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92 special needs caregivers are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Alexandria, VA
Kathy B.
Alexandria, VA
$19-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Marilis G.
Alexandria, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
4.8
(20)
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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "
Care member
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
5.0
(10)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been using Marilis as an occasional sitter for our boys (5 & 8) for at least two years now and she is wonderful. Like some of her other families, I hesitate to post my rave review for fear that she won't be available as much. But we do love her so I have...
Carissa E.
Marjorie A.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Marjorie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great energy and impressive with the cleaning up after the kids."
Julie H.
Michelle D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our...
Katie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things about her. "
Danielle C.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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."
Care member
Vian A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older one. She was able to keep our kids engaged daily and has a natural way with children. In addition to her...
Leke A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "
Stephany W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 23 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & 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...
Care member
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taisa babysits full time for us and our family absolutely loves her. She is so good with our infant daughter: plays with her, takes her for walks, helps her to meet her milestones. She is a wonderful communicator and is excellent at her job. We can’t say enough...
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Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 18 yrs exp
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5.0
(3)
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond was.
Doris went out of her way to ensure Laila's...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...
Amy G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I live in PA but go to school here. I ve been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I ve had experience with child with many disabilities. I work at a summer camp during the summer and work with children of all ages. I hope to become an occupational therapist in the coming years!
Hi I am Denise and a special helper I believe in the The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. I and I love helping A lot of people I have 4 years experience being a special helper and I love my job and I have help with a a lot of different special needs .
After earning my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs from Purdue University and my Master's Degree in Special Education from George Mason University, I worked as a special education teacher and now a kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. My favorite thing about working with all...
I am a high school special education teacher, working with students who have intellectual disabilities and autism. In fall 2020, I will be starting my 13th year teaching. I currently hold certification in general education grades K-6 and special education grades pre-K- post graduates. Due to Covid-19, I am offering online...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alexandria, VA
Lethukuthula A.
5.0
Lethu was on time, worked well with our daughter and followed the evening schedule/bed time routine perfectly. My daughter had a great time.
- Care member
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work with. Thanks again :)
- Benjamin S.
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.
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.
Michelle D.
5.0
We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our daughter. Michelle took our baby through...
- Katie R.
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Ratings for Alexandria, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 92 listed special needs caregivers.