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Viviana R.


Fairfax, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.

5.0

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I love children. It has been been my calling to be around them. I have been taking care of children since 1992. I am 53-year-old woman born in Chile but raised in the United States. I consider myself very loving, patient and gentle.
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Rachel W.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

4.4

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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am interested in babysitting for your family. I have lots of experience with children of all ages including babies, toddlers, young children, teens, and special needs children. I started babysitting in high school and have been going strong ever since. After graduating college, I worked as a part...
5.0
"Awesome sitter who loves having fun - our son thoroughly enjoyed his time with Rachel and we look forward to her excellent services in the future. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed by Nathan J.

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Marjorie A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...
5.0
"Great energy and impressive with the cleaning up after the kids."

Reviewed by Julie H.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
5.0
"Sophia was one of our best nanny's! She has a wonderful personality, she would read to our (at the time 3 mo old), she kept a detailed log of events for the day, which was always more than useful. She continues...

Reviewed by Chanel H.

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Victoria S.


Lorton, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Experienced, talented and caring individual looking to obtain a position in an Early Childhood Care/ Education that utilizes my background in all facets of childcare. including children with special needs. Very reliable and dependable.
5.0
"She is a very loving person. She is full of energy and very responsible. "

Reviewed by Leilani B.

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Kara J.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

4.7

(3)

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I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 young children (1, 5, and 8). I have 15+ years of childcare experience with children birth- 10 years old (babysitting, daycare center, my own children) as well as special needs. I have experience with 5 children at one time between ages infant to 8. I am also a college student and military spouse. I...
5.0
"I am not someone who trusts many people with my children. But Kara is exceptional. While under the care of my children she communicated so well. She also is not the one to have your kids in front of the tv all...

Reviewed by Care member

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Chloe V.


Springfield, VA

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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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,...
5.0
"Chloe was such a wonderful sitter for my two children(6 and 3). She communicated very well and was on time for the job. Will definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Jill K.


Springfield, VA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Over 20 Years Of Child Care Experience.

5.0

(3)

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Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens. I am available occasional weekdays, weeknights, late evenings/date nights, overnights, and weekends. I have worked as a nanny for 12...
5.0
"Jill is an experienced, flexible, patient, and attentive caregiver. She expertly navigates the delicate balance of simultaneously juggling an older child's request for playtime with a younger child's demands to...

Reviewed by Ian D.

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Viann T.


Springfield, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

4.6

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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'...
5.0
"Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care services. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Amy S.


Woodbridge, VA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny With Over 30 Years Experience

5.0

(1)

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I have over 30 years plus experience with all age groups and special needs children I have worked in many daycare with infant and toddlers that have also worked as a nanny caring for up to multiple children at one time I've taken many infant and toddler safety and Care classes completed by Fairfax Hospital have also worked as a...
5.0
"Amy is a very sweet and caring person; Amy goes the extra mile and is very resourceful."

Reviewed by Evelyn P.

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Lindsey S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

5.0

(1)

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I have experience working with Special Needs High School students (2015-2019). I have taken them to specials such as art and PE, I have sat and monitored them during lunch, I have helped them with their annual play they put on every year for the school, I have helped them with their reading and assignments worked on in class,...
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Jessica F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I have been caring for children since I was a child. I had many family members to watch including my special needs older sister. I have nannied for families and always been active in babysitting whether it be professional or for friends. I now have two boys of my own, 7 and 5 years old. My 5-year-old is on the spectrum and with...
5.0
"After meeting with Jessica we were VERY impressed with her. She is a responsible, caring individual that anyone would be lucky to have as their nanny. We called all of her references and they had nothing but...

Reviewed by Meredith S.

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Kelly F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Experienced Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitting Work

5.0

(3)

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Childcare Provider with over 15 years of experience seeking part-time Nanny and/or Babysitting work. I began babysitting during high school for my English teacher and have continued to do ever since. While attending UVA, I volunteered with the Madison House Daycare Program at a Presbyterian Church in the Infant Room for 2 years....
5.0
"Kelly is a wonderful caregiver for children. She's a good sport, even when kids are not cooperative (like a baby screaming at her for a full hour type of not cooperative) and she is flexible, kind, creative and...

Reviewed by Lisa S.

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Nikki S.


Dumfries, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with children of all ages and backgrounds for over 10 years now. These children range in age from premature infants to 8th grade students. I have worked a lot with children who have developmental delays, speech impediments, as well as, behavioral issues. I believe that every child, with the right environment...
5.0
"Nikki is considerate, responsive, and presents herself well."

Reviewed by Sean K.

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Dave G.


Burke, VA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mr G.

5.0

(5)

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I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS. Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...
5.0
"I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find people that you can trust with your child, especially when...

Reviewed by Naomi W.

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Maria R.


Fairfax, VA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver To All Ages

5.0

(3)

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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a college educated babysitter with over 9 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am also the eldest daughter of 11 children, so caring for children is my...
5.0
"Maria baby sat for my seven children regularly while we lived in the area. She would still be babysitting them if we had not moved! She is prompt in responding when I would ask her about her availability and...

Reviewed by Kimberly H.

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Ana D.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

4.8

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Hi I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
5.0
"It was a tremendous blessing having Jessika do the morning commute from our home in Annandale to our school in Vienna. She is a reliable driver. In addition she has a lovely personality and carries a perennial...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mary Z.


Manassas, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver And Friend To All

5.0

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My name is Mary and I am a student currently taking a break from school due to the pandemic. I have participated in a program for years, getting to know and spend time with peers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. I also have experience as a caregiver for a child with Williams Syndrome as well as experience...
5.0
"There are some people that kids just take to instantly-Mary is one of those people. We were lucky enough to have Mary spend time with our 13 year old son several hours each week for 8 months. Our son has...

Reviewed by Jennifer A.

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Zurie R.


Woodbridge, VA

$13-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am currently a stay at home mom to two amazing little boys, ages 4y and 15 months. I have seven years experience in the educational field. I was a substitute teacher for 4 years. Then I taught Special Education for 3 years. Lastly, I was an instructional assistant in a Preschool Autism classroom for 4 years. I also babysat...
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Amy H.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have bachelor's degree in early childhood education and have taught for 11 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and have experience tutoring students in 3rd-5th grade. Along with teaching experience, I have several years of babysitting experience in which I provided care for children in many different...
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of working with Amy over the past 15 years. Amy started with my daughter at a daycare, and continued to private care at our home. My daughter has multiple disabilities and Amy has been...

Reviewed by Leah H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax Station, VA

Rachel W.

5.0

Rachel was very responsive and super helpful! She stayed with our two teens for three evenings/overnight while we were out of town on a work trip. She came and met everyone prior to our trip (including the dog) and went over house details and the schedules. She helped with dinners, clean up,...

- Tanja B.

Marjorie A.

5.0

Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !

- Karol F.

Sophia S.

5.0

Sophia was one of our best nanny's! She has a wonderful personality, she would read to our (at the time 3 mo old), she kept a detailed log of events for the day, which was always more than useful. She continues to keep up with us, just to check in and get updates while she's away for school. Sophia...

- Chanel H.

Victoria S.

5.0

Vicky has watched my children for several years now and is very dependable. She is excellent in taking initiative and making sure my children are cared for when I am not able to be with them. I feel confident that my children are safe and well taken care of when Vicky is watching them. Both of my...

- Casey M.

Kara J.

5.0

Kara took care of my kids for several years. She is a loving caregiver with a special way with children. I have three children and one has Autism. Kara was always patient and thoughtful in the way she interacted with my special needs child, while taking good care of all of them. I highly recommend...

- Care member

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