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Stephanie M.


Leesburg, VA

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Loving Heart

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Hi there! My name is Stephanie & I decided to include pieces of the nursing philosophy I wrote my senior semester. What I Know For Sure .. a column written by Oprah Winfrey that is always found on last page of her magazine in every issue is my mental candy. I have conversations with myself inside my head that parallel many of...
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Selah B.


Leesburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a very friendly and outgoing girl who loves and adores children, they are my passion. I hope to one day become a special needs counselor or child services worker. My experience with children includes working at a club as tennis youth instructor along with a recreation center for the past 4 years from ages 4-13. As for...
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Mely A.


Purcellville, VA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Granny

I have plenty experience with newborn babies, infant, toddler and preschooler. The last 10 years I have earned my living spending my days with small children and with special needs kids, working as a Therapeutic Support. It is so rewarding to teach them and see their excitement every time they learn something new. I am a very...
Mely can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jalyn D.


Leesburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am 25 years old with an extensive background in Early Childhood Education/ Development and Infant Care. I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist with experience working with children with Special Needs. I have a CPR Certification through Red Cross along with my RBT...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maria P.


Leesburg, VA

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I'm armed with snacks, patience
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Elizabeth A.


Lovettsville, VA

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have vast experience in babysitting since I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since age 10. Also, I have extensive experience in handling children with special needs because my brother has special needs. I have been a babysitter to children with ages ranging from 3 months to age 13. -I can prepare and serve...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a recent college graduate who is going back to school for my Master's. I have 6 years direct work experience. I have assisted numerous families in the past in babysitting, pet sitting, and senior care. I have a very diverse background, as I have grown up overseas. I look forward to working with you and your loved ones and...
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Maria-paula P.


Leesburg, VA

$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

All of my childcare and volunteer experience has been supporting individuals with different abilities. I have worked at an adaptive summer camp and worked in LCPS.
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Rebeca M.


Leesburg, VA

$21-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi there, I'm Bec! I started working with kids when I was still a kid my self! I began teaching infants and toddlers how to swim when I was 13. Around the same age, I would go to elementary schools every weekend and participate in a big sister program. In high school I worked with special needs kids as part of the partners...
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Hannah P.


Leesburg, VA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher

Hi there, My name is Hannah and individuals on the Autism spectrum have always been my favorite, near and dear to my heart since I was a child. I also have experience with students with ADHD. I'd love to discuss this on the phone or in person if you think I may be a good match.
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Dalila A.


Leesburg, VA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Please feel free to message me regarding services. Price does vary on size of house! I'm looking forward to hearing back and working with new clients. I work well with pets! I am okay with hourly pay or by the day.
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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent,...

Elizabeth R.

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...
Grecia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit."

Cassandra H.

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Alanis A.


Middletown, MD

$24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Baby-sitter/Pet-sitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alanis, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a college graduate and am currently in a graduate program for social work located in good ole' MD. I have 2 puppers who are my entire world and I love to read, eat good food, and make others laugh. Many describe me as bubbly, optimistic, level-headed, and...
Alanis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!"

Jodi P.

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Bridget M.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs. I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bridget is very kind, genuine, and passionate with everything she does. She is on time consistently and goes above and beyond with anything she is asked. Bridget was super useful and helpful and went out of her way to help with anything. She was a big help to me...

Ken M.

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active. I feel grateful to have found Steven as he has been so good with A. He's...

Natalie R.

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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.3

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 30 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to a 4-year-old beautiful girl . I have 17 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have experience with...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus...

Jillian B.

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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.
5.0
"I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I...

Nyaboke B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waterford, VA

Laura S.

5.0

Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!

- Lori N.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent, experienced caregiver to look after...

- Elizabeth R.

Grecia M.

5.0

Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit.

- Cassandra H.

Alanis A.

5.0

Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!

- Jodi P.

Bridget M.

5.0

Bridget was absolutely wonderful! She's great with kids and makes food so good they'll actually eat vegetables. My son was always excited for her to watch him, sometimes more excited than he is to be with me.

- Brad L.

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