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Amara is very patient even though my baby initially refused to play with strangers. They end up played very happily. I'm so relieved

Review for Amara S. by Care member

Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job.

Review for Rylee K. by Care member

Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend

Review for Samantha D. by Diane C.

Special needs caregivers in Kennett Square, PA

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Cydney P.


Kennett Square, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Care For Your Special Needs Loved One

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I am a caring individual who has 8 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist with all populations. I am certified in infant massage therapy and specialities in play/relationship based therapy and mental health. I have years of experience working with pediatrics including the neurodiverse population and multiples. I...
I am a mother of wonderful daughter. I have many years of experience. I am experienced and great caring for children of all ages. I am caring, loving, friendly and patient. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am...
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Cydney P.


Kennett Square, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I am a caring individual who has an associates degree in occupational therapy. I have experience working with kids ages 3 months to 16 years old both with and without special needs. I am experienced working with kids one on one or in a group environment.
Cydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nakai M.


Kennett Square, PA

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available,

I am an experienced babysitter with over 10 years in childcare, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My background includes caregiving in a hospital, where I developed strong communication and crisis management skills, and I hold a BLS/CPR certification for emergency...
Nakai can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marlana F.


Kennett Square, PA

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging Energetic Childcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a seasoned childcare provider with over 40 years of experience in early childhood and special needs education. I am passionate about providing young children with a nurturing and engaging environment. My time-tested approach to childcare includes positive reinforcement, creative indoor and outdoor play, music, storytelling,...
Marlana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amara S.


West Chester, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...
Amara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amara is very patient even though my baby initially refused to play with strangers. They end up played very happily. I'm so relieved "

Care member

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Rylee K.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...
Rylee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

Care member

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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

Hi! My name is Abby! I'm a Secondary Education Biology major at West Chester University. I have babysat on and off since middle school. My brother has special needs and I have other experience helping with special needs kids. I love babysitting, as I believe it's an enriching experience for both the children and myself. If I...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a current college student at West Chester University studying Middle Grades and Special Education. I have been in child care for about 5 years and 3 years of experience being a summer camp counselor. I have experience with children with special needs.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Evening/Weekend Care Giver Available

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and 5 grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

While in the education field, I worked in a special needs classroom with children who were both verbal and non-verbal, children on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disorders. My experiences have led me to care for an amazing child with Autism for a couple of years. All of these children have impacted my life and have...
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Ashlee B.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Tutoring/Nannying Opportunities!

Hello there! I'm Ashlee, a certified special education teacher with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children. My focus is on creating a warm and inclusive learning environment for every child I work with. With certifications for teaching K-12 special education and K-4 early education, along with...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Hi everyone!! I have about 8 years of experience babysitting for all ages, I actually grew up with a younger sister who I have been babysitting my whole life, she is 11 now! I have experience with special needs children, and am well equipped in CPR and First Aid due to my many years of lifeguarding and babysitting. I enjoy art...
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Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Care Available

I have 6 years of experience working in a school setting with children, being a one-on-one with special needs children, as well as being in the classroom available for all children who need any help. I have played during recess with children, played games in school, sat with them helping with all kinds of classroom work, and...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

My brother struggles with autism and ADHD so I understand how to care for those with cognitive disabilities; but am also happy to help with other disabilities and people in need. I have a car and am a freshman in college! Would love to be a friend and helper to whoever needs it!
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Ava G.


West Chester, PA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Georgia and I'm looking for a summer job from May-July. I've always been enthusiastic about working with children. I have 7 years of experience working with children with special needs and 3 years of experience being a summer babysitter. I have a car and am comfortable driving and...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

- Focused on safety as a number one priority. - Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child. - Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued. - Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
My name is Monica and I have been working with children for 6 years. I have had multiple babysitting jobs with children ranging from 6 months to 16 years of age. I worked as a teachers assistant at an elementary school for two years and I am an experienced sport coach. I have three years of experience working with individuals...

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