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Special needs caregivers in Poolesville, MD

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Kate F.


Poolesville, MD

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Kate, Special Educator

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Hi! My name is Kate and I am a licensed special educator with 10 years of experience in the educational and recreational sector with people with a wide array of disabilities. My experience includes people with both high and low support needs. I work full time in disability inclusion and am committed to ethical, equitable and...

Kate F.


Poolesville, MD

$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr • 10 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/hr • 4 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/hr • 8 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marie is my 3 children’s favorite babysitter! They feel seen and heard, and she enforces safe boundaries with gentleness. She often goes above and beyond, bringing something over that she knows they will enjoy, which makes them feel special. I think they can tell...

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kierynn was great! Our toddler had the best time playing with her and asked to play with her for weeks after she came by. The house was in better shape than when we left and I would hire her again in a heartbeat. "

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr • 8 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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/hr • 4 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Traci has been taking incredible care of our son for over a year now and we highly recommend her. She is engaged and enthusiastic, responsible and dependable, and goes above and beyond and it's outstanding!"

Elizabeth S.

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Kailissa S.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Warda M.


Germantown, MD

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Polite ,Engaging & Responsible Professional Nanny/Family Assistant.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! Choosing a caregiver for your little loved ones is a big decision and they deserve the best care possible , rest assured I am the best candidate for it with tremendous experience. Just to introduce myself I am Warda a professional nanny & family assistant . I have my CNA License and am First Aid & CPR certified as...
Warda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"She was 100% great. My son had a great time and I felt safe knowing he is cared for. He has special needs. She adapted the activities to meet his needs. I would recommend her."

Candice W.

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr • 13 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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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/hr • 7 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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/hr • 10 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. S. is an extremely good tutor. She helped me get the positive results that I needed."

Aniruddh R.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr • 10 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
"Steve cares for my teenage special needs son every afternoon after school. He is great with getting him outside for some exercise every day after a long day at school."

Mark S.

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Jenna B.


Leesburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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

Lisa F.

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-35/hr • 10 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 is adored by our 3 boys, especially the special need boy, I highly recommend her. She is very trustworthy and patient. Her flexibility makes our life easier. Thank You Marie

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Kierynn P.

5.0

Kierynn was great! Our toddler had the best time playing with her and asked to play with her for weeks after she came by. The house was in better shape than when we left and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Care member

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