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Meghan D.


Oreland, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

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In college, I worked at a center for individuals with autism. Here I found that working with individuals with special needs is one of my passions. I love learning with them and helping them get the skills they need to be successful in the community.
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Melissa V.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nannie Available

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."

Christina F.

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking PT or occasional/as-needed position. Available weekends and occasional weekday evenings. I care for all ages, though the majority of my experience is with infants through elementary school age. I have experience caring for children with autism (I've worked in schools, clinics, and homes)...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and she came prepared with all of her paperwork. I'd highly recommend her for child care needs. We ended up finding...

Matt B.

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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sadla, I am 37 years old, and I live in East Norriton . I'm looking for a part-time position (mornings). I have a lot of previous experience with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also have a focused experience of working with special needs children. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny....
Sadla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sadla is literally everything any family could ever want in a caregiver for their children. She is loving, trustworthy, a good driver, energetic, creative, patient, and kind. She provided care for our three children, including our oldest son, who has very...

Julie G.

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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Victoria D.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Victoria is an excellent babysitter and we are so lucky to have found her! Our kids always tell me how much fun they had after a visit from her and ask when she will come back again. I love how incredibly patient she is and how she’s always willing to engage with...

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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Sadla, and I'm 33 years old, I'm a nursing student. I live in King of Prussia, Pa and I'm looking for a live-out babysitter/ nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids including special needs. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny. They have 3 wonderful kids and one of them, the eldest,...
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Brandi R.


Huntingdon Valley, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Education Major Full Of Love

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 31-year-old wife and mom. Not only do I have experience with special needs children and IEP's as a professional, but as a mom as well. My daughter was diagnosed autistic at a year and a half. My husband and I have used some sign language. I am always learning new things in the field of education and child...
Brandi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brandi was a full time nanny for our infant daughter from about 13 weeks to almost 5 months old. She was wonderful! She was joyful, with lots of songs and funny sounds and creative play. She worked with my daughter on physical milestones like tummy time and...

Mckenzie C.

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Jaquela S.


Elkins Park, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jaquela. I've worked with special needs kids for about 3 years in an in home capacity as well as a school environment. I really enjoy working with special needs kids and everything that it has to offer. I'd love to answer any questions that your family may have. Please feel free to message me.
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Marnie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...
Marnie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Marnie was amazing! She was so patient with R. We would definitely hire her again!"

Nicole K.

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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"

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Kaitlin Y.


Glenside, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter, Mother's helper, and live in nanny for newborns-preteen age and children with special needs. I am currently working full time at a non-profit for kids and volunteer with kids during the school year. I am comfortable...
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"I found in Kaitlyn the most important qualities that any responsible parent would look for in a babysitter; someone who is dependable, trustworthy, loving to my daughter, fun and safe. She incorporates creativity and learning into her daily activities. She even...

Iris S.

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Dacia B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...

Care member

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Nicole C.


Philadelphia, PA

$23-45/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Dora S.


Philadelphia, PA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...

Marilyn B.

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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've taken care of some amazing men and women! Some have needed full hands on assistance for their daily living activities such as showering, wound dressings, and medication administration. Others have just needed a helping hand and someone to converse with while helping around the house. I have helped cook meals and clean when...
Devon can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Devon provided dependable, loving care and companionship to our dad who was living in a nursing home. She found out his favorite treats and activities and always made him smile and truly enjoy life. From taking him on walks and taking a true interest in his life...

Debi S.

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Matthew R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

I have experience working with the elderly in home since living in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to Philadelphia and have enjoyed very much my experience working for some great families. My references will show that I have developed outstanding relationships with my employers and have proved that I can relate well and adapt to...
5.0
"Matthew helped to take care of my husband and was always very upbeat, responsible and willing to help with different activities and learn how to better adapt to my husband's needs. He always took interest on their conversations and was a good companion in outings,...

Monica R.

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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about different teaching methods and...

Cathy H.

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Kelly R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr20 yrs exp

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I never had to worry about my son with Kelly! She treated him as if he was her own. "

Katie O.

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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...
Becky can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Becky has been babysitting for us for over 3 years! She is always punctual and very quick to reply when I reach out to her about upcoming dates and has never cancelled. My kids are young (2 and 5) and they both take to her. She takes the time to play with them...

Kristen N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oreland, PA

Melissa V.

5.0

Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend.

- Christina F.

Kristen D.

5.0

Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and she came prepared with all of her paperwork. I'd highly recommend her for child care needs. We ended up finding a nanny through our network but...

- Matt B.

Sadla G.

5.0

Wonderful caregiver. Doesn't get any better!

- Melissa M.

Victoria D.

5.0

Victoria was our nanny for around two years. Since my son was just a few months old she worked with us and became part of our family. She had so much patience, kindness and resourcefulness for our baby. We trusted her to always be there for him and do her very best to take care of him. I highly...

- Care member

Brandi R.

5.0

Brandi arrived early, connected very quickly with our 1.5 year old daughter, provided great care and kept her thoroughly engaged. Our daughter enjoyed it so much she didn't want Brandi to leave. Highly recommend!

- Melanie D.

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