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Saily F.


New York, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Saily

3.3

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Lehman College and majoring in nursing. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have been...
Saily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"

Carly D.

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
Jillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...

Katerina S.

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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her."

Gabriela M.

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Ariel S.


Hackensack, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Career

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel was amazing. She started the week my father died and it life was in chaos. She Helped take care of my daughter and 2 dogs. She jumped right in and was able to handle my daughters busy activity schedule. She did errand and little things around the...

Rebecca N.

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Lucero R.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...
Lucero can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely be looking to hire her again my kids absolutely love and miss her."

Wilnelia J.

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Ana H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...

Liza F.

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Melissa R.


Bronx, NY

$25-32/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is the best thing that ever happened to our family. She has been our consistent and fully time nanny for nearly 3 years and we have watched our son grow and learn under her loving care. She is flexible, thoughtful, punctual, kind and has the energy to keep...

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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

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Michelle R.


Union City, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We found Michelle to be professional, capable and reliable throughout her time working for us as a nanny. She was always warm and attentive with our child, displaying a genuine love and affection for our child and the work she did. Our baby took to her immediately...

Kate B.

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Janelle R.


South Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old. I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry. I am CPR/AED certified as a...
5.0
"Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really patient when he has a terrible twos meltdown. He's not a great eater and she is always trying new foods and ways...

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Rafaella V.


New York, NY

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Also For Short Term/temp/temporary/holiday Jobs)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Bilingual and flexible nanny/sitter available! Note: I'm currently looking for temp/temporary/short-term nanny position for the summer. Hi! (: My name is Rafaella, I'm 26 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children at different ages and also working with...
Rafaella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rafaella was wonderful - she babysat our daughter on a very hectic day and she immediately knew how to connect and get along with her as soon as she arrived. She is extremely caring and patient, a very warm and calming presence, perfectly equipped with lots of...

Alexander W.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been caring for children/ house managing for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology...
Karine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with children and can handle herself in a variety of situations."

Cindy S.

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Maya S.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Tutor Available In NYC

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate student studying special education, with nannying experience and 2 years of classroom teaching. I am available for tutoring, and occasional babysitting this year. I do not have any more availability for consistent part-time or full-time work. Over the past 9 years, I have babysat for families with...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Maya is a wonderful caregiver, everything we would hope for in someone watching our children. She has watched my two children, ages 1 and 4. She is attentive, creative while confident in setting gentle but firm boundaries. She is incredibly responsible, always on...

Caitlin E.

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Bhavani P.


New York, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
Bhavani can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...

Charlotte C.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."

Emily A.

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Iyanna B.


New York, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
5.0
"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to...

Tat B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maywood, NJ

Saily F.

4.0

Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!

- Carly D.

Jillian G.

5.0

Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never figure that out). It was also...

- Katerina S.

Tiffany E.

5.0

We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.

- Gabriela M.

Ariel S.

4.0

Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to accommodate. On time and gives notice. She is great with our 10 month old very caring and soothing. Plays well with the baby and is very good at...

- Mark H.

Lucero R.

5.0

Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely be looking to hire her again my kids absolutely love and miss her.

- Wilnelia J.

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