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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sykesville, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Sykesville, MD
Jaime S.
Towson, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very passionate about working with seniors, children and individuals with special needs. I have worked with families of all as well as my own family members. My mom has MS so that drives me to help as many families as I can since she is currently totally independent.
I have worked for the ARC of Howard Co. for over 2 years...
Jaime can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Top notch caregiver! Very clean, attentive, caring and fun to be around! Does what needs to be done without constant direction. In my experience that’s very rare! Makes it like you’re hanging out with a friend while getting quality care."
Care member
4.9
(16)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am Nikea
I am a Nanny located in Maryland I service the surrounding areas.
I have over 25 years of experience.
I am a passionate and loving woman.
I am loving, gentle and genuine.
I take great pride in being a nanny.
I have plenty of credentials along with references.
I am also a nurse.
I specialize in...
Nikea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed and hired Nikea.
She was a delightful human being. We loved her and will most certainly be using her again in the near future."
Erin D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
I'm available for weekend and overnight care Wednesday- Saturday. I have worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and walks of life for more than 10 years, including military families, families with children who are at danger, and families with special needs children. I have references that attest to my...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is fantastic with my kids. We hired Christina to watch my two small children overnight, and it feels good mentally to go to work with a clear head."
Care member
5.0
(5)
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
"Excellent with special needs. Gets along great with my son. Our son really likes her, and we are happy with the results!"
Kendra T.
Clara C.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
Clara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "
Care member
Keshawn D.
Baltimore, MD
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love all children. I started out working in a daycare facility which contained all ages. I worked with one child that was autistic because I had more patience than most. I started off volunteering and was eventually given the job due to my love and passion for the children. Unfortunately I had to leave my job due to relocating...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Chelsea and I'm a school based Speech Language Pathologist.
I have had 10+ years of experience in child care. I am the oldest of four so I have been around children my whole life. I babysat for many of the moms in my hometown and many families here in the Towson/Baltimore area (they would be more than...
5.0
"Chelsea has an amazing sense of calm about her. My kids have very big emotions and my son has real behavioral issues and somehow Chelsea takes it all in stride. She has babysat for us many times and she has been able to manage very challenging situations. I'm able...
Cathy S.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt to someone's needs. We ended up having a change in circumstances and did not hire a nanny at all, but Helen...
Kate F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
For the past 6 years I have worked in a summer camp for children with physical and mental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. These children are in preschool and kindergarten! I have a lot of experience with children with special needs.
5.0
"I was very nervous to hire a babysitter for our 8 month old for the first time, but Liat's experience put us at ease. She was very communicative, and jumped right in playing with our son as soon as she arrived. She texted us updates while we were gone, which I...
Brett C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...
Rakilah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sitters like Rakilah are Hard to come by. She was punctual, always showed up, and was extremely patient with my toddler. Not surprised that she's about be a teacher, at all. She was Great. Hire her if you want someone that your child will love."
Naa Ama V.
Rachel S.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is awesome, she has watched my boys a few times and they completely adore her. She is super interactive!"
Kathy T.
Vera N.
Silver Spring, MD
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.
Vera can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."
Lamiteck H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am a teacher. I got a bachelors and a masters degree in special education. Currently, pursuing a post masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. During the school year, I teach for MOCO public schools. During the summer, I work for MOCO Department of Recreation...
Lia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"5 stars. Elida is outstanding. She feels a part of our family and we completely trust her to be responsible and safe with our child. "
Venay P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a University graduate who has a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Human Services. I am passionate about making children's lives exciting and fun as well as safe and comfortable. Being open-minded and accepting of all people is something I am passionate about and I love to encourage children to do the same. I have...
Aleigha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Aleigha is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely dependable, flexible and accommodating. Aleigha takes COVID safety precautions very seriously and has given our family peace of mind. She has a great relationship with both of my young children. Aleigha went...
Nikki D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tina. I am currently NOT available for any childcare at this time. Thank you for your interest in my skills and may you find a caregiver who is a perfect match for you and your child(ren).
I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and...
Sethatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always planned to have our daughter in a full time daycare at 1 years old. We were lucky to have her under our...
Angela M.
Therese H.
Baltimore, MD
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with Therese taking care of our toddler to the park and...
Benjamin P.
Raven H.
Columbia, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a creative and friendly caregiver with 3 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My time spent babysitting has shown me the positive impact I can have on children's lives, and I'm excited to continue this rewarding work.
I believe in open and...
Raven can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Raven is so sweet and always patient through tantrums. She is able to get our 2 year old to eat more than we can. Raven keeps her entertained all day, and takes her to the park, library classes, and neighborhood walks. She is amazing with our newborn, and always...
Anne C.
Fatou S.
Germantown, MD
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Fatou. I have over 5 years experience with developmental disability. Have done some trainings on developmental disability and mental health. I am also a certified nursing assistant for over 15 years of experience and also being nanny for a long time. I have CPR, first aid and Cna/Gna license with the state of...
Angelena F.
Columbia, MD
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Angelena! I have recently completed a medical assisting program, and I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have cared for special needs children and have experience with all ages including newborns, toddlers, and children up to age 8. I myself am a mother to an amazing 11-year-old! I love to bake fun shaped...
Angelena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked in day camp and sleep away camp settings. For the past 15 years I have shifted to doing more work with in home respite care.
I have extensive experience with many diagnoses. Most recently I have worked with individuals with autism spectrum...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sykesville, MD
Jaime S.
5.0
Top notch caregiver! Very clean, attentive, caring and fun to be around! Does what needs to be done without constant direction. In my experience that’s very rare! Makes it like you’re hanging out with a friend while getting quality care.
- Care member
Nikea M.
5.0
Nikea is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like my baby to be cared for, yet still offering her advice based on her experience when watching the development of my baby.
- No B.
Christina W.
5.0
She is fantastic with my kids. We hired Christina to watch my two small children overnight, and it feels good mentally to go to work with a clear head.
- Care member
Kathleen R.
5.0
We hired Kayt last year for part-time after school care. My kids took to her immediately. She interacts with them wonderfully and is genuinely interested in helping them. She is returning for this school year.
- Peg S.
Clara C.
5.0
Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara!
- Care member
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