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Find special needs caregivers in Herndon, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Herndon, VA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Herndon, VA

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Abu M.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10 Years Experience.

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My happiness is caring others. I get an opportunity to help people in need which is my passion. Then, at the same time I get money. Please contact me if you have any questions.
I can help you for taking care of your child I have 13 years childcare experience. I give pick and drop to before and after achool children and elders at doctor, s appointments.

Garima P.


Herndon, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dear parents , I have more than 8 years of experience with different ages of kids . I have worked with special need child too. I really love to work with kids .

Tara K.


Herndon, VA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly And Kind Sitter With Over 20 Years Of Experience.

I am a mother of three who is passionate about holistic childcare. I have worked with kids with special needs, infants, and kids from all different backgrounds. I'd describe my personality as caring, hardworking, and friendly. One thing you should know about me is I am very patient with kids. My skills include working with...

Marcela J.


Herndon, VA

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

( Send me a message before requesting) I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over six years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. I'm known for my...
Marcela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Natalia C.


Sterling, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Kind Sitter

5.0

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I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."

Walesca R.

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"Steven is an amazing person with extensive experience in working with individuals with multiple disabilities. He's been with my son whose 19 for about six months now and I can't imagine not having Steven in our lives. He's brought so much to our family in the...

Kellie O.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$35-42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
5.0
"Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

Alin C.

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old. I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...
5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did...

Nancy D.

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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

3.8

(3)

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Finding Kailey has been such a blessing for our family. My husband and I both work odd hours from home and in office. She’s fit seamlessly into our routine and is always on time. Does a great job making dinner and keeps up with our household chores. My daughter and...

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as pleasant. My kids really liked her. We would call her...

Christy S.

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...

Soha R.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had Sophia as a full time nanny from when my daughter was around 7 months - 11 months old. She was great with her - very responsible, communicative, and trustworthy. My daughter has some medical complexities that required Sophia to learn some special things for...

Rachel T.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

kathleen C.

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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$30-47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I would hire her again."

Ruth O.

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Luisa A.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 15 years. I worked for 11 years with special needs kids. I enjoy taking care of adults, and I have great references.
Luisa can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Luisa is a great care giver. She took care of my parents and I could not have asked for a better person to be with my parents when I couldn’t. She was so kind and reliable. It gave me peace of mind knowing that I had someone I could rely on. "

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Elsy L.


Chantilly, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
Elsy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elsy is great! She sat for our twin boys one evening in June 2022. She helped them with dinner, play time, and getting to bed. Our boys enjoyed their time with her and hope to see her again!"

Wayne P.

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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.

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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Susan is truly a find when it comes to caring for kids with special needs. There's no one more compassionate and protective of individuals who lack the ability to advocate for themselves. She is staunchly resolute and resourceful in ways only a parent who has kids...

Myron T.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...
5.0
"Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care of my daughter the time I was not at home .. I hope this...

Karah C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Herndon, VA

Natalia C.

5.0

Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate.

- Walesca R.

Steven W.

5.0

I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active. I feel grateful to have found Steven as he has been so good with A. He's patient and kind but also understands...

- Natalie R.

Susan A.

5.0

Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.

- Alin C.

Daniela O.

5.0

I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did she do a fantastic job on...

- Nancy D.

Kailey M.

5.0

Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything, and the kids are always happy to see...

- Rose G.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Herndon, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.