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Lauren W.


Mequon, WI

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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My name is Lauren, I'm a single mom living in Mequon with my 2 best buds, my two kids. I have a TON of pediatric knowledge and experience, both medical and developmental. I'm gifted with bold and decisive instincts regarding a child's needs and safety. My unmatched experience comes from raising my very own 2u2 for so many...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Ashley P.


Sussex, WI

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher

I am an early childhood special education teacher. I have taught for six years in Menomonee Falls. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I would prefer to come with me. But have care for her if needed. Before teaching I have coached a variety of sports, and have been a lead staff for various summer recreation programs. I have...

Kathryn S.


Milwaukee, WI

$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Just Like Grandma

I have raised two wonderful children, whine being a nanny to many others in order to be with mine almost full time. They are now 34 and 30. Both are very successful. My son the oldest has a great job with Direct Supply, a wife and my 2-year-old grandson who is the joy of my life. My daughter is 30, has earned her college master...
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Dawn A.


Sussex, WI

$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing home care for 20+ years. I have experience with autism, brain injuries, cognitive disabilities, spinal cord injuries and etc. I also have experience with changing of dressings, tube feedings, medication management, ROM, transfers and etc. I also have years of experience using a hoyer lift. I get great...

Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

4.7

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive and thoughtful individual that absolutely loves the outdoors. I am a school-based occupational therapist and am CPR/First Aid certified. I worked at a summer camp for six years for children and adults with special needs (deaf/HOH, blind/VI, intellectual disability, type one diabetes, ADHD, Autism). I also have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kala dials into the child's personality right away and relates very easy to kids that have special needs. She's trustworthy, enjoys what she does and is a person to look up to for kids and youth. Kala is the type of person you would want to have in your life not...

Brian R.

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Diamonique M.


Milwaukee, WI

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny/ DSP/ Caregiver

I have had experience in the field and with my family and previous job opportunities. Also I am willing to learn or getting training on anything that I lack knowledge in.
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Maria F.


Brookfield, WI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I have years of experience as a childcare provider. I have cared for babies as young as 2 days old thru kids up to 13yrs old, and up to three children at a time. I also have provided care for children with special needs. I have been working as a full-time nanny since mid-2020,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Maria cared for our daughter from 3 months to 16 months. She is punctual, dependable, and a great communicator. She immediately assimilated into our daily routine and developed a strong bond with our daughter. She’s all we could have hoped for in a caregiver - and...

Alexis Z.

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Hannah F.


Port Washington, WI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah and I graduated high school in June 2023. I've grown up in Orange County almost my whole life until I had to move out-of-state in 2021. I just recently moved back to OC and have been babysitting ever since! My experience includes being a gymnastics coach to ages 2-11 years old, which was in groups from...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was wonderful and very professional. Our 3 kids loved having her babysit, and were even sad to see her leave after we returned home! We will definitely hire Hannah again!!"

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Brittany W.


Slinger, WI

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Child Care Provider, Part Time Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany! I'm 25 years old and live in the Jackson/Hartford area. I work full time in Human Resources, but I have availability starting in the early evenings Monday to Friday and open availability weekends. I have watched kids ranging in age from newborn to 11, including twins. I have also worked with special...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brittany babysat for us last week and my 6 year old loved her! She played with her the whole time, read, did some drawing and kept busy. Not to mention the house was cleaned up and in great shape when we got home. We look forward to having her a long time to come...

Dana C.

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Haley H.


Hartford, WI

$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Haley! I'm a pediatric RN and have 14+ years of experience with babysitting. I have lots of experience with newborns to teens and very experienced with watching multiple children at once. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children as well. I have dogs so I'm very comfortable with pets too. CPR...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Haley was great with our two boys!"

Kara K.

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Ariane S.


Milwaukee, WI

$14-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have cared for kids of all ages, personality types, and needs. I am very comfortable with children with special needs of all ages. I am able to help with school work and cooking meals as well as some light housekeeping if needed. I am also comfortable if you have pets in the home that need to be taken care of as well. I have...
Ariane can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ariane is one of the most caring people I can think of and she is incredibly reliable. She will always put your child's health and safety first before anything else! I 100% recommend her for future inquiries"

Lilly R.

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Kaylee C.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible Reliable Full-time Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with family members as well as others. I've been CNA certified for 5 years and med trained for 2 including both oral and injection medications. I work well with babies and small children and love creating activities to do. I am also lifeguard certified and love being in the water. I am able to help...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kaylee is absolutely amazing. She took great care of my baby and was always on time and gave me amazing updates! My son was completely comfortable staying with her and so was I."

