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Jenna D.


Unionville, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

French Nanny

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I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

1.0

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I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. From healthy active to special needs. From newborn to seniors. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Diane S.


Burlington, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Assist Children And Adults To Reach Their Full Potential.

I have worked in the School System for many years assisting Children and Young Adults to reach their full potential. I am CPR and PMT Certified. I use American Sign Language daily in my current position. I enjoy working with Autistic Children also Children/Adults with disabilities.
I have worked with kids off all ages for four years now. My experience as a swim instructor at a summer camp, an assistant teacher at a day care, and as a ski instructor have given me the tools to be prepared for anything while working with kids. I am comfortable with all ages, am a good helper with school work and have many fun...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Suzanne has a loving and thoughtful approach to everything she does in life, and especially to the children she works with. It is important to her to build a relationship with each child individually, and she does that while simultaneously holding children...

Anna R.

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Genienne G.


Southington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I am responsible, warm and creative. I have a background in Music and Art. I also enjoy swimming and...
5.0
"Miss G was absolutely amazing with all 3 of my children. I have 8 year old twin boys with autism and a 5 year old daughter. She was able to manage all their personalities with ease and kindness. The kids loved her and ask for her to come back soon! Our family...

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
Haley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is a terrific young lady! She has been looking after my toddlers for about two years now. Haley is patient, and kindhearted. She is constantly coming up with games and fun activities to keep my boys occupied! I have never had any issues with her, she is always...

Jennifer C.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's...

Monica R.

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Mylinda G.


Farmington, CT

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Sara H.


Watertown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sara is everything we would hope and dream for in a babysitter! Kind, reliable, fun, sweet to the kids but not afraid to lay down the law if need be, and just overall a wonderful person. We feel very safe with her with COVID and her level of caution with it. Would...

Hayley E.

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old,...

Zoe J.

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Collinsville, CT

Suzanne E.

5.0

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...

- Kristy M.

Genienne G.

5.0

I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again.

- Cornieta W.

Holli D.

5.0

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...

- Kylie O.

Suzanne E.

5.0

We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is obviously a very caring person.

- Jama C.

Haley L.

5.0

This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...

- Kendra M.

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