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Fengming Z.


Newton Center, MA

$45/hr

Patiently And Friendly

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I am a bachelor, graduated in China, I have taught mathematics for more than 30 years, and the students are everywhere. I like to keep healthy and healthy for others, I can massage, I am good in taking care to those people/person that actually need special treatment. I will teach you how to eat healthy, how to exercise properly,...
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Brayan A.


Newton Center, MA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

An Experienced Caregiver Building Relationships And Providing Exceptional Care To Disabled/elderly

I'd describe my personality as happy, compassionate and caring I like caring for people with special needs because I enjoy helping others I'm looking for a job that makes me feel good with what I do. I want to work in a field where I know I'll be good at what I'm doing. I started caring for people with special needs when I...
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Lani V.


Newton Center, MA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Parent Coaching, Systems Navigation, & Advocacy For Families

Please see my babysitter profile if you are interested in childcare for your child with special needs. I am the proud single mother to 2 teens with complex special needs. I am a transracial adoptive parent who has personal experience navigating state systems including DCF, DMH, MBHP and Masshealth. Professionally, I have worked...
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Talia H.


Newton Center, MA

$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter Who Loves Hanging Out With Kids!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Talia, and I'm studying education at Clark University here in Worcester. I've done a lot of work with kids in my life, taking serious momentum about 6 years ago. I work with a non profit in Worcester called Main IDEA where we do free arts education with kids, and I've got a handful of experiences in different...
Talia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lani V.


Newton Center, MA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher And Mom Available For Part Time Summer Childcare

Hello families! I am a career educator of over 20 years, with licenses in Moderate Special Needs, Reading, Early Childhood, and ESL. As a proud single mother to 2 teens with complex special needs, I really miss younger kiddos. I grew up babysitting and professionally nannied in my 20s. Looking to provide occasional childcare...
Lani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My name is Clara! I have worked in childcare for the last few years. I am currently looking for a new family to work with. I was with my last family until I had my son and am looking for a family that need part time hours. I have worked at special needs summer camps so have a range of experience with kids faced with challenges I...
Clara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Nicole C.


Somerville, MA

$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Reliable

3.6

(9)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Even when it's a last minute request Nicole is there available and ready!"

Rose J.

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Rachel Y.


Medford, MA

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...

Danielle M.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Nancy D.


Natick, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short. I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking, I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children. I was a recreation...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again."

Liza H.

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Visitacion B.


Everett, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...

Marla S.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Jacqueline D.


Lexington, MA

$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Highest Quality Care For Your Infant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mother, I was hesitant to leave him with anyone. Jackie quickly made us feel comfortable because you could tell she had lots of experience. Jackie is very reliable and flexible with the changes to...

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have worked with Denzil, as he was a source of support and nurturing for our teenage son making that challenging transition into middle school. Denzil is a highly trained special education teacher who also works one-on-one to help young...

Michelle P.

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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Marjanna B.

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Caitlin S.


Waltham, MA

$40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring Musical Babysitter Extraordinaire

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Caitlin, and I am a dependable, hardworking, responsible college student who is passionate about childcare. I have always been great with kids, and babysitting is something I truly enjoy. I have been babysitting for five years for multiple families in my area, including children of all ages, and children with...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin came to us highly recommended by an acquaintance. She helped us take care of our 3 yr old son, when the daycare was closed during COVID19 pandemic. Considering that there were limited activities that could be done outside and we were working from home, she...

Ambrish R.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...

Becky P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newton Center, MA

Sarah A.

5.0

Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone! Sarah consistently arrived on time,...

- Amanda C.

Nicole C.

5.0

We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...

- Care member

Olivia B.

5.0

Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!

- Amy B.

Nancy D.

5.0

Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again.

- Liza H.

Lauren H.

5.0

We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!

- Marla S.

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