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Skylar D.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

(Nanny)

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been nannying for 7 years next to my writing career. It's taught me patience, true communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 24 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am caring, organized, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you...
Skylar can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual and is also available for additional hours which is great. She has a fun personality and comes up with interesting...

Yewebdar T.

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Angela H.


Nashville, TN

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Musical Care For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My journey with music led me to Nashville, my love for children, and my obsession with music and how it affects the brain landed me a position working with a child who suffered from a brain injury. What I learned from that experience was life-changing. I have six years of experience working with families doing private childcare,...
5.0
"Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an understatement. We are a challenging family (4 kids - 1 with severe special needs, 1 with a strong will : ) and twins) and she showed up...

Elizabeth D.

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Amber O.


Nashville, TN

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

About Amber

A caring individual who travels back and forth from Tennessee to Florida. Absolutely love what I do. From helping around the house with my (2) special needs siblings, to making it a career and extending an hand to the community.
5.0
"Amber is get for all services house domestic, cooking, and transportation. I hired her for secretarial work and provide management with day-to-day administrative care. Her duties include but weren't limited to answering phone calls and managing correspondence...

Mersadies K.

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Kristin B.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Reliable With 25 Years Of Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children professionally for 25 years and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Child Development and Statistics. I am also qualified as a Newborn Specialist. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I am comfortable caring for many children at the same time. I...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristin has been an exceptional caregiver for our baby this past year starting when she was only 3 months old. Kristin is patient, nurturing, and playful. She is particularly adept with newborn care and we trust her completely to take excellent care of our baby. We...

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Chelsea T.


Portland, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Chelsea is a children's book writer, literary blogger, and former children's librarian living in Portland, TN. She has 10+ years of experience working closely with children, ranging from newborns to tweens, in all avenues of childcare, as well as experience working with in-home special needs care and education. Chelsea is...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We are so grateful to have Chelsea! As working parents, it's a wonderful feeling knowing our daughter is in good hands when we head out the door. She is active, engaging and easy to work with. "

Emily S.

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Betsy B.


Nashville, TN

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For All Ages! I'd Love To Hear From You! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Betsy. I am a fun loving 30-year-old who loves working with children from all ages and abilities. I love creating a fun loving and creative environment for kids to explore! I am an experienced nanny, house cleaner, and home organizer. I LOVE to teach children's yoga, music and theater classes and have...
Betsy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Betsy is hard working, responsible and trustworthy. She brought creativity to working with the children. She always had a calm demeanor when working with the children. Always left things tidy and put away. Would hire her back in s minute"

Dru V.

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Porter R.


Hermitage, TN

$25-47/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
Porter can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just can't say enough good things about her."

Kate L.

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Alli S.


Nashville, TN

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with children with disabilities for almost 6 years with kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have many behavioral trainings. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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Madison M.


Nashville, TN

$26-40/hr9 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been nannying for over 10 years and am fully CPR/First Aid certified. I live in Los Angeles and currently hold a B. A from University of Arizona. I have nannied for over 12 high profile families over the years. I have experience working with children from ages preemie/newborn to 12 years of age. My most recent families...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have never left our child with anyone except family so we were hesitant to have him cared for by someone else. Madison was everything we had hoped for and more. Our little boy loved her, she read to him, put him to bed and made him feel secure and safe. Plus she...

Harlee M.

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Shantel T.


Springfield, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/ Baby Sitter/ Home Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I love kids! I have been a nanny for many families and have 12+ years experience. Some Families I have watched one child as needed another family I have watched 5 children more full time including children with special needs. And lots of other families in between with ages and schedules varying. I have always taken pride in...
Shantel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shantel has been watching our 8mo son 1 day a week for over 3 months. As soon as we interviewed her, we knew she was the best fit for our little boy. First of all, she has always been punctual and reliable. Most importantly, she is engaging and warm with our son....

Jade W.

