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Find special needs caregivers in McLean, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in McLean, VA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in McLean, VA

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...

Daisy H.

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Ashai N.


Washington, DC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...

Andria A.

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Beverly H.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves...

Cherie T.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that arise."

Michael C.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Trinity T.


Washington, DC

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During my spring break I participated in University's Alternative Spring Break community service program with the initiative child development. There, I worked with kindergarteners and middle schoolers with special needs. I love the joy kids bring me because seeing them happy makes me happy, especially if I contributed to their...
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it"

Juliette F.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "

Stephany W.

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Jenna M.


Arlington, VA

$21-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taisa is very dependable and reliable. She was able to help me on short notice as well. "

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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Jada W.


Vienna, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Female Caregiver | ABA Behavioral Therapist | CPR And Special Needs Certified

3.5

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Jada . I am very passionate about caregiving, education and child development! I'm an experienced Bilingual Special Education Teacher. I also work as an adult/child disabilities executive functioning, social and ocupacional coach. Additionally here on care. com, I nanny, pet/house sit, babysit and...
Jada can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jada has watched both my dog and my baby. She is competent, smart, punctual, flexible and reliable. Both my dog, who can be difficult with strangers, and my 8 month old baby love her and get so excited when they see her. Even when faced with a sudden change of...

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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-34/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 3 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, including twins, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some activities I love...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Katie to babysit on short notice my 9 month old baby who hasn't had a babysitter before. She arrived on time and was wonderful with him. In the 4-hour period I hired her for, she bottle fed him twice, put him down for a nap, changed his diaper, and played...

Camille A.

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Takita B.


Arlington, VA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is TaKita I've been a professional nanny for over 11 years now . I am great with kids- loving and caring and I am reliable, conscientious, honest and I am always on time and ready to work. I love children and working with them is something I always wanted to do. I have experience caring for newborns, infants , and...
Takita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Takita worked with our family and another family as our joint nanny. She watched our kids starting when they were 6 months until they were almost 2. She was very loving towards the kids and had a great bond with them. She was good about working with the...

Anissa S.

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Marlene F.


Alexandria, VA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Trust Me, I'm Your Girl!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as pleasant. My kids really liked her. We would call her...

Christy S.

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Rhonda J.


Silver Spring, MD

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. I'm looking for a job that will compensate me for my knowledge and experience. I started caring for people with special needs...
5.0
"Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much."

Adriana C.

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Alexis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-38/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis really helped me out in a stressful situation! I don't live in the area, I flew in for an adults-only family wedding and desperately needed someone trustworthy to watch my kids. Alexis came over a day in advance and met the kids, and we thought she was...

Caroline A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McLean, VA

Kaitlyn K.

5.0

Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...

- Lauren B.

Ashai N.

5.0

I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school and having an autistic sibling...

- Andria A.

Carmen R.

5.0

So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...

- Cherie T.

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Jim P.

5.0

Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset.

- Jennifer G.

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