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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, VA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Springfield, VA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allysa and I'm 20. I've been babysitting on and off for 2 years now. I have sat kids from 9 months old to teenagers. I am very flexible with times. I am willing to help with driving kids, helping with meal prep, light cleaning, and running errands! I can also assist with homework, and morning/bedtime routines....
Allysa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Jahniya K.
Springfield, VA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Jahniya, I am a recent college graduate with a bachelors degree Recreation Therapy and Psychology and minor in child life/ child development. I am a reliable, positive, attentive, and patient person who absolutely loves children! I have 9 years of experience working with infants-adolescents from the ages...
Jahniya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have child care experience with special needs kids and also experience for 4 years working for the public schools system
Silvia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been able to work with kids of all ages for a long time. From month-old babies, to special needs, to preteen kids, I have an ability to connect well with just about any child I care for.
I bring cleanliness, organization, creativity and fun to my jobs, making sure every activity is safe, secure - but especially fun for all...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia watched our 2 year old and 6 month old daughters for part of the summer. She arrived on time, was kind, responsible, and communicated well. If we need a sitter we would reach out to her again."
Kimberly W.
Deborah A.
Springfield, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
I am a liscenced pediatric speech-language pathologist (Speech therapist!) who is getting married this year.
I love working with kids and special needs kids. Before I was an SLP, I worked in child care so my combined work history has given me great experience to work with your little one(s)!
I would love to care for...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Etsubdink D.
Springfield, VA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am kind, hardworking and a good comunicator. I like to provide companionship and emotional support, cargiving makes other's lives less lonely and more joyful.
5.0
"Etsubdink is very professional and never misses work. Always on time. She is excellent about following instructions and genuinely seems to enjoy her time. I highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Heidi G.
I'm currently a caregiver to a boy with Down syndrome and looking for a morning part time job. I play semi professional soccer so I know a lot about sports. I think I would be a great fit for this position. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach back out, thank you!
Rose Marie D.
Springfield, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I used to be a Preschool Teacher in the Philippines for 10 years, teaching and taking good care for an infants and toddler as well as grade school and even kids with special needs. I am the eldest of 8 siblings and I am the one who help my mom to raise and take good care of them because my mom got widow st an early age. I am a...
Rose Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 9 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I love playing...
Alicia T.
Fairfax, VA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with a lot of experience with children, adults and special needs children, I have all the references you need.
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together."
Victoria S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by meeting her needs, being interactive and a great teacher....
Katia D.
Marjorie A.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids.
I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development.
A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...
Marjorie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marjorie was absolutely wonderful with my children! I felt very comfortable with her. She is professional, kind, responsible, and very caring! My kids had a great time with her!"
Annie S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."
Susannah M.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent,...
Tiffany S.
Kailey M.
Vienna, VA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.8
(3)
Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...
Rose G.
Emily T.
Fairfax, VA
$33-80/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed some Early Childhood Education courses at the master's level. I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care experience. I have a younger sister who has special needs, and...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily was an absolute godsend when she stepped in to help care for my 10-month-old twin boys. Even though the boys had never met her before, Emily knew just how to put them at ease - she didn't rush up to them but let them warm up to her while she played with some...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 23 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Lorraine and I am a professional care giver with over 20 years combined experience specializing in serving special needs adults. References can be provided. I live locally in Woodbridge and like to work with my companion shitzu, a little 8 lb girl with pink ears, when it works. She is medicine herself! I would...
5.0
"Lorraine W. is our favorite!
I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home
and Has Watched and taken care of my special needs brother . Lori is very dependable and reliable! Lori is just wonderful! Give her a...
Tiffany Lorraine C.
4.8
(31)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hi
I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ana helped watch my 14-month-old son. She was incredibly gentle and attentive with him. She made sure he felt very comfortable around her from the very first moment she walked through the door. I plan to hire her again."
Kimberly H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, VA
Amelia B.
5.0
Amelia watched our 2 year old and 6 month old daughters for part of the summer. She arrived on time, was kind, responsible, and communicated well. If we need a sitter we would reach out to her again.
- Kimberly W.
Etsubdink D.
5.0
Etsubdink is very professional and never misses work. Always on time. She is excellent about following instructions and genuinely seems to enjoy her time. I highly recommend her as a caregiver.
- Heidi G.
Alicia T.
5.0
We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together.
- Victoria S.
Hanan J.
5.0
Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for young, demanding babies and...
- Jane C.
Kaitlyn O.
5.0
I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by meeting her needs, being interactive and a great teacher. She challenges her and is even...
- Katia D.
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Ratings for Springfield, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Springfield, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.