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Cassandra L.


Barnhart, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and behavioral disorders. I also have experience monitoring seizures and feeding via g-tube.
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Emily C.


Eureka, MO

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hey! Here is a bit about me- I began babysitting when she was 10 years old growing up with younger siblings and neighbors. I am a registered nurse, worked in the ICU until I got married and moved to CA! I genuinely love spending time around and playing with children. I have spent most of my summers working at various summer...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah G.


Fenton, MO

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi there! I'm Leah. I have grown up with a passion for special needs children and adults! I have worked as a registered behavioral therapist at an autism therapy center as well as a behavioral management specialist at a day treatment facility for kids! Whether your loved one has autism, ADHD, mental health concerns or behavioral...
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Kathryn R.


High Ridge, MO

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Experienced Teacher/Housekeeper

My name is Kathy and I have worked as a child and adult care professional for over 30 years . I started my career as a restaurant manager, and after having children, started working in child care. I have experience working with special needs children, and with infants through school agers. I am currently a personal housekeeper...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tifany S.


Arnold, MO

$25/hr3 yrs exp

I have had many years of experience with babysitting. I have been working at my current job at a daycare for two years. I am now the head 3-year-old teacher. I have also worked with infants and toddlers many times since I have worked here. I also have experience with special needs children. I have learned about children of all...
Tifany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hi! I am a very positive, enthusiastic person who loves learning and adapting to new situations. This summer, I worked with 3 children. A little girl I was with had a similar condition to Cerebral Palsy. I was in charge of all of her care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This included diaper changing, lifting her out and into her chair,...
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Shellie T.


Eureka, MO

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

I started out as an assistant babysitter at the age of 9, taking over as an independent babysitter at the age of 13. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for dozens of families with every age including several sets of twins and a set of triplets, as well as children with special needs. No two children are the same; they are...
Shellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katie B.


Arnold, MO

$20-27/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children and adults with different abilities. My degree is masters of Early Intervention for Autism and Sensory Impairments. I have worked with children and supported them during physical activity. I also have experience with adults doing activities of daily living.
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Katlynn H.


Dittmer, MO

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am working on my Másters Degree in Speech Language pathology currently. Due to my career choice I have extensive knowledge and experience with child development. I also work specifically with young children with difficulties and needs such as ASD, Down Syndrome, late language emergence, feeding and swallowing difficulties...
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Melissa M.


Fenton, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 20+ years, ranging from infant through school age. I have experience with multiples and children with special needs. I have worked in many different childcare settings from a preschool, to owning my own in home daycare, to being a nanny.
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jennifer S.


Arnold, MO

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Care Available

I cared for a little girl w Down Syndrome for almost three years. That was such an experience for me as I learned so much that words can't even describe!! From doing physical, speech and occupational Therapy daily for hours was such an awarding feeling. And to see her strive and work so hard to reach those goals was amazing.
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Chelsea V.


Arnold, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Immediately

I am a Mom to a wonderful 5-year-old non-verbal autistic boy! Due to his needs, I am only accepting positions that allow sitting in my own home as I have sensory toys/activities, baby proof residence, and live on 5 acres so plenty of space! I have extensive experience with special needs children as well as children raging from...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sally D.


Fenton, MO

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi I'm Sally I'm 57 years old been married 34 years. I have 2 grown daughters and I'm a Maw Maw to 4 grandsons. My oldest daughter has special needs and I'm familiar with many special needs. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified. I would love to meet your loved one.

Kayla L.


Barnhart, MO

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

I have over two decades of experience with children. I became an aunt at 13 and have helped care for my 8 nieces and nephews from the time they were born through teenagers. I also have experience with special needs children through friends and family. I have watched children with downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, gastric tubes,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning

Jandyra D.


Fenton, MO

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Do My Best Caring For Your Kids

Hi, my name is Jandyra and I am 44 years old. Mom of a beautiful 5-year-old boy who is on the spectrum but doing awesome for all dedication and hard work I did in his therapies. Because of him I decide to change careers and be a rbt registered behaviors technician. I work with kids with special needs and I love what I do. I am a...
Jandyra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Though Kathleen hasn't babysat for us yet, I can tell she would be amazing for our children (and our family). During the interview alone she gave us some helpful tips on how to get our girls and our house back on track by integrating some time saving strategies and...

Jennifer B.

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Marissa M.


Crystal City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Marissa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and families, I was able to discover this at a young age as an oldest sibling and babysitter. This has only been affirmed through become a mom to two. In the past I have worked as a full-time nanny, in afterschool programs, YMCA swimming programs and even working with The Walt Disney...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marissa has taken care of a wide range of ages and has been marvelous with all children. She has taken care of my own, including overnights and longer stays while I was on vacation, as well as we have had her for group childcare at our church and work functions....

Tiffany M.

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Abbragale B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 8 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...
5.0
"Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hi there! I had the joy of teaching kids with Autism for 1 year. I completed the 40-hour online training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. I taught various domains in each child's treatment plan developed by the BCBA such as social, receptive and expressive language, behavior feeding, hygiene, cognitive, motor skills,...
5.0
"Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline. Caroline had a lot of experience with kids so she knows exactly what to do (this is hard to find someone you...

Jessica D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in House Springs, MO

Kathleen B.

5.0

Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game activities. Kathleen is not just a babysitter, she is definitely an expert at child care. We miss...

- Luci N.

Marissa M.

5.0

Marissa has taken care of a wide range of ages and has been marvelous with all children. She has taken care of my own, including overnights and longer stays while I was on vacation, as well as we have had her for group childcare at our church and work functions. She always plans fun, interactive...

- Tiffany M.

Abbragale B.

5.0

Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!

- Care member

Caroline F.

5.0

Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline. Caroline had a lot of experience with kids so she knows exactly what to do (this is hard to find someone you truly trust). Caroline asks all the...

- Jessica D.

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