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Mckinleigh N.


Saint Charles, MO

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Intentional And Loving Babysitter

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My name is McKinleigh! I currently attend Saint Louis University and am majoring in Social Work. I currently work at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and have a lot of child care experience, but mainly through family and friends. I am 1 of 9 children (my oldest brother is 28 and youngest sister is 3). I have been an aunt since I was...
Mckinleigh can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary D.


Saint Charles, MO

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Special Needs Caregiver/Nanny

I have a broad range of experience including nannying, teaching high school psychology, and providing and implementing behavior therapy for adults and children with various diagnoses. I am comfortable with special needs of any kind and also children with behavioral needs. I love teaching and would love to tutor.
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Karah G.


Ballwin, MO

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Karah. I have such a heart for anyone who struggles, and I genuinely care about their well-being. My compassion and empathy are not just words, but actions that make a difference. I'm patient and understanding, always striving to improve the lives of those I care for. I adapt to various situations and provide a...
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Alyssa P.


Ballwin, MO

$23-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi Friends!

Hi there! I just transitioned out of being a pastor at a church in Fresno for 3 years where I started a special-needs ministry there. I also have experience with adults with special needs with two years paid experience from that job as well. I am patient, eager to help and learn. I am excited to understand how to pivot best with...
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Jordan S.


O Fallon, MO

$31/hr4 yrs exp

Upbeat, Engaging, Fun Babysitter!

I am excited to meet your family and help parents whenever needed. I am a facilitator at an after school program where I oversee up to 35 children at a time. I enjoy caring for special needs kids and working to find activities that all kids enjoy. I like getting to know each individual kid and what interests them. This helps me...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Carey E.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.
Carey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Carey is amazing with children, she not just a nanny, she becomes like family which is great when you are thinking about someone taking care of your kids. She is always willing to go the ex mile and help with sports, doctor appointment and any school activity's....

Kayla P.

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Mary S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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Ramanda B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently available for part-time nanny hours and/or household admistrator duties in the Saint Louis, MO area. 10+ years of experience, including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-medical special needs. I have experience with...
Ramanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ramanda interviewed with me. Although we weren't a good fit, Ramanda will be a great fit for a family. She is organized, thorough, and has a take-charge demeanor. She seemed to understand what I was looking for and was willing to ensure my rules and standards...

Shelly S.

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Hanna F.


Lake Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an RBT and previously worked in a special education early childhood center, as well as a children's ABA clinic. I have also been caring for my brother since he was born, who has been diagnosed with autism, as well as other diagnoses.
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Abigail B.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love how much she enjoys my children. She has a calm and also fun sense about her. I often came home to cakes made and fun had."

Courtney D.

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Suzanne B.


High Ridge, MO

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I have assisted a family with a special needs child. mostly have delay with Asperger, add, apraxic and ocd children.
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Elizabeth M.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a dancer, dance instructor, choreographer, and a yoga teacher. I am passionate about the arts and love to bring fun and creativity into the lives of the young people I care for. I kickstarted my childcare experience with babysitting kids in the neighborhood where I grew up. As I gained experience, I began nannying and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

Brooke H.

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Yamilet C.


Wentzville, MO

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Looking for respite care? You have found the right profile! My name is Yamilet I have worked with children for 5 plus years in a variety of settings. I currently work at a center that works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. I love working with kids and a majority of my work experience is in daycares and day...
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Rebekah H.


Cedar Hill, MO

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Teenager Who Loves Kids And Needs To Pay For College

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rebekah, and I love working with children! I have extensive experiance working with children of all ages, including doubles and neurodivergent / special needs children. I am Red Cross Babysitter Certified, and Infant CPR trained. I have experience caring for children as young as 4 mos, all the way through middle...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Rebekah as a nanny for the summer and I highly recommend her work. Rebekah demonstrated tremendous responsibility in caring for our three children. She is kind, trustworthy, creative, patient and great with children. She brought activities and crafts for...

Rochelle W.

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Melissa P.


Maryland Heights, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Would Love to Be Someone Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...
5.0
"Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis."

Shondell H.

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Brittany D.


Saint Charles, MO

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

PRN & Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brittany. In 2015 I started my journey as a home health aide worker. A journey that has undoubtedly changed my life for the better. I first started working with individuals of all ages whom had developmental & intellectual disabilities. After 3 years, I stepped into a team lead position within the company and...
5.0
"Brittany watches our 11 month old daughter when we go out for date nights and we love her! She is so sweet with my baby and has been watching her since she was 4 months old. We are so happy to have found such a. Kind and caring person that we can trust while we're...

Katie G.

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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Though Kathleen hasn't babysat for us yet, I can tell she would be amazing for our children (and our family). During the interview alone she gave us some helpful tips on how to get our girls and our house back on track by integrating some time saving strategies and...

Jennifer B.

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Alexis W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexis was our first experience booking someone through care.com, so we were a bit nervous and not quite sure what to expect. But what we got was an absolutely delightful lady who put both me, my wife, and both my kids (3 and 7 yrs) at ease immediately. She far...

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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

This is my 24th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 7 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education. I have 2 adult children and 2 puppies. I enjoy crafts, sewing, swimming, painting,...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda did a great job with our daughter! And our daughter loved her from the minute they met. She was able to do 2 days in a row which helped immensely. Amanda came prepared with lots of fun activities and she even took her shopping, which our daughter...

Cameron J.

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Kelsey K.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most importantly, our children (nearly 4 and 2) love and adore...

Emily B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chesterfield, MO

Carey E.

5.0

As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and professionalism that I was looking for. But...

- Blair S.

Ramanda B.

5.0

Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have trusted her since day one. She gives constant updates and makes sure your child is happy and learning. I had a hard time transitioning from nursing to...

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Abigail B.

5.0

My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to date. She is creative, caring, fun, and responsible and we would highly recommend her to any family we know (and have on more than one occasion!).

- Courtney P.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!

- Brooke H.

Rebekah H.

5.0

I hired Rebekah as a nanny for the summer and I highly recommend her work. Rebekah demonstrated tremendous responsibility in caring for our three children. She is kind, trustworthy, creative, patient and great with children. She brought activities and crafts for the kids to do each day. Rebekah was...

- Rochelle W.

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