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Ashley C.


Saco, ME

$15/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Ashley and I am currently a college sophomore at a state university working towards my degree in Special Education. I have an overwhelming amount of experience for someone at my age. I have been babysitting children who are typical, and children with various kinds of handicaps since the age of 10. Summers during...
I've worked with children in a variety of settings. I have babysat kids around my neighborhood for around 5(ish) years now. I also previously worked as a counselor in training at a farm camp in Shelburne, VT. I currently work at an elementary school after school program through the Essex Junction Recreational department, EJRP. I...
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Cydni M.


Saco, ME

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I really enjoy working with children and have been babysitting since a young age, I have many nieces and nephews who I grew up watching as well as family friends children etc. I am currently a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for...
Cydni can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mia C.


Saco, ME

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Science And Outdoors Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an outdoor educator at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, and I'm currently looking for some work during our off-season. I'm currently studying to be a high school science teacher and I love getting kids excited about science. I've been through the whole rigorous college prep school to top University pipeline (I attened...
Mia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Samika S.


Scarborough, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...
Samika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!"

Kate C.

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I have been a full time nanny for a few families who have children with special needs. I also have over a year of experience interning in a special education classroom setting in an elementary school. My future goal is to become a special education teacher which makes me very passionate about helping those with special...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I work as a mental health therapist. I am comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. I have been trained in first aid/ CPR; however, I do not have a current certification. I am available for date night...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent, caring and intune with what is needed. Thank you Donnielle "

Kara S.

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Caroline, and I just graduated from the University of Vermont with my B. S. in Education. I currently work as a special education teacher in a a specialty program for students with autism. I am originally from the Boston area, and just moved back when I began my job. I have over 6 years of babysitting, teaching and...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is fantastic with children. She is very engaging and loves creating fun experiences. She and my 6 year old daughter became best friends instantly. She is dependable and safe. She was not apprehensive at all with the special needs my daughter has. I...

Jamie S.

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Nicole H.


Hollis Center, ME

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available

I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...

Krista D.

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Jaqueline S.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Kind Sitter.

Trustworthy, patient and caring. Also pet sit, special needs, and companion care As a teenager, then foster parent. Read, Beach, movies, board games /cards, knitting, being with animals. kind hearted NON SMOKER Patient, listen and understanding.
Jaqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I was previously a probation officer. I helped many people with patience and kindness. I also have a special needs son who has helped me grow and learn. I am a positive, educated, passionate person and would love to share my knowledge and compassion with the youth of the future to bring some compassion back to the world. One...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi- I'm a retired self - employed stylist but my main job and passion in life has been raising my 4 children .. special needs included (Down's syndrome and autistic spectrum) There is no better reward than encouraging a child to connect and express their innate gifts and talents. I love to see them shine in confidence and in...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Kelly F.


Biddeford, ME

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Hours

I am a local middle school Special Education Teacher. I have a current Heart-saver (first aid, CPR and AED) certification. I am a parent of two young children and have two cats. I am very organized and timely.
Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica L.


Biddeford, ME

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I currently work as a coordinator And have been with the for over 7 years. Before that I worked as a and for 6 years worked in a residential facility. I understand the process and time it takes for parents to get the support they need for their child. I enjoy working with special needs children and helping them gain...
I'm currently a teacher at the Margaret Murphy Center for Children in Auburn. I'm responsible for 2 little girls that have autism and other developmental delays. The kids I take care of at school are low-functioning and predominantly non-verbal. I teach them functional life skills using applied behavioral analysis school. I...
I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years. Previous to that I worked with people of various ages with special needs, both in a school setting and home settings. I have great people skills and am a caregiver by nature.
Kelley can also help with: Companionship, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
I am currently a BHP for a nonprofit organization in the state of Maine. i've help my license for three years now and more to come. every year we go through extensive trainings to keep up on our skills. This includes first aid/CPR training, de-escalation training and much more.
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Cassandra P.


Scarborough, ME

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Medical Graduate, Lover Of Outdoors

I'm graduating medical school this spring and seeking short-term job opportunities before I begin family medicine residency. I have several years of child care experience prior to medical school, as well as 3 years working at Boston Children's Hospital. I have also taught swim lessons to children of all ages and children with...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Zoey and I'm a sophomore at the University of New England studying Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old with all ages. I have worked as a float teacher in a daycare for the last 3 years with children 6 weeks-5 years of age. Additionally, I have been a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saco, ME

Samika S.

5.0

Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!

- Kate C.

Donnielle W.

5.0

Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent, caring and intune with what is needed. Thank you Donnielle

- Kara S.

Caroline R.

5.0

Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special education because she exhibits such innate skills with children who present with a variety of...

- Michelle M.

Nicole H.

5.0

Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work with our family!

- Krista D.

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