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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Smithsburg, MD

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Smithsburg, MD

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Mckenzie B.


Rohrersville, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny!

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is McKenzie I have 14 years of child experience. I have done in home nannying and daycare in my own home. I have experience with children with special needs such as autism, reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, seizure disorders, and many mental health issues among children. I have...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Mckenzie! She did an amazing job taking care of our son. She is truly passionate about giving the best care to your child. We loved that she spent time reading books, singing songs and taking our son outside and to the park. Between her...

Jacqueline J.

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Andrea D.


Frederick, MD

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages including some with special needs. I have kids of my own. I currently care for infants on a weekly basis & have for several years and absolutely love it. I have taken Infant-Adult CPR & First Aid training. I have also done childcare jobs that involved pet sitting...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will...

Michael F.

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Reina P.


Frederick, MD

$27-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very honest, reliable and patient person, with 2 sons of my own who have grown into fine men. I have approximately 10 years of experience caring for children in a profesional sense. My last job was for MCPS as a bus driver assisting and caring for children with special needs.
Reina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby,...

Ruhan B.

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Brittany F.


Chambersburg, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Brittany, I'm 36 years old wife/mother. I'm an animal lover, non smoker. I'm very fun, loving, trustworthy, I have a BIG heart, I'm dependable and a very proactive person. I'm First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have my own transportation. I'm very active I love the outdoors, playing sports, crafts, swimming, singing and...
5.0
"Brittany is an incredibly dedicated mother with an impressive array of skills for caretaking, and she is a jack of many trades. She is a very good solving daily problems for others, and she has a heart of absolute gold. Anyone would be very fortunate to have her...

Mike D.

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Rita B.


Frederick, MD

$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After a full career as a successful retail manager and helping raise four grandchildren, I decided to leave my position and become a full-time nanny. Children have always been a passion of mine and I love being able to make them my job. I've now nannied multiple children starting during their infancy and until they went into...
Rita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no...

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Bridget M.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs. I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bridget was absolutely wonderful! She's great with kids and makes food so good they'll actually eat vegetables. My son was always excited for her to watch him, sometimes more excited than he is to be with me."

Brad L.

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Jenna M.


Greencastle, PA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time/Summer/ Date Night Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jenna! I'm 32 years old, and I have a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. I'm prior military, and currently work part time as a waitress. In the past, I've babysat for 8 different families on an as-needed basis. I have a clean driving record and my own transportation. I also have experience with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenna and I have become good friends through hiring her as our babysitter. If you're looking for someone who will become part of your tribe and help raise your babies alongside hers, she's your girl. Also, she will learn your coffee order and show up with coffee...

Courtney A.

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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

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Alanis A.


Middletown, MD

$24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Baby-sitter/Pet-sitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alanis, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a college graduate and am currently in a graduate program for social work located in good ole' MD. I have 2 puppers who are my entire world and I love to read, eat good food, and make others laugh. Many describe me as bubbly, optimistic, level-headed, and...
Alanis can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!"

Jodi P.

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Victoria V.


Woodsboro, MD

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable Care Provider

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about me- Hi, my name is Victoria. I am 24 years old. I graduated from Stevenson University May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor focus in psychology. I am a mom of one sweet little boy, born February '24. I am open to just about anything, offering child care services, some elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"

Amanda E.

Special needs care is very important to me because I resonate with the opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me. I welcome all to be of assistance!
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Rachel S.


Frederick, MD

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny/babysitting job! I currently work as a nanny for a 2-year-old munchkin from 9am-2 p.m. M-F, so I have lots of time in the afternoons! Below is a little bit about myself: I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel is exceptional with my children! She is patient, kind, and doesn't just plop them in front of the TV. I highly recommend her!"

Rebecca N.

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Denise F.


Orrtanna, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Indiviual Available Full Time

I am looking for full work. I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 19 years. I have my. master's degree in ABA. I enjoy working with this population because I love to see smiles on their faces when they do things they didn't think they could do or they enjoy doing. I am CPR/First Aid...
5.0
"Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even...

Carol B.

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Kelly Z.


Frederick, MD

$24-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a mom of two wonderful adult children who were involved in numerous clubs, sports and extracurricular activities throughout their schooling. I was actively involved in PTA, classroom mom, and science lab teacher while working full time at NASA. In addition to working at NASA, I also have years experience in private and...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Gina S.


Frederick, MD

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Nanny .

I am a bilingual professional (Spanish-English) with almost 8 years of experience working with children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. In my country of birth, I worked as a physician in malnutrition centers for early childhood. until April of last year I lived in Florida, where I babysat a 4-year-old girl on...
Gina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Randi D.


Fairfield, PA

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello I'm a 46-year-old female . I'm a surgical technologist and have been in the medical field 25 years. I am also a mother to a special needs child. I enjoy hiking , anything outside , and reading . Although I have never officially been a nanny , my string medical background and the special needs of my own child make me very...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Jena E.


Frederick, MD

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jena. I value creating a positive, nurturing, and educational environment for those in my care. I use a person centered and integrated approach. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Son Rise Autism Therapy, trauma and crisis interventions, and music and dance education and composition. I attended Towson...
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Naomi D.


Frederick, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Best Balance Full Family Support

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working for a family on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. I'm available for short periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays and weekends, holidays or date nights. I'm also available to help families soon to birth a second child, or right after to care for the first born as family adjusts. I have over 20 years of...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Donna R.


Frederick, MD

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Just Retiring Preschool Special Ed Teacher

Hello. I'm an energetic, caring, retired special ed teacher. I worked for Montgomery County public schools as a pre-school special needs teacher for the past 17 years. I am certified to teach both general and special ed. I now substitute in FCPS. I'm looking for occasional or part time childcare work. I live in Frederick and...
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Shante F.


Frederick, MD

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver

As an experienced caregiver for individuals with special needs, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to enhance the quality of life for those in my care. With a focus on patience, empathy, and communication, I tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs, fostering a safe and nurturing...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smithsburg, MD

Mckenzie B.

5.0

We highly recommend Mckenzie! She did an amazing job taking care of our son. She is truly passionate about giving the best care to your child. We loved that she spent time reading books, singing songs and taking our son outside and to the park. Between her childcare experience and EMT training your...

- Jacqueline J.

Andrea D.

5.0

I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will be! My wife and I have crazy work...

- Michael F.

Reina P.

5.0

I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby, one that has loads of energy and...

- Ruhan B.

Brittany F.

5.0

Brittany is very organized and enjoys teaching children. She listens carefully to your concerns and applies what is impirtant to you with regards to your child. I have watched her interact with her own daughter and I can tell you she is firm, yet very caring in her style of communicating with her...

- Deborah R.

Rita B.

5.0

Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no longer with us is we wanted to put our...

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Ratings for Smithsburg, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Smithsburg, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.