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Special needs caregivers in Poolesville, MD

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Sara G.


Poolesville, MD

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Nanny: Creative, Caring, And With A Passion For Art, Sports And Animals

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Hi families! I'm Sara and I'm a nanny in Poolesville, MD (will move closer to my new family) I have 4+ years of experience with all ages and special needs. I currently work with three different families. Two of them with 3 wonderful kids and a 6 months old baby. They've been incredible experiences but I'm looking for a full...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Kate F.


Poolesville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Experienced In The Special Needs Community

Hello! My name is Kate and I am a licensed special educator in the state of Maryland. I have 10 years of experience supporting children and teenagers with and without disabilities. My scope includes children with behavioral, medical and social emotional needs. I consider myself to be patient, compassionate and responsible. I...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 30 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to a 4-year-old beautiful girl . I have 17 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have experience with...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping
4.0
"Kayla has a big heart and loves kids. She does a great job of keeping my daughter entertained and is very flexible. "

Jenni D.

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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.
5.0
"I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I...

Nyaboke B.

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Dasha W.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated care professional with years experience working with young children, special needs, all the way up to elder care. Service to Northern, VA. Loving mother.
Dasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so...

Sarosh S.

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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Marie. I'm an art student, part-time caregiver and mother of 2. I have been babysitting for 15 years, and I have a lot of good experience caring for infants, toddlers, and grade-school children. I am an excellent housekeeper! I love to cook, bake and clean- I cook for my family on a regular basis, and I have work...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marie works for me ongoing to clean my house 1-2 times a month, which she's done a great job with despite my being pretty disorganized with cleaning supplies and tasks. I am extremely thankful for her general flexibility and understanding around scheduling...

Bethany M.

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kierynn was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, attentive, caring, and an AWESOME sitter! Little J warmed up to her very quickly and told me everyday about how much fun they had. She watched our little one for 5 days and they became best friends :) Kierynn cleaned up the...

Amanda A.

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...
Grecia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit."

Cassandra H.

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Lilian V.


Germantown, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Lilian K, 26yo, Brazilian.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Lilian from Brazil. I'm 26yo. I've been working as an Au Pair for two years and now I'm working as a nanny. I've had experience with kids between the ages 1 to 12 years old. I've helped with the process of potty training and I also have experience with special needs and I also can do de medication (if they...
Lilian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lilian is smart, caring, well organized, a good driver, and our kids absolutely adore her. We know her very well and would hire her again in a heartbeat, would not hesitate to leave our kids with her if we went out of town, she's great with our dogs. She's truly...

Carrie L.

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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$30-47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I would hire her again."

Ruth O.

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Kailissa S.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kailissa. I am a fun loving 25-year-old. I just graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in psychology! I love children and have worked with them my whole life whether it be as a Nanny for a family, a head teacher at a Montessori school or working in the PG county school...
Kailissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town."

Brenton P.

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for fostering children's growth and development drives my every action. With 13 years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting children's lives. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and approachability, creates a nurturing...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she...

Jess C.

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Educational Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If anyone with a minor disability needs special lessons/teaching classes on weekends/holidays or during a vacation, I am available. Even during the weekdays if I can accommodate my schedule I will accept the offer. I am an experienced special educational needs provider.
5.0
"Ms. Bharti is a great tutor. She is very nice, patient & understanding. She helped my sons with their studies and their grades also improved steadily throughout the school year. I recommend her to anyone that needs a reliable and caring person to help their child...

Smita S.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active. I feel grateful to have found Steven as he has been so good with A. He's...

Natalie R.

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Jenna B.


Leesburg, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jenna and I just recently graduated from Virginia Tech. I have been nannying, babysitting, and pet sitting for over seven years. I was most recently CPR and AED certified in 2020 with the Red Cross. In high school I volunteered with special needs children and participated in Adaptive PE day! I love to have fun,...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Stop and Smell the Roses....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have MUCH experience with individuals with various special needs. I am PRN overnights on occasion contracting with the government for woman whom have been warded to the state and found to have severe psychological diagnoses. It gives great satisfaction to encourage them to lead productive/social lives(safely) promoting a...
5.0
"5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with my son, and she needed very little direction from me....

Kim M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poolesville, MD

Kayla H.

5.0

Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus on preparing them for a school...

- Jillian B.

Deborah O.

5.0

I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I even came into D.C. Her overall...

- Nyaboke B.

Dasha W.

5.0

Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so much. She takes feedback really well...

- Sarosh S.

Marie C.

5.0

Marie works for me ongoing to clean my house 1-2 times a month, which she's done a great job with despite my being pretty disorganized with cleaning supplies and tasks. I am extremely thankful for her general flexibility and understanding around scheduling craziness when it comes to kids, as well. I...

- Bethany M.

Kierynn P.

5.0

Kierynn is a great babysitter and she has a very calm and kind personality. She arrived on time each day and my children had fun playing with her.

- Care member

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