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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Ramona H.


Bristol, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a part time position. Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator."

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Taryn D.


New Milford, CT

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, & Passionate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Taryn, an experienced nanny and first-time mama. I'm on the hunt for a family seeking full time care, and is comfortable with me caring for their child in my home. I have a 13-month-old daughter who would be present. With a Montessori-based approach, we're avid book lovers who relish outdoor adventures. My daughter is...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Taryn started off as our nanny and has now become like family to us. She is an incredible person, an old soul, with a tender heart. She has the best, most calming energy and never seems rattled by anything. Just super even-tempered, and the exact kind of caregiver...

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old,...

Zoe J.

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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring And Friendly CNA

I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kristina D.


Wolcott, CT

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Specialist With A Passion For Special Needs Education

Hello! My name is Kristina, and I bring over 7 years of dedicated experience working with children. Currently, I serve as a special needs preschool paraprofessional, a role that I excel in and am deeply passionate about. Throughout my career, I have developed a profound understanding of child development and behavior, and I am...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Worked in a school system for 15 years as a paraprofessional with special needs children . I also worked with children with behavioral and developmental disorders .
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gail P.


Bristol, CT

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for seniors, children and special needs individuals. I have worked with seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other disabilities. I can do light housekeeping, laundry and prepare meals as needed. I am a very caring person and really love my work with seniors. I am available on an hourly basis for spot...
Gail can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Abby P.


New Milford, CT

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Patient, Reliable, And Available Babysitter

Hi, I am a patient and reliable babysitter. I have worked with children for four years now. I have completed an early childhood course at my high school and a child development course at my high school aswll. I have worked at summer camps and have been trained their as well. I have also worked with special needs children in...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shinice S.


Waterbury, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Shinice! I'm 18 years old and currently in college for my BA, majoring in criminology. I use to work at a Sportswear company and at a daycare. Unfortunately wasn't able to work with my school schedule and the daycare was only for summers. I attend school Mon-Thurs from 9am-1 p.m. I'm available any time after...
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Jenna D.


Unionville, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

French Nanny

I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Catherine S.


Plainville, CT

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am a licensed early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the state of CT. I have been practicing for 2. 5 years, and working with children with special needs for 8 years. I specialize in toddlers and preschoolers, but I love working with children of all ages. I CANNOT provide direct speech therapy...
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Aja M.


Wassaic, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available!

I am a medical assistant with five years of experience working at a home for children with disabilities on a direct care level. I have extensive knowledge/experience with taking care of children with mild to severe intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, mood disorder, bipolar...
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Rachel H.


Wolcott, CT

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I am a registered behavior technician and I work at a school that provides applied behavior analysis procedures to kids diagnosed with autism. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids and about 1 year of experience working with special needs 1:1 as a behavior technician.
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Gail P.


Bristol, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

I have held positions as a child care provide with over 20 years experience in providing supervision and guidence in private home settings. I am dependable, trustworthy and caring. I have a flexible schedule and I can keep records of daily observations, incident reports and medications administered. I also have experience with...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance
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Elise A.


Waterbury, CT

$35/hr3 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

I'm currently 24 years old, attending college and work for DDS. I have 3 years of nanny experience & 7 years of special needs experience. I also specialize in overnight care. I enjoy going outdoors and making people laugh! I love furry friends and don't mind keeping the house tidy.
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Marissa M.


Waterbury, CT

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Smiley Sitter

I have multiple years of experience with children. I am an assistant director/ choreographer of a dance studio. I run the entire "pre-school program" which teaches children ages 1. 5-7 years old. I have experience as a substitute teacher and am currently enrolled in a masters program to become a high school biology teacher. I...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Anastasia D.


Farmington, CT

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Starting When Needed

Hi! I am 32 years old. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University and certified to teach K-6th Grade. My Bachelor's Degree is in Psychology. In addition to my graduate program, I took coursework in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with Preschoolers and special needs students....
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Kayla D.


Watertown, CT

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, I have experience working with children and young adults who present with special needs. I have extensive experience in both providing services within someone's home, along with a residential setting.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Litchfield, CT

Holli D.

5.0

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...

- Kylie O.

Ramona H.

5.0

Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.

- Care member

Taryn D.

5.0

Taryn worked with us for nearly a year. Our babies are now two years old and five months old. The only reason we had to let Taryn go is because our work schedules have changed. Taryn is an absolute delight to have in the household. She is a professional at her job, and has become like family to us....

- Care member

Julia S.

5.0

Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

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