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Lauren G.


Wallingford, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Quinnipiac University Student, Experienced Nanny And Babysitter, Looking For Position

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all, my name is Lauren, welcome to my profile. I love children, and feel honored that so many have trusted me to assist them as their children grow and develop. I have experience both nannying and babysitting. I started babysitting about 15 years ago, so I have a very extensive background at this point. I've worked with...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Meghan L.


Wallingford, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun And Involved Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Meghan. I am 31 years old. I currently work in a school district with kids with disabilities and special needs. I have been working with kids of all ages since I was 16. (Infants to school age) I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt in any...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah J.


Wallingford, CT

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Love Doing Crafts And Can Make Most Activities Fun For The Children

Hi! I'm a very reliable worker and will always be patient with your children and strive to create a happy and healthy babysitting environment. I have over 8 years of babysitting experience , I started when I was a freshman in high school. Now as a junior in college, I'm looking for a more stable nannying / babysitting job. I am...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Irish C.


Wallingford, CT

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

22 Years Old With Nearly 9 Years Of Paid Childcare Experience - Teaching And Nannying

I am currently looking for a part-time nanny position, preferably live out and in New Haven County. I'm a caregiver who enforces rules, while doing my best to maintain a loving and kind environment where the children in my care feel safe and have fun while learning. I have experience with all family types; same sex parents,...
Irish can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Pct

3.5

(4)

As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"

Carol T.

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"

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Nicollette S.


Hamden, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details. I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it! My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Chloe S.


Hamden, CT

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time.. Communicates very well with all family...

Banu K.

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Calm, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family...

Tessa G.

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Gina R.


New Haven, CT

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Gina. I have 2 daughters ages 14 and 10. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in child development. I have experience caring for children with and without special needs. I am professional and ready to care for your children . Having 2 kids of my own I understand the importance of great care and am here to...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi everyone! Welcome to my profile. I want to start with some information about me to help your pick for a care provider easier. My name is Khaliese, I'm 20 years old. I've been babysitting/respite care since I was 18 years old. But I am new to Care. com, before this I worked with an agency. My passion for care giving stems from...
Khaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Musu D.


Meriden, CT

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with specialty kids. I understand why they do need and what to avoid and I do have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs.
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Amber R.


New Haven, CT

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Children

I have a 11-year-old child that is currently in a group home. I ran a support group for 1 and a half years for families that have children with special needs which I wrote a proposal and got a grant for 5,000 dollars to do, I loved it. I also had training to become a family advocate and a parent leader I'm also familiar with...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bryce J.


Meriden, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Male Caregiver (Autism, EBD, Alzheimers, Down Syndrome, Etc)

In addition to my experience as a father to a child with ASD, I also have 10 years of experience as a direct care aide, paraprofessional, and job coach to individuals ages 4-86.
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Musu D.


Meriden, CT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

As a caregiver with 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a nurturing environment. I follow the parents' lead on household rules and communicate through daily written reports, verbal communication, and regular updates. I enjoy playing outdoor...
Musu can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello there! My name is Madison and I'm thrilled to offer my childcare services to you and your family. With a Bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University and over 8 years of experience working with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every interaction. I have an innate ability to connect with...
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Jamie G.


Hamden, CT

$25-40/hr

Certified Special Education Teacher

I'm a special education teacher in the New Haven area looking to aid in homeschooling and tutoring as well as childcare. I have bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Biology from Boston University and a master degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University. I am currently employed at...
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Gina R.


New Haven, CT

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Special Needs With A Bachelor Degree In Psychology

I have worked with special needs children and adults. I find this very rewarding and would live to be a part of your families life
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Sara U.


New Haven, CT

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Job

Hi, I am a growing mother to my beautiful daughter one is four months and one 3-12. Before being a mother, I worked the Board of Education for several years as a behavior therapist. I am more than happy to provide references. I Always like to come to work with a smile on my face! No matter how bad my days might be I always put...
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Candace B.


Hamden, CT

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Who Needs A Funny Love Care Giver That Cooks Cleans, Reads Stories, Sings And Keeps You Happy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Funny, loving, caring I like caring for seniors because I took care of my parents and developed a love and affection for the job it's like a blessing. I'm looking for a job that makes me give that extra in me that I know I have, a client that is really looking for someone to love and care for their parents like if it's their...
Candace can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wallingford, CT

Ikami B.

3.0

She was not available for the hours I need it

- Carol T.

Rachel R.

5.0

Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!

- Care member

Chloe S.

5.0

My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time.. Communicates very well with all family members. Loves our dogs. I will...

- Banu K.

Rachel R.

5.0

Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family would be lucky to share their days...

- Tessa G.

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