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Kelsy A.


Prairie Village, KS

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available For As Needed And Part-Time Care

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I worked with a variety of patients and clients ranging from infants to adults. I have 16 years experience working with children in their home and school settings of ages newborn-teen and of all acuity levels. I enjoy working with kids through my nursing work, sitter work, and as a yoga and meditation teacher. I aim to provide...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a master's degree in Special Education and care very much for imparting knowledge to students with special needs. I have experience with many if not all of the disabilities listed under the 13 categories in The Individuals with Disabilities Act or IDEA. I have a warm personality but all like to provide children with a...
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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

The Silly Sitter

Experience working as a at-risk (reading) aide at a elementary school, an online English teacher, and a nanny has provided me with opportunities to work with a wide-range of children. My passion and ability to be an involved and knowledgeable caregiver would make me an asset to any family. I have served as a coach, mentor,...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsy A.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I am an RN, BSN caring for children newborn to teen. Experience with special needs; school nursing experience. I am CPR and first aid certified with over 10 years experience working with children in their home, school, and community settings.
Kelsy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, loving and outgoing. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my two teenage daughters who have special needs and my teenage son. I enjoy working out and reading. One thing you should know about me is I am a natural healer and have a gift of helping and connecting to others.
Elizabeth can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Marla M.


Overland Park, KS

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
Marla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marla was amazing with our almost 4 month old. Our daughter was all smiles when I got home, and Marla even got her to take 2 naps (she rarely naps for us)! HIGHLY recommend & will be hiring again!"

Laura S.

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Miyako R.


Kansas City, MO

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Spunky And Outgoing Caregiver/Nanny With 10 Years' Experience, Seeking Full Time Employment.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello Care, I am excited about Nannying! I have been in childcare over 15 years and a Professional Nanny just over 10 years. I received a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts from the UMKC in the fall of 2011. I am currently enrolled at SNHU in a MPH program. I am also trained as a Doula and studying to become a CPM. I currently looking...
Miyako can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again! "

Care member

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Jackie C.


Mission, KS

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...
5.0
"Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

Melissa L.

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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...
5.0
"Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her in my life!"

Muriel G.

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Christina B.


Kansas City, MO

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
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Ashlee J.


Kansas City, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins

Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins. I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee was with us for five years and I wish we could have kept her forever! She started when our youngest was just a few months old and our twins were not yet two. That's a lot for anyone but Ashlee handled it all with ease and love. I never had to worry about my...

Jennifer S.

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Kathryn S.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "

Care member

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Karla M.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Karla. I am recent grad of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a bachelors in business and marketing and an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working with...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mckenzie R.


Kansas City, MO

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Reliable Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of 4 which included a special needs child and a newborn. As you can imagine, I had my hands full. Starting with this family at such a young age established my skills as a caretaker very early! I am still in touch with this family and I now have a niece and nephew that I am with...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up...

Nick S.

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Paula P.


Kansas City, KS

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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Brianna M.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Brianna! I have been babysitting since I was around 13 years old. I have worked with special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I love spending quality time, and having fun with children. I have years of great experience, and have taken babysitting classes. I am willing to watch many kids at one...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bri has worked for us for the past 2 years! We absolutely love her! My kids adore her and love spending time with her. They all have so much fun together. She is great with implementing our house rules and the kids respect her and listen to her, sometimes even...

Sara H.

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Erin M.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a babysitter and/or nanny for 20 years with an emphasis on newborn/infant care and have a 9-year-old son. I have also taken care of multiples and children with special needs. Children are such a joy to be around and I love seeing the world through their eyes. It would be honor to be an integral part of your...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erin has been regularly watching our son since he was less than 3 months old. She is amazing and we are so blessed to have her in our lives! Erin is so caring, patient, trustworthy, responsible, and fun. I know my child is in great hands with Erin and he is...

Kara A.

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Sarah S.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah. I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details. Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal...

Nick K.

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Yvonne K.


Overland Park, KS

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I Graduated as a practical nurse and am a certified nurse assist and home health aide for 11years. I have work in skilled nursing , assistant living, companion and memory care. I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I enjoy what I do .
5.0
"Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future."

Dave S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Prairie Village, KS

Marla M.

5.0

Marla was amazing with our almost 4 month old. Our daughter was all smiles when I got home, and Marla even got her to take 2 naps (she rarely naps for us)! HIGHLY recommend & will be hiring again!

- Laura S.

Miyako R.

5.0

My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again!

- Care member

Jackie C.

5.0

Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition.

- Melissa L.

Ashethia P.

5.0

Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her in my life!

- Muriel G.

Ashlee J.

5.0

To Whom It May Concern, This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on any task to help the climate and...

- Benjamin S.

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