship, Meal Prep, Driving To Appointments And Cleaning

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nancy. I am a certified child provider with 25 plus years experience. I was a special needs bus driver for Paradise Valley school District for 15 years. I then became a foster Mother. I did this for 3 years, I then got promoted to Therapeutic Foster Mother. I did this for 11more years. I have been CPR and First Aid...
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

3.0
"Very pleasant but abruptly quit via text after 4 days without notice. "

Tim P.

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Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Artist, Youth Mentor And Advocate, Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an artist and a Fine Arts Teacher (K-8.) I enjoy working with and being an advocate for at-risk youth and youth with special needs. I inspire youth and young adults to give themselves permission to be themselves through my artwork and personality while teaching them to have healthy creative releases and to problem solve in...
5.0
"Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative...

Kelly S.

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Nicole K.


Phoenix, AZ

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicole! I've always had a passion for caring for and teaching children. One of my favorite activities to do with kids is reading books! Currently, I am an infant teacher at a preschool and I love spending my days with my little babies! I've worked with kids of all ages over the year and have experience with...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cave Creek, AZ

Emily B.

5.0

She is sweet, calm and caring. Also very capable and confident - she definitely made me feel at ease. Emily is trustworthy and always dependable!

- Megan W.

Suzanne M.

5.0

She is a great sweet and very hard worker and she will always take care of everything you need

- Care member

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was fantastic with our kids and they very quickly warmed up to her. We can highly recommend her and will not hesitate to hire her again. Thanks Emily!

- Jeremy S.

Alondra M.

4.0

Alondra was early and very personable. She perfectly organized the drawers and closet in my nursery with little to no direction at all.

- Cherelle G.

Christine M.

5.0

Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom.

- Shannon J.

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