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60 special needs caregivers are listed in White Plains, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in White Plains, MD

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference. Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...

Aaron C.

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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Jamila D.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, personal care
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

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Sydney K.


District Heights, MD

$13-16/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I would like to start my introduction by thanking you for your interest in me! ! My name is Sydney and I am a Patient Care Technician. Along with my medical title, I have my BLS licensure and a Nursing Care Partner certification through Sentara College Of Health Sciences. Currently, I am furthering my education within Nursing. I...
5.0
"Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!"

Archer S.

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Tamia C.


Fort Washington, MD

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Mobile Nanny/sitter At Your Service!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...
Tamia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun...

Mitali V.

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Vian A.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian's level of experience is a rare find - especially in these uncertain times as most of us worry that virtual learning could set our kids back developmentally. You can tell she is passionate about the work dedicated to providing excellent care and love for...

Lauren M.

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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Viann T.


Springfield, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a senior at George Mason University. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own transportation and am willing to travel. My goal is not only to care for your families'...
Viann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Viann has been a wonderful care provider for our family. She is dependable and trustworthy. When we first met, she asked a lot of great questions to make sure she understood our expectations. She strikes the right balance between taking initiative and asking if we...

Karrie D.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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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Chloe V.


Springfield, VA

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for about 6 years and I've always loved it! I've cared for rage of ages from about 1-13 years old. I also have experience watching and doing volunteer work with special needs children. I'm super energetic and love playing with kids but also can help out with school and homework if needed! I'm CPR certified,...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe is amazing and super easy to work with! Great communication before and during the job, showed up right on time, and had no issues with all the instructions/directions I sent her way. My boys had a lot of fun, thank you!"

Paul K.

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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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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 24 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: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taisa was a wonderful caregiver to my newborn daughter. She came with her own knowledge of caring for this age group but was also open to working together with me and the routines that I was setting on my own. She is hardworking and dependable and an excellent...

Cailin K.

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Lorraine W.


Woodbridge, VA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Provider

Hello my name is Lorraine and I am a professional care giver with over 20 years combined experience specializing in serving special needs adults. References can be provided. I live locally in Woodbridge and like to work with my companion shitzu, a little 8 lb girl with pink ears, when it works. She is medicine herself! I would...
5.0
"Lorraine W. is our favorite! I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home and Has Watched and taken care of my special needs brother . Lori is very dependable and reliable! Lori is just wonderful! Give her a...

Tiffany Lorraine C.

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Ainsley T.


Fort Washington, MD

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Christian Child Care Provider

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been taking care of children for over 5 years. This has included special needs children. I am willing to travel a short distance from my house. I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior. My availability is pretty flexible. Please let me know what you need. We have 2 dogs and a cat. I love photography...
Ainsley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Ainsley for childcare for my then 15 month old. Unfortunately my daughter did not engage well during the visit but it had nothing to do with Ainsley. Ainsley was patient and pleasant! She came prepared with age appropriate activities. I was saddened when my...

Sheandinita D.

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Tynika F.


Newburg, MD

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Caring And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Tynika , I love helping and Taking care of Children And Elders. I have worked with special needs as well, I have my own transportation, I Am respectful and Dependable, loving, Kind and Honest. I love Kids I love helping them and watching them. I grew up with my cousins that I watch also my younger siblings. I'm...
Tynika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Tynika did an amazing job with my toddlers. She was always patient and kind to them. She was also very punctual and didn't mind staying late when necessary . She took time to play with them and they seemed to really enjoy her. I would hands down recommend her to...

Donica S.

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Brooke W.


Alexandria, VA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Safe Babysitter

Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."

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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mercedes M.


Woodbridge, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for kids from infants to toddlers, teenagers, and to special needs children over the last 20+ years. As a care giver, I have provided tender care for newborns, worked with parents' preferences to create an interactive/dynamic environment for toddlers and grade-school children, and I also enjoy teaching...
Mercedes can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mercedes was the best nanny we had before our family was stationed away from the DC area. She was an excellent caretaker to our twin boys and even taught them a bit of Spanish and she quickly became a nurturer to our baby girl from birth up until she was 4 years...

Diana M.

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Julanda Y.


District Heights, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college grad. I have worked in an elementary public charter elementary school for 5 years. I have also been a Tutor/Mentor since 2006. I am also a Home Health Aide & TME (Trained Medication Employee). I have taken care of physically/ mentally challenged adults for the last 10+ years. In addition to working with children...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in White Plains, MD

Marilis G.

5.0

We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the night at all. She successfully put our...

- Aaron C.

Delmy R.

5.0

Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again

- Care member

Jamila D.

5.0

Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive.

- Cecil D.

Sydney K.

5.0

Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!

- Archer S.

Tamia C.

5.0

Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun activities. Tamia not just brought some...

- Mitali V.

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