Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Harrisonburg, VA

Recently moved back to Harrisonburg with my husband. Looking to work with individuals on the autism spectrum!

Hi! I am an experienced nanny and teacher assistant who has taught preschool through elementary grades, including children with special needs. I have worked in public schools and day care centers, as well as caring for kids in my home while raising my own four children. I love caring for and teaching kids, and enjoy taking them... show more

Hi! My name is Shannon M. and I'm looking for part time employment for the summer. I'm a freshman Psychology major with intentions to go into early childhood development. Over the past few years I've worked with children of all ages, including special needs such as cerebral palsy. I love kids almost as much as I love pets!

I have worked in the special needs program in high school and my best friend has a twin who has downsyndrome and autism and I have spent lots of time around him. I am very comfortable with all ages and I am comfortable providing care for varying degrees of special needs.

The majority of my experience is with Autism. I have an autistic brother so I feel very comfortable around people with autism. I have also worked with learning disabilities, Aspergers, diabetes, feeding tubes and other things of that sort. I'm very willing and eager to broaden my horizons. I'm a quick leaner and will adjust to... show more

I have experience with a variety of special needs through my career roles as a teacher, tutor, professional nanny, and mentor. I have a gift for connecting with others and embracing each person as a unique individual. In my university education courses, I studied unique needs of diverse learners and developmental psychology in... show more

Hi! I'm Tessa and I'm a communication sciences and disorders major at JMU. I am currently in a special education class at JMU and learning lots about different types of disabilities. I have one year of paid caregiving experience and five years of general volunteer childcare experience. I am passionate about working with... show more

Over the years I have taken classes on how to work with children with different abilities. As well as working with children, like when I would nanny or when I worked at kids first swim school. I worked with a range of children with a range of abilities. They are some of my favorite children to work and build a bond with.

I'm currently a principal at a an alternative school that provides services to special needs children.

An experienced special needs caregiver with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention, providing compassionate, personalized care, especially for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Caring for others is what I'm meant to do. Any age, unique situations, I truly enjoy it all. It's a privilege to be involved in any stage of someone's life.

Hi! I'm Tessa and I'm a third year JMU student with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Family Ecology. I attended community college prior to JMU and have an associate's degree. My dream is to be a pediatric speech-language pathologist after graduating! I have lots of experience working with kids,... show more

Linda is a skilled child care provider specializing in children with special needs, particularly those with autism. She creates nurturing, individualized environments that promote growth and inclusion. With her compassionate approach, I ensures every child in her care feels safe, supported, and valued.

Hi! I'm a child care provider relocated from the Nova area where I've been working in the childcare field for more than 10 years. I am very patient with children and love helping them learn while also having fun. I'm specialized with newborns, infants and toddlers but I also have experience with older kids, multiples and... show more

I started babysitting when I was 11 (I'm 27 now) and I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience with tutoring and working with children with special needs. I just renewed my Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification and I graduated from JMU in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education. Before college, I... show more

I'd describe my personality as artistic, friendly and good at adapting to situations I started working with kids when I was a sophomore in high school. One thing you should know about me is I am CPR certified and took classes on how to care for children with special needs.

I love working with children, they are such a joy to be around. I have two children of my own, my son is 4 and my daughter will be 2 in November. My daughter has special needs and in the almost 2 years she's been apart of my life, she has had taught me so many new things. I have watched other children for about 6 years, all from... show more

I'd describe my personality as caring, effervescent, and patient! I like working with kids because I have a family full of children and I am the oldest, so it is in my nature to be looking after them! The feeling I get after helping a child is rewarding and incomparable to any other! I started working with kids when I was a... show more

I have experience with special needs children in the classroom, want to see kids succeed, and love to share a bright, positive attitude with kids.

Since the age of 14, I have been caring for young children on an as need basis. I began by watching my youth pastor's three toddler children while his wife tutored in a different section of their home. Having that opportunity at a young age allowed me to appreciate how rewarding childcare can be. Since then, I have had various... show more