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Taylor C.


Ijamsville, MD

$15-18/hr

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Hi my name is Taylor and I'm a student at Salisbury University studying elementary education and am currently home for the summer. I have had multiple experiences working with special needs children in and outside of the classroom. I understand these kids need full attention and need someone who will have patience. I have always...
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Andriyani P.


Frederick, MD

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Education And Healthcare Experience

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a professional caregiver and Nursing assistant for more than 10 yrs for typical and medical fragile kids and I have solid references from previous employers and agency in the DMV area I'm a proud US military wife, I'm a state certified nursing assistant (CNA) and I've worked for a pediatric daycare and preschool...
Andriyani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"An is the best! She is very attentive to my son and she has a wonderful attitude and personality. The needs of my son come first for her. An is very creative and finds unique activities to keep my son engaged and entertained. When my 3 year old son says "Mom go to...

April T.

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Reina P.


Frederick, MD

$27-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very honest, reliable and patient person, with 2 sons of my own who have grown into fine men. I have approximately 10 years of experience caring for children in a profesional sense. My last job was for MCPS as a bus driver assisting and caring for children with special needs.
Reina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Reina was amazing with my son. She's nurturing and has a lot of patience with it comes to children. She's exceptionally clean, attentive, and polite. I would definitely hire her again. From: The P Family"

Anthony P.

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Bailey P.


Damascus, MD

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Bailey. I am a Special Education teacher at Gaithersburg High School for their Learning for Independence Program (LFI). I am 26 years old and have been teaching in MCPS for a year and a half.
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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

Special needs care is very important to me because I resonate with the opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me. I welcome all to be of assistance!
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Bridget M.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs. I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bridget was absolutely wonderful! She's great with kids and makes food so good they'll actually eat vegetables. My son was always excited for her to watch him, sometimes more excited than he is to be with me."

Brad L.

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Rachel S.


Mount Airy, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Professional Nanny To Help Your Little Loves Grow To Their Highest Potential!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

ISO a short term (til Sept 2025) and part time nanny position that allows my two children to come. Summer position for older children or ages 1-4 ideal I have 12 yrs of full time and paid childcare experience. I started at a daycare when I was 18 and quickly fell into the nanny world when a family offered me a job. Most of all...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has been caring for our little girl over the past year, so I have come to know her quite well. She is caring, competent, and very easy to work with. She frequently takes our daughter (and the other little girl in our nanny share) on walks to the park, to...

Emily M.

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Fatou S.


Germantown, MD

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Fatou. I have over 5 years experience with developmental disability. Have done some trainings on developmental disability and mental health. I am also a certified nursing assistant for over 15 years of experience and also being nanny for a long time. I have CPR, first aid and Cna/Gna license with the state of...
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Denise C.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Babysitting

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have approximately 20 years of experience with children. I have babysat school ages/toddlers, I taught Sunday school for elementary school age children and a nanny for child who has special needs. I have my 90 hours certification for early child care. I was a lead teacher at a Christian daycare for 2 years with 1-2-year-olds...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Denise provided in home care for our 2 year old daughter and was wonderful with her! Denise was always bubbly and cheerful. She brought all kinds of crafts to make with our daughter which was great. They would play outside together, worked on colors and numbers and...

Meghan M.

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Nini P.


Clarksburg, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love And Understand Children.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 23 years of experience as a Nanny. Over the years. I have worked with Newborns, Infants, Toddlers, Premature-triplets, Twins, Special-needs, Nanny-share, Multiples (up to 5 kids), School-age children, Before & After school care, pick up & drop off/driver, Errand runner, Overnight care, date nights & Children with...
Nini can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Nini is very trustworthy, caring, positive, dependable, flexible and excellent with children"

Lauretta L.

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Kelsey E.


Frederick, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have a background in Behavior Therapy. I have been a Registered Behavior Technician for about eight and a half years working with children and teens on the autism spectrum. I've had experience as a nanny to 8 different families with children ages 10 weeks to 7 years old. I've taught in 4 different...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelsey has started to help us on a part-time basis, caring for our baby. She has been extremely professional from first contact. Our baby took an immediate liking to her and now smiles, waves, and tries to go to her after just a few times meeting her. She is...

Lisa W.

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Andrea D.


Frederick, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages including some with special needs. I have kids of my own. I currently care for infants on a weekly basis & have for several years and absolutely love it. I have taken Infant-Adult CPR & First Aid training. I have also done childcare jobs that involved pet sitting...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will...

Michael F.

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Stephanie C.


Adamstown, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, experienced child care

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I've been a stay at home mother for 20 years. I ran a licensed home day care in the state of VA. I am experienced with special needs children. I am a very patient and enthusiastic person and I love children. I've sang professionally for many years traveling nationally and abroad. I've been soccer mom, all star cheer leading team...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is an infant whisperer. She made an immediate connection with our 4mo and definitely helped advance his communication. She spent all day talking to him and expecting him to answer. I can't understand his verbal utterances nearly as well, but he's quite...

Mike C.

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Rachel S.


Frederick, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny/babysitting job! I currently work as a nanny for a 2-year-old munchkin from 9am-2 p.m. M-F, so I have lots of time in the afternoons! Below is a little bit about myself: I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel is exceptional with my children! She is patient, kind, and doesn't just plop them in front of the TV. I highly recommend her!"

Rebecca N.

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Ashlyn P.


Damascus, MD

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Ashlyn P- Long Term Fun Nanny!

Hello! I am a 19-year-old energetic woman looking to help out a caring family. Most of my experience with children was helping to take care of my younger sister and the neighborhood children. Yet, I also have professional experience as well; working as a swim instructor for a local class near me, helping and training children...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alice J.


Frederick, MD

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Special Needs

I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver with over 20 years of experience working with clients with special needs. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I have a deep personal passion to provide exceptional companionship. With my extensive experience along with my background in early childhood education, as a certified...
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Kerry K.


Frederick, MD

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

I have work with the intellectually disabled individuals. I help with daily routines and administering medications. Transportation to and from doctor's appointments and outing in the community.
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Gina S.


Frederick, MD

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Nanny .

I am a bilingual professional (Spanish-English) with almost 8 years of experience working with children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. In my country of birth, I worked as a physician in malnutrition centers for early childhood. until April of last year I lived in Florida, where I babysat a 4-year-old girl on...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kesher L.


Clarksburg, MD

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Sparking Joy And Learning Every Day

I'm a mother of four adult children and a grandmother of three, I bring over 20 years of childcare experience, working with children of all ages up to 17. I have spent five years as a nanny and five years tutoring children ages 3 to 8. Additionally, I have one year of experience as a CMT working with young adults with special...
Kesher can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ijamsville, MD

Andriyani P.

5.0

An is very sweet and wonderful with both of my children. She plays with them and keeps them active. I feel comfortable knowing she is watching my kids.

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Reina P.

5.0

I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby, one that has loads of energy and...

- Ruhan B.

Laura S.

5.0

Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!

- Lori N.

Bridget M.

5.0

Bridget was absolutely wonderful! She's great with kids and makes food so good they'll actually eat vegetables. My son was always excited for her to watch him, sometimes more excited than he is to be with me.

- Brad L.

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has been caring for our little girl over the past year, so I have come to know her quite well. She is caring, competent, and very easy to work with. She frequently takes our daughter (and the other little girl in our nanny share) on walks to the park, to the museums, and on other...

- Emily M.

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