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Hannah A.


Greenway, VA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Sitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with special needs kids through athletics (Special Olympics DC). I can help with Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, school work, driving them around to places, and having a good time with them. I am a sophomore at New York University and am very equipped with getting tasks done and an organized...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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.

4.2

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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been...

Kelli G.

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Sarah B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 8 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the kids for school, making dinners for the family (she's a...

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Juliana D.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr13 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was...

Molly E.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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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Andrea D.


Annandale, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dynamic Personal Support Attendant Available

With over a decade of experience, I am a dedicated special needs caregiver skilled in providing compassionate, personalized support for individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. I specialize in assisting with daily living activities, behavior management, mobility support, and skill development, ensuring a safe,...
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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for fostering children's growth and development drives my every action. With 13 years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting children's lives. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and approachability, creates a nurturing...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she...

Jess C.

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Ana Koyasha V.


Bethesda, MD

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional Nanny Available for Part-Time Work in the DMV Area Hello, I'm Ana, an experienced nanny with over six years of childcare experience. I'm currently working with a great family and we are open to negotiating a part-time schedule that works for everyone. My ideal start date would be after March 24th. What I...
Ana Koyasha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"One of the nicest, most caring people I've ever met. It was a blessing to have Ana watch our daughter from 7 months old to two and a half years old. Ana is so safe, meticulous, patient, courteous, communicative, and smart. Anyone will be lucky to have her watch...

Holly C.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Sahara T

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...

Emily S.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "

Dapre S.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Melissa S.


Falls Church, VA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
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Gabrielle M.


Arlington, VA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!"

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Jessica B.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service. During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-34/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 3 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, including twins, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some activities I love...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Katie to babysit on short notice my 9 month old baby who hasn't had a babysitter before. She arrived on time and was wonderful with him. In the 4-hour period I hired her for, she bottle fed him twice, put him down for a nap, changed his diaper, and played...

Camille A.

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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."

Joanna G.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....

Helen H.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kierynn was great! Our toddler had the best time playing with her and asked to play with her for weeks after she came by. The house was in better shape than when we left and I would hire her again in a heartbeat. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greenway, VA

Susan A.

5.0

A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been seamless. She is flexible and adapts to...

- Kelli G.

Sarah B.

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! She is dependable, smart, and fantastic with my 3yr old son. She fosters independence and has taught him countless self care tasks- he now gets himself dressed in the morning saying “Sarah taught me this”. He is always happy to see her and she comes...

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Juliana D.

5.0

Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was diligent about COVID protocols. We ended...

- Molly E.

Grecia M.

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.

Sarah T.

5.0

Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she taught us a few tricks as first-time...

- Jess C.

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