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62 special needs caregivers are listed in Frederick, MD

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Frederick, MD

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Preston S.


Frederick, MD

$16-21/hr

5.0

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Special needs care is very important to me because I resonate with the opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me. I welcome all to be of assistance!
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Kelsey E.


Frederick, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have a background in Behavior Therapy. I have been a Registered Behavior Technician for about eight and a half years working with children and teens on the autism spectrum. I've had experience as a nanny to 8 different families with children ages 10 weeks to 7 years old. I've taught in 4 different...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey has started to help us on a part-time basis, caring for our baby. She has been extremely professional from first contact. Our baby took an immediate liking to her and now smiles, waves, and tries to go to her after just a few times meeting her. She is...

Lisa W.

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Rita B.


Frederick, MD

$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After a full career as a successful retail manager and helping raise four grandchildren, I decided to leave my position and become a full-time nanny. Children have always been a passion of mine and I love being able to make them my job. I've now nannied multiple children starting during their infancy and until they went into...
Rita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rita has cared for my 2yr old son for the past 1.5yrs and has done a wonderful job helping him grow and develop. She is well versed in caring for small children and helped him learn to walk, talk, count, and start reading. She was always on time and responsive via...

Molly M.

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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

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Reina P.


Frederick, MD

$27-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very honest, reliable and patient person, with 2 sons of my own who have grown into fine men. I have approximately 10 years of experience caring for children in a profesional sense. My last job was for MCPS as a bus driver assisting and caring for children with special needs.
Reina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Reina was amazing with my son. She's nurturing and has a lot of patience with it comes to children. She's exceptionally clean, attentive, and polite. I would definitely hire her again. From: The P Family"

Anthony P.

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Andrea D.


Frederick, MD

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages including some with special needs. I have kids of my own. I currently care for infants on a weekly basis & have for several years and absolutely love it. I have taken Infant-Adult CPR & First Aid training. I have also done childcare jobs that involved pet sitting...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will...

Michael F.

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Bridget M.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs. I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bridget is very kind, genuine, and passionate with everything she does. She is on time consistently and goes above and beyond with anything she is asked. Bridget was super useful and helpful and went out of her way to help with anything. She was a big help to me...

Ken M.

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Rachel S.


Frederick, MD

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny/babysitting job! I currently work as a nanny for a 2-year-old munchkin from 9am-2 p.m. M-F, so I have lots of time in the afternoons! Below is a little bit about myself: I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have had Rachel around for a couple years as an occasional baby sitter and my children absolutely adore her :)"

Amy S.

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Andriyani P.


Frederick, MD

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Education And Healthcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a professional caregiver and Nursing assistant for more than 10 yrs for typical and medical fragile kids and I have solid references from previous employers and agency in the DMV area I'm a proud US military wife, I'm a state certified nursing assistant (CNA) and I've worked for a pediatric daycare and preschool...
Andriyani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"An is very sweet and wonderful with both of my children. She plays with them and keeps them active. I feel comfortable knowing she is watching my kids."

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Cynthia W.


Frederick, MD

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have a 9-year-old son. I have been through many hours of training in child care and in special needs child care. I was the nanny for a 9-year-old girl with autism and then she lived with me and my son for over a year.
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Shante F.


Frederick, MD

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver

As an experienced caregiver for individuals with special needs, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to enhance the quality of life for those in my care. With a focus on patience, empathy, and communication, I tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs, fostering a safe and nurturing...
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Alice J.


Frederick, MD

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pediatric Special Needs

I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver with over 20 years of experience working with clients with special needs. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I have a deep personal passion to provide exceptional companionship. With my extensive experience along with my background in early childhood education, as a certified...
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Grace F.


Frederick, MD

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/First Aid/CPR/ Experience In Personal Care/ Experience In Special Needs.

My experience working with adults and children of special needs has been good for the most part. I love the field, I love to help people who can't help themself in any way possible. Growing up I aways wanted to help the sick and that is why when I graduated from high school I decided to go on to college to major in Nursing, Well...
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Elizabeth L.


Frederick, MD

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Educator In Need Of A Job For The Summer! Do You Need Extra Support This Summer?

Hello! I'm Elizabeth and I'm a local elementary special educator in Frederick. I have been a special educator for over a year now and prior to having my official certification and graduating, I have had experience with children who have disabilities from the ages of 3 - 21. Currently, I teach 3rd and 4th grade special...
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Abby S.


Frederick, MD

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking Part Time Summer Work

I am a special education teacher for students in primary grades (Kindergarten to 2nd grade). I have worked with children with various disabilities for over 10 years as a camp counselor, caregiver, teacher, and volunteer. I have a desire to help children reach their goals, pursue learning through life activities, and to express...
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Emily B.


Frederick, MD

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher -Excellent Sitter!

Hi there ! I have a wide range of experience with students with special needs ranging from learning disabilities to rare genetic disorders. I have years of experience helping medically fragile students and can provide a wide range of care. I have a lot in my "toolkit" to make our time together the best day ever, every time!
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Donna R.


Frederick, MD

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Just Retiring Preschool Special Ed Teacher

Hello. I'm an energetic, caring, retired special ed teacher. I worked for Montgomery County public schools as a pre-school special needs teacher for the past 17 years. I am certified to teach both general and special ed. I now substitute in FCPS. I'm looking for occasional or part time childcare work. I live in Frederick and...
I have been caring for people with intellectual disability for over 8years. I have experience helping client complete their ADLS. I have good observations skill and make sure client follows their development routine. I am always engaging to help with creating a normal environment to help clients.
I have always had interest in working with special needs children. Ever since I started middle school I always tried to be involved with the programs at the schools I attended. Throughout all of middle school and high school I worked with young adults and surprisingly they taught me more than I taught them. I also took ASL as my...
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Dawn E.


Frederick, MD

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Direct Support

I have experience with special needs children and adults worked at a child development center for 0 to 5 also worked at a behavioral home for adults Also have a special needs adult child

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Frederick, MD

Kelsey E.

5.0

Kelsey has started to help us on a part-time basis, caring for our baby. She has been extremely professional from first contact. Our baby took an immediate liking to her and now smiles, waves, and tries to go to her after just a few times meeting her. She is motivated to come up with interesting and...

- Lisa W.

Rita B.

5.0

Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no longer with us is we wanted to put our...

- Care member

Laura S.

5.0

Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!

- Lori N.

Reina P.

5.0

I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby, one that has loads of energy and...

- Ruhan B.

Andrea D.

5.0

I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will be! My wife and I have crazy work...

- Michael F.

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Ratings for Frederick, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Frederick, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 62 listed special needs caregivers.