I love taking care of children and making memories with them. I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with the comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I have 12 years experience at a...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She is one of the most kind hearted women I have ever met. She is attentive to each child, I have five, making them all feel special and heard. She fun and such a help in reinforcing good manners and practices. She taught my two youngest a cute hand washing...
My previous experience with special needs patients has been related to elderly care, specifically Alzheimer's and Dementia care. In this position, I practiced patience, quality care and compassion towards my residents and lifting & transferring of individuals. Also having working in a Preschool/ Daycare facility, I have worked...
I love working with people of all ages. I currently work with a child one on one who has down syndrome. In the past I have worked with children with special needs in a preschool setting. I experience caring for an adult who had strokes and dementia. I believe everyone deserves to feel loved and have the best possible care. You...
I started babysitting my younger brother when I was about 9 years old. I have experience with normal babysitting/childcare. Also experience in being a nanny for two separate families one of those families being a family with four children one of them having special needs with a feeding tube and etc.. I also have experience in...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hey there, my name is Dani :) I am an Occupational Therapist in the skilled rehab setting and a mama to 2 rescued fur babies Cabo (dog) and Abu (cat). I was a care provider throughout college through Care. com for children and adults with disabilities, as well as pet care for dogs and cats. I have extensive clinical and work...
I've been working with kids my whole life. I have 3 younger brothers that I've helped take care of since they were born, and outside of home I have experience nannying for several different families. I've worked with every age group, from infants to teenagers, and I've worked with up to 12 kiddos at a time. I'm proud to say I...
Penelope can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Hello! My name is Hannah (She/They), I'm 21 years old, and I am looking to take care of some lovely kids this school year! I am skillful in art, computers, and other random trivia, and would love to make a positive impact on this next generation! I have PLENTY of experience from babysitting my nieces and their friends over the...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hello! I have had experience babysitting children since I was 13 years old, and have babysat children from ages 3 months, to 9 years old. I have cared for children with special needs (autism), and am also CPR and First Aid certified specifically for children. I was also a preschool teacher for two years before pursuing a career...
Hiel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Ashlie! I am a fun and gentle soul who loves working with children of all ages. I grew up with a special needs sister and am completely comfortable with special needs caregiving / babysitting. I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum and nonverbal children.
Outside of working with children, I am a self...
Ashlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
I'm employed full-time, but am looking to sit for a family every once in a while. I just moved to HI from Seattle, where I was working as a children's social worker. I miss interacting with children on a regular basis and would like to build a bond with a family here. I have been caring for kids for 10 years and am able to care...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Neoki Granquist. I am a 24-year-old college student majoring in elementary and special education. I have nine years of experience being a nanny and have worked with children with special needs for the past five years. I have worked in an elementary school as a paraeducator for the past four years. I can help...
Neoki can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hey there, my name is Dani :) I am an Occupational Therapist in the skilled rehab setting and a mama to 2 rescued fur babies Cabo (dog) and Abu (cat). I was a care provider throughout college through Care. com for children and adults with disabilities, as well as pet care for dogs and cats. I have extensive clinical and work...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
My great grandma lived in our multi-generational home while I was growing up. She had Alzheimer's and limited mobility. I grew up helping change her diapers and linens and getting her in and out of bed. I loved listening to her stories and hearing her sing. She is the reason why I learned to plan the violin, and later this...
Aya can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
**PLEASE NOTE: I am only able to watch 1 child in my home at this time, preferably under school age since I drop off and pick up my own children from school in the Marysville school district.
I am currently a stay at home mother of two children. One who is 7 and the other 4 soon to be 5. I have had experience with...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda is a good care giver to her children ages 6 and 3. She is very patient and kind and reliable. "
I have worked in the childcare industry for the last 30 years. I love children and am very good with them. I have excellent references. I have a very positive attitude. I have experience with all age groups and also with special needs children. I nannied before having kids of my own, then had a home daycare for 15 years when my...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We first met and contacted Kelly through our nanny search on Care.com in August 2012. Although Kelly has only been with us a few short months (we are moving cross country), we hold her in the highest regard. A professional child caregiver/nanny is an incredibly...
I have a BA in early childhood education and disability, with lots of experience with special needs. I have 6 years of experience on this site, this is just a new account since I got married! I have plenty of previous families who can be referenced or reached out to by other families if they'd like to hear about my prior care! I...
Kayana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi my name is Shanna and I feel like I would be a wonderful fit to take care of your kiddos!
I have plenty of experience taking care of kids of all ages and kids with special needs.
Bonus I have my vet assisting certification if you have pets they will be very well taken care of as well.
Please feel free to ask any and all...
Shanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I have worked with kiddos with special needs for 10 years, worked in as a para for 5 years, and have nannied 5 kids from 6 months- 5yrs at once (3 of which were babies all the same age).
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello families! I am a professional nanny looking for a new family! I am 27 years old and I have 15 years of childcare experience with the last 8 years being a professional nanny. I enjoy caring for children because it is so rewarding to be a part of a child's growth! I enjoy working hard on helping them reach their milestones...
Akela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I have at least 30 years of experience caring for babies and children. My grandmother was a foster parent my entire life, I grew up with all sorts of situations dealing with the foster children and started helping and babysitting at age 12 (earlier with supervision) from babies, toddlers, special needs children ect. I have 3 of...
Tia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Stevens, WA
Michelle C.
5.0
Michelle was a wonderful caregiver for our wedding. She is enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our young wedding guests loved all the activities that Michelle brainstormed and brought to the venue. I couldn't recommend Michelle enough for caring for multiple children and ensuring they have...
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Linda T.
5.0
Linda is very kind and a great communicator. She loves and cares well when my kids are in her care!
- Misty D.
Kelly H.
5.0
Kelly has helped us my family for many years! We first met almost 20 years ago. She's watched all of my 3 kids at various stages in their lives and I wouldn't hesitate to leave them with her again. She's dependable and loves each child she cares for like they're her own!
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