Maria B.

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Isabella C.


Hartford, WI

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

~babysitting/house-sitting/dog-sitting started way back in the fifth grade- experience with newborns up to teenagers, have worked w/special needs children/adults, specific diet/restrictions kids, & many multiple child households. **CURRENTLY** have my own super sweet, smart, & helpful 18-month-old boy looking to bring him with...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Isabella is wonderful. I felt comfortable with her immediately and my boys did great with her. I would highly recommend her for childcare."

Carol T.

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Caitlin M.


Milwaukee, WI

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a foster parent for the past 10 years, but before that I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old thought Sunday school and babysitting opportunities! As a special needs foster mom I am passionate about caring for people with different abilities. I have cared for infants, children, teens, and adults...
5.0
"Caitlin is amazing! We love having her help. She has a wonderful connection with my son, he literally dances when he hears that Caitlin is coming the day. He is so Independent playing with Caitlin that I can truly disconnect and get other things done. With her...

Julia K.

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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I spent the last five summers working as a counselor and on the Administration team at a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. I have been a nanny previously for a family with three children, as well as, a family with two children with Cerebral Palsy. I also did before and after school care for a child on the...
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Shimika N.


Waukesha, WI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Shimika. I live in Milwaukee. I love traveling with my family and friends. I loving helping families with special needs because I know how difficult it can be to deal. My brother grew up with special needs. It has always have a special place in my heart because of him. My mother struggled with all 5 of us...
5.0
"Shimika has been a dream come true with taking care of my quadriplegic sister. She is always on time, has great communication, and so very helpful. She is always there to pitch in when we are in a bind!"

Shelly B.

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Sami R.


Brookfield, WI

$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Not only have I babysat children with ages ranging from 0-15, but I have also worked as a part-time caregiver/employee in a school for children with special needs (down syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities). I have a license in babysitting, first aid, and CPR all from the Red Cross.
Sami can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sami is caring and compassionate about everything in her life. She is unique in her own way. Definitely recommend her!"

Vicki G.

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Amy B.


Grafton, WI

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Over 12 Years Experience In The Healthcare Field

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a real estate agent, & I do other jobs in my spare time. I love animals and have or have had a wide variety of pets from, currently dog, rabbits, iguanas, leopard geckos, cats, rats, ferret, birds including African Grey, snakes the largest being an 8ft red tail boa. I also volunteer & teach youth & serve on the...
5.0
"Amy goes above and beyond for everyone. She is very caring and thoughtful."

Julia M.

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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Former Teacher Ready To Care For Your Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, teacher, and former day care assistant, I have worked with infants through high school seniors. I love watching kids grow into responsible and thoughtful young people. As a nanny, I have handled transportation, school pick-up, activities, outings, feeding, diapers, and medication. I worked as a certified library...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was a wonderful woman when we met. We just decided to change our lifestyle so we didn't need a nanny as often as we thought. She was very professional and wanted to engage with the kids while there. She asked some great questions and I know if we would have...

Cindi B.

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Ella M.


Waukesha, WI

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

What To Know About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Ella, I just started my third year of Nursing School at Carroll University! I have experience working with all ages of children, including working with children with disabilities and special needs. I am certified in Basic life support and first aid, and am a Certified nursing assistant. I have also worked...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Ella did a great job taking care of my daughter. She was professional, accommodating, and had great communication. I will be keeping her number for future baby sitting needs! "

Tanya E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Germantown, WI

Kayla H.

5.0

Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!

- Kari J.

Maria F.

5.0

Maria cared for our daughter from 3 months to 16 months. She is punctual, dependable, and a great communicator. She immediately assimilated into our daily routine and developed a strong bond with our daughter. She’s all we could have hoped for in a caregiver - and she’s also an excellent baby...

- Alexis Z.

Hannah F.

5.0

Hannah was wonderful and very professional. Our 3 kids loved having her babysit, and were even sad to see her leave after we returned home! We will definitely hire Hannah again!!

- Care member

Brittany W.

5.0

Brittany babysat for us last week and my 6 year old loved her! She played with her the whole time, read, did some drawing and kept busy. Not to mention the house was cleaned up and in great shape when we got home. We look forward to having her a long time to come watching our daughter.

- Dana C.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley watched our children several times. She is on-time, responds to texts and phone calls promptly, is friendly, and my children both liked her. I would definitely hire her again.

- Michelle D.

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