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Tammy D.


Darlington, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

(1)

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I am a Mother to 3 and a step-mom of 2 boys. All of my babies have moved out on their own except one daughter who is 23. I also have 2 grandchildren, I have worked with special needs children for the last 7 years. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting, woodworking and playing outside with my chickens, goats and pigs. I love...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tammy is that "go-to" friend that will stop what she's doing to help anyone. The way she is with children is truly amazing, not everyone has that gift. My daughter, who is now in High School, loved going to Tammy's for summer break and here and there when my...

Samantha D.

Leah C.


Fallston, MD

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I have always loved being around children in a number of different settings. I have babysat previously for families with 2 young children. I have also worked with a family as an over night nanny for 2 weeks. I also have a 4-year-old niece who I frequently watch and have since she was a newborn. I am interested in pursuing a...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Jennifer A.


Belcamp, MD

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jennifer has been a Godsend to our family! She takes the best care of my Mother who has severe Dementia! My Mother loves her and she has been more than a care giver for our family. She goes above and beyond her duties and I never knew how much she is needed by my...

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Krystalynne P.


Perry Hall, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Krystalynne. I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. Recently relocated back to Maryland (my home town) from San Diego, CA. Was most recently babysitting for multiple families in San Diego in the military community we were living in. I babysat for over 5 families regularly, and also was a nanny for 5...
5.0
"Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!"

Virginia B.

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Joshua H.


Nottingham, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/HHA- Licensed And Bonded

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Child care. Also I am currently only accepting clients with children who have special needs or disabilities requiring assistance. Please feel free to look at my profile for any specific information regarding my experience.
Joshua can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my...

Emily H.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person...

Josselin L.

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Phoenicia S.


Perry Hall, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and was a nanny through college. I lived abroad working as a teacher and international aid worker for several years. Since then, I've continued working with children in both education and human services fields, taking occasional childcare gigs on the side whenever possible. I have...
Phoenicia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Phoenicia has watched my son a few times now and she is absolutely wonderful. She took such great care of him when he was sick and was in constant communication with me. She took detailed notes of his day and made sure I was always aware of what was going on. And...

Kimberly F.

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Tammy R.


Belcamp, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Melissa B.


Edgewood, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Melissa and I am a nanny/newborn care specialist. I have over 15 of years experience in childcare. I have extensive experience with newborns and postpartum care. I have worked with siblings, multiples, premies and babies with special needs. While I do nanny for children and babies of all ages where I really...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melissa has been our PT nanny going on a year and we absolutely love her. Our 17 month old twin boys affectionately call her 'MiMi' and are always so happy to see her. Her extensive experience in childcare made us feel very comfortable with her looking after our...

Michael Y.

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Shelby F.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly...

Kimberly T.

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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Traveling Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children mainly special needs. I've directed an child care centers. I also was a assist to after school programs for troubled youth while providing home cooked meals. Organic and puree diets provide to suit each individual needs. Educational and creative outings learning through...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I usually hire Denise when my son's daycare is closed. She is an amazing Child care provider. I was amazed by how happy my son was around her to the point he cried when she was leaving. She is nice and joyful and always on time. She makes it so easy for me to work...

Sabine Laure M.

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Emily G.


Nottingham, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

I have been working with children for about 9 years. From new borns to pre teens! Once I was old enough to start babysitting I jumped right in! By the end of high school I became a nanny. Children have so much to teach us in this world. I love doing crafts and activities with them and seeing their faces light up! Allowing them...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emily is an absolutely wonderful caregiver and someone we look forward to using again and again! My daughter didn’t stop talking about her time with Emily and it was so sweet. They really connected and that helped me feel comfortable as well. Emily was warm with my...

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Devin H.


Kingsville, MD

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Big Brother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Devin and I love working with kids. I recently returned from teaching high school aged students in West Africa. I currently work as a special needs teacher and I am pursuing my masters in education. I am hoping to gain some additional income tutoring and/or babysitting. I have work as a tutor and teacher and...
Devin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched all 3 at once, as well as just our 2 year old. He was caring, compassionate and attentive. He came prepared with activities...

Marc D.

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Joshua H.


Nottingham, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Joshua and I have over 25 years of patient care experience. My specialty area are those individuals with neuromuscular deficiencies and those with immunocompromised disease and illnesses. I was a licensed medic for 15 years where I decided to switch to less acute care. I have had my Maryland Nursing Assistant license...
5.0
"Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great...

Brandon V.

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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny /Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been a caring person.. I started working at the age of 16 while in high school. My work ethic is great at age 18 I became a CNA started working with all ages of people for over 25 years . However children with special needs have always added another level of giving. I was a Resource coordinator for developmental...
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Marnie D.


Monkton, MD

$30-35/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Flexible Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marnie. I am a former early childhood educator. I am also a mom of 3 girls. (Adults really, but always my babies;)) I would love to help you with personal household assistant type jobs or part time childcare. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have had a criminal background check for teaching. Feel free to contact...
Marnie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"As a working mom of twin 2 year boys, I really needed help with household chores such as dishes, laundry, ironing, organizing the toys and living room. I was so lucky to meet Marnie, she is dependable, trustworthy, hard worker and very pleasant to work with. In a...

Goksen B.

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Jeff Y.


Airville, PA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Child & Youth Companion Worker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a variety of roles, including one-on-one caregiver for high functional youth, group home house parent, and a season as a Juvenile Justice transportation driver. I have also worked for 4 years in Early Childhood Education, where I worked with families to help them education their young children. As a father of...
5.0
"Hired Jeff to drive me to a surgical appointment. He was on-time, professional and thoughtful. Also jumped in where needed when the appointment ran a little longer and got more complicated than expected."

Candace V.

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Kathleen R.


Sparks Glencoe, MD

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified special educator with 15 years experience, specializing in teaching reading to students with Dyslexia, Autism, or any learning challenge. In addition to watching my grandchildren during the week, I am looking to take on 1-2 new clients. I am available on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 5 p.m. and Wednesday at any...
5.0
"Kathy, seemed very friendly and capable during our interview. I chose someone else only because she has more experience. I would definitely call Kathy if I need help in the future."

Sharon H.

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Margaret C.


Parkton, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in child care since I was a teenager from babysitting and nannying to camp counseling and outdoor trip leading. I have experience with infants and newborns as well as school age children. I spent the last 3 years working in both school and hospital settings providing care for children with special needs. For the...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Street, MD

Tammy D.

5.0

Tammy is that "go-to" friend that will stop what she's doing to help anyone. The way she is with children is truly amazing, not everyone has that gift. My daughter, who is now in High School, loved going to Tammy's for summer break and here and there when my husband and I had something planned. I...

- Samantha D.

Jennifer A.

5.0

Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always compliments how nice she was. We're glad we met Jennifer, and would recommend her for other's loved ones.

- Natalee O.

Krystalynne P.

5.0

Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!

- Virginia B.

Joshua H.

5.0

Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my son(who is physically disabled and...

- Emily H.

Shawn H.

5.0

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person like Shawn.

- Josselin L.

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