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Cristy R.


Darien, CT

$30-50/hr

Sincere Caring In Care

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I'm passionate about sincere caring, kindness, and compassion in caregiving. I don't have a lot of professional experience, but I have a lot of personal, day in, and day out experience. I have six children, three are now adults. Two of my children have extensive special needs that include: a physical disability that requires...
Experience with special needs kids and adults for over 10years experience, I'm very compassionate, loving, caring individual.
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Peggy Y.


Darien, CT

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Teach For Kids

I am an extremely careful, reliable person with a sense of joy and love for special children and adults . I really like to protect and take care of them, give them my attention and take care of myself.
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Mary S.


Darien, CT

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I am a Registered Nurse who has recently retired and would like to continue working part-time. I'm highly qualified, dependable, and easy going. I enjoy challenges and problem solving. I have excellent references. My past positions have been in hospitals, home care, acute care facilities, hospice, and assisted living. I'm...
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Cristy R.


Darien, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Helpful Care

Hi! I am a seasoned child/elder care professional with over 15 years of experience. I have worked as a nursery/childcare director at my church for over 17 years. I have also worked in many different capacities with the special needs community and elder community. I have been a mom for almost 25 years now. I have six children,...
Cristy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Andie D.


Darien, CT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi everyone!! My name is Andie, and I am a rising junior at University of Richmond. I am looking for part time babysitting opportunities this summer, and I am available until the end of July. About me: I have previously worked as a camp counselor at Country Club of Darien for two summers, and will be working at a preschool...
Andie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca B.


Darien, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been working with kids for the past 10+ years. In the past I've worked in daycares, with children from 3 months to 5 years old. I've also worked for the board of education, with children from the ages 5 to 18 years old. I've gained so much experience and patience throughout the years especially with the board of...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cristy R.


Darien, CT

$20-35/hr

Helpful Care

I am a seasoned child and elder care professional with over 15 years of experience. I have worked as a nursery/childcare director at my church for over 17 years. I have also worked in many different capacities with the special needs and elder communities. I have been a mom for almost 25 years. I have 6 children, 3 of which are...
Cristy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation
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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we...

Dan K.

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Sibila J.


Stamford, CT

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...
Sibila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!"

Gina T.

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Esli M.


Stamford, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

P/T Professional Certified Caregiver For Monday & Wednesday (8-5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Esli I'm a 43 years old mom, I really love to be around kids, I have 15 &11 boys. I do understand what it means to love, care, teach, and make sure our kids are good & happy. I worked as a professional caregiver for great families for many years since I came to this country ( 22 years ago), and still keep a good...
Esli can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Esli was a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. Over several months she proved herself to be kind, patient, attentive, and responsible with our daughter who she worked with from the time she was three months old. Esli's consistency and joy were a delightful...

Meredith H.

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Kianza R.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time. I am in...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure...

Christine O.

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher And Child & Animal Lover

I have been a counselor with special needs children and their families for 20 years. It takes a special person to work with special children and I am that person :)
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Amanda R.


Greenwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Reliable, professional and very loved by our family! "

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Solange F.


Norwalk, CT

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I know English, Spanish, and some Japanese! I have 8 years of experience in childcare. Alongside my commitment to child development, I am a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant! Additionally, I am currently studying Psychology to become a Criminal Psychologist, a separate but equally passionate interest of mine. With...
Solange can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Solange is perfect! She is very smart and knowledgeable. I love the way she speaks to my 8 month old son and keeps him entertained. She is very professional and more than a nanny. Unfortunately, she is already employed by another family for the hours that need so I...

Care member

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We recently moved to the area and I found Debbie here on this site. We have already hired her twice and booked her for a 3rd time! She is dependable, punctual and trustworthy and our kids have had a blast with her and are looking forward to her next visit! We...

Ann G.

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Sarah W.


Norwalk, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a speech pathology major college student currently and I am looking for a new job opportunity . I am a very dependable and patient person with approximately 5 years of experience taking care of children, working with a wide variety of ages. I have had many different wonderful opportunities to interact with and care for...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher, Child & Animal Lover :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Awesome, fun, and loving individual "

Greer K.

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...

Amanda J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Darien, CT

Kathy P.

5.0

Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we won’t be working with her as we move...

- Dan K.

Sibila J.

5.0

Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!

- Gina T.

Esli M.

5.0

Esli was a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. Over several months she proved herself to be kind, patient, attentive, and responsible with our daughter who she worked with from the time she was three months old. Esli's consistency and joy were a delightful presence in our home and I would highly...

- Meredith H.

Kianza R.

4.0

We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure to work with and our children...

- Christine O.

Amanda R.

5.0

Amanda is an incredible nanny! She's nurturing, patient, and has great intuitive skills. Amanda goes above and beyond to ensure the best care for the children. She's a true gem!

- Care member

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