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60 special needs caregivers are listed in College Park, MD

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in College Park, MD

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Hannah B.


College Park, MD

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.
5.0
"Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She...

Alissa R.

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Tannia Q.


College Park, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi my name is Tania and I have years of experience with newborn all the way to teenagers. I woulb be more than happy to be part of your family.
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Emily L.


College Park, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Expiereced With Multiple Disabilities

Growing up with two blind brothers I have countless years of experience with accessibility, assistive technology, and an empathetic/accommodating communication style.
Hi! I'm Janan, an experienced childcare professional having over six years of experience caring for children. I am currently a senior in college studying biology on a premed track. I hope to become a pediatrician in the future with a focus on neurology! I am currently gaining clinical experience at the Kennedy Krieger Pediatric...
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Emily L.


College Park, MD

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare, Including Special Needs And Pet Sitting.

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, I'm currently a junior at the University of Maryland in college park. I just finished my internship so I'm looking to babysit consistently, but I'm also open to one time gigs! I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and can provide you with past contacts to reach out to if you would like! I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Wawen E.


College Park, MD

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Artistic Nanny To Love Your Littles!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Wen and I'm a full time nanny and college student seeking occasional weekend babysitting jobs. I'd describe myself as patiently nurturing, artistic, and warm. My skills include tutoring, activity planning, development guided play, meal and bottle prep, cleaning, and routine management. I'm CPR/First...
Wawen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ryann M.


College Park, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Engaging, 23yo At UMD For Masters!

Hi! I'm Ryann! I'm an incredibly energetic an outgoing person, I work and go to the University of Maryland (working on a masters degree). My bachelors is in psychology. Not only have I spent my whole life caring for my 3 younger sisters but I have babysat for many families. Ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds! I even regularly...
Ryann can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Kia S.


College Park, MD

$12-50/hr10 yrs exp

Although, I am not a certified professional I am a certified auntie and friend. Being born of 7 children I was able to be blessed with 14 nieces and nephews that range from the age of 0-17. Studying psychology at NCCU I took many child development classes and attained information that allows me to be patient with children while...
Kia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julia S.


College Park, MD

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

College Nanny/Babysitter Open To All Positions!!!

Hello, my name is Julia and I am an energetic, patient and kind student at the University. I have five years of experience. I have babysat children ages 0-13 and am comfortable with all age groups. I also have a background working with special needs children. I love doing crafts and playing games with kids, I also enjoy...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ariel B.


College Park, MD

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Responsible Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ariel. I am a fun, creative, and reliable college student with a variety of kid experience both special needs and typical developing. I really enjoy kids and because of it I've had many volunteer experiences that involve caretaking and interacting with kids. Additionally, growing up with a little sister who has...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Morgan F.


College Park, MD

$12-20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

I am currently enrolled at Howard University studying English and Secondary Education. I am a (future) second generation teacher who has been caring for children for over five years. I have five years babysitting experience with children of all ages. I have babysat large groups (8+) of children that included infants, toddlers,...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hello my name is Olivia. I am currently looking for a new family to work with! I have experience with all ages and specialize in those with special needs. A little bit about me is I grew up as a younger sibling to a sister with a rare genetic disorder who is non-verbal, developmentally delayed and has epilepsy. I am looking for...
Hello everyone my name is Olivia. I am currently looking for a temporary postition or to help out with odd hours/ fill ins. I just move to Ellensburg as I will be starting an Americorp position with Washington Ecology come Oct. I have been working in Dc as a house manager the past 3 years and have been a nanny off and on for...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tayna S P.


College Park, MD

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Funny Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I'm Tayna, I am 22 years old and I am available for date nights and weekends positions. I am a very friendly, patient and kind person, very responsible, organized and a good cook and I do everything I can to provide a safe but fun care for the kids. I love taking kids to parks and zoo, doing fun stuff is always...
Tayna S can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michelline A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
Michelline can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Marlene A.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Marlene can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marlene cared for my elderly father in his East Coast home for several years. I was living on the West Coast and never once worried that he was not getting the best possible care for his many and increasing ailments. Marlene was attentive, thoughtful, and capable....

Maria R.

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Catherine C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Experienced With Special Needs

4.3

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Hello! My name is Catie and I have a degree in early childhood education and special education. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children as a sitter, a full-time nanny, and a teacher. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and I have my own...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

4.0
"Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids...

Rose Z.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...
Icilma can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she...

Elizabeth J.

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "

David G.

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Dionne H.


Hyattsville, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.
Dionne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding always go above and beyond she is the just the right person for this kind of job. She used to work at a facility I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in College Park, MD

Hannah B.

5.0

Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She is a great babysitter.

- Alissa R.

Marlene A.

5.0

Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she couldn't cover. She's simply wonderful.

- Jeff B.

Catherine C.

4.0

Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids are always so excited when she...

- Rose Z.

Icilma J.

5.0

Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she would call us if there were changes...

- Elizabeth J.

Zufan M.

5.0

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

- David G.

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