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Keri S.
Wayland, MA
$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families,
I take a neuroaffirming and respectful approach to working with neurodivergent kids and teens, alongside a collaborative and needs based approach to communication, as in, I need this, you need that, how can we work it out so we're both good with the solution?
My goal is to develop relationships, have fun, and...
Zoe B.
Wayland, MA
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi!! I'm currently earning my undergraduate degree in Integrated Elementary and Special Education at the University of Hartford. I've assisted with physically and psychologically disabled peers throughout middle/high school. I would consider myself to be a very responsible, reliable, patient, and creative person; with me, your...
My name is Keri, and I'm the mom of two older teens. I have a strong background in ECE and Special Education, specifically working with Autistic children as well as ADHD, anxiety, SPD and PDA. My approach to care is empathetic and trauma informed, and I especially enjoy working collaboratively with children who have a demand...
Keri can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Mariza F.
Ashland, MA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
12 Years Experience In Early Child Education. Looking For A Nanny/Babysitter Part-time Job.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have 15yrs+ of experience in Early Child Education as a Lead Teacher working with infants/toddlers and Preschool I'm very responsible, friendly, positive, attentive, well organized, compassionate and motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Experience with special-needs students. I love working...
Mariza can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mariza is a very sweet lady ,she also is very patient ,accountable and trustworthy. She promotes a safe and fun environment to the kids in her care."
Simone S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can."
Peter G.
Aletha D.
Maynard, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...
Branwen C.
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short.
I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking,
I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children.
I was a recreation...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy has watched my kids a few times and I would hire her again in an instant! She is attentive to their needs and truly cares about her charges. And the house is always spotless when I come home!!"
Jenn P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlin, and I am a dependable, hardworking, responsible college student who is passionate about childcare. I have always been great with kids, and babysitting is something I truly enjoy. I have been babysitting for five years for multiple families in my area, including children of all ages, and children with...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin worked with us over the summer until her college semester started back up again. She took great care of our 4 month old baby, sometimes working 9 hour days. She knows a lot about taking care of little ones but if we asked for a modification she generally...
Roderick M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...
Kyleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kyleigh is an amazing caregiver and is like family to us now! Kyleigh cared for our 3 girls (infant, 4 & 5 year old) full time for 9 months before she became a teacher. Kyleigh is punctual, a good communicator, fun and engaging with children while caring about...
Care member
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...
Amanda C.
Claudia P.
Marlborough, MA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult .
Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."
Karen D.
Lysa Y.
Framingham, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature Woman , With Over30 Years Experience With Children And Household Management.Full Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mother , Teacher , nanny , and work with Kids in my community. Over 30 years experience.
Fun ! Cool! And progressive!
And a great cook!!!
I have 10 years working with Teenagers with cognitive disabilities ex: ADHD, Depression, defiance and trauma , Cerebral , etc.
I have work with kids my whole life.
Infants
Preschool...
Lysa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lysa is the BEST. If we could, we would keep her forever. She came in day 1 and handled the schedules of my 15 month old and 2.5 year old with love and major competency. She was on time and happy at the end every day, regardless of how many tantrums I know my kids...
Kathleen L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...
Michael T.
Cassandra R.
Marlborough, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...
Carrie P.
Angela I.
West Newton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have also seen the effect on the kids that she works with that her speaking Spanish to them has, in effect allowing...
Nick C.
Claudia P.
Marlborough, MA
$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claudia has been taking care of my 2-year-old daughter for about six months. She is a wonderful, caring, responsible, and energetic caregiver. She has been very flexible about my occasional late evenings at work, and has taken care of both my children when I needed...
Rachel R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mom, I was hesitant about leaving him with anyone but Jackie made us feel comfortable from the start. It’s was clear to us that she had a lot of experience. She and my son established a really nice...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...
Cassandra G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dorrie was amazing with our newborn! Very intuitive and calm. She helped us tremendously as we transitioned into life as new parents. "
Judith H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wayland, MA
Mariza F.
5.0
Mariza is a very sweet lady ,she also is very patient ,accountable and trustworthy. She promotes a safe and fun environment to the kids in her care.
- Simone S.
Athena Z.
5.0
Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can.
- Peter G.
Aletha D.
5.0
Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes above and beyond what I would expect -...
- Branwen C.
Prisca N.
5.0
Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as she's our go to person. I...
- Immaculate M.
Nancy D.
5.0
Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again.
- Liza H.
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