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Zafreen K.


Great Falls, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reading Books , Having Fun And At The Same Time Focusing On Their Safety And Care.

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I have 15+ YEARS experience working with children. I was a licensed child care provider in Great falls Virginia for 10 years. Now I work in a public school as an Instructional Assistant for last 5 years. I work with special needs kids. I have a bachelor's in psychology and I have completed 40 hours in Behavior technician...
Zafreen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Nic and I am a 25-year-old scientist. I love art, animals, cooking, and being outside. I have experience in tutoring adults/kids, babysitting animals and children. I like working with kids because they are unique developing humans. They are always honest and open to learning new things. They view the world in a...
Giselle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea G.


Rockville, MD

$15-22/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

5.0

(4)

I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have know Andrea for 15 years and watched her grow into a beautiful, talented and caring young woman. She took care of my youngest Child for 6 years and found her to be responsible beyond her years. I would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone."

Liliana S.

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Azra H.


Germantown, MD

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm experienced 42 years old female looking for nanny position. I have 18 years of continuous experience in working with children - I was taking care of twin infants and toddlers, preschoolers, older children, as well as special need children. I have great references from families that I've worked for upon request. I am a...
Azra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Azra is taking care of our twins toddlers for the past couple months. My kids love her. She is very patient with them even when they gave her a hard time with T2. We have to move to another State, so we have to say bye-bye to her. I truly believe that our kids will...

Weiwei H.

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
Charlene can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their...

Rachel W.

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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

3.8

(3)

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...

Rose G.

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kierynn was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, attentive, caring, and an AWESOME sitter! Little J warmed up to her very quickly and told me everyday about how much fun they had. She watched our little one for 5 days and they became best friends :) Kierynn cleaned up the...

Amanda A.

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...
Grecia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit."

Cassandra H.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Miranti M.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
Miranti can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"

Doris V.

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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Marie. I'm an art student, part-time caregiver and mother of 2. I have been babysitting for 15 years, and I have a lot of good experience caring for infants, toddlers, and grade-school children. I am an excellent housekeeper! I love to cook, bake and clean- I cook for my family on a regular basis, and I have work...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marie works for me ongoing to clean my house 1-2 times a month, which she's done a great job with despite my being pretty disorganized with cleaning supplies and tasks. I am extremely thankful for her general flexibility and understanding around scheduling...

Bethany M.

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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available evenings and weekends only. I am a young professional (25 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with."

Madison C.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

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Natalia C.


Sterling, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Kind Sitter

I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."

Walesca R.

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make. Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...

Toni H.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Susan is absolutely wonderful. She's loving, patient, and completely dedicated. She's creative and a problem solver, always thinking about ways to help our daughter grow, blossom, and work through tough days. She is bright, compassionate and caring, and understands...

Nora F.

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Kura M.


Rockville, MD

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful college student. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have 6 years of paid experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate...
Kura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We used her from September - March and she was only ever missed one day with plenty of notice. She is reliable and...

Jacqueline M.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Resume and reference's available upon request! Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...

Victoria M.

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Rachelle K.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Hired by 61 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, honest, trustworthy adult with 35 years of experience babysitting children and raising my own son, who is 28 years old and now my grandchildren. I have a Top Secret Security Clearance and currently work for the Federal Government in the Pentagon. I have excellent references for both my babysitting experience...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework related to the kids like cleaning up after their meals and helping them with whatever they need help with. I currently still use...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Great Falls, VA

Andrea G.

5.0

Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She allows for so much room for imaginative play; kids feel heard and loved. I have known Andrea personally for 18 years now and would love to have her...

- Allie B.

Azra H.

5.0

Azra is taking care of our twins toddlers for the past couple months. My kids love her. She is very patient with them even when they gave her a hard time with T2. We have to move to another State, so we have to say bye-bye to her. I truly believe that our kids will miss her so much as she is not a...

- Weiwei H.

Charlene O.

5.0

My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their bodies and their minds, but she...

- Rachel W.

Kailey M.

5.0

Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything, and the kids are always happy to see...

- Rose G.

Kierynn P.

5.0

Kierynn is a great babysitter and she has a very calm and kind personality. She arrived on time each day and my children had fun playing with her.

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