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CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to

Review for Cilicia D. by Sydney K.

I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing

Review for Sue Z. by Megan L.

We needed temporary childcare for our 1 yr old son, for 3 weeks and we were lucky enough to find Janet. She did a wonderful job taking care

Review for Janet N. by Seena R.

Special needs caregivers in Quinton, VA

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Cilicia D.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 26 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
Cilicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"

Sydney K.

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Sue Z.


Richmond, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
5.0
"I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing from the start. I needed temporary care as I was flying in from California to Virginia for cosmetic surgery - liposuction...

Megan L.

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, Date Night/Extended Care, Light House Keeping

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe reading is the basis for success throughout your child's school career and life. During the pandemic, I worked with a severely Autistic non-verbal young adult, then a special needs elementary school student, as a virtual home tutor. I will share my love of arts and crafts, board games, and nature with your child....
Janet can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janet has helped us out with after school care for our 2 children, homework help, and pet care over the last several months. She is very punctual, reliable, and helpful with some chores around the house as well. She did a great job with helping our middle school...

Kathryn N.

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Nicole R.


Richmond, VA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
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Carson S.


Richmond, VA

$18-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Children Of All Ages!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been in childcare for a little over five years, and have learned a lot from being a daycare teacher assistant. I have plenty of experience working with infants and toddlers, and have worked with school aged kids as well. Just a few years ago I was a home health aid for a sweet little girl who has special needs. Additionally...
5.0
"Carson was an exceptional nanny to our daughter for 14 months. During her time with us, our daughter was 9 to 23 months old. Carson is responsible, punctual, and a great communicator. She was also very flexible with her hours, which we needed given our work...

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Jennifer M.


Richmond, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional RN Looking For Childcare job.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Saturdays + overnight (if needed). **NOW Considering New Baby Nanny Applicants** for employment start between June 9 - Aug 30, 2025. Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jen watched our daughter while we were visiting Richmond from out of town. We were nervous at first to leave our daughter with someone we had never met but talking to Jen and then meeting her in person immediately put us at ease. She was so sweet to our daughter...

Andrew W.

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Cierra H.


Richmond, VA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Postpartum Doula (day/night Shift)- Nanny FT/PT

I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families. I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "

Ryan D.

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Sandra A.


Chester, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Super Experienced Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have raised one beautiful daughter and helped raise my three beautiful godchildren , who are now grown. I worked in the corporate world for many years until 2 years ago when I took my first job as a nanny of 3 beautiful girls. It was an amazing. 2-1/2 year experience... and I still see the girls occasionally. I have...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sandy is extremely compassionate toward children and the elderly. She truly desires what is best for them individually. We have literally been friends since were we babies. So I can tell you she is honest & trustworthy. She also has a wonderful sense of humor. You...

Sherry M.

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Elizabeth P.


Richmond, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I am skilled in specialized cases including hospice and will accept $25-30/hour for those case types. I am a licensed CNA. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well. I have a registered medication aide certification with insulin module. I have a B. S N. in Public Health/Healthcare Management and pursuing my master's degree. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Elizabeth worked as a caregiver for me for approx 10 weeks, part time, on a temporary assignment. She cared for my 88 year old mother, on weekend nights, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient was non weight bearing for 8 of these 10 weeks....

Jann A.

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Caitlin C.


Richmond, VA

$42/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a combined one year experience of working with children with special needs. I also presently work in an elementary school as an instructional assistant for a Special Education teacher. I am in graduate school now for MEd Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling so I am passionate about making sure kids are...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Caitlin was our summer nanny for Summer 2022. She was great with our 3 boys, they loved her. Caitlin played with the kids, encouraged outside play, took them to a local farm to pick cherries and managed camp schedules. The kids enjoyed having her and we were...

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Mental Health Challenges Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

COVID, flu, and RSV vaccinated. For 2+ years, I worked as a caregiver/mentor for a severely autistic nonverbal young adult as well as an 8-year-old with dyslexia, dysgraphia and slow processing in virtual tutoring. I am a trained mental health facilitator by NAMI. My experience includes facilitating support groups, wellness...
5.0
"Very reliable and focused. Excellent communicator. Provided before and after photos for out of town family to understand status. Offered advice and methods to improve structure for adult with Asperger's. Janet went above and beyond to learn about my brother's needs...

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Anne M.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr13 yrs exp

Versatile Household Employee

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annie and I have been in the household employee field for around 13 years now! I have many years of experience with children of all ages; youngest being a day old to teenagers. I have worked with children who have special needs and children on the spectrum. I do have over 60 hours in childcare trainings, have attended...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Annie was very professional as well as personable and easy to work with. Our two boys took to her immediately making us very comfortable with going to her for our child care needs."

Davitt B.

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Kelvin A.


Richmond, VA

$13-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am a college student who is working toward working in the field of working with children special needs and Children in general. Currently I work with work with which I do work with children with special needs. I have cared for many children including personal and professionally.
Kelvin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Emily M.


Richmond, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Emily and I am an experienced caregiver with a background in experiential and environmental education. A little more about me: I'm currently certified in infant and child CPR, I have 12 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns through high school students, as well as children with special...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I really do love making everyone smile and having a good time. I'm currently working with special needs children but have experience with all. I love being children and getting to know them, what they like do and so on.
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Haleigh F.


Richmond, VA

$19-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny And Pet Sitter With 5 Years Of Experience In Education

Hello there! I'm Haleigh, your friendly nanny with an artistic twist! Former middle school art teacher for two years, I've also shared my passion for childhood education at the Smithsonian, ART180, and through three years of online ESL teaching. I have experience with all ages from infant to high school students, and have worked...
Haleigh can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

I support families with individuals experiencing autism spectrum conditions or other developmental conditions. Several years of experience supporting people across the lifespan in various social services, mental health, education and ministry settings. B. A., M. A. and a graduate level certificate in Autism Spectrum. At this...
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Sophia S.


Henrico, VA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Sophie! I have 3 years of paid child care experience. Ive worked at a preschool for 2 of those years. I have experience with infants - 4th grade. I've also worked with children that have special needs.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Riley J.


Chester, VA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

A Bit About Me :)

I'd describe my personality as Creative, gentle, and outgoing. In my spare time, I like to do pottery, play board games, and do outdoor activities. I started working with kids when I was in highschool starting with several nights a week. I was then a nanny for 6 months during college. I now work at a preschool academy! I am...
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Isabella G.


Mechanicsville, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver (All Ages)

I'm looking for a job that works best for the family. Be it weekly and consistent or just one time, the welfare of each family is my goal, and I am flexible in achieving this! One thing you should know about me is I am a jack of all trades! I spent two years in healthcare as a nurse assistant, working in both hospice/skilled...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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