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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Federal Way, WA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Federal Way, WA

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Elaine L.


Sumner, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother Interested In Becoming A Nanny For Infants

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am working Monday- Friday in the Renton School District but am available in the evening or Sunday to babysit or nanny. I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2 and have always loved caring for babies and children for over 30 years.. I spent 4 years teaching children with autism. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with...
Elaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elaine is eternally cheerful & one of the most nurturing people I have ever encountered. Patience is her 2nd nature. She is wonderful with children & has a generous heart which makes her exceptional even with children with special needs."

Serene M.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Amy is wonderful! She has helped us with childcare for our two-year-old and four-year-old. The kids loved her just as much as we did. She was warm and really seemed in engage our kids in playing and not just default to watching TV. We hope to use her again."

Stephanie S.

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Angela R.


Auburn, WA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Young Female Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, an aunt to six kids, and a sister to 10 siblings. I have had the opportunity to volunteer and do missionary work serving children and their families. I am passionate about leaving a positive impact on whoever I meet. I am certified in CPR/first aid training for both children and adults. I have some...
Angela can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angela is a true asset to have for our family. She has never been late in the 5 months she has worked with us and our kids absolutely adore her. Her kind heart shows through in her care for others. We feel so extremely lucky to have found her!"

Sarah P.

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Reann B.


Auburn, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking After School/weekend Hours

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny, special needs aid and, housekeeper for the past 13 years - with the majority of my experience working with children ages newborn - early grade school. I also have experience with transporting/attending classes, as well as cooking, organizing, errands and personal assistant duties. Located in...
Reann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Reann nannied with us for many years and even traveled with us. We have even flown Reann with our baby back and forth while we traveled for work. Reann juggled many tasks for us including making meals, housework and overseeing the care and schedule of our 3 young...

Joyce P.

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Kathryn H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Autism Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Kathryn and I have been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 10+ years working with children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental delays. I am currently working as a high school special education teacher. I am available on a part time (evenings and weekend) basis as well as...
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kathryn. She has always been punctual and reliable and my son lights up whenever she is around. Her experience with kiddos with special needs has made her an absolute asset for my family and my autistic son. Kathryn's...

Alexandra M.

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Jordan R.


Tacoma, WA

$25-27/hr11 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have extensive experience working with children from all ages including infants. I worked as babysitter for multiple years, as well as worked as a teacher for daycare (age group starting at 3 months). I am currently a SPED para educator for the Clover Park School District. I have experience with general ed and...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jordan helped us out when we needed part time care of our 2 and 7 year old children. She was very responsive to me over text, and showed up on time. She has a warm and loving style. Jordan took time to engage my daughter in reading, which I appreciated! We would...

Tracy R.

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Xenia G.


Kent, WA

$15-29/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter. I have 6 years of hands- on experience taking care of children from 6 months to 12 years providing as a dance teacher, in home children care and household manager. Kind and energetic individual skills. Focused on family values y respectful parenting. - availability: weekend/ week day after 5 p.m. -I...
Xenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is amazing, she is very patient, she is an incredible cook, she takes into account the children's food restrictions, she is very punctual following the children's schedule. Safety driver "

Care member

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Julienne J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...

Ron J.

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Rachel A.


Sumner, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Companion * Not An RN

I am a caregiver/ companion and I have over 10 years working with individuals with special needs, dementia and autism. I take my time to build a good relationship and build on trust and respect with each person that I assist. I have experience in observing medications, meal preparation, household cleaning, transporting to...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was very kind and devoted to my mom. She has a gift of joy and energy that radiates through her care. She put our mom first She had an excellent awareness of my moms needs and was always looking out for her comfort and care. Rachel was a blessing to our...

Lisa R.

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Anne K.


Tacoma, WA

$30-41/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced and reliable caregiver with five years of experience. I have gained skills and knowledge in providing care to elderly and people with special needs. My in-home care services come highly recommended by my clients and their families.
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Sally M.


