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Monica M.

Almost Empty Nester

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Monica. I'm looking for a way to expand my childcare services from date nights to before/after care 1-3 times a week. I have two adult children so I have wealth of child rearing experience as well as child care and tutoring experience. I also do light housework, dinner prep and homework assistance. I have access to...

Carly M. says "My boys love Monica. She is caring and understanding of all of their needs. She is the best and she is trustworthy."

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Mobile Nanny/sitter At Your Service!

Fort Washington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Mitali V. says "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...

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Am A Certified Personal Care Assistant

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services Cleaning Ambulation Feeding Cooking Companionship

danson K. says "He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...

Carole K. says "Kathy was a tremendous help to my family. She assisted with general housekeeping including laundry and meal prep. She also fixed things, such as cabinet...

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Brandywine, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with kids, Sometimes I am even a big kid myself. I have worked in both 2nd and 4th-grade classrooms and ran an afterschool program for pre-k students in the DC area. I have also worked in a Montessori preschool for over a year as an assistant teacher and also ran the afterschool program there as well. I love...

Sara B. says "Brandi has been splendid with my two little ones. She is currently working for my family as a regular babysitter twice a week. She is prompt at...

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Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old. I have experience working as a nanny and at daycare facilities. I am comfortable with all ages and also caring for more than one child at a time. As an educational studies graduate, I am very enthusiastic about practicing what I have learned! I enjoy being able to...

Gerry B. says "She's dependable. I can call her anytime and try to setup care for my child and she's there. She helped with my son's transition to daycare. Even though we...

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Indian Head, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I would like to apply for this position. I took care of elderly since 2011 and have been a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver at my clients home for 14 years. I'm passionate about the opportunity to provide your loved ones with companionship and care that meets their needs. I perform regular administer medicine, assists with...

Care Member says "Jeselyn was a blessing for my mother and me. She was very patient with my mother even though my mom didn’t think she needed help while I went back to...

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King George, VA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 2 years of professional experience and I've been around little ones my whole life. I have 6 siblings and 2 of them are type one diabetics and we have also navigated through speech therapy, food aversion, food therapy, and navigating the ASD life! I can help with meal prep, Housekeeping and Swimming skills. I am really...
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Child Care Provider

Dumfries, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I am available as a child care provider. I have 20 years experience. My qualifications include: Lead teacher (May 2013- January 2017) * Lead teacher in toddler and 2-year-old room. * SIDS certified. * ITERS training. * EDU-119 credentials. Assistant teacher (October 2008 - May 2013) * Assistant teacher in a day care facility for...

Jean T. says "Welcoming Helene into our family was one of the best decisions we have ever made. She was with us for over a year, starting when our son was 2 months old....

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Bryans Road, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
18 years in the medical field. I have experience in a wide range of services such as dementia/Alzheimer, diabetes, dialysis, paralysis, Parkinson's, stroke and so on...... I am dependable and reliable on top of being a caring and compassionate person. I have never had a client that was disappointed in my care or services. I have...
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Fort Washington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Tierra I have been working with children since the age of 12 and have developed a passion for the field. I began by babysitting my younger siblings and later expanded my services to include babysitting children in our neighborhood. Over the past few years, I primarily worked with infants and toddlers, but I am...

Mercedes W. says "Tierra is amazing she always came on time and did everything I asked with no problems would definitely hire again"

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello there! I have worked in childcare for almost 7 years. I provided full-time and part time childcare services for kids ranging from 6months to 12 years old. I am dedicated to ensuring safety, well-being, and development through communication with parents/guardians. I followed a structured daily routine/schedule that included...

Courtney I. says "Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I don't know...

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Part-time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care of many family members over the years,...

Merna Y. says "Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very...

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Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Estefanía I've been babysitting since I was 18, my mom used to be a nanny so I learned everything from her. currently I'm working as an receptionist in an autism therapy clinic for kids and I'm looking for a part time job in the mornings, my last job was babysitting a 7 months old baby until he was 2 years old and...

Care Member says "We love Estephania she’s very gentle, caring, and reliable. We’re lucky to have her because she gives us peace of mind. We highly recommend her. "

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Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$60/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two degrees and have been working with children for 12 years now! This is an absolute passion of mine. I have taught Art classes for 4+ years now and have always been able to help in multiple other subjects as well. I am currently working alongside students at the middle high school level in various subjects as well as...
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The Cleaning Queen

Clinton, MD

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience. In the past I have cleaned homes ranging from a general clean to an in depth clean. I have cleaned refrigerators and have them looking and smelling clean as well as organized. Then there are the kitchen cabinets. I'm able to clean and give them a glow on the outside and organized and efficient in...

Gina M. says "I hired Kyana a few years ago and she started out cleaning our first home and moved with us to our next home. I really enjoy coming home to a clean house...

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Emily T.'s Photo

King George, VA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Hello there! I'm here to help with any service needed. I enjoy cleaning and organizing for others and have been doing it for three years. I look forward to working with you!
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A compassionate, dedicated, trustworthy, Senior Care Provider.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
mobility assistance
personal care
I have been a caregiver for more than 20 yrs now, helping seniors live independently in their own homes. I have an associate degree in Nursing. I specialize in Alzheimer's / Dementia care, neurological disorders, hospice care and long term care. My hobbies are needlepoint, sewing , beading , painting, ironing , long walks and...

Care Member says "We reached out to Bernice for a last minute need when our father was battling late stage pancreatic cancer. She was phenomenal. She came in to cover a...

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Carrie S.'s Photo

Alexandria, VA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked extensively with children of all ages in a variety of settings, including as a pediatric occupational therapy provider, OT Nanny, Travel Nanny & Long Term Nanny. My favorite jobs are always nannying for individual families. I've worked as a nanny for many different amazing families, 1:1 with children with special...
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Sandra R.'s Photo

Lorton, VA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Sandy. I am a dog lover with two furry ones of my own, and exited to offer dog walking and pet-sitting services.
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in La Plata, MD

Therapy Dogs in La Plata, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Monica M.

My boys love Monica. She is caring and understanding of all of their needs. She is the best and she is trustworthy.

- Carly M.

Tamia C.

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...

- Mitali V.

Kelvin N.

He's caring, dependable, and time conscious.

- danson K.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in La Plata, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in La Plata, MD is $18.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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