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

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am First Aid and CPR certified (recently renewed), and a certified newborn care specialist. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.0

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$15-24/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Sahara was great. My 2 and 4 year olds took to her very quickly. She is very sweet and dependable and would hire her again!"

Sunita V.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Ana D.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Ana care for our 1.5-year-old son for three days while our daycare was closed, and she was absolutely fantastic. From the moment she arrived, our son warmed up to her immediately. While I was working in my home office, I could hear him...

Jana D.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Queeny did a great job engaging my kids!"

Sarah R.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$100/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...
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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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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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Introducing Miss F, an experienced nanny who offers exceptional care for your child. With her warm and nurturing personality, your child will feel comfortable and safe under her supervision. But that's not all - Miss F has a special skill set that sets her apart from other nannies. She has extensive experience working with...
5.0
"I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would rather have assist us with his care. Miss F. has been a...

Jennifer T.

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Madison C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maddi! I'm 28, I'm married and have 2 small kids of my own! I have a big family with 12 nieces/nephews. I have been babysitting for about 9 years now. I have worked in 2 different daycares and have professionally nannied for 2 different families when I lived in New York for about 2 and a half years. I have worked with 3...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Madison was nothing but AMAZING! She assisted me with childcare for a friend's wedding. She was on time and was able to care for 3 kids under 3 by herself. All of my friends kept on asking me where did I find such a GREAT babysitter. She kept me posted with updates...

Oyinyechi E.

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Paige C.


Kensington, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I am a people person! I love making someone smile but, also being able to help them through anything. I am very outgoing and responsible. After high school, I became a member of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and am currently training to become an EMT. In college, I am working towards my Bachelors in Child Life. Looking forward...
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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great candidate -would be fantastic in any home with children."

Lisa C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greenway, VA

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.

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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Kura M.

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 someone you and your kids can count on!

- Jacqueline M.

Sahara T.

5.0

Sahara was great. My 2 and 4 year olds took to her very quickly. She is very sweet and dependable and would hire her again!

- Sunita V.

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