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Adrine N.


Wyckoff, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Adrine and I am looking to help out families this summer with babysitting and child care. I am a rising senior at the University of Maryland, College Park and I have thorough experience working with individuals with intellectual/development disabilities as well as tutoring. I will be home in Wyckoff this summer...
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Lorraine E.


Wyckoff, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time / Part Time Nanny Position

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Hello! My name is Lori, I'm 55 years old and have four children who are all adults. I have worked in a special needs school for nine years, with all ages of children and have experience in all areas. I babysat for a family after school for seven years. I also worked for another family for 5 years w 3 children. I'm willing to...
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Shavelle D.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.5

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I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have nannied three wonderful kids. Volunteered at schools. And taken care and been a companion to kids with special needs. I love kids and have a high level of patience.
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Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

5.0

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Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
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Marketa B.


Hackensack, NJ

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Open Availability!

5.0

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Hello my name is Marketa ; I just relocated to the area from North Carolina. I have professional experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I also gained countless experience over the past few years of being a mother to a bright well behaved 5-year-old boy. In the past I studied elementary education and I...

Recent review:

5.0
Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I...

Reviewed by Andrea J.

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

5.0

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Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...

Recent review:

5.0
Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position.

Reviewed by Michelle L.

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...

Recent review:

5.0
Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.

Reviewed by Care member

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

5.0

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Available P/T ON-CALL or Recurring, servicing all ages. Decades experience in management crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare and respite foster care. Fully vaccinated. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Robyne is an exceptional Caregiver and highly recommended. She is very hands on and a great teacher to my daughter, who she has been caring for since she was born. With all of her certifications, skills,...

Reviewed by Gessica M.

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Holly O.


Mahwah, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy. I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references. I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids. I am fun, loving, active person! Reach out to see if we are a fit!
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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

4.0

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I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...

Recent review:

4.0
I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs.

Reviewed by Emily A.

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John M.


Garfield, NJ

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I strive to provide kind and compassionate care fore those who cannot help themselves. I will work to provide quality care in all areas of life including basic tasks or spending quality time together as a companion. I desire to build long lasting relationships along with giving genuine care.

Recent reviews:

5.0
John is so pleasant to work with! He is very reliable to be on time, and he will do anything you ask! I have used him to drive my son, as well as me and organize anything you need! John is an exceptional...

Reviewed by Care member

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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$23/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...

Recent reviews:

5.0
The best babysitter out there. She is so great with kids! She’s amazing with special needs care. I highly recommend her!!

Reviewed by Care member

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Yanet B.


Clifton, NJ

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I have over a decade of experience working with children, beginning at a public library where I mentored and supervised kids of all ages. During that time, I organized various after-school programs, including crafting sessions and tutoring sessions. More recently, I've been serving as a para-professional at a special...

Recent review:

5.0
Not knowing anything prior about this website, I found a wonderful soul that impressed my family. Yanet was everything and more , she took great care of my CJ. She was on top of everything and took so much...

Reviewed by Corey B.

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Kelly B.


Ramsey, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have always had a passion for working in special education as I majored in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Delaware. I have taught as a teacher in special needs at a preschool level and thrive in that environment. I have taught at the Forum School in Waldwick, did a mentorship at a Learning Center in...
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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...

Recent review:

5.0
Very kind, helpful, and timely

Reviewed by Care member

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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

5.0

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Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references. Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Christine is a very reliable babysitter, she is always on time. She always brings activities to do with the kids. The kids are always looking forward to seeing her. She always cleans after the kids go to bed....

Reviewed by Rosa G.

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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

3.0

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I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...

Recent review:

3.0
very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working.

Reviewed by Rebeca C.

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Lauren C.


Ringwood, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!

5.0

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I am licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...

Recent review:

5.0
Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the...

Reviewed by Keli J.

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Nancy A.


Mahwah, NJ

$48/hr7 yrs exp

College Student

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...

Recent review:

5.0
Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Laura F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wyckoff, NJ

Marketa B.

5.0

Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at communication, keeping me informed and sending...

- Andrea J.

Anna Gabriella D.

5.0

Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position.

- Michelle L.

Kirsten C.

5.0

Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.

- Care member

Robyne M.

5.0

Robyne has been the perfect babysitter for our 2.5 year old boy on many occasions. She is very knowledgeable about caring for young ones. So we feel very comfortable with her knowing how to best care for our son. She is also very patient, especially with our high energy toddler. She has made careful...

- Christina C.

Lucia R.

4.0

I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs.

- Emily A.

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