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Find special needs caregivers in Reston, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reston, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Reston, VA

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Emily H.


Oakton, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

4.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emily, I'm 21 years old, and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I have worked in a...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is great with my kids. They love hearing that “Miss Emily” is coming and I love knowing my kids are in her care. I would highly recommend her"

Care member

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Olivia B.


Fairfax, VA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Care For Seniors , Special Needs , Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!"

Danielle G.

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Corrin C.


Fairfax, VA

$27-35/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Positive Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a bible camp counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. A good portion of children I worked with had behavioral, processing, executive or cognitive disorders and required a particular, special touch. I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very...
5.0
"Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her."

Kenny B.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

kathleen C.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Introducing Miss F, an experienced nanny who offers exceptional care for your child. With her warm and nurturing personality, your child will feel comfortable and safe under her supervision. But that's not all - Miss F has a special skill set that sets her apart from other nannies. She has extensive experience working with...
5.0
"I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would rather have assist us with his care. Miss F. has been a...

Jennifer T.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susan is truly a find when it comes to caring for kids with special needs. There's no one more compassionate and protective of individuals who lack the ability to advocate for themselves. She is staunchly resolute and resourceful in ways only a parent who has kids...

Myron T.

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Alicia T.


Fairfax, VA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher with a master degree in education. I've been working with special needs children inside the school system and also outside. I have many references available.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

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
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...

Jillian B.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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"

Care member

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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...
Jenn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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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
"Bharti has tutored two of my son. She is dedicated and my kids loved her. She has the ability to quickly and accurately determine sources of a child's learning difficulties. In the case of our sons, she set up individually tailored programs and work through...

Sanjeev P.

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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Katie! I have 8 years of babysitting experience and I've spent the past 2 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience with kids ages 1 month-13 years, up to 4 kids at once, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've used her dozens of times over the past three years. Our kids absolutely adore her and she is always our top sitter choice."

Denise K.

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Salimatu M.


Potomac, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part time Or Full time Caregiver Available

I've been caring for the senior population for about 15 years plus. I also have experience working with special need children and adults. I really do enjoy working with seniors and special needs children because there's always an opportunity for me to learn something new. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Salimatu can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Deanna S.


Sterling, VA

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all ages, multiples, and children with special needs!
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Catalina R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Catalina and I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I work for Penn state remotely and have an extremely flexible schedule allowing me various hours of availability to families. I'm CPR and first...
Catalina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aida G.


Chantilly, VA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

RETIRED TEACHER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

RETIRED public school special needs teaching assistant . Worked with kids for 23 plus years.
Aida can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jakiya B.


Fairfax, VA

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

My name is jakiya I have a brother who is on the spectrum with adhd and autism also speech delay who I helped raise his whole life I also was a lead teacher at a preschool that I been at for 2 years I have plenty of experience with special needs and children and I have a lot of energy and love to do come up with fun activities

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reston, VA

Emily H.

5.0

Emily was great! She was punctual and followed my house rules.

- Care member

Olivia B.

5.0

Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!

- Danielle G.

Corrin C.

5.0

Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her.

- Kenny B.

Karla S.

5.0

Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible.

- kathleen C.

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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