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Lillian M.
Newtonville, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Lillian and I am a Newton North 2021 graduate and am attending Boston University in the fall. I am interested in any sort of child, pet, and special needs care (and tutoring!). I absolutely adore kids and love spending time with them and am a huge animal lover as well! I've had over 5 years of paid babysitting...
5.0
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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Prompt, attentive, great with our 4yo!"
Reviewed by John P.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
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I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
5.0
"Ivone took amazing care of our two children right from the start until they both went to preschool. She was extremely patient and loving to our kids. Our daughter is a picky eater, and Ivone spent considerable...
Reviewed by Care member
Daisy S.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher
3.0
(2)
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Hello!
I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."
Reviewed by Marjanna B.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't...
Reviewed by Danielle M.
Amanda R.
Boston, MA
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am 25 years old. I am a part time graduate student working to obtain a master's in Children and Family Social Work. I have 5+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and those with special needs. My previous experiences include working as a one-on-one counselor at a special needs camp...
5.0
"Amanda worked with us for several months and was just a ray of sunshine. She is so sweet, caring, dependable, very responsible and just the best. We really cannot say enough good things about her. When she had...
Reviewed by Polina I.
5.0
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Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into...
Reviewed by Blake S.
Antoinette C.
Westwood, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.
5.0
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I have worked with children for years and specialize in children with behavioral, autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional. I'm also a mom of four. Im a grandmother of 3. I also graduated from Everest Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting. I am a hardworking, goal oriented person who will settle for nothing...
5.0
"Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an...
Reviewed by Bob D.
David W.
Brookline, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
27 Y.O. Middle School Teacher Searching For A Summer Nannying Position
5.0
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-I love working with kids and I am seeking a nannying position during summer vacation
-Nannied a 6-month-old and 5-year-old in Summer 2021
-Teach History and Religion in the Waltham and Brighton communities the previous 4 years since college graduation
-Received my Bachelor's from BC in May 2017 majoring in History and...
5.0
"Dave was our nanny over the summer of 2021 for our two children, aged 4 months and 5 years at the time. He was able to seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, working with us to keep the baby on his...
Reviewed by Maura H.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, as well as with special needs children and kids with various other disabilities.
I love pets so am totally comfortable with any pets you have at...
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Reviewed by Cassidy D.
Sylvia B.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach...
Reviewed by Anne C.
Bridget M.
Dedham, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Special education teacher, tutor and swim instructor. I have 5 years of teaching experience, and 10+ of tutoring and teaching swim lessons. I have a masters in special education and am Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.
5.0
"She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Grazia D.
Leighanna S.
Cambridge, MA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! I am an elementary school teacher in the area and am looking to supplement my income by serving local families as an as-needed caregiver. After an introductory meeting, you'll be able to call me, with notice or last minute, for afternoon, evening, and weekend help. Even when families have full time/ regular help, it is...
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Early Childhood 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...
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...
Reviewed by Amanda C.
5.0
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Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm,...
Reviewed by Renate S.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are...
Reviewed by Ashley D.
Olga M.
Woburn, MA
$33-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Olga and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 12 years. I absolutely love caring for children. I am a patient, trustworthy, responsible and dependable person. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children ages 3months to 10 years old. I worked at a daycare for...
5.0
"I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of...
Reviewed by Selam R.
5.0
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Hi all! My name is Emily and I moved to the South End to pursue my education to become a genetic counselor. I have babysat children of all ages since I was in middle school. During my college years, I counseled socially and emotionally challenged elementary students and this past year I was a special needs educator for middle...
5.0
"Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super...
Reviewed by Jenna M.
5.0
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I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL!...
Reviewed by Kiana K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newtonville, MA
Grace E.
5.0
Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)
- Care member
Ivone R.
5.0
Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...
- Katherine O.
Daisy S.
5.0
Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear.
- Marjanna B.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!
- Amy B.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda worked with us for several months and was just a ray of sunshine. She is so sweet, caring, dependable, very responsible and just the best. We really cannot say enough good things about her. When she had to leave us to go back to school we were so emotional because our son truly loved being...
- Polina I.
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