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Ezgi A.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hello, I'm Ezgi. I have a passion for child care with a particular focus on children with special needs. I have completed my Master's Degree in ABA and Autism. My experience includes working with children of different ages, and I have gained valuable insights from growing up with my younger brother, who has Down syndrome. This...
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Erin S.


Castalian Springs, TN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

I have babysat my whole life and I love children. I love to have fun with them and build a connection so the kids feel safe and loved when parents are away. I have experience with special needs as well. I nannied for a child on oxygen for 3 years and administered medicine to him often and I am very good at learning what is best...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm an educator. I have 26 years of experience with special needs children. I am experienced with CPR training and certified. I was a part time caregiver for my Dad, who was in at home hospice until he passed .
Kellye can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Kaitlin C.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kait and I am looking for an open nannying position. I am currently a preschool teacher and I have 7 years of experience in childcare working with children of all ages, abilities, and disabilities. I love children and am passionate about helping young minds grow in such a chaotic world. I am CPR trained, first aid...
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Stacey P.


Mount Juliet, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Trustworthy, Nurturing, And Experienced

Hi! I'm a mom of 4 kids ages 12-18. All of my babies are grown and busy with school and sports most days. I was an in-home Certified Nurse Tech Caregiver for 5 years. My oldest was a 24 week preemie that required full oxygen and other special need care for his first year. I was CPR certified due to his needs. I also helped with...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Angela H.


Nashville, TN

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My journey with music led me to Nashville, my love for children, and my obsession with music and how it affects the brain landed me a position working with a child who suffered from a brain injury. What I learned from that experience was life-changing. I have six years of experience working with families doing private childcare,...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Haley B.


Nashville, TN

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Haley B From Nashville TN

I am a positive and energetic 23-year-old who just got a degree in English and Psychology. I currently have a cute apartment in Edgehill, that I share with my cats Finnley and Zelda. Between babysitting, teaching, and nannying jobs, I have roughly 6 years of experience. I currently have a full-time job at Acorn Health as an ABA...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi, I'm Nicol, and I'm passionate about nurturing the development of young minds. My experience spans caring for children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and those with special needs. I've worked as a daycare teacher, providing a safe and enriching environment for children, and I'm also CPR and First Aid...
Nicol can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a...
Nelly Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shay B.


Hermitage, TN

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Helper

Hello! My name is Shay. I am 25 years old and I am currently a full-time Operating room nurse. I have the heart to help and care for people and their needs. I am looking for additional income to help payoff my student loan debt from attending nursing school. I am happy to help with house/car cleaning, child/elderly care, grocery...
Shay can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hendersonville, TN

Skylar D.

5.0

Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual and is also available for additional hours which is great. She has a fun personality and comes up with interesting activities for the boys to do and...

- Yewebdar T.

Angela H.

5.0

Angela was our full time nanny for 1 year then continued to nanny for us part time for 2 more years. To say we adore her is an understatement. We are a challenging family (4 kids - 1 with severe special needs, 1 with a strong will : ) and twins) and she showed up with a smile on her face every day...

- Elizabeth D.

Amber O.

5.0

Amber is get for all services house domestic, cooking, and transportation. I hired her for secretarial work and provide management with day-to-day administrative care. Her duties include but weren't limited to answering phone calls and managing correspondence meetings, scheduling appointments, and...

- Mersadies K.

Kristin B.

5.0

From our very first communication with Kristin, she has been kind and professional! Kristin is a joy to have caring for our two children. She is always on time, reliable and her ability to creatively engage with our kids always makes the transition of leaving easy. Whether it’s playing outside, art...

- Charles M.

Chelsea T.

5.0

I absolutely love Chelsea! She is wonderful with my 14 month old daughter, and has been nannying for us since my daughter was 6 months old. We think she is an absolute treasure! She is very flexible, kind and patient. We trust her completely in our home and with our child, and plan on continuing to...

- Meghan S.

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