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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Herndon, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Herndon, VA

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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

5.0

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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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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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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & 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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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

3.7

(3)

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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Taylor G.


Herndon, VA

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

7+ years of working in child care. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, school age children, and special needs. I currently work for Fairfax County Public Schools. I'm a WEEKEND ONLY babysitter. Ex: date night/need a sitter for the day or for future reference. This is due to my weekday work schedule. I really enjoy...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor was so great with my kids. She is their favorite babysitter and I know my children are safe in her hands. Will definitely be having her watch them for years to come!"

Tianna R.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...
Jenn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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Ashley D.


Herndon, VA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hello! I am a part-time college student who works at a TaeKwonDo dojang with many kids. Before that, I worked as a live-in nanny for two boys under 3 years of age. I loved that job so I thought I should look for a similar job. I hope to find a job fairly soon, so please let me know!
Friendly Good in communication skill I have work in so many environments with kids and adults, with a six years experience now , can work long hours speak German and English.
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Emily R.


Herndon, VA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Emily & I am a college student studying special education. I specialize in ASD & I have 4 years of experience working with children and adults with autism.
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Faith B.


Herndon, VA

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am in college studying to be a special education teacher. I have babysat for special needs kids in the past and have personal experience with Autism and Down Syndrome. I also worked with special needs teenagers as a student intern at Herndon High School this past year. I have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to caring...
Been caring for children and elders of all ages and conditions for over 10 years now. It's almost like a routine for me. I am very patient with amazing listening skills. More of an extrovert which has helped me engage with my clients really well.
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Kristen P.


Herndon, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 22 years of experience working in the local school systems, specifically Fairfax and Loudoun County Public Schools. My expertise lies in working with school-age children from Kindergarten to 3rd grade. I graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education....
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Catherine M.


Herndon, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny In Northern VA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an FCPS teacher and coach (high school) and love working with kids! I have a Ph. D. in Psychology with a concentration in Development & Cognition, so I spent the majority of my time in school working with kids from preschool to elementary ages. Over the past years, I have worked as a preschool teacher in private preschools...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Allie M.


Herndon, VA

$26-36/hr10 yrs exp

One Of A Kind Nanny With Auntie Energy

Hello! My name is Allie. I am a trained pastry chef and culinary professional. I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 15 families over the years. I have taken care of newborns to teens and have worked with special needs children as well. I was a lifeguard for over 7 years. Although my certification has since expired, I still...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emily R.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am a college student studying special education looking for one time jobs while I am in VA for school. I have experience with kids of all ages and caregiving for adults and can provide care for anyone with disabilities or special needs. I also provide exotic pet sitting for reptiles, birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits,...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lydia B.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

My Name Is Lydia! I'm A 24 Year Old Student And I Have Been Babysitting On And Off For ~8 Years

I would describe myself as a patient, energetic, optimistic, caring, reliable person who just loves to be around children! I have had wonderful experiences with children of all ages (though much of my experience is with children infants and toddlers) and children with special needs. In the past I have fulfilled caregiving roles...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ama P.


Herndon, VA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Childcare For Your Family ** Reliable, Trustworthy, Friendly **

Hello! I have have been taking care of children for many years. I enjoy spending time with kids. My responsibilities have included: reading, reviewing homework, transporting to activities and bedtime routines. I am a CNA and CPR certified. I am comfortable with disabilities/special needs and am medication certified. I am...
Ama can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Leslie M.


Herndon, VA

$18-23/hr

ABA Therapist

I have been a mentor for a nonprofit working with teenagers for about three years and now currently working as a ABA therapist

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Herndon, VA

Elizabeth F.

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 true blessing in our lives.

- Jennifer T.

Stephanie G.

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 person. Our family would definitely...

- Victoria M.

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.

- Care member

Adriana B.

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.

Marie C.

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 craziness when it comes to kids, as well. I...

- Bethany M.

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Ratings for Herndon, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Herndon, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.