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Kaitlyn O.


Arlington, VA

$13-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

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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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Keanu N.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Residential Special Needs Care Giver

3.7

(3)

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ashai looked after our highly active 1 year old when our daughter's daycare was unexpectedly closed. She was extremely reliable and arrived early every day. My husband and I work long hours and she was able to accommodate our schedule from 6:30-6. Our daughter...

Akeila R.

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I am the mom of three rambunctious boys - ages 2, 11, and 12. Jasmine has served as a sitter for all three. Jasmine is the only sitter that my husband and I trust to have in our home to watch our boys. She is reliable, loving and very attentive. She loves...

Saad A.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "

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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
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"

Cheron B.

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$18-35/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...

Daisy H.

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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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners. She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...

Vidya R.

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Stacy H.


Washington, DC

$18-22/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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hanna helped us out in a pinch as a date night baby sitter for our one year old. She was punctual, easy to contact, and very kind. Would definitely hire again!"

Paxten B.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated 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. For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "

Karen M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington Navy Yard, DC

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

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.

Marlene F.

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 forward to hiring her again!

- Care member

Ashai N.

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 and having an autistic sibling...

- Andria A.

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