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Hannah H.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter For Special Needs Children

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hello, I have worked with a special needs kid before, who has autism. This coming year I will be attending ctc for advanced health care, I have taken psychology class, medical terminology, and child care and development.
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Michele P.


Denver, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

18 Years Of Childcare Service Experience

I'm currently an Assistant Director of a childcare center that has children ranging in age from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I've been an employee for the same company for the last 18 years. Through all those years I've held positions in every classroom... Infants, Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K. I've also been...
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Leslie K.


Ephrata, PA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

I just finished my 4th year as a support staff in an Autistic classroom. I find helping people very fulfilling.
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Kirstie B.


Gap, PA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full Or Part Time

Hi, I have been working as an occupational therapy assistant in various settings for the past 3. 5 years. I enjoy working one on one with others and helping them gain or improve on the skills they need in their daily lives. Due to the lack of work available in my location as a therapist, the past year I had been working in an...
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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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Caroline L.


Lancaster, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...
5.0
"I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks...

Kari W.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Liv C.


Downingtown, PA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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Mary W.


Lancaster, PA

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoor-loving, Baking Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...

Barbara D.

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Caity M.


Downingtown, PA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her. "

Jonathan S.

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Alexis U.


Strasburg, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 26 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and great with the kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my kids in her care, and would gladly have her back again!"

Katie P.

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Kendyll Y.


Downingtown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kendyll! I am a Temple graduate with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Speech Pathology, and I am seeking a part-time nanny/care provider position in Philadelphia. I have plenty of experience with kids aged from infancy-12 years old! I've even worked with special needs youth in a program called "Acting Without...
Kendyll can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures."

Elizabeth T.

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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them and plays with them, constantly active with them. "

Kelvin L.

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Leydys R.


Reading, PA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Leydys, I'm 24 years old, and have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and care for special needs children. I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) and great at babysitting multiple children at once. I can prepare meals, help with homework, housekeeping, distance learning, curriculum assistance, crafts, structuring...
Leydys can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mariana has been sitting my kids for months now. She's very punctual and dependable. Her daughter is very nice. Would definitely recommend her. Just give her your instructions when/how you like things done with your kid, and she does her best to accomplish"

Maria B.

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Rylee K.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...
Rylee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

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Kathryn J.


Birdsboro, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, SORRY! Hi! I have prior experience in child care and have worked with a vast range of ages over the years. I love working with kids and consider myself patient, charismatic, and reliable. I will consistently provide a safe and fun environment for your children. I have four siblings myself, who I have...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miss Kat is amazing with our little girls. They absolutely adore her, especially the dance parties! She's very responsible and dependable, always arrives on time, keeps our kiddos on a fun routine, and keeps our house tidy (no small feat with our little ones). She...

Melissa B.

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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"My 3 kids (10, 8 & 3) LOVE Lydia! She is loving, gentle and is always ready to play with them. I also appreciate her stern (but gentle) way of making sure they obey her and they follow what I have asked of her. She's on time, responds to me in a timely manner...

Brandi D.

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

Jenn S.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren. I am 22 and have experience working with special needs children, children of any age, seniors, and animals. I love crafts and games and anything your child likes. I can cook and clean and would love to speak with you about what you're looking for!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again."

Erin G.

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Lisa Q.


Lancaster, PA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello ALL!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 41-year-old married, mother of 1 adult daughter, who is off at College now. I am already currently working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. But only part-time. So, I am looking to help others as well!! Please let me know what help you or your loved one needs, and I'll let you know if I can...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Earl, PA

Ayanna S.

5.0

Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the future!!

- Ariel S.

Caroline L.

5.0

I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks include assistance with transfers using...

- Kari W.

Lauren K.

5.0

Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!

- Whitney T.

Liv C.

5.0

Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter.

- William C.

Mary W.

5.0

Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...

- Barbara D.

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