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Caesha B.


Hyattsville, MD

$21-30/hr8 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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I'm a part time Rbt(registered behavior technician) . I've been in the childcare field for 8 years. My love for teaching and caring for children have formed me into the person I am today. I am CPR/ First aid certified , completed my 90hr childcare certificate , and I have my RBT certification. I truly enjoy the outdoors and...
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Morgen K.


Temple Hills, MD

$18-40/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children and the elderly, and people with special needs. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I provide total care, cleaning cooking,...
Morgen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Morgen always worked above and beyond our expectations. She's outgoing and very helpful. It was a real pleasure to know and have her in our household. She's family."

Kenric S.

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Kaitlyn O.


Arlington, VA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.

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Rosa C.


Springfield, VA

$1-25/hr10 yrs exp

Ms Rosa Childcare Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rosa and I'm a highly skilled teacher. I love children and I teach them through an educacional método that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. I have more than 26 years of teaching experience, both in Honduras and the US. I've taught children from...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Rosa is amazing! We hired her for house cleaning and taking care of our 3 year old after preschool. She is very organized in every sense, she keeps our home so neat, she is always very proactive is so respectful and friendly. we love her and appreciate her so much."

John N.

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Melissa S.


Falls Church, VA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
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Daungelia L.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello family, I cared for many children in my lifetime, from ages 2 days old to 16 years old, also children with special needs as well. I love watching children and teaching them. I'm a very reliable, responsible and patient person. I am CPR, First Aid Certified and A Newborn Care Specialist and worked at a Jewish Community...
Daungelia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean...

Adam M.

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Keanu N.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Residential Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Keanu. I am looking for part-time or full-time work as a special needs provider, child care provider, or dog walker near Arlington, VA. I stay fit and healthy to keep up with my clients that I work with who may have and or may need high energy to keep them moving throughout the day. I have been working at Spurwink a...
5.0
"I can't write in words how wonderful person he is . Keanu has been helping us for almost a year , he is a hard working person we have ever known . Not only he is a wonderful mentor for our Autistic son , but also he is his best friend to trust and a person to...

Sherry B.

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Marlene F.


Alexandria, VA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Trust Me, I'm Your Girl!

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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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...

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Ashai N.


Washington, DC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...

Andria A.

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Jasmine B.


Arlington, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Jasmine B at church over 5 years ago and have had the pleasure of working alongside her in children's church. She is such an inspiration to so many children and adults. Jasmine is highly motivated in her interaction with children...

Lisa T.

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Lethukuthula A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter.

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lethu is awesome! We needed someone very last minute and she was super accommodating. My kids had the greatest time with her and even asked us the next day if she could come back again. My daughter is sometimes really shy with new people, but it took her all of 3...

Bruce W.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.
5.0
"Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

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Bervely E.


Arlington, VA

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Highly recommend and will definitely use her again!"

Jessa B.

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have been Kaitlyn's tutor since 2014 for Spanish I, II, and currently III. As her tutor, I have had the opportunity to observe her participation and interaction in class, and I would rate her academic performance as remarkable. Katie?s work ethic and respect...

Patty J.

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Gabriella C.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities with them and they had so much fun! My husband and I found her very sweet and funny. 100% recommend her for...

Melissa A.

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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've known Sam for a year and a half and she is a great choice for your childcare needs! She is a loving, joyful, and funny person who is great with kids."

Lauren B.

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Tawanda S.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Alexis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-37/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work with. Thanks again :)"

Benjamin S.

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Stacy H.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr11 yrs exp

Bilingual Babysitter Extraordinary!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

*Available only evenings and weekends* I have 10+ years of experience and have been babysitting in the dmv area for 6+ months. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, crafts, & more. I'm comfortable with any outdoor activities, but I'm also able to entertain and watch children inside! I have two little...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Stacy is a great sitter! We have three kids and she does a fantastic job hanging out with them and handling the routines along the way. "

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Hannah L.


Alexandria, VA

$22-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...

Amy G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Morgen K.

5.0

Morgen always worked above and beyond our expectations. She's outgoing and very helpful. It was a real pleasure to know and have her in our household. She's family.

- Kenric S.

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.

Rosa C.

5.0

Rosa helps us with house cleaning. She is punctual, communicative, and always ask for feedback. Our floors are our major problem and she did not hesitate to give it extra attention. She also likes to provide updates and pictures during and after the cleaning. We are grateful for her services.

- Care member

Daungelia L.

4.0

Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean (according to her nannies do not do...

- Adam M.

Keanu N.

5.0

I can't write in words how wonderful person he is . Keanu has been helping us for almost a year , he is a hard working person we have ever known . Not only he is a wonderful mentor for our Autistic son , but also he is his best friend to trust and a person to motivate him . Thank you Keanu for...

- Sherry B.

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