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Isabel L.


Washington Navy Yard, DC

$30/hr8 yrs exp

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I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, primarily through babysitting. Most recently, I taught English at a preschool and primary school in Spain, working with children aged 3 to 9. In addition to teaching, I have tutored kids in various subjects, primarily languages, and taught sports education. I also...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

4.5

(8)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taisa has been so responsible and helpful with our daughter this summer. We hired her for just two hours for several mornings with our daughter but she made a wonderful impression during that time. We've been very happy with her help and our daughter likes spending...

Mindy L.

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Gabrielle M.


Arlington, VA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!"

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care...

Nick C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
Tyler can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Marielena O.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...
Marielena can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marielena watched our now-two-year-old for about 6 months (from age 1.5 to 2 years old). We are at the point where we would like to put our daughter in daycare so we are saying good bye with a heavy heart. We really love Marielena; she is professional and caring,...

Erin C.

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Viann T.


Springfield, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a senior at George Mason University. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own transportation and am willing to travel. My goal is not only to care for your families'...
Viann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Viann has been a wonderful care provider for our family. She is dependable and trustworthy. When we first met, she asked a lot of great questions to make sure she understood our expectations. She strikes the right balance between taking initiative and asking if we...

Karrie D.

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Sarah M.


Washington, DC

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!"

Sarita M.

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Chela M.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there- I'm Chéla! I studied Early Childhood Education in college and also volunteered to Special Needs children under a program at Prince George's Community College called The Children's Developmental Clinic. As a professional nanny for the last 16 years, I have experience working with children & families of all different...
Chela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Chéla has been a nanny for quite some years and easily becomes part of your family! If you're looking for someone to go above and beyond what a typical nanny would do, then she's your girl! Excellent with discipline and scheduling, she understands the developmental...

Ashley S.

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Sumaiyah A.


Hyattsville, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old college student who has experience in childcare for over 8 years. Firstly, I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 of whom are younger than me. I began by babysitting my own siblings, and family friends children, to parents booking me and paying me hourly. I have experience with children ages 0-13 and with childrens with...
Sumaiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sumaiyah was great with our daughter! She arrived early and was very professional and kind. I liked that she stayed in communication with us, letting us know her arrival time, when she arrived and when she made it back home safely. She was warm and welcoming and my...

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Katia A.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Katia is a very responsible, kind, dependable childcare professional who became a critical member of our family during COVID. She not only allowed us to keep our jobs and sanity through this unprecedented time, she also brought a needed element of calm, balance and...

Sara C.

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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Queenie watched my three children with relatively short notice, even making herself quickly available for a phone interview. What's been written by others holds true to my experience with Queenie ... she's prompt, flexible, warm, and accepting. My family includes...

Kelly F.

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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...
5.0
"I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what...

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Wendy M.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked for 15+ years with newborns, pre-schoolers, and twins with special needs. I am lucky to have shared beautiful moments with wonderful children that to this day I keep them close to my heart. My genuine love for children is what motivates me to engage myself into their world and provide a loving, fun, and safe...
Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough positive things about Wendy! Wendy was our son’s nanny beginning from when he was three months old, until he started preschool. Wendy is caring, patient, professional, and a great teacher. Our son was always excited to start his day with Wendy....

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Jamila D.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting nurse
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

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Doris S.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr18 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doris it is great with kids, reliable and responsible"

Wendy V.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

4.3

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"You cannot go wrong with picking Shannel. She's an excellent caregiver and companion. She's very passionate, empathetic, caring and I can tell she really enjoys what she does. Shannel took care of my 79 year old mom. She was always punctual, if she was running...

Rosaline S.

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Luiza R.


Washington, DC

$27-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services. In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Luiza it's super sweet. my girls love when she comes! I can't forget to say how much my puppy gets happy to see her too!"

Paige S.

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Bari F.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher, Part Time Babysitter!

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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.

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Dyonna O.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...
Dyonna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is wise beyond her years. She managed to cajole my mom (who could be quite stubborn) into doing things, and...

Ann A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Taisa D.

5.0

Taisa is very dependable and reliable. She was able to help me on short notice as well.

- Care member

Gabrielle M.

5.0

Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!

- Care member

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Marielena O.

5.0

She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss the opportunity to work with her. She is fun, responsible and loving.

- Care member

Viann T.

5.0

Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care services.

- Care member

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