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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is fabulous with both children and pets. I wouldn't leave my babies or fur babies with anyone else."

Joy H.

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Bridget M.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr6 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 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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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

3.7

(3)

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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Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Her passion to help others is amazing. Grizelle is passionate about her job and goes above and beyond to make it happen: she took great care of my elderly father, and I look forward to hiring her again. Thanks again Grizelle! "

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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$30-47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Traci has been taking incredible care of our son for over a year now and we highly recommend her. She is engaged and enthusiastic, responsible and dependable, and goes above and beyond and it's outstanding!"

Elizabeth S.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

kathleen C.

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Andrea D.


Frederick, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages including some with special needs. I have kids of my own. I currently care for infants on a weekly basis & have for several years and absolutely love it. I have taken Infant-Adult CPR & First Aid training. I have also done childcare jobs that involved pet sitting...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will...

Michael F.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kailissa S.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kailissa. I am a fun loving 25-year-old. I just graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in psychology! I love children and have worked with them my whole life whether it be as a Nanny for a family, a head teacher at a Montessori school or working in the PG county school...
Kailissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town."

Brenton P.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...
5.0
"Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care of my daughter the time I was not at home .. I hope this...

Karah C.

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Chasten W.


Rohrersville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun, outgoing, sitter available Part-time in summer, weekends or as-needed. A little about me, I have 10+ years experience babysitting children ages 4 months to 14 years old. I have experience nannying children with special needs, hearing loss, and have watched families up to 7 children. I am a certified teacher in the state...
Chasten can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids took to her very easily! She is understanding, nice, punctual and responsive. I would definitely recommend her services!"

Emily H.

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Lilian V.


Germantown, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Lilian K, 26yo, Brazilian.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Lilian from Brazil. I'm 26yo. I've been working as an Au Pair for two years and now I'm working as a nanny. I've had experience with kids between the ages 1 to 12 years old. I've helped with the process of potty training and I also have experience with special needs and I also can do de medication (if they...
Lilian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I never had to worry about Lilian taking care of my kids. She is one of the most hard working care takers we have come across, we hire a lot due to moving around the US. We can 100% say that Lilian was the best one. She was like family."

Sam K.

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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Educational Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If anyone with a minor disability needs special lessons/teaching classes on weekends/holidays or during a vacation, I am available. Even during the weekdays if I can accommodate my schedule I will accept the offer. I am an experienced special educational needs provider.
5.0
"Ms. S. is an extremely good tutor. She helped me get the positive results that I needed."

Aniruddh R.

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Mckenzie B.


Rohrersville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is McKenzie I have 14 years of child experience. I have done in home nannying and daycare in my own home. I have experience with children with special needs such as autism, reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, seizure disorders, and many mental health issues among children. I have...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Mckenzie! She did an amazing job taking care of our son. She is truly passionate about giving the best care to your child. We loved that she spent time reading books, singing songs and taking our son outside and to the park. Between her...

Jacqueline J.

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old. I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...
5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did...

Nancy D.

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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.

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.

Steven W.

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 patient and kind but also understands...

- Natalie R.

Deborah O.

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 even came into D.C. Her overall...

- Nyaboke B.

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