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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Plata, MD

The average posted rate is $35/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in La Plata, MD

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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Hannah L.


Alexandria, VA

$22-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hanna helped us out in a pinch as a date night baby sitter for our one year old. She was punctual, easy to contact, and very kind. Would definitely hire again!"

Paxten B.

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Kelly B.


King George, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting Or Possible Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kelly, I have been babysitting for 20+ years. I work full time at a pediatric office where I have been for 21yrs. I am CPR Certified. I work full time during the day so I do evening jobs and weekends. I have a lot of experience with special needs children & adults as I have an autistic brother. If you are...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Tynika F.


Newburg, MD

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Caring And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Tynika , I love helping and Taking care of Children And Elders. I have worked with special needs as well, I have my own transportation, I Am respectful and Dependable, loving, Kind and Honest. I love Kids I love helping them and watching them. I grew up with my cousins that I watch also my younger siblings. I'm...
Tynika can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tynika did an amazing job with my toddlers. She was always patient and kind to them. She was also very punctual and didn't mind staying late when necessary . She took time to play with them and they seemed to really enjoy her. I would hands down recommend her to...

Donica S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Hanan J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

Daycare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...

Jane C.

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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference. Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have been using Marilis as an occasional sitter for our boys (5 & 8) for at least two years now and she is wonderful. Like some of her other families, I hesitate to post my rave review for fear that she won't be available as much. But we do love her so I have...

Carissa E.

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Jorgie A.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Active, Time Flexible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for part timesummer job. Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...
Jorgie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jorgie was such an amazing nanny for us. She cared for our 3 year old son regularly and sometimes our 5 month old baby. She was kind, thoughtful, timely, respectful, and professional. She showed up on time and communicated any scheduling issues far in advance. She...

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Ainsley T.


Fort Washington, MD

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Christian Child Care Provider

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been taking care of children for over 5 years. This has included special needs children. I am willing to travel a short distance from my house. I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior. My availability is pretty flexible. Please let me know what you need. We have 2 dogs and a cat. I love photography...
Ainsley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christian child care is important to me and I am so thankful for Ainsley. She cares for my 3 and 1 year old nieces. She is very hands on and dedicated. Ainsley keeps us informed of the daily activities with text messages and lots of pictures. Whenever a situation...

Linda S.

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Rhonda O.


Waldorf, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Specialist

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Rhonda and I am a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), a GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) and a CMT (Certified Medication Technician). I have been in the healthcare field for more then 20 years. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer Care. I am certified in CPR/First Aid, focused training in the following areas:...
Rhonda can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Rhonda is a warm and friendly caregiver, and we also appreciate how punctual she is! She is willing to do whatever we ask with a cheerful, pleasant attitude."

Melodi M.

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Michelle D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our...

Katie R.

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Katherine H.


Accokeek, MD

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
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Mercedes M.


Woodbridge, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for kids from infants to toddlers, teenagers, and to special needs children over the last 20+ years. As a care giver, I have provided tender care for newborns, worked with parents' preferences to create an interactive/dynamic environment for toddlers and grade-school children, and I also enjoy teaching...
Mercedes can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mercedes started watching over our son since April 2015 when our son was 3 months old up until he was 2 yrs old. Mercedes has exceptional work ethics; always punctual to work despite of the weather. She always went the extra mile from her job description, but...

Anette L.

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Julia R.


Lorton, VA

$30-32/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced special needs Nanny/ Professional Organizer Available Hi all, I just moved to the area and am looking for a position (open to ft/pt). Can provide references upon request. Pm for more info :) A little about me: * Several years childcare experience * Years of experience with Autism and Down syndrome * Have...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be...

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Lindsey S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with Special Needs High School students (2015-2019). I have taken them to specials such as art and PE, I have sat and monitored them during lunch, I have helped them with their annual play they put on every year for the school, I have helped them with their reading and assignments worked on in class,...
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Delayna D.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$14-25/hr6 yrs exp

Baby Magnet And Contagious Smile Maker!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Delayna. I'm 24 almost 25, I'm married and my husband is in the military. We're stationed in Virginia for about another year. I love children and always have. I also have no problem with pets. I have a brother with Autism and my Mother always brags how I was so good to him and with him growing up, so I do have...
Delayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Delayna is very good at responding and taking care of my son. She met us the evening before and showed up the next day ready to assist. She helped my son get through virtual learning for the day and was very kind and polite. I would definitely recommend her...

Kimberly S.

I love kids and because I also have kids be sure your children are in good hands. I have 2 years experience taking care of children with special needs and I love my job
Franklin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Michael P.


Alexandria, VA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat, Fun Loving, Compassionate, Supportive, Positive And Kind, Caregiver

I'll start with my most recent job. I was caregiving for a very dear family friend, 92, and her 63-year-old special needs son from December 2019 to July 2021. She is wheelchair bound. I'd take her grocery shopping (the highlight of her week), to Medical, Dental, Eye glass appointments, pick up prescriptions. We discuss current...
Michael can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
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Kim D.


King George, VA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

I was a stay at home mom raising my 3 children from birth to high school graduation. Empty nester now, and I would love to help parents out with the care giving of their children as they grow. I keep active with walking, and dance. I love to read, and I am always learning new things. I love helping children with their learning,...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Plata, MD

Hannah L.

5.0

Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been with them, I would highly...

- Amy G.

Tynika F.

5.0

Tynika did an amazing job with my toddlers. She was always patient and kind to them. She was also very punctual and didn't mind staying late when necessary . She took time to play with them and they seemed to really enjoy her. I would hands down recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care...

- Donica S.

Hanan J.

5.0

Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for young, demanding babies and...

- Jane C.

Marilis G.

5.0

We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the night at all. She successfully put our...

- Aaron C.

Jorgie A.

5.0

Jorgie was such an amazing nanny for us. She cared for our 3 year old son regularly and sometimes our 5 month old baby. She was kind, thoughtful, timely, respectful, and professional. She showed up on time and communicated any scheduling issues far in advance. She was flexible and patient. She...

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