Auburn, WA

$21-36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My goal as your Nanny is to take care of your kiddo's as if they were my own while making your evening less stressful & chaotic so you can enjoy your family. My previous family consisted of one son who was 4 mo. when I started. I have experience with special needs, potty training and sleep training. I have 2 adult children of my...
Sally can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sally was available on short notice to watch our daughter. She was on time and even early. We will plan to hire Sally again!"

Kacie B.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a fully Covid Vaccinated and go by all the guidelines. I'm looking for a summer nanny position 30-35 hrs a week. I have a 7 yr old son that is actually my great nephew that we adopted. He will be going into the second grade. I enjoy taking the kids to parks or zoo, beach, picnic's .. doing art projects. I have dependable...
Robin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Miss Robin! Robin is a great nanny who loves kids and is extremely trust-worthy and responsible. We moved to Seattle in May and hired her through Care.com, and after a great interview baking cookies with us, and then listening to her excellent long-term...

Sarah G.

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Kayana B.


Auburn, WA

$33-40/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Dedicated Nanny!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayana, and I am a childcare professional with 7+ years of experience. I started at 18 as a daycare assistant and have since worked as a professional nanny. I have experience with children from infancy to school age, including those with special needs. I hold certifications in CPR/First Aid and have completed...
Kayana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Very prompt, organized and punctual."

Nadia S.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was amazing! I hired her to provide short term daytime care for my three children (12, 7, and 3) while we looked for a full time nanny. She managed virtual school work for my older two children, primarily my special needs 1st grader, while providing...

Alexandra H.

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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kylie took care of our toddler during the pandemic under trying circumstances with both of us working from home. She was a wonderful nanny- loving, responsible, and an excellent communicator. Her background in teaching was evident as she always engaged our daughter...

Nyles S.

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Justin G.


Kent, WA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Lifelong Loving Caregiver

I have 8 years of dementia, developmental disability, hospice care. And grew up around compassion care in my home life through my father. I have managed medications and employees on a professional scale worked in the home environment as well. There isn't anything I can't learn. My life is care, and I'm passionate about bringing...
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Andrea M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Craft Extraordinaire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with a major in Speech Pathology. I have held many positions, including a teacher's assistant within a severe/profound special education classroom. I also have my Speech Pathology Assistant license, and have previous experience in teletherapy. I am compassionate and am willing to learn even more with...
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Lauren D.


Sumner, WA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I currently have 3 children I babysit for on as needed basis. I have references if needed. In high school, I worked with special needs children. I have also dealt with kids who have ADD, ADHD, and other "special needs". I am available during weekends for "mommy & daddy dates". Please...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mackenzie F.


Seattle, WA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

LPN

I am a nurse I can help with light housekeeping, can transport children, run errands, and much much more. I am currently attending school to get my RN. I have a service dog named Piper and she loves working and being around others. I have been working in home health for a few years caring for those who have just left the...
Mackenzie can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Much of my experience with children has been in special education classrooms. For two and a half years I have worked in classrooms for kids that have emotional and behavioral challenges. I have also worked a summer school program with preschoolers with autism. During my time teaching children's fitness, I worked with many kids...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Federal Way, WA

Elaine L.

5.0

Elaine has been watching out three kids for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier!!! My kids love her!!! Ten out ten.

- Care member

Amy B.

5.0

Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our son again soon.

- Emily W.

Angela R.

5.0

Angela is a true asset to have for our family. She has never been late in the 5 months she has worked with us and our kids absolutely adore her. Her kind heart shows through in her care for others. We feel so extremely lucky to have found her!

- Sarah P.

Reann B.

5.0

Reann is incredible. She was a perfect fit for my son, who struggles with a couple of issues - she was patient, insightful, intuitive, and gentle with him; she also provided me with a ton of feedback and ideas for how to best support him, given her vast experience with children. She was funny and...

- Ashley M.

Kathryn H.

5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Kathryn. She has always been punctual and reliable and my son lights up whenever she is around. Her experience with kiddos with special needs has made her an absolute asset for my family and my autistic son. Kathryn's patience and kindness show every time...

- Alexandra M.

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Ratings for Federal Way, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Federal Way, WA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.